Welcome to UOW - It's Go Time! Business and Law Summer Orientation 2025.
Your Business and Law Summer Orientation is a 2-day program to help you get settled into your new environment, support you in succeeding at uni and make your time here the best it can be.
From enrolment support, discovering key resources and opportunities, exploring your new space and creating fun times and new friendships – we’ve got you covered!
Your Business and Law Summer Orientation 2025 Program
Your 2-day Business and Law Summer Orientation program will be delivered from Wednesday, 26 November to Thursday, 27 November.
Click on the tabs below for more details on each day.
Date: Wednesday, 26 November, 2025 Time: 9.15 am - 3.15 pm Location: UOW Wollongong Campus
Day 1 is your official welcome to the University of Wollongong where you will:
- Build Your Network: Meet and connect with key staff members from the Faculty of Business and Law.
- Understand Your Study Pathway: Learn how your degree structure and subject sequence work so you can plan your studies with confidence.
- Network with Support Services: Meet the UOW teams dedicated to helping you succeed.
- Gain Student Insights: Hear from Senior UOW students as they guide you through UOW systems and communications.
- Get Ready: Collect your student card and get support for any enrolment questions.
Free lunch provided – please provide your dietary requirements and any allergies in the registration form.
This orientation has been designed over 2 days, with attendance at both days strongly encouraged to help you succeed.
If you are not able to attend the full 2-day program, please contact askuow@uow.edu.au
Date: Thursday, 27 November, 2025 Time: 10.15 am - 3.15pm Location: UOW Wollongong Campus
Day 2 is all about equipping you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your studies! We will also cover support for settling into the local area.
- Research Ready Workshop: Build essential research, referencing, and academic communication skills to succeed in UOW assessments.
- Fun-Filled Lunch: Connect with UOW Pulse, the heart of your UOW experience.
- Get Insider Tips: Learn essential information and top tips for your first weeks in Australia (for international students).
- Beach Safety Session: Learn essential tips to safely enjoy the beautiful local coastline.
Free lunch provided – please provide your dietary requirements and any allergies in the registration form.
This orientation has been designed over 2 days, with attendance at both days strongly encouraged to help you succeed.
If you are not able to attend the full 2-day program, please contact askuow@uow.edu.au
Academic Skills Support
Ready, Set, Succeed: Academic Writing, Reading and Speaking for University
This workshop is included within Day 2 (Thursday, 27 November, 2025) of your Business and Law Summer Orientation 2025 Program.
Kickstart your academic journey with essential information and practical activities.
- Research and Referencing Tips: Learn the specific research and referencing requirements of Australian universities. Gain techniques and practical skills to access quality research materials for your UOW assignments.
- Assessment Types: Understand the common assessment types at UOW and how to complete them to meet university requirements.
- Academic Reading, Writing, and Speaking Skills: Develop your formal academic English. Practice academic language skills that will be essential for your assignments.
The University of Wollongong is committed to Reconciliation and to inspiring a better future through education, research and partnership.
The University of Wollongong acknowledges that Country for Aboriginal peoples is an interconnected set of ancient and sophisticated relationships.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal Country, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Have questions?
Contact the AskUOW team
Location: Student Central, Ground Floor Building 17, Wollongong campus
Opening hours: 9 am - 4 pm AEST, Mon - Fri
Email: askuow@uow.edu.au
Phone: Australia: 1300 275 869 Outside Australia: +61 2 4221 3927