Your FASS Welcome and Mentoring Program will prepare you with everything you need for a great start in your first semester!

**Please make sure you select the info session that corresponds to your degree.** 

We can't wait to see you on campus  in the Quad/Great Hall!

Your FASS Welcome and Mentoring Day includes:

• Being matched with a senior Student Mentor in your area of study.
• Important information about your studies and how to plan your specific degree.
• Information from the SRC, Clubs and Societies and the Library.
• Our popular Campus Tour to show you all the best spots around university (including an exciting Amazing Race competition)!
• A tasty lunch/afternoon tea to wrap up the day.

Your Peer Mentor will also continue to support you throughout your first semester with any questions you may have. Registration to your course session is essential to ensure you are matched with a Student Mentor from your degree.

Welcome session to the Faculty of Medicine and Health featuring faculty leadership and current and past students. 
Venue: F19.02.201. Eastern Avenue Auditorium and Theatre Complex or online. 

Do you have questions about your science degree, major or course requirements? Starting university can be daunting and sometimes it is easier to be able to have your questions answered in person.

The Faculty of Science Academic Advice Hall allows you to talk to an academic and ask all your questions. Whether it's understanding which units you need to enrol in, what prerequisite knowledge is required, or you just want to understand the difference between a minor, major and a program, this is the place to find the answers.

Once you have had your questions answered (or before), just take a short walk around the corner to the Science Student Societies Welcome BBQ to grab your free sausage sandwich and find out everything available to you outside of the classroom!

The transition from high school to university is incredibly exciting! But, it is also a big change and sometimes it can be a little confusing. The Faculty of Science's Commencing Student Transition Program is designed to help you transition to university life as smoothly as possible by allowing you to talk to the students who have been through it before and the staff who will run your courses.

Available both in-person and online, this program will begin with a School Welcome delivered by the key staff that will be facilitating your first year units followed by activities that will allow you to meet your new peers and some older students currently studying your chosen major/stream. If you are attending in person, a complimentary lunch will be provided along with a scavenger hunt (with prizes of course) to help you get to know the Camperdown campus! 

The information you will need and the experiences you will have throughout university will depend on the major and/or stream you have chosen to study. For this reason, we have set up a Transition Program for each group of majors (Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science; Physics; Chemistry; Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES); Geosciences; History and Philosophy of Science; and Psychology), as well as the Medical Science and Health streams. It is likely that you will have chosen either a major and a minor or two majors when enrolling in your degree. If this is the case, it is up to you which major you choose to attend the transition program for, but it is recommended that you only attend one program session. If you are enrolled in either the Medical Science or Health stream, it is recommended that you attend the program session for your stream, regardless of the major you are enrolled in.

If you are not sure which group your major falls into, you can take a look at the corresponding page below

• Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Life and Environmental Sciences (SOLES)
• Geosciences
• History and Philosophy of Science
• Psychology

These transition programs also give you a taste of what it is like to be mentored by an older student in your major. Having a mentor is an excellent way for you to accelerate your transition to university and to start to build a network of peers that can help you through your degree. The Faculty of Science offers a semester long Undergraduate Peer Mentoring program where you will have access not only to a mentor group, but also social and educational events to help you throughout your first semester. If you would like to be a part of the Science Undergraduate Peer Mentoring program, please record your interest when registering for this event.

Welcome to the Faculty of Science!

We're super excited to have you join us this semester! You've heard about your degree but what else does the Faculty and the University have to offer? Join us and find out!

It's important to balance your studies with the opportunities available to you as a student - whether it's societies, sport or mentor programs, come along and hear about all of the ways you can make the most out of your University experience!

If you are attending this event in person, don't forget to also sign up for the Science Academic Advice Hall and the Science Student Societies Welcome BBQ!

Join us in the Great Hall as six academics from across the Faculty face off in an ‘Ancient Greek Style' Debate in their attempt to answer the age old question: “What is Power?”

Following the Welcome, we invite you to join us on the Botany Lawns for a free BBQ lunch run by the Sydney Arts Students Society. It's a great opportunity to meet your fellow first-years.

The Postgraduate Welcome Program is your opportunity to learn essential orientation information about starting your studies from our experts at the Postgraduate Information Session, meet your Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator (who is a senior academic that can advise you throughout your studies) at the Welcome Reception, and be connected with other new students in your area of study and your Postgraduate Student Mentor, who is a senior student in your course.

There are two events as part of the Postgraduate Welcome program, an Information Session (held in-person and later posted online) and a Welcome Reception (in-person). Students in Sydney should attend both events.

Livestream Tour - join us LIVE and learn about our Libraries!

Warimi (Hello), you have been invited to attend our Gadigal Centre Group Enrolment Day!

Gadigal Entry students are strongly encouraged to engage in a Group Enrolment session run by the Gadigal Centre from 10am until 3pm. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who received entry through a different mode are also encouraged to attend. Come and meet the deadly Gadigal Centre team who will be supporting you along your academic journey.

Academic advisors from the University of Sydney Student Centre will provide you with tailored academic assistance, involving degree planning, assisting with unit selections, organising your semester timetables and more! This enrolment session will ease any initial university stress, allowing you to ask questions and enable you to hit the ground running for your first semester. 

Join Us for Welcome Week 2023!
The Gadigal Centre is excited to host a number of Welcome Week activities to welcome new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Please note that if you are a student of the Gadigal Pathway program your attendance is required.

This week-long event will assist commencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to navigate a range of University of Sydney's services throughout their degree, meet the Gadigal Centre team and each other.

The event schedule begins with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by a week of jam packed workshops from the Learning Hub, Faculty ADI’s, the Student Centre, Fisher Library and more!

We’ll also take you on a unique tour of Sydney with our friends from the Big Bus Company, checking out the popular sites that Sydney has to offer and finally we’ll close the week with an overnight getaway and cultural incursion.

Welcome Week activities will be hosted by the Gadigal Centre team who will support you throughout your studies.

Don’t mis out, register to attend this exciting week of events!

Come join our Peer Facilitators to discuss how to approach setting yourself up as a student in Sydney. By joining this conversational workshop, you will have an opportunity to practice valuable language skills to build your confidence in handling tricky situations, including expressing a complaint.

You will also share local knowledge on how to save money, explore Sydney safely, as well as share information about the best places to eat, shop and relax. This is a perfect space to make friends, make plans, share experiences, and discover Sydney.  

The Getting Started Chat Club program is a series of 4 peer-delivered, language-focused communicative workshops, aimed at fostering a sense of community by engaging students on campus in a face-to-face context prior to the start of semester.

Join us in welcoming our 2023 new and returning students to the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

Hear from our Head of School and Dean, Professor Robyn Dowling and our Associate Dean of Education, Dr Arianna Brambilla on how to thrive in your first semester!

Learn more about student life and the activities we have planned for you from our Associate Dean of Student Life, Dr Simon Weir.

Drop-in for an informative session on Educational Integrity and Academic Referencing!

And hear from some of our favourite student societies:

Sydney University Designers' Association (SUDA)

Sydney University Experience Design Society (SUEDE)

CIRCA Journal of Architecture, Design and Planning

Join in and experience a traditional Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony! 

Meet your peers at our lunch and networking event - make sure you ask for a copy of our design books which include key works from our 2022 graduating students. 

Don't miss out and make sure you registered for all our other faculty events for the 2023 Welcome Week at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

Please contact adp.studentlife@sydney.edu.au for any questions regarding the ADP faculty 2023 Welcome Week.

Starting University can be a little overwhelming and we know you may have questions, including what to expect in your first semester of classes. 

Your Peer Support Advisors (PSAs) are here to help! The PSAs are multilinguals students, trained to answer a range of enquiries, including connecting you with support services, and tips on a variety of social activities you can get involved in. They were once also in your situation and can provide advice on the best ways to get started at the uni.

The Getting Started Q & A sessions are your chance to join an online meeting and ask any questions that can help you to plan your journey to Sydney and your time for the first few weeks of the semester. 

Join us online at our Getting Started webinars for all the information you will need before starting your journey at the University of Sydney.

Are you a student from China? Join us online at our Getting Started webinars for all the information you will need before starting your journey at the University of Sydney.

Welcome to the Sydney School of Public Health! We're excited to have you join us.

Come to the online Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion Information Session and be provided with an overview of the course, meet key staff and ask any question you like! 

Welcome to Craftsoc’s exciting ☀️Great Hall Live Painting event ☀️! With free entry and all materials and refreshments provided, come along to admire the gorgeous USYD sundown view 🌅 and live your artist dreams 👨‍🎨💋

Where 📍: Great Hall Lawns, Eastern Avenue
When 📅: 20th April, Thursday 2023
Time ⏰: 5-7pm
What to bring 🎒: Wear some clothes you won’t mind getting dirty

Canvases, paint, tools and snacks 🧃🎨 will all be provided. All USYD students are welcome, regardless of your previous skills and experience with painting 🖌- just bring yourself and your buddies for a good time 🎉!

What better way to end your busy day with a fun, relaxed painting session as the sun sets over the stunning Great Hall 🖼🌞?

Once you've picked up all the flyers and freebies, come and chill in Fisher Library for an hour of snacks and chats with our awesome student peer leaders. They'll be joined by special guests, to share their best tips for getting the most out of your time at uni and answer your questions on all things uni life!

If you’re interested in applying for a Student Life Grant grant but not sure about your project idea or want some tips and tricks from our team, join one of our Information Drop In Sessions.

These will allow you to hear directly from our team and learn more about what makes a good application. We have also allocated some time for you to ask your burning questions about the application process.  The sessions will be hosted online. A zoom link will be sent upon completing your registration.