Orientation Program

A compulsory Orientation program for all study abroad and exchange students is held on Tuesday, 21st February 2012. The program is designed to provide students with all the information they require to settle into a new country and to confidently approach a new study environment. Topics covered include:

• Enrolment at UOW
• Academic differences
• Services and facilities available on campus
• Rules and responsibilities relating to overseas student health cover
• Personal safety
• General information about living in Australia, local customs and attitudes
• Campus Tours
• Student ID cards

Autumn 2012 Study Abroad & Exchange Student Orientation Program

Autumn Session 2012

Date: Tuesday, 21st February 2012
Location: Building 40 (Hope Theatre)
Time:  9:00am to 4:00pm

• 9:00am to 12:00pm
  Study Abroad and Exchange Information Sessions 
• 12.00pm to 4:00pm
  Lunch, UOW orientation fair, Student ID photos, campus tours, and late enrolment.

Students Should enrol prior to arrival at UOW, but there will be the opportunity to enrol late on your orientation day if required.

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Wollongong!

Autumn 2012 Orientation Trips

There are a number of orientation trips available for study abroad & exchange students. These trips include:

Extreme Adventures - Blue Mountains Hiking and Abseiling Weekend

• Friday, 24th February, returning to UOW Sunday, 26th February. For more information and to book, please click here!

Colourful Trips - Jervis Bay Sea, Sun and Sand Trip

• Saturday, 25th February, returning to UOW Sunday, 26th February.  For more information and to book, please click here!

Surf Camp Australia - Surf Weekend

• Friday, 9th March, returning to UOW Sunday, 11th March. Learn to surf in a beautiful location! Please click here to book.  Select 'UOW O-Week Surf Camp' and enter the promo code 'uowsurf' to receive the special discounted rate!