International Student Welcome Day
Office of Student Life
As an international student, International Student Welcome Day is your official welcome to the University of Sydney Community. You will experience a traditional Aboriginal dance performance and Welcome to Country. An information session will help you transition to University life with important information on support services and tips to help look after your health and wellbeing in your new home, Australia.
What your day will look like?
- 9:00am-9:30am Line up at front of the Great Hall
- 9:30am Door opens
- 9:55am Door closes
- 10:00am Formal proceeding starts. You'll hear information on support, student organisations, health and safety services, campus life and advice from current students.
- 11:30am Social activities and info booths at the Quadrangle
- 12:30pm Walk over to SUS for lunch and more activities
- 14:00pm Conclusion of the day
Additional Information:
If you miss the formal proceeding, you won't be able to join the remaining activities of the day.
The International Student Welcome Day will be held on two consecutive days. These sessions will be identical and students will only need to attend one session.
Accessibility Information:
The University of Sydney is committed to making International Student Welcome Day a safe, inclusive and enjoyable event for all.
- The Great Hall is wheelchair accessible and will have reserved seating.
- Live captioning available
- Accessibility toilets and parking bay/s and drop-off zones are located in and around The Quadrangle.
- The information session will be recorded and available to view on Canvas.
While we are hoping for a sunny day, please remember to bring an umbrella in case of wet weather.
If you have any additional accessibility requirements, please reach out to our team.