Postgraduate Orientation

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Postgraduate Orientation

Welcome to postgraduate study at USC. Orientation can help you discover the facilities USC has to offer, and prepare you for postgraduate study.

All faculties will be running postgraduate orientation sessions for their students on Friday 17 February at 11am. Diploma of Education students will have a six hour schedule of orientation events on Thursday 16 February commencing at 11am. Check the all student orientation timetable for your session. 

Friday 17 February—postgraduate orientation sessions

Session Times Information Venues
Welcome, Course Information and STARTSMART sessions for postgraduate students 11am–12noon

Faculty of Science Health, Education and Engineering (FoSHEE) Post Graduate Coursework Programs (LT2 Building K)

FoSHEE Post Graduate Higher Degrees by Research Programs (LT6 Building K)

School of Communication students (CG.50 Building C)

School of Social Science (LT5 Building K)

Business Postgraduate students: networking and study skills refresher session (LT8 Building K)

See information at left for venue details
Postgraduate BBQ Lunch 12noon–1pm Enjor a relaxing lunch, mingle with class mates and make new friends. Uni Club (next to the oval and car park 5)
Introduction to the Library Tutorial for Postgraduate Students 1pm–2.30pm This session provides training in Endnote and an overview of research skills for postgraduate students. Library
Computer Lab,
Level 1, Library

All student Orientation

In addition to the above events, you should attend orientation activities to familarise yourself with the campus, facilities and meet other students and staff, including the following:

  • Faculty/ School Welcome
  • Student ID photo session
  • Student Services presentations and Academic skills workshops
  • Campus tours
  • IT Essentials presentation  
  • Bus tour to familiarise you with the local Sunshine Coast area and surrounding hinterland
  • Social and sporting events 

Use the all student orientation timetable to plan your week and get the most out of Orientation week.

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