Location: Lawn in front of the Quadrangle Building (“Harry Potter Building”), University Ave
3. Club & Society Recruitment Booths
Explore 180+ USU clubs and societies — a great opportunity to make new friends! Every booth runs fun activities and prize draws each day, so you definitely won’t be leaving empty-handed!
Time: 15–17 February
4. Outdoor Cinema
The open-air outdoor cinema is another Orientation Week tradition — two nights, two different films!
15 February: How to Train Your Dragon
16 February: Mamma Mia
Location: Courtyard Restaurant & Bar, Science Road
5. Can’t Make It in Person?
USYD hasn’t forgotten you! Use the link below to experience Australia’s biggest orientation event remotely — and we hope to see you on campus next time!
https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/
15–17 February
Orientation Week Highlights
USU Welcome Fest
Activity Preview
2023 New Semester Welcome Ceremony
15 February — tomorrow — the new semester Welcome Ceremony begins at 9:45 am, with special guests including the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, and student leaders from SRC and SUPRA.
From 9 am, grab breakfast on the lawn and pick up your free commemorative t-shirt!
Register online in advance if you’re attending:
https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/welcome2023sem1/sponsor/327642/2023-welcome-ceremony
Fisher Library Morning Tea & Snacks
Fisher Library Tech Experience
Fisher Library’s Pop Up TechSpace will be showcasing the library’s ThinkSpace and CreateSpace across all three days — come along for free hands-on experiences with VR, 3D printing, CNC engraving, and more!
Faculty Welcome Ceremonies
Each faculty also runs its own welcome ceremony. Check your student email or browse the university’s website at the link below to find your faculty’s events and register in advance.
https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/welcome2023sem1/events
Studying with Children?
For international students with children, USYD has dedicated a special welcome event on 16 February — a chance to connect with other parent-students and share the experience of studying and parenting at the same time!
Register via the link below — and don’t forget to bring your kids along on the day!https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/welcome2023sem1/sponsor/311499/students-with-kids-morning-tea
For more Orientation Week events, visit the link below or scan the QR code — and remember to register online for anything that catches your eye! Wishing everyone a wonderful new semester!
https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/welcome2023sem1/events
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