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...

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


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...


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...

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

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...

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? ...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...


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...

Students with Kids Welcome
Office of Student Life
Join us for morning tea to connect with other parents studying at the University over morn...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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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