Orientation checklist for getting started at UNSW

1) Accept or defer your offer

Inform the University of your intention to take up your offer to study at UNSW.

2) Enrol in your courses

Select and enrol in your specific courses.

3) Set-up your IT essentials

Activate your student ID through the Identity Manager, set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), student email account and Moodle access, and download the Uni-Verse App - See IT for students.

4) Register for orientation events

Check out all the O-Week events and activities!

International students should register for the International Welcome event.

5) Attend your Faculty Welcome session

Meet some of the academic staff in your faculty and ask questions about your studies and life at UNSW.

6) Get involved in student life

There are many activities planned to help you make friends, connect with your communities and settle into your first year.

Arc has a huge range of activities for you to get moving, get together and get creative through both on-campus and virtual events!

We look forward to welcoming as many students as possible to our events - check out what's happening.

7) Complete the O-Week Survey

Your feedback is important to us.

Please make sure you complete the O-Week Survey sent to you at the end of O-Week for a chance to win a prize!

8) Complete the Student Essentials quiz

The Student Essentials quiz is mandatory for all commencing UNSW students and is designed to introduce new students to UNSW. Keep an eye on your inbox for when the Student Essentials quiz becomes available on Moodle!

9) Get to know your support network

Settle into your studies quickly and easily by participating in a Peer Support Program.

Get information on all the opportunities available to you from exchange to careers and employment and access health, financial, wellbeing support services here.

Do you need help settling in to uni life at UNSW?

10) Get support with your studies

The UNSW Library is here to help with all your questions as you begin your studies. You could also check out the Study Hacks workshops and Academics Skills page.

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