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

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.

Find your program

Access the full UQ Orientation program

BEL Orientation Festival

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

 

Compulsory Sessions 

Your journey with UQ starts now! Register for your 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.
Please note these sessions are for new students only.

Program Orientation Session

Program Orientation Session 

17–19 July 2023
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 great insider knowledge and tips to answer your questions and help you make the most of your university experience. Session may be held in person or online, depending on your program.

Register now 

BEL Orientation Festival

BEL Orientation Festival

20 July 2023 
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, play games, win prizes, pat a koala, discover support services, clubs and societies to join, and more. Plus, there will be lots of free food and entertainment for you to enjoy at BELfest!

Explore what's on offer at the BEL Orientation Festival

 

Highly recommended sessions 

We recommend joining in on as many Orientation activities as you can to set yourself up for a successful semester ahead. Here are two recommended sessions to help you get your studies off to the right start.

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Your Support Services Session

21 July 2023, 10–11:15am
Online via Zoom
Registration essential

Discover the range of academic, wellbeing and social support services available to you as a first-year BEL student. Get library tips and tricks to help with your assessments, learn about UQ clubs and societies and how you can get involved, finalise all your administrative tasks before classes begin, and start strategically working towards your career goals with staff who'll ensure you're prepared and confident every step of the way.

Register now 

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Your Questions Answered Session

21 July 2023, 1–3pm
Online via Zoom
Registration essential

If you have questions or are feeling unsure, don't worry, we're here to help. Come along to this online question and answer session. Our support team will be on hand to answer any queries you have about your first semester, studying internationally, making friends, getting ready for your career and more.

Register now 

Recommended activities 

Set yourself up for a successful semester by joining as many activities as you can.

Orientation students chatting

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

Register for Your Support Services Session


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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

 


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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

 

 

 

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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.

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Need help?

Contact the friendly BEL Student Centre team for assistance

bel@uq.edu.au
+61 7 3365 7111

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.  

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