Navigating the transition to university life can be challenging, but understanding the academic and cultural expectations can make it smoother. Come along to learn tips and tricks to help you settle into university life. We will provide tips on managing your study load effectively, understanding the importance of academic integrity and writing critically. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to begin your academic journey. 

Welcome to the School of Architecture, Design and Planning!

Join us on Welcome Day and kick start your studies with us.

• Hear from our Dean and Head of School, Associate Deans and your Program Directors as they introduce the School and your courses.
• Come along on a friendly tour of our building facilities led by our Peer Mentors.
• Meet your peers, academic staff and student societies.

Refer to Additional Information below for more details on each session. 

Applications open: Monday 4 August 2025

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There’s a lot to be gained from becoming a Business School PASS facilitator including personal satisfaction, improved organisation and time management, improved learning and the chance to be part of a supportive, enjoyable team environment.

You’ll also be paid ongoing professional development in group leadership and communication skills as well as widen your networks on campus.

Apply to become a PASS Facilitator!

Open from Tuesday 5 August - Thursday 30 October 2025
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Do you need help with your resume? Are you looking for an internship? 

Our Career Leaders are the most accessible career support available to you. Feel free to drop into our Careers Lounge from Tuesday to Thursday 1pm to 4pm to have a 15-minute conversation with our Career Leaders. Unable to make it to campus? Don't worry, book in a session online via Career hub to get the same experience! 

While you are visiting the Careers Lounge, check out our newest service: The LinkedIn Photo Booth, designed exclusively for you. Get your free professional photo taken, and revamp your LinkedIn profile to impress your recruiters using these Tips and Tricks!

Our best career advice for you is to find one way to connect with our team. Check out the resources available on Canvas, come along to a workshop or visit our Career Leaders.

Date: Friday 1 August 2025
Location: University of Sydney Business School, Belinda Hutchinson Building (H70)

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Get the best start to your first semester by joining us at the Business School for our Postgraduate Welcome Day!

On the day, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• attend a Faculty Welcome, where you’ll meet our friendly academic and professional staff 
• hear from current students and alumni about their experience studying at the Business School
• connect with your Peer Mentor Group and meet your fellow peers
• visit our academic booths and get to know more about our disciplines, learning support programs and amazing opportunities on offer
• take a tour of our beautiful campus
• enjoy a free lunch, grab a goodie bag and win prizes!

We look forward to seeing you at Welcome Week!

Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025
Location: University of Sydney Business School, Belinda Hutchinson Building H70

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Get the best start to your first semester by joining us at the Business School for our Undergraduate Welcome Day!

On the day, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• attend a Faculty Welcome, where you’ll meet our friendly academic and professional staff 
• hear from current students and alumni about their experience studying at the Business School
• connect with your Peer Mentor Group and meet your fellow peers
• visit our academic booths and get to know more about our disciplines, learning support programs and amazing opportunities on offer
• attend a degree planning session to help you map out your studies
• enjoy a free lunch, grab a goodie bag and win prizes!

Degree Planning Sessions

Planning your degree is essential to ensuring you meet the requirements for award in a timely, stress-free manner and maximise your access to the broad range of exciting opportunities available to you during your studies – and this seminar will help you do that! 

During this session, you will be given information and guidance on how to plan your degree with time at the end for questions and review of your plan (so please bring along materials to draft a plan). 

If you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering Honours and Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Commerce, please refer to the degree planning advice from the Faculty of Engineering.

You are encouraged to register if you intend to attend but may turn up on the day if you have not registered.

We look forward to seeing you at Welcome Week!

Meet Careers Centre staff in person and join us to hear about about our tailored Career Development Program for international students and why you should join the program.  

We look forward supporting you with your career journey!

Join us for a Climate Café, a welcoming and supportive space to reflect on the emotional and personal side of the climate crisis. Climate Cafés are not about solutions or action plans, they’re about connection. They offer a calm, confidential environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings, or simply listen. There’s no pressure to speak or contribute in any particular way. Just being present matters.

As part of this special Welcome event, a climate-friendly lunch will be provided, and we’re delighted to be joined by Dr James Dunk, environmental historian and researcher in planetary health and human wellbeing at the University of Sydney. He is an experienced facilitator with Psychology for a Safe Climate and will draw on their model to facilitate this climate café.

 All students and staff are welcome, whether you're deeply engaged in climate issues or simply curious about what others are feeling.

12pm - 1.30pm
RD Watt Seminar Room 203

Explore communication styles and how to make, accept and decline invitations.  

What is Conversation Kit?  
Conversation Kit is a two-part program designed to help international students prepare for university life and study in Sydney.   

By participating in Conversation Kit, you’ll feel more connected, confident and capable when studying at USYD.  There are two sessions per workshop. Register now to secure your place. 

Part 1: Interactive Workshops
There are four workshops during USYD’s Welcome Program from Tuesday 29th July to Friday 1st of August where you will: 

• Meet other international students  
• Build confidence in speaking English  
• Learn from our experienced Peer Facilitators — all current USYD students  

Enrol in the other workshops here:

• 'How's it going?' Tips for communicating in Sydney
• How to navigate tricky conversations
• Get help when you need it 

Part 2: Self-Study Modules
You can also self-enrol in the Canvas site and complete the 4 self-study mini modules in your own time.  

Learn how and where you can ask for help at USYD. 

What is Conversation Kit?  
Conversation Kit is a two-part program designed to help international students prepare for university life and study in Sydney.   

By participating in Conversation Kit, you’ll feel more connected, confident and capable when studying at USYD.  There are two sessions per workshop. Register now to secure your place. 

Part 1: Interactive Workshops
There are four workshops during USYD’s Welcome Program from Tuesday 29th July to Friday 1st of August where you will: 

• Meet other international students  
• Build confidence in speaking English  
• Learn from our experienced Peer Facilitators — all current USYD students  

Enrol in the other workshops here:

• 'How's it going?' Tips for communicating in Sydney
• Boost your english conversation skills
• How to navigate tricky conversations 

Part 2: Self-Study Modules
You can also self-enrol in the Canvas site and complete the 4 self-study mini modules in your own time.  

Learn about life at USYD and some everyday Aussie English. 

What is Conversation Kit?  
Conversation Kit is a two-part program designed to help international students prepare for university life and study in Sydney.   

By participating in Conversation Kit, you’ll feel more connected, confident and capable when studying at USYD.  There are two sessions per workshop. Register now to secure your place. 

Part 1: Interactive Workshops
There are four workshops during USYD’s Welcome Program from Tuesday 29th July to Friday 1st of August where you will: 

• Meet other international students  
• Build confidence in speaking English  
• Learn from our experienced Peer Facilitators — all current USYD students  

Enrol in the other workshops here:

• Boost your English conversation skills
• How to navigate tricky conversations
• Get help when you need it  

Part 2: Self-Study Modules
You can also self-enrol in the Canvas site and complete the 4 self-study mini modules in your own time.  

Adapt your communication and learn techniques to deal with difficult conversations.   

What is Conversation Kit?  
Conversation Kit is a two-part program designed to help international students prepare for university life and study in Sydney.   

By participating in Conversation Kit, you’ll feel more connected, confident and capable when studying at USYD.  There are two sessions per workshop. Register now to secure your place. 

Part 1: Interactive Workshops
There are four workshops during USYD’s Welcome Program from Tuesday 29th July to Friday 1st of August where you will: 

• Meet other international students  
• Build confidence in speaking English  
• Learn from our experienced Peer Facilitators — all current USYD students  

Enrol in the other workshops here:

• 'How's it going?' Tips for communicating in Sydney
• Boost your english conversation skills
• Get help when you need it  

Part 2: Self-Study Modules
You can also self-enrol in the Canvas site and complete the 4 self-study mini modules in your own time.  

Get started with essay writing in this introductory workshop. Writing essays at university can feel like a big step up from high school, but this session will help you understand the basics. We’ll cover essay structure conventions and ways to organise your ideas, and build clear, logical arguments. This workshop is perfect if you’re new to university writing or just looking for a refresher. 

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

Join us for this action-packed day to introduce you to Science at Sydney.

Starting with our Faculty Welcome Event, you'll hear from Faculty staff who will share important information about your studies, current students who will share their unfiltered experience of what it's really like to study here and from our student societies who will show you how to really get involved in student life. 

Following this, join our senior student mentors for lunch and ice-breakers before attending our STEM-tastic Fest, where you'll be able to meet your peers, speak with the Schools and join our Science-affiliated student societies!

We can't wait to meet you!