Orientation

GET INVOLVED

See You Semester 1, 2026!

Every semester, APS helps welcome postgrads to UQ with a week full of events, activities, and ways to get involved.

Whether you’re just starting out or returning for another semester, O-Week is the perfect way to meet new people, find your community, and get to know the campus. As the representative body for postgraduate students at The University of Queensland, APS is here to make your time at UQ more connected, supported, and fun.

What you can expect in O-Week

Meet people fast: mixers, socials, and low-pressure ways to say hi.
Get your bearings: campus info, practical tips, and “what do I actually need to know?” answers.
Find your thing: clubs, volunteering, programmes, and communities that match your vibe.
Support that exists in real life.

Who it’s for

New postgrads (coursework or HDR)
Returning students who want a fresh start
Anyone who’d like UQ to feel less like a giant labyrinth

Stay in the loop

Event details, times, and locations can be found here.
Welcome back — or welcome to UQ.

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Get Involved

UQAPS is more than events and services. It is a platform for postgraduate leadership.

You can nominate for a representative role, join committees, volunteer at events, or contribute to policy discussions that shape the future of postgraduate education at UQ.

Postgraduate study can be intense. It can also be transformative.

UQAPS exists to ensure you do not navigate it alone.