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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...


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

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

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

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...

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

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

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? ...

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...

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...

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

Business School Undergraduate Welcome Day - Semester 2, 2025
Business School
Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 Location: University of Sydney Business School, Belinda Hutch...

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...

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...

Health Policy - 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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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


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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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 ...

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: 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...

Business School Postgraduate Welcome Day - Semester 2, 2025
Business School
Date: Friday 1 August 2025 Location: University of Sydney Business School, Belinda Hutchin...

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

Maths in Business - Registrations open
Business School
--- Registrations for Semester 2 will open 9 am, Monday 4 August 2025. PASS sessions wil...

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

PG Logistics and Supply Chain Management Welcome Session
Business School
Date: Monday 4 August 2025 Time: 6:00 pm - Welcome session commences (immediately followed...

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

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) - Registrations open
Business School
--- Registrations for Semester 2 will open 9 am, Monday 4 August 2025. Business School P...

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

Become a PASS Facilitator 2026
Business School
Applications open: Monday 4 August 2025 --- There’s a lot to be gained from becoming a B...

Business School Careers Lounge
Business School
Open from Tuesday 5 August - Thursday 30 October 2025 --- Do you need help with your resu...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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

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

Non-recent School Leavers Welcome
Office of Student Life
This event is for domestic students coming back to study after some time away. You may be ...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

Master of International Business Induction Afternoon
Business School
Date: Friday 8 August 2025 Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Seminar Room 3310, Level 3, B...

Master of Professional Accounting & Business Performance Welcome - Semester 2, 2025
Business School
Date: Monday 11 August 2025 Time: 5:00 pm - Registration 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm – Ses...

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

PG Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Welcome Reception
Business School
Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: The Refectory, Room 5020, L...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

Wobble Week Workshops | Study Planning to Avoid Procrastination
Learning Hub
Do you struggle to stay on task with your weekly content and assignments? In this interact...

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...
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