About POP
The Pre-Orientation Program (POP) is a series of academic and cultural activities designed to help Indigenous Australian students transition smoothly into university life.
Through POP, commencing students are introduced to other commencing and continuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as well as staff from the Oodgeroo Unit and faculty members from your chosen field of study.
Attending POP is designed to give you a head start in your academic journey with information on the range of support and services that you can access both within the Oodgeroo Unit and the whole of QUT, enhancing your university experience from the very start.
POP registration
The Oodgeroo Unit invites all commencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to our Pre-Orientation Program (POP).
Select the semester when you will begin your studies to view specific POP details.
The Semester 1 POP is a week-long program consisting of support information sessions and fun networking opportunities run by the Oodgeroo Unit, the QUT Library and other student success and support areas at QUT. Throughout the week, commencing students will be connected to all that is QUT, with campus tours, a workshop with the Carumba Institute, and more.
A detailed program will be provided closer to program commencement.
Registrations | Closed |
| Attendees | All Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students commencing study at QUT in Semester 1, 2026 |
| Date | 8-12 February 2027 |
| Cost | Free |
| Delivery |
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The Semester 2 POP is a two-day program for commencing mid-year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Although it is a shorter program due to the smaller number of commencing students in the mid-year, POP is packed with information sessions from the various teams in the Oodgeroo Unit, the QUT Library as well as other student success and support teams across QUT.
All mid-year entry students are also invited to attend the week-long POP event the following year should they wish.
| Registrations | Registrations to open soon |
| Attendees | All Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students commencing study at QUT in Semester 2, 2026 |
| Date | 7-8 July 2026 |
| Cost | Free |
| Delivery |
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Maeve Toombs
Bidjara womanBachelor of Journalism student
'I would absolutely recommend POP Week to other Indigenous Australian students. It was such a welcoming experience - I met so many people who were in the same boat as me, moving to Brisbane on my own. I've made lasting friendships from that week.
'One of the biggest highlights was learning about the Oodgeroo Unit and the dedicated space and services they offer. It really helped me feel supported and connected from the start.'
The Oodgeroo Unit
The Oodgeroo Unit provides cultural and educational empowerment programs, and spaces that support Indigenous Australian students.
CATSID
Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent (CATSID) may be required to access specific QUT services, programs and support.
Keystones of Success
The Keystones of Success: Supporting our Future Leaders program offers tailored tuition and study support to Indigenous Australian students.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarships and bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, including some tailores specifically for Indigenous Australian students, available throughout your academic journey.
Want more information?
Contact our Oodgeroo unit for more information about this program.