Getting Ready

GETTING READY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Get ready. Get set.

We are Unlimited. Nothing can hold us back, as we pave the way from Western Sydney to #1 in the world*. 

See for yourself this Open Day! Discover why Western was recently named #1 in the world for our social, ecological and economic impact in the prestigious Times Higher Education 2022 Impact Rankings*. 

We can't wait to see you on campus on Sunday, 14 August to discover everything Western has to offer with course advice, presentations, student panels, plus opportunities to meet academics and current students and uch more!

Before you attend

WHAT TO ASK AT OPEN DAY


"How long is my course and how is it delivered?"

"What major should I choose?"

"What industry experience will I receive?"

"What job can I get after studying my course?"

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


On the day

You can travel to our Parramatta campuses via public transport, car, bike or by walking.

Shuttle buses leave from our Parramatta City campus at 169 Macquarie Street (just a 5 minute walk from Parramatta Station) taking you straight to our Parramatta South campus (and back). Our Engineering Innovation Hub is located at 6 Hassall Street and is within walking distance from 16 Macquarie Street.

For more information on how to get to our campuses, please visit our Getting There page.

Open Day 2022 offers a wide variety of presentations, sessions and exciting activities for you to begin your unlimited journey with Western.

We have presentations for all our courses and programs running throughout the day, as well as exciting stalls, exhibitions and tours across our Open Day campuses.

Want to speak directly with one of our academics? We have one-on-one consultations running throughout the day for all our courses and programs.

For more information on the Open Day program, please visit our What's On page.

Open Day 2022 is a great opportunity to get a feel for university life.

Not only can you explore the courses and programs you're interested in by attending our presentations and tours, but you can also speak directly with one of our academics to have your questions answered.

You will also get to roam around three of our campuses with your friends and family, while interacting with our many exhibitions and stalls.

Yes, of course.

We will have one-on-one consultation sessions running throughout the day for all our courses and programs.

Check out our What's On page to start planning your day.

Looking for a way to get involved at Western Sydney University? Look no further! Join thousands of students at Your Virtual Community to share experiences, learn new things, connect with new friends, and engage with events or discussions that interest you.

WESTERNLife is your friend at uni who knows everything that’s happening, where, when, and why you should be there. And the best bit? You can connect with all people and information in person and virtually too!

Being a Western Sydney student

Western Sydney University offers diverse and varied study programs, internships and volunteering experiences overseas to Western Sydney University students through our Go Global program.

You may find out more by talking to our friendly Go Global team on the day.

Students who are able to maintain a GPA (Grade Point Average) above 5 during their studies are able to enrol into The Academy – providing scholarships, exclusive study spaces, and other perks.

Look for The Academy stall at Open Day and talk to our friendly staff for more information.

Start your Unlimited Journey

Want to apply for a degree at Western? We know it can be confusing working out how to go about it. So, we’ve broken the steps down into bite-sized chunks.

We have information on how to apply that's tailored to you. Whether you're a domestic or international applicant looking to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or are interested in one of our research programs. 

Find out more on how to apply.

You can apply directly to Western as a domestic or international student by visiting our Apply Directly to Western page.

"Are the courses flexible so I can continue to work?"

"How do I apply for a scholarship?"

"Where can I buy food and merchandise?"

"Why should I choose Western?"