“It is great to know that the Uni has set-up a lot of services and support networks available for international students, and that I am not alone in this journey.”

Official International Student Welcome

The International Student Welcome is designed to formally welcome international students to UNSW as well as introduce you to the support services available to you and other useful information about making the most of your time at UNSW.

This event is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate, research, study abroad and exchange students.

The International Welcome will include key dates to note as well as hearing from Cultural Mentors, other student ambassadors and key support staff who will give you insights in what to expect as a student at UNSW.

• Where: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, Kensington Campus (map reference: C24)
• Date: Monday 22 May 2023
• Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Sydney time followed by free snacks, information stalls and activities at the International Student Welcome Centre
• Live stream: A link to the live stream will be sent via email for those that register and are unable to come to campus.

Other events and activations on offer:

Welcome to Country

A Welcome to Country is a ceremony given by a local Aboriginal person of the country (usually an Elder) to acknowledge and give consent to events taking place on their traditional lands (Country). It is also a sign of respect and protocol which dates back to traditional times prior to the arrival of Europeans to Australia.

A Smoking Ceremony is an ancient continuing custom among Indigenous Australians that involves smouldering various native plants to produce smoke. The audience will be invited to walk through the smoke, as the smoke has cleansing and healing properties and the ability to ward off bad spirits.

• Where: Globe Lawn, opposite Nura Gili (map reference: H16)
• Date: Monday 22 May 2023
• Time: 9:00am - 9:45am
• Find out more and book your spot

UNSW Official Welcome

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to hear from the Vice Chancellor, UNSW staff and current students on all that UNSW Sydney has to offer. Then, join us for a free lunch and check out the info tables at the Fundamentals Fair, where you’ll have the opportunity to receive tailored support and guidance.

Registration is mandatory and spots are limited, so sign up now and don’t miss out!

• Where: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, Kensington Campus (map reference: C24)
• Date: Monday 22 May 2023
• Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
• Find out more and book your spot

International Student Welcome Centre

Cultural Mentors will be on hand to assist you with any questions you may have and walk you through all the steps you need to get started at UNSW.

• Where: Anita B. Lawrence Centre (formerly know as the Red Centre), East Wing (map reference: H15)
• Dates: Monday to Friday from Monday 15 May to Friday 2 June 2023
• Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm each day
• Find out more

Please register for events with your preferred email.

Important information:

Masks: We encourage you to wear a mask in all indoor settings.  Consider wearing higher-quality masks - surgical masks offer superior protection to cloth masks, and N95 masks offer superior protection to surgical masks if correctly fitted. 

Feeling unwell? Do not come to campus if you have any symptoms, are unwell or you are considered a close contact of a COVID-19 positive case.

If 48 hours after attending O-Week you have an onset of symptoms or test positive to COVID-19, please alert us by completing the COVID-19 case notification form.

Health and safety protocol:

 🏠 Feeling sick? Please stay at home and join us online.

😷 You are encouraged to wear a mask during indoor events.

✋ Sanitise before you socialise.

🧍 - 🧍 Keep a safe distance from others if you can.

For more information about O-Week and information to help you get started on your UNSW journey, please visit the New to UNSW? section of the International Student Life Page.

To check out the range of events delivered by expert English Language and Academic Skills teachers visit the myEnglish week website.

For our students that may be based in China during this event, please visit the China Student Access Network (CSAN) for information on how to access online UNSW resources and functions.