USQ Welcomes Students for O Week!

Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in University life when USQ opens its doors for O-Week this year (27 February - 3 March).

During the week, USQ faculties will welcome new students on campus and provide information about their study programs. The University will also offer campus and library tours and, in conjunction with the Student Guild, various social activities.

USQ Vice Chancellor, Professor Bill Lovegrove, says student orientation is compulsory, informative and enjoyable.

"University can be a pretty daunting place when you first arrive and O Week is specifically designed to make this adjustment as easy as possible,

"In particular O Week is an ideal opportunity to explore the campus, meet staff and other students and join clubs and societies,

"Traditionally O Week is also a lot of fun and I hope students enjoy themselves responsibly."

O Week Toowoomba Highlights:
USQ Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bill Lovegrove, will officially welcome all new USQ students on campus at Toowoomba on Tuesday 28 February from 9-10am at the Clive Berghoffer Recreation Centre. On Wednesday students will again descend on the Clive Berghoffer Recreation Centre for "Stalls Day" from 9-1pm. Students will also attend Faculty events and have the opportunity to join numerous campus tours.

O Week Wide Bay Highlights:
Students will have plenty of time to listen to live music and learn about their courses during O Week at Wide Bay! A live band and lunch will be provided to students on Monday and Wednesday, as well as information stalls between 12-2pm on Tuesday. USQ Wide Bay is also excited about welcoming International students and High School students (via the Head Start Program) onto campus. On Tuesday 32 students will also be recognised during an official presentation of awards and scholarships. Campus Faculties will also hold extensive information sessions with new students.

O Week Springfield Highlights:
USQ Springfield is looking forward to hosting its first O Week ever! A comprehensive range of sessions and services will be on offer to launch student life at the new campus. Students will christen the piazza on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with various activities including lunch, human bowling and a market day.

Media are welcome to attend O Week activities at USQ.

Media Contacts:
O Week USQ Toowoomba: Cate Gazel, W: 07 4631 1628
O Week USQ Springfield: Fiona Taylor, W: 07 4631 2559 or M: 0423 808 462
O Week USQ Wide Bay: Martine Britton, P: 07 4120 6167
Alternative Contact: Amy Cass, USQ Media, P: 07 4631 2092 or M: 0412 097 326