Get started checklist

1. Accept your offer and enrol

Have an offer to study at UOW? Firstly, congratulations! 

Your next step is to let us know that you're coming by enrolling online in your course and first-year subjects.

2. Plan your travels

Coming from overseas to study at UOW? Read this important information about travelling to Australia, and what to do if you can’t.

Need somewhere to call home while you study? Explore our range of UOW accommodation options.

3. Register for your student ID card

You’ll need a Student ID Card to borrow from the UOW Library, access printing services, and sit your final exams. Student ID Cards can be arranged from AskUOW on the ground floor of Building 17 if you study at Wollongong campus or by visiting your local campus office. If you are studying through UOW Online, please complete the online request form to have your Student ID Card posted to you.

4. Save the date for orientation

Your Orientation is a must-attend event that is normally held in the weeks leading up to the start of session. See Orientation dates and times here.

1. Find out when tutorial enrolments open

Once you have enrolled in your course and subjects for your upcoming session, you will need to enrol in tutorials. ‘Tutorials’ refer to any class you need to enrol in for a subject, including practicals, computer labs, studios, seminars and workshops. 

Tutorial enrolment will open on different dates for each of your subjects and they may open up to 5 weeks before session starts. Learn more about tutorial enrolment here.

2. Complete the compulsory modules

As a new student, there are a few compulsory modules you should complete before you start your studies. If you do not complete these by the end of your first session, your results will be withheld. These will appear in Moodle and you can also access them here.

1. Attend your Orientation Day

On your Orientation Day, your faculty or school will run a welcome session with important information about your course. This is a great opportunity to meet your classmates and ask any questions you have about starting your studies. Your Orientation Day is also a great opportunity to explore your campus and its facilities, connect with services and make new friends.

2. Choose your tutorial times

Now is the time to make sure you have enrol in tutorials for each of your subjects. Tutorial enrolments operate on a first-come-first-serve basis, and popular tutorials can fill quickly. Make sure you are logged in to SOLS before your tutorials' opening time to increase your chances of securing your preferred timetable. 

3. Get familiar with UOW systems

There are a number of student systems and online resources that you'll access regularly during your time at UOW. Learn what they are, what they're for, and how to use them.

Tip: Be sure to check your SOLS regularly for important messages from your Subject Coordinators.

1. Plan your trip to campus

If you're studying on Wollongong campus it's a great idea to plan your travel for a seamless trip. Free shuttle buses, walking or cycling are easy ways to travel to campus. If you're planning on driving, be aware that parking is limited and fills quickly.

If you're studying on another UOW campus, find information on how to plan your travel here.

2. Find out where to go

Take the stress out of your first week by working out exactly where your classes are and how you’re going to get to them. Find helpful UOW campus maps here.

3. Read your subject outlines

Your subject outline will include attendance requirements, assessment details and your Subject Coordinator's contact details. This can be found on your subject site in Moodle.

4. What to bring

A copy of your lecture notes and something to take notes with like a notebook and pen, a laptop or tablet - the choice is yours.

5. Textbooks

Required textbooks will be listed in your subject outline and can be borrowed from your campus Library or purchased from the UniShop. For pre-loved books, visit the Alumni Bookshop in Building 15 on Wollongong campus.

1. Note down important dates

There are some key session dates you should pop in your calendar, like when classes are on, when fees are due, and when exams are running.

2. Get ready for Census date

Census date occurs each session, and is the last date you can pay or defer your tuition fees for that session, change your billing type, or withdraw from a subject without paying for it. Learn more about preparing for census date.

3. Get to know the library

You'll be spending a lot of time here during your studies. Learn more about the resources, study spaces and expert services available at the UOW Library.

1. Develop your skills with the Digital Skills Hub

The Digital Skills Hub helps you evaluate your digital capabilities and develop new skills so you can feel confident to thrive in your future career.

2. Apply for academic consideration, if needed

Has illness or other extenuating circumstances prevented you from submitting/completing an assessment? You might be eligible for academic consideration.

3. Get academic support 

Find workshops, tools and resources to improve your study and learning skills here. 

4. Get wellbeing support 

UOW is here to support you. You can find wellbeing resources here.