Welcome Week is your opportunity to find out more about your program and life as a University of Newcastle student. You’ll also have the chance to meet your academics, network with peers, and connect with support services.

Beyond Welcome Week

Some of our Welcome Week academic sessions are now available on-demand and there's still so many social events to explore and join! Select your degree from the drop-down menu to check out what's available for you!



Activities for Welcome Week and Beyond

To get the most out of your experience, use the filters below to select a variety of fun, informative and social activities to join, including Welcome Week Expos, Campus Tours, and University of Newcastle Student Association (UNSA) Socials.

Location key: Newcastle Callaghan Newcastle City Central Coast Ourimbah Central Coast Gosford Online

Make sure you take note of which campus your selected sessions are on so that you plan how to get to campus.

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Monday 17 August - Friday 21 August

Library drop-in tours

9:00am - 5:00pm Auchmuty Library • Auchmuty Library, Newcastle Callaghan

Drop-in for a library tour with one of our friendly staff anytime between 9am to 5pm during Week 1 of Semester and get the lowdown on the things you need to know about the library to help you succeed. Have a chat about any additional access or study needs so that the tour can be adapted to suit you.

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Library drop-in tours

9:00am - 5:00pm NUSpace Library • NUspace, Newcastle City

Drop-in for a library tour with one of our friendly staff anytime between 9am to 5pm during Week 1 of Semester and get the lowdown on the things you need to know about the library to help you succeed. Have a chat about any additional access or study needs so that the tour can be adapted to suit you.

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Library drop-in tours

9:00am - 5:00pm Gosford Hospital Library • Central Coast Clinical School, Central Coast Gosford

Drop-in for a library tour with one of our friendly staff anytime between 9am to 5pm during Week 1 of Semester and get the lowdown on the things you need to know about the library to help you succeed. Have a chat about any additional access or study needs so that the tour can be adapted to suit you.

Informative

On Demand

Online Welcome Session

On Demand Online • Online

Catch up on how to start Uni strong with our Online Welcome Session! Join us online as we welcome you to the University of Newcastle and give you a brief rundown of the basics of being a successful university student.

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How-to Library

On Demand Online • Online

Get a head start understanding the University of Newcastle Library. This recorded webinar will help you to explore the spaces, resources, and expert staff ready to support your learning journey. In this session, you'll learn: - Where to find study spaces that suit your style - How to access essential resources - both online and on campus - Who to turn to for help when you need it Whether you're new to university or just want to make the most of what's available, this webinar will give you the tools to thrive.

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Getting Set Up Online

On Demand Online • Online

Watch this recorded webinar and learn practical tips to help you navigate essential online systems and support at university, including the Library, Canvas, Zoom and more.

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How to use your Program Planner

On Demand Online • Online

The University of Newcastle is introducing a new way to plan your program before you enrol in your courses. This video will guide you through how to use the Student Program Planner to track your progress and plan your program path.

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Introduction to Canvas

On Demand Online • Online

Watch this short video for an introduction to your learning management system, Canvas.

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