Welcome Week
Welcome Week encompasses the orientation program for new students to QUT and there are plenty of opportunities to connect with peers, QUT staff, student clubs and development opportunities on campus and online!
Welcome Week is your chance to explore life as a QUT student, and is a great time to:
- attend orientation workshops and seminars
- explore QUT's huge range of student clubs and societies
- find out about opportunities to play sport at QUT, including esports.
Got your offer? Log in to HiQ to start your orientation.
Have you accepted your QTAC offer?
What you need to know about responding to your QTAC offer.
Need help?
HiQ is your first stop to find information about anything at QUT.
Call us, email us, or chat to us online.
Get social
Check out our Welcome Week highlights reel and join our Facebook community to connect with new students who are also starting their university journey.
Register for orientation activities
You must be enrolled as a student to log in and register for these events.
12 - 13 December
Early Birds Orientation
If you just finished Year 12 and accepted your early offer to study at QUT next year, start your uni journey with our Gardens Point orientation program on 12 December, or our Kelvin Grove orientation program on 13 December.
Where: Gardens Point or Kelvin Grove
13 December 2022 - 25 January 2023
New to QUT - HiQ Sessions
These sessions will help you get started in navigating your way through University life! HiQ Peer Concierges will guide your enrolment and introduce you to the HiQ and other digital platforms that will help you self-service and curate your University experience.
Where: HiQ Service Points, On campus
15 December
Non-School Leavers Orientation
Are you aged 21 or over and returning to study in 2022? Learn practical strategies to help you build resilience, manage stress, and maintain a healthy work, life, and study balance. The Non-School Leavers Pre-Orientation Event offers a range of sessions, all of which are offered on campus, whilst some are also offered online. These sessions are designed so that you can register for the sessions you are most interested in attending.
When: 9:30am 15 December
Where: F-509, QUT, Kelvin Grove
14 - 16 February 2023
KickSTART 2023
Over three days you'll have opportunities to hear tips on getting the most out of your university experience from current students and QUT staff, interspersed with plenty of engaging and useful group sessions, to help you: feel prepared to start uni; hear tips from successful students; find out about support services, programs and resources available to help you succeed, and develop a sense of belonging at QUT.
Where: Z Block, Z-411, QUT, Gardens Point
Prepare for university
Make sure you have everything you need to start your study.
Financial or personal support
Whether you’re the first in your family to attend university, experiencing financial hardship, or want a bit of guidance to help you study at your full potential, we can help.
Studying effectively
Learn how to manage your time, lower your stress levels and find the support you need for your university life.
Campus life and sport
We have clubs, sports and events that you can be involved in to make the most of your university experience.
Clubs at QUT
Events
Join us at Orientation Week and other flagship QUT events.
Sport
Playing recreational or competitive sport is a great way to meet people and keep fit.
Get involved
Learn how you can make the most of your university experience.
Understanding your course
Once you're accepted your offer, you can enrol in your course.
Courses
Your course is the degree or award you are enrolled in, like a Bachelor of Business. It's also identified by a code, such as BS05. Courses are made up of units.
Units
Units are individual subjects you enrol in each semester. They're identifiable by a name and a code, such as BSB110 Accounting.
Classes
Each semester, you'll need to register for and attend classes for each of the units you have enrolled in. You need to enrol in your units before you can register for classes.
International students
As an international student at QUT, you will have access to Orientation events and activities to help you get involved in university life, meet local students, join clubs and societies, and learn more about your QUT campus.
If you need assistance with accommodation, language and learning support, counselling, disability or medical support or financial advice, our dedicated support services team are available throughout your study journey.
