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Orientation
Orientation
Your journey starts here
Orientation week is about you and your study journey. Starting university is exciting and one of the most memorable moments in your life time.
On this page you'll find some extra tips, tricks and resources that will help you breeze through your first uni week.
Before your first day of uni
- Unistart - your online starter guide
- Enrol in your units - in eStudent. You can pick your preferred class time
- Get your Student ID - gives you building and campus access
- Visit MyLO- this is where all your unit content will be
- Download UniApp - for Unimaps and campus news
Frequently Asked Questions
Orientation attendance requirements varies based on your student group. Some sessions are compulsory, while others are recommended. The program outlines which sessions you are required to attend and which are recommended, so please review it carefully.
If you are an International student you need to attend the compulsory New to Town event on Monday of Orientation week.
More information on this in Ask Us.
Missed Orientation? Access UniStart and other online resources, including year-round Study Toolkit webinars. For missed compulsory sessions, contact your course coordinator.
UniStart is a short online unit that contains everything you need to know before starting uni. Learn about our key services and support available to you, and be introduced to your course and college orientation materials.
There is plenty of support if it's your first time enrolling.
Visit our online enrolment guide - include step-by-step instructions and videos.
Connect with us face-to-face, online or over the phone. Look here to find out how.
It is compulsory for international, interstate, intrastate and exchange students to attend the 'New to Town' and it is highly recommended to attend the Course Orientation on 'O-Day'.
If you are a local student you only need to attend 'O-Day' including your Course Orientation.
To change your registration or add additional sessions head to 'Your Schedule' and 'Modify'.
- Visit Your Schedule.
- Find the online event.
- Click Join Session
- You'll then enter the waiting room.
- Once the session starts (timer hits zero), your session will open to join virtually.
Transport options across our campuses can be found on Unimaps.
Hobart / Sandy Bay campus
The free UniHopper runs throughout the day to get you between our Hobart City locations, the Sandy Bay campus and accommodation.
Launceston campuses
Metro provides a free service for students and staff travelling between the Newnham, Stops 3 and 4 Invermay Road for the Inveresk campus, the city and Launceston General Hospital on the 110 route upon presentation of a UTAS issued student or staff ID card.
The City of Launceston through Metro provides a free Tiger Bus which operates on selected routes around Launceston City.
View timetable
All Tasmanian campuses
Metro buses run very frequently between Hobart, Launceston and Cradle Coast campuses and their city centres, and also offer suburban services directly from some campuses. Access timetables via the Metro website.
If taking public transport, using a Greencard is the most convenient way to pay for bus travel. Apply and find out more on the Metro Greencard website.
Sydney Campus
There are buses and trains that go to Lilyfield.
For bus timetable see: Transport NSW
For train timetable see: Lilyfield Light Rail information
Riawunna's Aboriginal Student Advisers are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to assist with any study related queries around enrolment, support, questions, academic support through our tutoring program and wellbeing support. Please connect with Riawunna or make an appointment with an Aboriginal Student Adviser.
Contact our friendly staff at UConnect for any orientation related enquiries.
Connect, supports and socialise - student events, clubs and societies
Welcome continues throughout the year with a range of activities and opportunities to try, sample, participate and connect to your new community.
The Tasmanian University Student Association has over 130 clubs and societies for students to join, ranging from acrobatics to zero waste and everything in between. Joining a club or society is a great way to build networks, make lasting friendships, and have fun while at university.
Our student community run free student events all year long and have a galaxy of events no matter what your flavour. Download UniApp to get chatting today.
Discover all the student wellbeing, academic and learning supports, workshops and events in the Student Portal.
Need help? Contact our friendly team at U.Connect@utas.edu.au or call 13 8827 (13 UTAS) / +61 3 6226 6200 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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