Starting at UQ
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Ready to get started?
Everything you need to know about becoming a UQ student
How to activate your student account
Starting uni can feel like trekking into the unknown, but there's no need to worry.
Starting at UQ will walk you through:
- Planning out your semester
- Enrolling in your courses
- Finances and fee information
- Preparing for semester
- Orientation and settling in to your first few weeks at uni.
Starting in Semester 1, 2026?
Starting at UQ offers personalised content before semester to help you onboard.
If you're commencing your studies in Semester 1, Starting at UQ will be available from 1 December 2025.
Need help throughout the year?
You can contact your school or faculty, or you'll find more information on my.UQ:
- HDR students – how to get started in your HDR degree
- Continuing students – access enrolment information.
Settling in
- [Information sessions
See our range of sessions and modules to help you get ready for study and living in Queensland.](https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/information-sessions) - [Orientation
Find out about faculty and UQ-wide orientation sessions you can attend before you start uni.](https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/orientation)