Essential tasks

Student ID card

Your Student ID Card is your passport to our libraries, computers, and travel concessions.

Student systems

You’ll use a few different online systems while you study with us. Get familiar with them now.

Academic calendar

There are some important dates in the university calendar each year that you’ll need to be aware of.

Glossary

At uni, you may encounter unfamiliar terms. Learning them will ease your transition to study.

Scholarships

The University of Newcastle offers a large number of scholarships each year to recognise academic excellence, help overcome financial hardship and educational disadvantage, recognise cultural and sporting excellence, support Indigenous students and more.

Search our Scholarships

Student policies and forms

The University has a range of different rules and policies that apply to both students and staff, including the Student Conduct Rule.

Understand the different rules and policies that apply to you

Sometimes you’ll need to fill out a form to access a university service. For example, this might be because you need to change your contact details, you want to apply for credit, or you would like to register for disability support.

Find any forms and guides you may need

More information

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.