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Orientation
Your orientation is an essential part of starting at UOW College and is compulsory for all students. At your orientation, you'll receive important information about your course and learn about the range of support, services, and opportunities available to you as a UOW College student.
Visit the Key Dates page to check all the important dates for your course that you'll need to know as a UOW College student.
Orientation dates
- Academic Diplomas and University Preparation Programs
- Academic Bridging Course
- Fitness courses
- Nursing, Ageing and Individual Support
- English Language courses
The dates detailed below apply to students in the following courses:
- Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Engineering
- Diploma of Information Technology
- Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences
- Diploma of Science
- Foundation Studies
- University Entrance Program
| Event | Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2025 Orientation |
Monday 17 - Wednesday 19 February 2025 (Wollongong campus) Thursday 20 February 2025 (Liverpool campus) |
On campus | |
| Spring 2025 Orientation |
Monday, 16 June 2025 - Friday, 20 June 2025 |
On campus |
TBA |
| Summer 2025 Orientation |
Monday, 13 October 2025 - Friday, 17 October 2025 | On campus |
TBA |
Attendance at orientation is mandatory. All students who have received an offer will be sent an email invitation to register on our orientation event website.
The dates detailed below apply to students in the Academic Bridging Course
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2025 Orientation |
14 January 2025 | On campus |
| Summer 2025 Orientation |
1 September 2025 | On campus |
Attendance at orientation is mandatory. All students who have received an offer will be sent an email invitation to register on our orientation event website.
The dates detailed below apply to students in the following courses:
- SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
- SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
| Event | Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Orientation (Face to Face) |
Monday, 20 January 2025 9.30 am - 1.00 pm |
On campus | Register here |
| Fitness Orientation (Distance) |
Monday, 20 January 2025 |
Online via Zoom |
Attendance at orientation is mandatory. All students who have received an offer will be sent an email invitation to register on our orientation event site.
The dates detailed below apply to students in the following courses:
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
| Event | Date | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Orientation (Wollongong) |
Monday, 20 January 2025 9.30 am - 2.00 pm |
On campus | |
| Nursing Orientation (Liverpool) |
Tuesday, 21 January 2025 9.30 am - 2.00 pm |
On campus | |
| Ageing and Individual Support Orientation |
TBA | - |
TBA |
Attendance at orientation is mandatory. All students who have received an offer will be sent an email invitation to register on our orientation event site.
All students with an offer for an English Language program will receive an email regarding orientation prior to course commencement.
Visit our English Language Getting Started site for more information.
Orientation FAQs
- Do I have to attend orientation?
- What information is provided during orientation?
- Do I need to register for my orientation sessions?
- What documents do I bring to enrolment and orientation?
- Why can’t I enrol?
- Can I defer my offer?
- Do I need a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?
Yes, orientation is compulsory for all students. It is normally held the two weeks prior to the first week of session. If you can’t attend, you need to contact us.
You will receive important information about your course, learn about the various online systems, services and support available to you. There will be introductory course related workshops which are optional. Ask for Help Sessions and mini workshops on student administrative online systems and services.
Yes, you will need to register for your orientation. Details on how to register are emailed to all students with an offer for a UOW College course.
Your signed offer acceptance form, proof of ID (passport or birth certificate). If you are an international student on a student visa a copy of your eCOE.
If you are having issues with enrolling online, you may need to clear any conditions attached to your offer. They will need to be cleared before you can login to create your student account. If you have questions about clearing these conditions please contact us on email uowcollege-studentsupport@uow.edu.au.
You can defer your offer to study at UOW College for up to 12 months. If you do not wish to commence your College course on dates stipulated on your offer, please contact Future Students on email futurestudents@uow.edu.au.
If you are enrolled in your first session and now wish to defer it is important that you contact the UOW College Student Advisor on email college-advisor@uow.edu.au.
Details about the USI are available on the USI page, if you have questions about the USI please contact us on email uowcollege-studentsupport@uow.edu.au.