# Orientation program

**Source**: https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/current-students/orientation-program
**Parent**: https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/engage

Orientation, also known as O-Week, is the official start to university for new students and is held the week before classes start. We encourage you to attend your compulsory Faculty orientation during O-Week.

### What to expect

You will:

- receive a welcome pack
- meet other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying at UQ
- meet ATSISU staff and your Student Success team.
- have the opportunity to sign-up for our free tutoring program, ITAR
- learn about scholarships, financial support and other important programs.
- learn useful study tips and tricks
- meet our Student Collective group: Goorie Berrimpa.

### Getting Started appointments

ATSISU is also offering new students a chance to register for a one-to-one ‘Getting Started’ appointment with a member of our Student Success team during O-Week and the first week of the semester.

[Book an appointment](https://appt.link/meet-with-someone-from-student-success-team) for an introduction to all that the ATSIS Unit has to offer and for help on your learning journey. Appointments are available in-person or online.

### Prepare for your life as a student

Follow the [Getting Started (PDF, 3.31 MB)](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/ATSIS%20Getting%20Started%20at%20UQv3.pdf) guide and check out our [what to expect video series](https://indigenous-engagement.uq.edu.au/current-students/orientation/what-to-expect).