HASS Undergraduate Welcome Sessions
Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)!
We are so excited to help you prepare for commencing your undergraduate program here in the Faculty of HASS! As a new student, you are invited to a range of welcome events and activities designed to help you get UQ ready.
Select your program below and register for the listed sessions designed to help you get to know the faculty, your program, and ensure a smooth transition to studying at UQ.
Sessions are marked as compulsory because they offer a valuable experience for new students, but attendance is not mandatory and you won't be penalised for not attending. Slides from the Program Welcome sessions will be posted below after Orientation Week.
Need support with Timetabling & Enrolling? View the slides from our recent session or contact hass@uq.edu.au.
Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours)
Explore your Majors
Date & Time: 10:45am-11:45am (AEST), Monday 16 February 2026
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours) and Diploma in Arts students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is an optional orientation session for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours), Bachelor of Humanities / Laws (Honours) or the Diploma in Arts.
Come explore the major options available to you and chat with program convenors.
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) & Bachelor of Humanities / Laws (Honours) Welcome
Date & time: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10.00-11.00AM
Location: Forgan Smith Building (East Wing), Learning Theatre, Room 215
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying the Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) or Bachelor of Humanities / Laws (Honours).
Western Civilisation Welcome
Date & time: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 1.00-2.00PM
Location: Forgan Smith Building (East Wing), Learning Theatre, Room 215
This is an optional orientation session for all commencing students studying Western Civilisation.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 10.30AM-1.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Come along to the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo and make your first steps in HASS both fun and memorable! Kickstart your HASS journey with fun activities, important information, tasty treats, and new friends.
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying the Bachelor of Arts including any dual programs listed below:
- Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours) - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Arts / Social Science
- Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Business Management / Arts - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Commerce / Arts - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Communication / Arts
- Bachelors of Computer Science / Arts - co-delivered with the EAIT Faculty
- Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice / Arts
- Bachelors of Economics / Arts - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts - co-delivered with the EAIT Faculty
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences/ Arts - co-delivered with the HMBS Faculty
- Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts - co-delivered with the EAIT Faculty
- Bachelors of Journalism / Arts
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts - co-delivered with the Science Faculty
- Bachelors of Music / Arts
- Bachelors of Science / Arts - co-delivered with the Science Faculty
BA Hub (Bachelor of Arts Hub)
Date & time: Tuesday 17 February or Thursday 19 February 2026, 10:00AM-11:30AM*
This is an optional session for new Bachelor of Arts, including dual program, students. You’ll receive a lot of information in orientation week. These student-led sessions are an opportunity to debrief orientation events with experienced students and hear their tips & tricks on what to focus on when starting uni.
*The session will run for 1 hour, followed by Q&A (25 minutes), and an optional mini campus tour (25 minutes). All sessions are structured the same, please only register for one.
Bachelor of Communication
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Communication Welcome
Date & time: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 9.00AM-12.00PM
Location: General Purpose North 3 Building (39A), Room 208
Learn important information regarding your program and engage in an exclusive bootcamp to help you kick-start your degree.
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying the Bachelor of Communication including any dual programs listed below:
- Bachelors of Business Management / Communication - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Communication / Arts
- Bachelors of Communication / Journalism
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Welcome
Date & time: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 10.00AM-12.00PM
Location: Forgan Smith Building (East Wing), Learning Theatre, Room 215
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice including the Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice / Arts dual.
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Welcome
Date & time: Thursday 19 February 2026, 10.00AM-12.00PM
Location: Forgan Smith Building (East Wing), Learning Theatre, Room 215
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying Bachelor of Education (Primary).
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Welcome
Date & time: Thursday 19 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: Forgan Smith Building (East Wing), Learning Theatre, Room 215
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or any of the following dual programs:
- Bachelors of Arts / Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary) - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Mathematics / Education (Secondary) - co-delivered with the Science Faculty
- Bachelors of Music / Education (Secondary)
- Bachelors of Science / Education (Secondary) - co-delivered with the Science Faculty
Bachelor of International Studies
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of International Studies Welcome
Date & time: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 1.00-2.30PM
Location: Social Sciences Building (24), Room S304
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying Bachelor of International Studies.
Bachelor of Journalism
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Journalism Welcome
Date & time: Thursday 19 February 2026, 1.30-2.30PM
Location: Forgan Smith Building (1), Room E109
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying a Bachelor of Journalism, or any of the following dual degrees:
- Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Communication / Journalism
- Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Journalism - co-delivered with the HMBS Faculty
- Bachelors of Journalism / Arts
- Bachelors of Journalism / Laws (Honours) - co-delivered with the BEL Faculty
- Bachelors of Science / Journalism - co-delivered with the Science Faculty
Bachelor of Music
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Music Welcome
Date & time: Tuesday 17 February 2026, 11.00AM-12.30PM
Location: Zelman Cowen Building (51), Room 434
This is a compulsory orientation session for all commencing students studying Bachelor of Music, Bachelors of Music / Science, Bachelors of Music / Education (Secondary) or Bachelors of Music / Arts.
Bachelor of Social Science
HASS Undergraduate Welcome + Expo
Date & Time: Monday 16 February 2026, 12.30-2.30PM
Location: UQ Centre (27A)
Welcome to new undergraduate students joining the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)! This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the following programs:
Bachelor of Advaned Humanities (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of International Studies
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Politics
Philosophy and Economics
Bachelor of Social Science
Please note: All Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) do not need to attend this event. Please register for the Bachelor of Arts Welcome + HASS Expo instead.
Bachelor of Social Science Welcome
Date & time: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 2.00-4.00PM
Location: 24-S302 Social Sciences Building (24), Collaborative Room S302
This is a compulsory orientation session for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Science including the Bachelors of Arts / Social Science dual.
Seeking support?
Visit the HASS Program Advice page to find advice and information relevant to your program and have your questions answered.
Contact the HASS Student Administration team to get answers about your program structure, course enrolment and credit for previous study.
Contact the HASS Student Futures team to get answers about your orientation events.