Welcome
Semester 2 2025
Use this planner to browse and register for your Welcome Program activities.
Upcoming events

Getting Started Webinars
Office of Student Life
Starting a new academic journey at university is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming...

Getting Started Q&A Sessions
Office of Student Life
Starting university can feel like a big step, and it’s normal to have questions, especiall...

How to Uni
Library
All the essentials for success in your semester! You'll hear from Peer Learning Advisors a...

Postgraduate Coursework Welcome
Office of Student Life
Postgraduate Coursework students will be welcomed to the university and hear about the hel...

Art Workshop @ CreateSpace
Library
Come along to CreateSpace at Susan Wakil Health Building, sit, chat and learn about Indige...

Speed Friending - Wednesday 23 July
Office of Student Life
Come along for an afternoon of laughter and connection at our Speed Friending series, h...

Library Tour 1 (Mandarin)
Library
Join us for a Library Tour and an introduction to the University of Sydney Library's most ...

International Student Welcome Day
Office of Student Life
As an international student, International Student Welcome Day is your official welcome...

Speed Friending - Thursday 24 July
Office of Student Life
Come along for an afternoon of laughter and connection at our Speed Friending series, h...


Weaving Workshop @ Fisher
Library
Come along to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Space, Fisher Library to s...

Boardgame Fridays - 25 July
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...


Lectures and How to Use them – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
The importance of attending your lectures may not always be apparent, but they are a vital...

FASS Undergraduate Welcome Program (Semester 2, 2025)
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)! The FASS Undergraduate Welcome...

Art Workshop @ Fisher
Library
Come along to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Space, Fisher Library to s...

Reading Strategies – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Are you sometimes overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of reading at university? Are y...

Welcome Tea for International Students
Library
Calling all international students to join us for a warm welcome tea where you will connec...

Conversation Kit: ‘How’s it going?’ Tips for communicating in Sydney
Learning Hub
Learn about life at USYD and some everyday Aussie English. What is Conversation Kit? ...

USU Campus Race
USU
USU Campus Race is here to kick start your semester! Team up and race around campus for ...

Academic Expectations – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Navigating the transition to university life can be challenging, but understanding the aca...

PG Law Welcome Program S2, 2025
Sydney Law School
The PG Law Welcome Program will commence with an introductory session at the beginning of ...

Biostatistics - Welcome and Orientation
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
At this event you will learn more about the Biostatistics program, meet members of the Pro...

Master of Public Health - Welcome and Orientation
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
At this hybrid event you will learn more about your course, meet your teachers and peers, ...

Time Management – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Time management is an important skill while at university and beyond. We will offer tips t...

Writing Critically – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Most assignments ask you to write critically. Whether you are new to critical writing or a...

How to Avoid Plagiarism – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Are you sometimes confused about what plagiarism is and isn’t? Do you find it difficult to...

Welcome to Sydney Party
USU
We’re kicking off semester 2 with a massive party at Manning Bar for all USYD students, bo...

FASS Dalyell Scholars Welcome
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Wednesday 30 July 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Kick off your Dalyell journey with an inspiring after...

Faculty of Science Welcome
Faculty of Science
Welcome to the Faculty of Science - we hope you're as excited to be here as we are to have...

ADP Welcome Day
School of Architecture, Design and Planning
Welcome to the School of Architecture, Design and Planning! Join us on Welcome Day and ki...

Bioethics - Welcome and Orientation
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
At this event you will learn more about your course, meet your teachers and peers, and ask...


Science Dalyell Scholar Welcome
Faculty of Science
Congratulations and welcome to the Faculty of Science Dalyell Program! What is a Dalyell ...

Speed Friending - Wednesday 30 July
Office of Student Life
Come along for an afternoon of laughter and connection at our Speed Friending series, h...

Master of Global Health - Welcome and Orientation
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
This is an opportunity to meet the program directors and ask any questions about the Maste...

Sydney School of Public Health - School wide welcome
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
At this event you will learn more about the Sydney School of Public Health School and what...

Welcome session of Chinese International Students
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
This bilingual session is designed to help Chinese international students in the MPH progr...

Conversation Kit: Boost your English conversation skills
Learning Hub
Explore communication styles and how to make, accept and decline invitations. What i...

Health Policy and Planning - Welcome and Orientation
School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health
At this event you will learn more about your course, meet your program director, be introd...

How to Use AI Effectively and Ethically – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Discover how to harness generative AI tools responsibly and effectively in your academic j...

Conversation Kit: How to navigate tricky conversations
Learning Hub
Adapt your communication and learn techniques to deal with difficult conversations. ...

FASS Postgraduate Welcome
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Postgraduate Welcome Program is your opportunity to: Learn essential orientation in...

From Here to Hired - How the can the Careers Centre help you on your journey?
Careers Centre
Meet Careers Centre staff in person to hear how we can support you with your career journe...

Students with Kids Welcome
Office of Student Life
Join us for an afternoon tea to connect with other parents studying at the University o...

Cultural Connect
Library
Want to meet new friends and learn about different cultures? Come to our Cultural Connect ...

Essay Writing – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Get started with essay writing in this introductory workshop. Writing essays at university...

Report Writing – Getting Ready for Uni Series
Learning Hub
Are you unsure of how a report differs from an essay, or from the other types of academic ...

Speed Friending - Thursday 31 July
Office of Student Life
Come along for an afternoon of laughter and connection at our Speed Friending series, h...

Boardgame Fridays - 1 August
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

Conversation Kit: Get help when you need it
Learning Hub
Learn how and where you can ask for help at USYD. What is Conversation Kit? Convers...

Weaving Workshop @ CreateSpace
Library
Come along to CreateSpace at Susan Wakil Health Building, sit, chat and learn weaving tech...

Welcome to Sydney Day Trips
USU
Welcome to Sydney! 🌟 Explore your new home with our fun sightseeing tours at USU Day Tri...

Library Tour 3 (Postgraduate by Coursework)
Library
Join us for a Library Tour and an introduction to the University of Sydney Library's most ...

Library Tour 1 (Fisher - Law - SciTech - ThinkSpace)
Library
Join us for a Library Tour and an introduction to the University of Sydney Library's most ...

Study Snacks @ the Quarter
Library
Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors, and find out what they can do for you over free c...

Study Snacks @ Camden
Library
Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors, and find out what they can do for you over free c...

Marquee @ Fisher Library Forecourt
Library
Come and chat to Library staff at the Marquee outside Fisher Library - ask us all your que...

Library Tour 2 (Fisher - Law - SWHB - CreateSpace)
Library
Join us for a Library Tour and an introduction to the University of Sydney Library's most ...

BOSS Coffee Presents: Welcome Fest Movie Night
USU
Come along to a free movie night as part of Welcome Fest Sem 2! We’re screening an iconic...

Study Snacks @ the HDR Lounge
Library
Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors, and find out what they can do for you over free c...

Library Tour 4 (Higher Degree by Research)
Library
Join us for a Library Tour and an introduction to the University of Sydney Library's most ...

Career Development Program for International Students
Careers Centre
Meet Careers Centre staff in person and join us to hear about about our tailored Career De...

Party at Manning: Mr. Worldwide
USU
DALE! We’re taking Manning House to Miami with Party at Manning Pitbull edition 🥳 Meet u...

FASS Scavenger Hunt
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Ready to embark on the ultimate campus adventure? Join us for the Scavenger Hunt! 🔍 🎁🔦 Gr...

Study Snacks @ the Conservatorium
Library
Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors, and find out what they can do for you over free c...

Discovering Rare Books: A First Nations Collection Showcase
Library
Join Pippa Herden, our new First Nations Curator, for a hands-on journey through First Nat...

Speed Meet & Chat
Library
Excited, but a little bit nervous about starting university? You're not alone, and just li...

How to...get started in Sydney: Understanding Australian history, culture and nature
Office of Student Life
Australia is more than just beaches and kangaroos — it’s a land shaped by ancient tradi...

Student Visa Conditions Information Session - Semester 2, 2025
Business School
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025, 1:45 pm - 3 pm Location: Room 2130, Level 2, University of S...

Commencing Postgraduate Networking Luncheon
Business School
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025, 9 am - 11:00 am Location: The Refectory, Level 5, Business S...

Lunchtime Social Sport Fun Day
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness (SUSF)
New to the Uni? Been involved in sport here before? The Sydney Uni Sport Social Fun Days a...

Library Tour 2 (Mandarin)
Library
Join us for a Library Tour and an introduction to the University of Sydney Library's most ...

USU Campus Orientation Tours
USU
USU will be hosting campus tours as part of USYD's orientation for new students! 🏰 This ...

SUPRA Welcome Party
Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)
Kickstart your semester with the SUPRA Welcome Party! Join us at the Courtyard Restaurant...

Course Planning Session - Master of Commerce & Master of Commerce (Extension)
Business School
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm Location: Lecture Theatre 1070, Level 1 U...

Embracing a Growth Mindset in Maths - Maths Empowerment Series
Learning Hub
"I was never good at maths" – is this something you or someone you know has said recently?...

Your Library (Mandarin)
Library
Get to know your Library! Are you curious about how to get started on your learning journe...

Boardgame Fridays - 8 August
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

Skills for University Mathematics - Maths Empowerment Series
Learning Hub
It is common at university to encounter unfamiliar maths problems and feel unsure where to...

Marquee @ Fisher Library Foyer
Library
Come and chat to Library staff at the Marquee desk in the foyer of Fisher Library - ask us...

Navigating the Maths Maze - Maths Empowerment Series
Learning Hub
Enhance your mathematical problem-solving skills with our interactive workshop! Through ha...

Carers' Network Magician Show
Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)
Join us for our first Carers’ Network event of the semester! A magician will delight the ...

Take a Paws - Petting Zoo
Business School
Date: Monday 18 August 2025, 11 am - 2:00 pm Location: Level 2 Rear Courtyard, Belinda Hut...

Your Library (Students Living With Disability)
Library
Get to know your Library, and the accessibility options we provide to open it up to all st...

Your Library (Undergraduate)
Library
Get to know your Library! Are you curious about how to get started on your learning journe...

Welcome to your TechSpace @ CreateSpace
Library
Explore the Library's technology spaces - ThinkSpace at SciTech Library and CreateSpace at...

Assignment Basics
Library
About to tackle your first assignment? Come along to Assignment Basics and we'll introduce...

Guided Cycle Tour
🚴♀️ Free E-Bike Tour: Ride, Learn, Lunch! Want to get confident cycling around Sydney? J...

Study Snacks @ Fisher
Library
Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors, and find out what they can do for you over free c...

Discovering Rare Books: A Collage Workshop
Library
Bring a friend or make a new one, when you drop into the creative collage zone. We'll supp...

Under 18 International Student Welcome
Office of Student Life
This compulsory session is designed for international students under the age of 18 commenc...

How to...get started at USyd: Understanding academic culture and support services
Office of Student Life
What, are there no final exams? Are there group projects? What’s a WAM — is it GPA? St...

AI and you at the University of Sydney
Educational Innovation Join your fellow students for a panel discussion on the changes...

Your Library (Students Living With Disability - Online)
Library
Get to know your Library, and the accessibility options we provide to open it up to all st...

Study Snacks @ CreateSpace
Library
Get to know your Peer Learning Advisors, and find out what they can do for you over free c...

Social Sport: Drop-in Sessions (Week 2)
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness (SUSF)
Enjoy some downtime on Cadigal Green at the start of Semester 2 during our drop-in session...

USU Language Exchange Party
USU
Join us for an afternoon of culture, connection, and fun! Enjoy free snacks, play exciting...

AI-Powered Maths - Maths Empowerment Series
Learning Hub
Discover the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and mathematics! This dyn...

Welcome to your TechSpace @ ThinkSpace
Library
Explore the Library's technology spaces - ThinkSpace at SciTech Library and CreateSpace at...

Commencing BCOM Lunchtime Picnic & Games
Business School
Date: Friday 15 August 2025, 12 pm - 2 pm Location: Outdoor area outside Abercrombie Terra...

Introduction to Document Compiling with LaTeX - Maths Empowerment Series
Learning Hub
Dive into the world of professional document creation with our LaTeX workshop, designed to...

Your Library (Postgraduate)
Library
Get to know your Library! Are you curious about how to get started on your learning journe...

Boardgame Fridays - 15 August
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

Blossoming Herbaria
Office of Student Life
Join Craftsoc as we get creative with Blossoming Herbaria — a hands-on workshop where art ...

Job Smart - Semester 2, 2025 Launch | Coming soon
Business School
Registrations open soon --- Our award-winning Job Smart Program is exclusive to Business ...

Meet the Coordinators - Master of Commerce & Master of Commerce (Extension)
Business School
Date: Monday 18 August 2025, 4 pm - 5:30 pm Location: The Refectory, Room 5020, Level 5, U...

E-Waste Drop In
Got old tech gathering dust? Bring your old phones, laptops, chargers and small electronic...

Discovering Rare Books: East Asian History & Culture
Library
Join Emily Liu, our new Cultural Collections Librarian, for a hands-on look at the East As...

Algebra Essentials (CARW)
Learning Hub
Welcome to our Algebra Essentials workshops! This series of two workshops will help y...

Assignment Basics (Online)
Library
About to tackle your first assignment? Come along to Assignment Basics and we'll introduce...

LGBTQIA+ Afternoon Tea Social
Office of Student Life
*** Please note: due to the wet weather forecast, our event venue has changed to Anderson ...

How to...stay healthy in Sydney: Navigating the health system
Office of Student Life
Days can be tough. You might be feeling unwell, or perhaps you have an ongoing health i...

Social Sport: Drop-in Sessions (Week 3)
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness (SUSF)
Enjoy some downtime on The Square at the start of Semester 2 during our drop-in sessions. ...

Boardgame Fridays - 22 August
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

Cross-Cultural Night
Student Life Grants, Office of Student Life
Cross - Cultural Night is a vibrant evening of music, food, and cultural connection hosted...

Social Serve Pickleball
Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness (SUSF)
New to pickleball? Want a no-pressure way to get involved? Serve up some fun at our FREE S...

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Sydney Excursions: FASS Postgraduate Coursework!
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Have a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure out in Sydney with your FASS classmates! This event is...

❄️Dalyell Winter & Community Movie Night ❄️
Office of Student Life
Take a break from the cold and join your fellow Scholars for a cosy evening on campus! Wra...

Calculus Refresher (CARW)
Learning Hub
Welcome to Calculus Refresher! These three sessions provide rapid revision of core conce...

FASS Munch & Meets
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Join us for the Munch & Meet series to enjoy some lowkey socialising, snacks and connectio...

Climate Cafe
Join us for a Climate Café, a welcoming and supportive space to reflect on the emotional a...

Courageous Conversations - The AI Debate
Office of Student Life
Join us as students go head-to-head on one of the biggest issues in education today: ...

How to...make friends & build relationships: Avoiding social isolation
Office of Student Life
Mittigar means friend in Dharug, the language of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation ...

Stimulate Art and Music Night
Student Life Grants
Treat your senses to an immersive evening of live music, interactive art, lighting, and de...

Boardgame Fridays - 29 August
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

FASS Sports Day Event
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Looking for a way to dodge your commitments for a few hours? Wanting to capture the hearts...

How to...stay safe and avoid scams: Knowing your rights
Office of Student Life
Do you know that international students are disproportionately targeted by rental scams...

Boardgame Fridays - 5 September
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

Mathematics Revision Workshops
Learning Hub
Join our workshops for support in key concepts across MATH1111, MATH1050, and MATH1061. To...

How to...find a job whilst studying in Sydney: Navigating the employment system
Office of Student Life
Looking for a job while studying can feel overwhelming — where do you start, what are t...

Boardgame Fridays - 12 September
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

How to...stay mentally & physically fit: Balancing your wellbeing with your studies
Office of Student Life
University life can be exciting but also stressful, especially when you’re managing stu...

Boardgame Fridays - 19 September
Office of Student Life
Come and join our weekly Welcome Hub boardgame event, hosted by your Peer Support Advis...

Gen-AI Wizardry Tournament 2025
Join us for a fast-paced, fun, and slightly magical competition! Discover exactly wh...

Your Welcome Schedule
You can view all your event registrations via your Welcome Schedule. You can access all event details, session dates, times, location, or add events to your calendar via your Welcome Schedule.