Business, Economics and Law Orientation
Semester 1, 2024 | 12-16 February
Welcome to the Business, Economics and Law Faculty
We can't wait for you to join us for Orientation at The University of Queensland! Orientation is full of social and academic activities designed to introduce you to life and study at UQ.
What you need to do
Register for compulsory events, including your Program Orientation Session and the BEL Orientation Festival, to ensure you have all the right information and tools you need to succeed in your program. (These sessions are for new students only.)
Program Orientation Session
12–15 February 2024
Registration essential
Find out everything you need to know and what to expect from your degree (program). You’ll hear from teachers, program advisers and fellow students with insider knowledge and tips to help you make the most of your university experience. The session may be held in-person or online, depending on your program.
BEL Orientation Festival
15 February 2024
Registration essential
The BEL Orientation Festival is your chance to experience all UQ has to offer – make new friends, connect with BEL Buddy student volunteers, explore the St Lucia campus on a scavenger hunt, discover support services, clubs, and more. Enjoy free food and entertainment, and get your UQ student planner!
Explore the BEL Orientation Festival
Recommended activities
Set yourself up for a successful semester by joining as many activities as you can.
Your Support Services Session
14 February 2024, 3–4:30pm
Online via Zoom
Registration essential
- Discover academic, wellbeing and social support services.
- Get library tips and tricks to help with assessments.
- Learn about UQ clubs and societies.
- Finalise all your administrative tasks before classes begin
- Start strategically working towards your career goals with our experts
Pre-O Week Information Sessions
Prepare to start your studies with enrolment and timetabling, international student support, budgeting and finances, and so much more!
Pre-O Week information sessions
Additional O Week and Connect Week events
Check out all the fun optional activities happening during O Week and Connect Week (week 1), including:
- sign to receive mentoring from experienced UQ students
- campus tours
- get to know your library services
- welcome parties.
Optional O Week and Connect Week activities
A helpful tip from us
You can find everything you need on campus using our free UQ Maps app. Use the indoor and outdoor maps or try wayfinding to navigate directly to your next class, meeting, meal or study spot. Use live information to find parking spaces or see how busy the library is, or follow the well-lit paths to travel safely at night. We recommend downloading the UQ Maps app before you arrive.
Need help?
Contact the friendly BEL Student Centre team for assistance
Accessibility
All sessions will be delivered in English and closed captioning is available for all online sessions.
You may find our What to expect at BEL Orientation Festival video useful.
View our BEL Orientation Festival Visual Story for helpful tips about your visit.
If you have accessibility questions which you would like to discuss with event staff, please contact bel.events@uq.edu.au.