Queensland in July preparation checklist

Have you?

• Applied for and been granted your visa (if required)?
• Booked your flights to arrive in Brisbane a few days before the program commences?
• Obtained an international credit card and some Australian currency for your arrival?
• Organised global roaming with your mobile/cell phone provider, or arranged another way to be contactable when you arrive?
• Looked at public transport options or prearrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation?
• Checked Australian Customs and Quarantine information, especially what not to bring?
• Made copies (hard and soft copies) of your important documents, such as your passport, visa, etc.?
• Booked accommodation?
• Organised travel and health insurance?
• Payed the program fee by the due date?
• Downloaded the UQnav app to find your way around campus?
• Added all the key contacts to your mobile/cell phone, and/or printed them out for your reference?

Make sure you pack:

• A valid passport and visa paperwork
• A copy of your Queensland in July acceptance letter
• Proof of health and travel insurance
• Adaptor plugs for electrical items (Type 1 Australia plug; 220-240 volts, AC 50Hz)
• Contact details for:
  • The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Business, Economics & Law:
    Level 3, General Purpose North (39A)
    Campbell Road
    The University of Queensland
    St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
    Email: qldjuly@uq.edu.au
    Phone: +61 7 3346 0008
  • Your embassy or consulate in Australia
  • Your accommodation provider
  • Your family contact numbers and addresses
• General medication, toiletries, and first aid kit (including sunscreen, insect repellent, pain relief, etc.)
• Laptop and charger; notebook and pen
• Camera and storage
• Phone and chargers
• Appropriate clothing, including some warm clothing,
• Walking shoes (enclosed sports shoes) for North Stradbroke Island visit
• Broad-brimmed hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle.