Your Online Orientation - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

To complete your orientation, you need to do four things:

Read the info and watch the videos on this website to learn about resources, support and services available as you get started in HASS.
Register for your compulsory virtual information session on Thursday 30 July and ask questions about your degree structure and course choices.
Register for a group catch up to meet fellow students and explore campus. If you can't make it to campus we have online sessions available.
Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with HASS events.

Completed all these steps? Do this survey to go in the draw to win one of 10 Coles-Myer or UQ Union vouchers worth $100 each. Please read through the Terms and Conditions for full competition details. Survey opens 29 July - 9 August. You will need your Student ID to login to the survey.

Your first year of university will be a series of firsts. You’ll make many new connections, study new things, and discover new opportunities. In this video, Britt, Tyson and Rosie share their insights into their first year in HASS and provide a few tips about how to make the most of your degree.

You’ve gotten through your first year, what’s next? During the middle years of study, you should start to think about finding opportunities to develop professional capabilities and experiment with new ideas. The best way to do this is to do something! In this video, Britt, Tyson and Rosie talk about some of the clubs, programs and activities available at UQ and how they took advantage of these opportunities.

Graduation is nearing and you’re starting to seriously think about your future after graduation. In your final year, think about something that you’ve wanted to do, like a research project, an internship or even a sport, and tick it off your bucket list. Get recognition for everything you’ve done by applying for the UQ Employability Award. In this video, Britt shares her thoughts about her last year at university.

Register for your compulsory virtual information session on Thursday 30 July to learn more about your degree structure and connect with your lecturers.

The HASS Student Administration team is offering academic advising sessions throughout Orientation Week between 2-4pm on Wednesday 29 July, Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July. Register for a virtual drop-in session or visit us in person at the Welcome Hub in the Great Court.

There are four dates in the UQ academic calendar that you need to put in your diary now:

First day of classes: Monday 3 August 2020
Last day to add a course for Semester 2: Friday 14 August 2020
Census date (last date to drop courses without financial penalty): Monday 31 August 2020
Last date to drop a course with no academic penalty: Friday 30 October 2020

Now that you’ve done that, check out these useful resources and services.

Get answers about your degree

Start by checking out the HASS Student Support website and our answers to the top questions asked by new students. Both are great resources for getting your head around your degree requirements and other opportunities within HASS.

HASS Faculty is made up of seven Schools that are responsible for teaching different disciplines. Both the Faculty and Schools have Student Administration teams who can answer your questions, specifically:

The Faculty deals with queries that are related to your overall degree, e.g. credit for previous study, academic progress, graduation, and approval for overseas study. Contact the Faculty.
The School deals with queries that are related to your specific courses, like class timetabling and allocations, placements, assessment submissions (including extensions), and School-based exams. Contact your School.

You also have access to a fantastic group of student representatives who work with committees, boards, and program coordinators to represent the needs of students in HASS. Get in touch with them if you have any concerns or questions - they’re here to help.

Get support for online learning

In Semester 2, 2020 we'll be teaching on campus and online in three delivery modes: External, Flexible and Internal.

External courses will deliver all learning online for the whole semester. There will be no in-person attendance required. External courses are available to all students. If you are overseas and you aren’t able to travel to Australia to study, you must select external courses.
Flexible courses will offer a blend of online and in-person learning activities, in accordance with Government COVID-19 restrictions.
Internal courses will require regular in-person attendance throughout the semester, in accordance with Government COVID-19 restrictions.

Many HASS courses will be offered in Flexible and External modes this Semester, but you need to check to make sure. Go to UQ Programs and Courses to find information about your courses, including the mode of study, course description, and Electronic Course Profile (or ECP).

This basically means that you will need to get comfortable with online learning. But don’t worry! The UQ Library has a great guide on how to study online.

Plan for overseas study

Thinking of going overseas during your degree? Although it’s hard to imagine that we’ll be able to travel given current circumstances, the world will open up again and you should be ready.

There are three main ways you can go overseas with HASS:

Go on exchange: An exchange experience means you get immersed in a new culture for one or two semesters while studying courses at another university. It is more possible that you think, with many scholarships available. But if you want to do this, PLAN EARLY. Exchange is best done in second Semester of second year and applications need to be submitted at least six months in advance. Want to get started now? Check out this video about how to apply for a HASS exchange.
Do a short-term experience: You might prefer a shorter stint overseas over the semester break. Short-term experiences range from global volunteering to field trips to internships.
Find your own experience: In HASS we value your initiative to find immersive global experiences that help you develop your employability capabilities. If you find that perfect global experience, we’ll help you fund it through the HASS Globetrotters Grant.

Start thinking about your career

Even though you’ve just started uni, you should start thinking about your career today. Start reflecting on your strengths, learning strategies to build your networks, formulating an action plan to reach your professional goals, and connecting with industry.

We can help you do this. HASS offers a dedicated team - the Student Futures team - to help you make the most of your uni experience. Get in touch with the team at studentfutures@hass.uq.edu.au to explore opportunities for career mentoring and advice, leadership development, volunteering and much more.

Looking for a casual job, internship or work experience? Student Hub is an incredible online database of workshops, jobs and volunteering opportunities that is only accessible to UQ students.

Come on campus to connect with your peers with fun interactive activities led by our HASS Volunteer team!

REGISTER HERE to join in the fun, explore campus, make some new friends, and learn more about your journey ahead. These one-hour HASS Social Connect sessions will be held between 2-4pm on Wednesday 29 July, Thursday 30 July, Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August. If you can't make it to campus we have online sessions available each day.

Please remember that all members of the UQ community are required to respect and follow social distancing to ensure the campus is a safe place for everyone. Keep track of updates on the UQ Community COVID-19 Advice webpage.

Settle into Brisbane

A double welcome to you if you just arrived at UQ and in Brisbane! As you get your bearings, make sure to check out the many services available to you, including access to student advisors, activities to help you settle into Brisbane, and English language support.

In HASS, our Senior Manager for International Services - Majella Ferguson - is always keen to hear from you and help with adjusting to life in Brisbane.

Get involved

There are so many ways to get involved at UQ. Start by getting onto our social media:

The Notice HASS Facebook page is where you’ll get a heads up when new events and opportunities are happening around HASS.
The uqhasslife Instagram is run by HASS students and is the place to go for study hacks, uni advice, and talking to your student reps.
The UQ Humanities and Social Sciences LinkedIn page is where you can find info about the future of work and connect with industry professionals.

Consider joining a student club and society. With more than 200 clubs on offer, we guarantee you’ll find people with the same passions and interests as you!

Get involved with HASS straight away through our volunteering program. Help organise events while meeting other amazing HASS students. Applications are open now!

HASS Orientation Online Program Sessions

We are excited for you to join our vibrant and diverse community. This semester, all orientation program information sessions will be conducted online via Zoom.

HASS Social Connect Activities

As part of the Semester 2 2020 orientation program, we are running small on campus and online social activities led by our brilliant HASS Volunteers team.

HASS Online Advising Sessions

As part of the Semester 2 2020 orientation program, we are running online student advising sessions via Zoom throughout O-Week (Wed-Fri).

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