Orientation Dates for Australian Universities – 2026
Orientation aka O-Week is just around the corner. We are sure you are excited to attend it.
Orientation is a week long (or sometimes few days) fun fair in your Australian university to welcome you as a new or returning student.
If you want to learn more about Orientation and what happens at these sessions, we have you covered here.
So, what is the scheduled dates of Orientation Dates for your university?
In this article, you will see a comprehensive calendar covering orientation dates for Australian universities.
We will start off with the Semester 1 for now and we will update the next intake orientation dates as they become available.
Here you go:
| University | Campus / Location | Orientation Dates (Feb 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tasmania | All campuses (Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast + online) | 16–20 Feb 2026 (University of Tasmania) |
| University of New England (UNE) | Armidale On-Campus | 15–21 Feb 2026 (UNE) |
| University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) | Toowoomba, Ipswich, Springfield & online | 9–13 Feb & extended activities 18–26 Feb 2026 (UniSQ) |
| Charles Darwin University (CDU) | Darwin | 23–27 Feb 2026 (Charles Darwin University) |
| Sydney | 23–26 Feb 2026 (Charles Darwin University) | |
| Alice Springs | 27 Feb & 2 Mar 2026 (Charles Darwin University) | |
| Online Orientation | 19–24 Feb 2026 (Charles Darwin University) | |
| University of Wollongong (UOW) | Wollongong | Faculty-specific days 24–26 Feb 2026 (University of Wollongong) |
| Bega Valley | 24 Feb 2026 (University of Wollongong) | |
| Eurobodalla | 16 & 19 Feb 2026 (choose one) (University of Wollongong) | |
| Liverpool | 23–24 Feb 2026 (University of Wollongong) | |
| Shoalhaven | 18 Feb 2026 (University of Wollongong) | |
| Sutherland | 27 Feb 2026 (University of Wollongong) | |
| Online | 26 Feb 2026 (University of Wollongong) | |
| The University of Western Australia (UWA) | Perth | 16–20 Feb 2026 (O-week) (UWA) |
| University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) | Sunshine Coast | 23 Feb 2026 (University of the Sunshine Coast) |
| Caboolture | 23 Feb 2026 (University of the Sunshine Coast) | |
| Fraser Coast | 24 Feb 2026 (University of the Sunshine Coast) | |
| Gympie | 25 Feb 2026 (University of the Sunshine Coast) | |
| Moreton Bay | 26 Feb 2026 (University of the Sunshine Coast) | |
| Online | 23–27 Feb 2026 (University of the Sunshine Coast) | |
| Deakin University | Burwood, Geelong & online | Tailored events start 4 Feb, with core Prepare Week 16–20 Feb 2026 and OWeek 23–27 Feb 2026 (Deakin University) |
| University of Canberra | Canberra | 9–15 Feb 2026 (Canberra University) |
| Australian Catholic University (ACU) | Ballarat | Getting Started 23 Feb & Orientation 24 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) |
| Blacktown | Getting Started 19 Feb & Orientation 24 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| Brisbane | Getting Started 18 Feb & Orientation 24 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| Canberra | Getting Started 23 Feb & Orientation 25 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| Melbourne | Getting Started 17/19 Feb (options) & 25 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| North Sydney | Getting Started 18 Feb & 26 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| Strathfield | Getting Started 17 Feb & 25 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| Online | Getting Started 16, 19 &20 Feb, Orientation 27 Feb 2026 (Australian Catholic University) | |
| University of Melbourne | Parkville & Southbank | 23–27 Feb 2026 (Orientation & Commencement) (The University of Melbourne) |
| Monash University | All main campuses | Pre-orientation 19–20 Feb; Orientation Week 23–27 Feb 2026 (Monash University) |
| Swinburne University | All campuses | 23–27 Feb 2026 (Higher Ed) (Swinburne University) |
| La Trobe University | Bundoora, Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, Albury–Wodonga | 23–26 Feb 2026 (varies by campus) (La Trobe University) |
| University of Sydney (USyd) | All campuses (Sydney) | Welcome/Orientation starts from 9 Feb (Welcome Program) (The University of Sydney) |
| University of New South Wales (UNSW) | Kensington & other campuses | O-Week: 9–13 Feb 2026 (UNSW Sites) |
| University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | City campus (Sydney) | Orientation: 2–13 Feb 2026 (University of Technology Sydney) |
| Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | Gardens Point & Kelvin Grove (Brisbane) | Welcome Week: 16–20 Feb 2026 (QUT) |
| James Cook University (JCU) | Townsville, Cairns | Orientation Week: 16 Feb 2026 (start) (James Cook University) |
| Griffith University | Gold Coast & Nathan (Brisbane) | Trimester 1 O-Week: 23–27 Feb 2026 (griffith.edu.au) |
| Western Sydney University | Parramatta & other NSW campuses | Welcome Week: 23–27 Feb 2026 (Western Sydney University: Home) |
| Flinders University (Adelaide) | Bedford Park (Adelaide) | Orientation Week: 23 Feb 2026 (start) (Flinders University) |
| Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) | Multiple Qld campuses | 2 – 6 March 2026 (CQUniversity) |
| Australian National University (ANU) | Canberra | Orientation Week 16–20 Feb 2026 (ANU) |
| University of Queensland (UQ) | St Lucia, Herston, Gatton | O-Week: 16–22 Feb 2026, Connect Week: 23–27 Feb 2026 (UQ) |
| Adelaide University | Adelaide | Connect Week: 9-13 Feb 2026, O-Week: 16–20 Feb 2026 (Adelaide University) |
| Curtin University | Perth | O-Week 09–13 Feb 2026 (Curtin University) |
| Murdoch University | Perth | O-Week 16-20 Feb 2026 (Murdoch University) |
| Edith Cowan University (ECU) | Joondalup, Mount Lawley, Bunbury | 09-20 Feb 2026 (Orientation Week) (ECU) |
| RMIT University | Melbourne (City, Bundoora, Brunswick) | 02–27 Feb 2026, Cty Campus: 23-26 Feb 2026 (RMIT University) |
| Victoria University (VU) | Melbourne | 03 – 12 Feb 2026 across different campuses (Victoria University) |
| Federation University Australia | Ballarat, Gippsland, Berwick | O-Week: 23–27 Feb 2026 (Federation University) |
| Macquarie University | Sydney | Kickstart : 16–24 February 2026 (Macquarie University) |
| University of Newcastle | Callaghan, City, Central Coast | From 19th Jan 2026 (University of Newcastle) |
| Southern Cross University (SCU) | Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour | Orientation Week: 2 – 6 March 2026 (Southern Cross University) |
| Charles Sturt University (CSU) | Bathurst, Wagga, Albury, Port Macquarie | Online: 16–27 Feb 2026 On-campus: 23–27 Feb 2026 (Charles Sturt University) |
| Bond University | Gold Coast | 12- 16 January 2026 (Bond University) |
| University of Notre Dame Australia | Sydney | 9 – 13 Feb 2026 (University of Notre Dame Australia) |
| Torrens University Australia | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide | One Week before Intake Starts. (Intake Start Date: 16 Feb 2026) (Torrens University) |
While we have made sure to double check the dates for these orientation sessions, we strongly recommend you to check your university website as well if there are any udpates to these date.
