Welcome to the Faculty of Science.
We’re excited to welcome you for Orientation at The University of Queensland.
In Semester 2, Orientation Week (O Week) runs 20 to 24 July 2026.
You’ll meet your fellow students and find out all you need to know about life at UQ and what to expect from your program (degree).
Use this page to find information sessions, watch your program video and to register for your Science Orientation Day.
A welcome message from Professor Melissa Brown, Executive Dean, Faculty of Science (YouTube, 3m:02s).
Step 1: Get started
Before Orientation Week, there are some tasks to complete and some sessions you may want to join.
Step 2: Program video
Watch your program information video to learn about your degree structure and course choices.
Step 3: Science Orientation
Hear from academic staff and current students, meet your peers and make a successful start to your studies.
Contact us
Program planning, academic advice, study options and timetabling
The Science Student Enquiries team is available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, except public holidays.
enquire@science.uq.edu.au+ 61 7 3365 1888 (St Lucia)
Health & wellbeing, accommodation, diversity, disability & inclusion, learning skills and settling into your studies
UQ Student Central services are free for students, including 10 free counselling sessions per year.