As an international student, starting a new academic journey at university is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help you prepare for your journey at the University of Sydney. Whether you’re coming from school, work, family life, or another university, these Getting Started webinars are a great way to learn what to expect in your first semester.    In these online sessions, you will:   - Learn about useful services and support - What to expect in academic study - How to settle into student life - Hear helpful tips from current students   All sessions are identical, so you can register for the timing that is most suitable for you.   

  Postgraduate Coursework students will be welcomed to the university and hear about the helpful support services you will have access to. Hear from a current postgraduate student about their experiences and learnings, including tips on how to set yourself up for success and how to find a work/study/life balance. The information session will be followed by a networking opportunity to meet with other postgraduate students and some of our faculty and support services as well. General registration will open on 2 July 2026.  

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences! FASS Undergraduate Welcome Day is here to help you feel prepared, connected, and confident for your undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. On the day, you'll have the chance to meet future peers and staff, plan your degree for success, and have all your questions answered. Sessions on Welcome Day: Welcome: Hello from FASS Opening address from your Faculty Associate Dean and Student Affairs and Engagement Team. Degree Talk: How your degree works Learn how to plan your studies, explore study tools, and understand what to expect in class. Life in FASS: Finding your community and support Hear from senior students, and discover support services and communications to help you stay connected. FASS Fair: Connect, explore, and get involved Get your questions answered by academics, senior students, and support service teams. Enjoy lunch, take a photo at our media wall, and collect exclusive faculty merch! School Sessions Connect with your School's academics and meet students in your discipline. Read more about our Schools in FASS. Available only for selected Schools Date: Tuesday, 28 July, 2026 Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm. Check-ins will open 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Where: Great Hall, Quadrangle Any questions? Our FASS Student Affairs and Engagement (SAE) team are here to help! Email us at fass.welcome@sydney.edu.au

Welcome to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)! FASS Postgraduate Welcome Day is here to help you feel prepared, connected, and confident for your postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. On the day, you'll have the opportunity to meet future peers and staff, plan your degree for success, and have all your questions answered. Sessions on Welcome Day: Welcome: Hello from FASS Opening address from your Faculty Associate Dean and Student Affairs and Engagement Team. Degree Talk: Navigating your Postgraduate Degree Master your degree planning, study tools, and what to expect in class. Life in FASS: Finding your Community and Support Hear from senior students, explore support services, discover career and student opportunities. School Sessions: Connect and ask questions Connect with your School's academics and peers over afternoon tea. Read more about our Schools in FASS. Available only for selected Schools Date: Thursday, 30 July, 2026 Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Check-ins will open 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Where: Great Hall, Quadrangle Any questions? Our FASS Student Affairs and Engagement (SAE) team are here to help! Email us at fass.welcome@sydney.edu.au

Can we build 100 solar lights in two days? That's the challenge the University's sustainability team is setting at Welcome Fest this August. In partnership with SolarBuddy, we're assembling JuniorBuddy lights across two days and sending every one to a child in an off-grid community who currently studies by kerosene flame.  No experience needed, all materials on site. What is JuniorBuddy? JuniorBuddy is a solar-powered LED light designed by SolarBuddy for children living without reliable electricity. The common alternative, kerosene lamps, produce toxic fumes and pose serious fire risk. JuniorBuddy replaces them with clean, portable solar light that a child can carry wherever they need to study. A single light increases study time after dark by up to 78%, generating up to 7,300 additional study hours over three years. Each unit reduces approximately 1.28 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over its 10-year lifespan. On average, one light reaches five people – the child who uses it, their siblings and their household. The components are largely recycled and recyclable. The challenge in numbers At 50 lights: 250 people reached, with up to 365,000 additional study hours over three years. At 70 lights: 350 people reached, with up to 511,000 additional study hours. At 100 lights: 500 people reached, with up to 730,000 additional study hours. We'll track the total live across both days. Come and participate, meet peers and learn more about climate equity, climate mitigation and resilience.

Free e-bike hire, free helmet, and lunch on arrival – this lunchtime tour with City of Sydney and Pedal Set Go takes you on a one-hour ride through the cycling routes in and around campus. The tour leaves from and returns to the University, so you leave with a practical feel for how cycling works as a commute option. All registered participants and waitlist members are welcome to join from 12 pm at the F23 building, City Road entrance, for lunch and a short briefing on bike safety and local riding tips. The tour departs at 12.30 pm and returns to campus at 1.30 pm. Tour places are capped at 20. If you are on the waitlist, come along for lunch. If a registered participant has not checked in by 12.30 pm, you may take their spot on the tour. This event requires basic riding ability and is not suitable for first-time riders. Tuesday 11 August 12 pm – 1.30 pm Michael Spence F23 building, City Road entrance

Your campus has  working sustainability systems, most people never see. Sustainability is part of how this campus works. This walk shows you where. Starting university is one of the few moments your daily routines reset completely – new commute, new spaces, new ways of doing things. This one-hour guided walk, part of Welcome, shows you what's already built into your campus, and a few habits worth starting from day one. You'll see living landscapes that support biodiversity, the recycling and circular systems working behind the scenes, and meet Chester, the industrial biodigester that turns food waste into compost. Along the way, you'll also get your bearings around key parts of campus. By the end, you'll know where things are, and what you can do, right from the start. Places are limited. Register to secure your spot.   About the tour Tour departs from outside the Michael Spence Building (F23), Eastern Avenue side. The tour takes one hour and ends near the Charles Perkins Centre. Factor in walk-back time if you need to be elsewhere afterwards. The tour is entirely outdoors. Dress for the weather and wear sun protection. If the forecast includes heavy rain, the tour will be postponed. Registered attendees will be notified on the morning of the tour. The route is accessible and adaptable. Let your tour guide know before the tour begins if you have specific requirements.

SUPRA Welcome Fair 2026S2   Missed Welcome Week? Arrived late to campus? We've got you covered. Welcome Fair 2026 S2 is a one-stop Late Welcome Fair, hosted by the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA) in partnership with the University of Sydney (Student Life), with the Sydney University Students' Representative Council (SRC) joining, and open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.   Event Details Venue: Great Hall, The Quadrangle Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm   Connect & Get Informed Get involved with peak student organisations and meet your student representatives– learn how student representation works, how to volunteer, and how to contribute to the campus community. Learn how to access free, independent legal and casework support. Tap into equity networks and advocacy – women's communities, queer communities, international students, satellite campus students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students with disability, alongside dedicated networks for HDR candidates and students with carer responsibilities. Find key university services – learn where to go for support, including Student Life, Wellbeing and other essential services.   For Fun On-site, small-group guidance for new students – even if you come alone, Fair Ambassadors will form groups on the spot and help you get started. Stamp passport prize draw – collect stamps around the fair to enter the draw to win an iPad, Polaroid camera or speaker. Photo booth, games and music throughout the day – plus festive decorations setting the scene, so you can snap a photo against the backdrop of the historic century-old Great Hall. SUPRA Welcome Fair 2026 S2 is your starting point for campus life — come to get informed, get involved, and enjoy the day. Curious what to expect? See the recap of last semester's Welcome Fair here. See you there!