Orientation is a chance to connect with others at UWA including your peers, academics and staff. You can view the below Orientation Planner if you are commencing your studies in Semester 1 2025.
Pre-Departure & Getting Started Sessions
An opportunity to get advice before O-Week to help with a smooth transition to studying with UWA.
If you are an international student still overseas, we encourage you to join a Pre-Departure Session.
While for local students or students in Perth, we invite you to join a Getting Started Session.
Semester 1 2025 O-Week
Non-Standard Course Orientation
Some courses at UWA commence outside of the ‘traditional’ Semester 1 or Semester 2 teaching weeks. This Includes Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, MBA, Juris Doctor and more. You can review UWA 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 Advising Office, School or Course Coordinator for advice and information related to your orientation.
Albany Campus
If you are a new student starting in our beautiful Albany campus, contact the helpful staff at our Albany Centre for your dedicated orientation session information.
Online Courses
If you’re studying in a fully online course at UWA, you should still complete all the preparation and enrolment steps and then contact your contact your allocated Student Advising Office or Course Coordinator for more information regarding your course induction. Please visit the learning online resources for students to ensure that you’re ready for your studies. Online students are also invited to join workshops offered by the Academic Skills Centre during O-Week, visit the O-Week planner to register.