Academic help and general enquiries
Welcome to UQ Science.
You now belong to a vibrant and diverse community of students, academics, researchers and professional staff.
To help you settle in and make the most of your time at UQ, we offer a range of support services, information and resources.
Log in to my.UQ to get started
Visit the my.UQ: starting at UQ web pages to activate your student account and hit the ground running with your studies and social life.
You'll also find information and guidance about:
- Orientation events
- academic matters, including enrolment, assessment, timetables and fees
- how to update your contact information, replace a student ID card, renew your student visa, or reset your student account password
- wifi, internet and email connectivity
- assignment help, including UQ Library support, referencing styles and how to avoid plagiarism
- campus information and maps
- social events and clubs
- careers and employability advice.
First-Year Science Guide
This guide will help you transition smoothly to life at UQ.
It includes a checklist of important tasks you need to complete before you start Semester 1, and information for new students, including:
- how to sign on to classes and access UQ Science Study Planners
- Orientation events
- important deadlines and dates
- UQ terminology
- tips from current students.
View and download a guide:
Plan your program
UQ Science Study Planner
Visit the UQ Science Study Planner website to find out about compulsory and recommended courses for your program and to plan your course selection for the upcoming semester.
Academic adviser appointments
Make an appointment with an academic adviser if you’re unsure whether your preferred courses will fulfil the requirements of your program.
Our advisers are here to guide you as you progress through your studies, and you can make a 15-minute appointment to discuss course selection.
Make an appointment:
UQ St Lucia Student Enquiries Office
Phone: +61 7 3365 1888
Study assistance programs
Science Study Assistants
If you want to get ahead in your studies, experienced students are on hand to help with a range of first- and second-year disciplines, including mathematics, physics, computer science, statistics, chemistry, agriculture, veterinary science and biology.
Drop in to see our Science Study Assistants at UQ St Lucia or Gatton or online.
UQ St Lucia
- Student Learning Centre, Level 2, Room 420, Priestley Building 67
UQ Gatton
- J.K. Murray Library (Building 8102), auditorium
View our current online timetable for available sessions.
Peer-assisted study sessions (PASS)
Our UQ Science schools run voluntary small-group study sessions for several first-year courses.
You can get advice and insight from PASS leaders, who previously obtained a high mark for the course they're tutoring.
Contact your course coordinator for more information.
Having a hard time?
If you need personal, financial, academic or health advice while studying with us, contact UQ's Student Services team.
They're here to help and can organise study skills training, counselling and personal support, disability support, accommodation, pastoral care and more.
Support for international students
Find advice and information for international students that will help you settle in to UQ, including details about:
- campuses, finding accommodation and airport pick-ups
- scholarships
- credit transfer
- English language support
- how to deal with homesickness.
Contact us
Contact our Science Student & Academic Administration team if you need help with planning your program, study options or timetable, want to talk to an academic adviser or have a general enquiry.
Opening hours
COVID-19 advice: latest information
If you’re part of the Faculty of Science community, please be aware of the latest novel coronavirus (COVID-19) advice.
UQ St Lucia
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, except public holidays
- In person: Student Enquiries Office, Building 69, level 2
- Phone: +61 7 3365 1888
- Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au
UQ Gatton
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, except public holidays
- In person: Gatton Student Centre, N.W. Briton Administration Annexe, (Building 8101A)
- Phone: +61 7 5460 1276
- Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au