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Orientation

International Orientation Week Schedule - Semester 1 2019

Orientation (known as “O Week”) is your first week at UON before classes start. It includes information sessions that will give you practical information about living and studying at the university, as well as a range of social activities and off campus outings to help you get to know the area and make new friends with other international and domestic students.

Orientation is a great opportunity find out what you need to know about university life and being a UON student! Orientation for Trimester 1 2019 will be held at the Newcastle City Precinct on Thursday 31 January 2019.

TIME	ACTIVITY	PLACE
3.15 - 3.30 pm	International Students Registration	University House
3.30 - 4.30 pm	International Student Success Session	University House UH416
4.30 - 5.00 pm	Domestic Student Registration & Afternoon Tea for all students	University House
5.00 - 5.10 pm	Welcome	University House UH416
5.10 - 6.00 pm	Presentation and Discussion on Postgraduate Learning Experience	University House UH416
6.00 - 6.30 pm	Meet your Program Convenor	NeW Space

Orientation for Semester 1 2019 will be held in the week between Friday 15 February and Friday 22 February 2019.

DATE	TIME	ACTIVITY	PLACE
Monday 18 February	9.40 - 10.50 am	Welcome Session - Hear some tips from current students on studying in Australia at UON. With special guests from the Wollotuka Institute, representing the important role of Indigenous Australians at the UON. REGISTER HERE	HD01 (Griffith Duncan Theatre)
	10.40 - 11.10 am	Student Success and Visa Compliance - Student Advice team will let you know what's required to ensure you complete your degree at UON	HD01
	11.20 - 11.45 am	Meet our International Student Clubs and the University of Newcastle Exchange Network	HD01
	11.45 am - 12.30 pm	Campus Tours - Break into student groups and see the campus
	12.30 - 1.30 pm	Lunch - Free BBQ
	2.00 - 3.00 pm	Tour of the Forum and a friendly game - Take a tour of UON’s on campus Sports Complex and participate in a friendly Basketball or Badminton game	The Forum
	3.00 - 4.00 pm	Faculty of Health and Medicine - International Students Welcome and Information Session (undergraduate Health and Medicine students only). Compulsory session to cover important information on practical placement requirements.	HB13

Student life is so much more than just studying and participating in on-campus activities, it's about experiencing a new lifestyle, exploring the city, travelling and making friends, and getting to try new things you may not be able to back in your home country.

Below is a range of fun excursions and activities designed to facilitate cross-cultural interaction between all students, introducing you to Australian culture, and allow you to experience the best of Newcastle and the Hunter.