Your orientation is personalised to suit your individual needs as a student. It is essential to attend as it will help you in being more familiarised with the campus, give you the chance to meet with other students and staff. O-Week is held from 17-21 February 2025 for Semester 1 2025 intake students.
Onboarding events over December - February: Register for a Getting Started Session or Pre-Departure Session held over December to February to receive tips and advice related to your upcoming studies.
Connect with a UniMentor: As a new student, you can connect with a UniMentor to help you navigate life at UWA. UniMentors are experienced students who can provide advice and recommendations on uni life. You will be able to connect with your Mentor on the Vygo app.
Just for Me, How to UWA Guide: Complete your online personalised "Just for me, How to UWA Guide", which will provide you with tips and resources to help you get off to a strong start with UWA with information about our Crawley campus services.
Albany Campus: If you are a new student starting in our Albany campus, contact the wonderful staff at our Albany campus for your orientation session. Click here to find out more.
Non-Standard Courses: Non Standard Courses at UWA are courses that commence outside of the traditional Semester 1 or Semester 2 teaching weeks. Including Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, MBA, Juris Doctor and more. You can review handbook for your specific course to understand the course and unit specific start dates, as well as the UWA important Dates Calendar. Contact your Allocated Student Office and School or Course Coordinator for advise and information related to your orientation.
Key O-Week Events Semester 1! 17-21 February 2025
Welcome ceremony; Friday 21 February
The Welcome Ceremony will be held for all commencing students on Friday 21 February at Winthrop Hall, Crawley campus.
The ceremony provides a formal welcome to the University by a dignitary and the UWA Guild President. Students also receive a Noongar Welcome to Country.
Course Specific Sessions
You are encouraged to attend the orientation event that is relevant to your degree-specific major. Visit the Orientation planner to view your session.
UWA Residential College specific sessions
If you are a new College Row resident then it is important you attend your College specific orientation activities. You will be emailed directly about these activities.
UWA College Row includes; St Catherine’s College, St George’s College, St Thomas More College, Trinity Residential College and University Hall.
Campus Tours
Join other new students and a UniMentor for a tour of the Crawley Campus visiting the UWA Guild Village, Student Central, Shenton House and popular libraries.
All Student Expo Thursday 20 February
The Student Expo is a vibrant event showcasing a wide range of university clubs, services, and opportunities. It's the perfect chance for students to explore campus resources, connect with peers, and get involved in campus life.