Two weeks until Orientation
There are lots of things to look forward to in the first few weeks, starting with your Orientation. On this page, you will discover everything you need to know about how to prepare for study, what happens at Orientation and some top tips from current students.
Start your uni experience
Orientation is a special part of your university experience. It gives you the opportunity to explore your campus, learn all about your program, and meet students who will be studying alongside you, so you can feel confident when classes start the following week.
Whether you're studying with us on campus or online, attend sessions, workshops and events that set you up for the uni experience you want.
The Orientation program will be released at the start of February. You can expect a range of on campus and online sessions that will take you through:
- your program information and introduction to your teachers,
- an overview of UniSC's IT systems, what they are used for and how you can connect to them,
- the skills you need to get the best results from your classes,
- various activities so you can make new uni friends,
- the different Student clubs and volunteering opportunities that you can get involved in, and
- the different teams that are here to help you when you need it, like Learning Advisers who can help with tough assignments or Career Advisers who can help you on your career journey even in your first year.
Check these out before Orientation
Your Orientation program
We've just launched the Orientation program and it's filled with valuable sessions, workshops and social activities to help you prepare for university life.
To view the full program, head to the Student Portal homepage and click on the 'Orientation at...' banner under Notices. (This will take you to your personalised Orientation program for your campus). You will need your UniSC username and password to log into the Student Portal.
Pick up new study skills
The pre-semester skills workshops are designed to give you the right tools to succeed in your studies and future careers.
Getting started checklist
Make sure you're ready for day one by ticking off the tasks in the getting started checklist.
Tips for students, from students
Find out the best Orientation tips from students who attended their own Orientation in 2022. There's also some advice for your first semester.
Get a feel for UniSC
Take a quick walk through the Semester 1, 2022 Orientation across different campuses.
Welcome to UniSC from your Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Helen Bartlett.
Check out the international student event in Connect Week at our Sunshine Coast campus.
The University of the Sunshine Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and study. We pay our respects to local Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging and recognises the strength, resilience and capacity of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.