Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
Orientation is your introduction to HASS and is designed to give you the information and tools you’ll need to kick start your degree at UQ the right way.
All students commencing studies with HASS in Semester 1, 2027 will receive a series of faculty emails from 19 January leading up to Orientation Week (O-Week) including registration links to attend your compulsory sessions. Please set up your student email as soon as possible.
Planning for the Semester 1, 2027 Orientation program is underway. Session details and registration links will be published on this website once they are confirmed.
Register for HASS Orientation
Ensure you’re ready for a great start. Register for orientation events and explore the options tailored to your program.
Undergraduate Faculty Welcome
Kick off your HASS journey with new friends, student clubs, support services, free snacks and prize giveaways at the HASS Undergraduate Welcome.
This welcome is offered in two sessions: one for Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) and one for all other undergraduate programs. Please register for only one session.
This welcome is offered in two sessions: one for Bachelor of Arts students (single and dual degrees) and one for all other undergraduate programs. Please register for only one session.
Postgraduate Faculty Welcome
Kick off your postgraduate journey at the HASS Postgraduate Welcome by meeting new friends, connecting with staff, and exploring the support available to you.
Join in on interactive icebreakers and games while enjoying complimentary snacks. Before you go, chat with the APS team and pick up some exclusive welcome goodies.
Join in on interactive icebreakers and games while enjoying complimentary snacks. Before you go, chat with the APS team and pick up some exclusive welcome goodies.
Our Program Welcome Session are designed to meet your program director, understand your degree structure, get valuable academic advice, connect with peers, and access essential support resources.
Although O-Week has finished, we've uploaded the session slides so you can still access key info on degree planning, academic advice, support services, and tips to help you get started at UQ.
Although O-Week has finished, we've uploaded the session slides so you can still access key info on degree planning, academic advice, support services, and tips to help you get started at UQ.
Enrolling and Timetabling
Join us to get the hang of enrolling in your courses, sorting out class allocations, and finding the right faculty support.
You’ll also get a simple walkthrough of the Starting at UQ website, your study planner, your course profile, and how to update your timetable.
You’ll also get a simple walkthrough of the Starting at UQ website, your study planner, your course profile, and how to update your timetable.
HASS Low Sensory Induction
We recognise that Orientation Week can be overwhelming, especially if you prefer low sensory environments or need more time to process new information. This online session offers a gentle introduction to UQ supports including the Neurodivergent Hub, library accessibility tools, and student services, so you can settle in at your own pace. This session works alongside, not instead of, your Faculty Orientation.