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Orientation at The College

Welcome to The College Community

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE

Congratulations and welcome to Western Sydney University’s The College for Term 3 2023!

Orientation is one of the first steps in your Unlimited journey. This is an opportunity to find out more information about your course, meet some of your academics and fellow students, a Q&A with a former College student or just explore your new campus a bit more. This page will assist you in accessing all the information you need to navigate your way through Orientation, as well as your transition into university life.

We look forward to meeting you in your Orientation Session!

Orientation Sessions

Orientation Session and Program Codes Home Campus Session Date Session Time Session Campus Location
Arts (7161, 7144, 7145, 7187, 7166) Nirimba Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building U10, Level G, Room 35, Nirimba Campus
Arts (7161, 7144, 7145, 7187, 7166) Bankstown City Campus Tuesday, 24 October 2023 11am-1pm Building 1, Level 7, Room 8, Bankstown City Campus
Building Design/Construction Technology (7183, 7184) Penrith Campus Tuesday, 24 October 2023 11am-1pm Building W, Level G, Room 40, Penrith Campus (Kingswood)
Business (6037, 7102) Parramatta City Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building 1, Level 2, Room 71, Parramatta City Campus
Business (6037, 7102) Bankstown City Campus Tuesday, 24 October 2023 11am-1pm Building 1, Level 7, Room 8, Bankstown City Campus
Communications & Design (7148, 7149, 7150, 7152, 7153) Nirimba Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building U10, Level G, Room 35, Nirimba Campus
Engineering (7162) Penrith Campus Tuesday, 24 October 2023 11am-1pm Building W, Level G, Room 40, Penrith Campus (Kingswood)
Health Science (7142, 7143) Nirimba Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building U10, Level G, Room 35, Nirimba Campus
Information and Communications Technology (7138, 7140) Nirimba Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building U10, Level G, Room 35, Nirimba Campus
Nursing (9030) Nirimba Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building U10, Level G, Room 35, Nirimba Campus
Science (7122, 7120) Nirimba Campus Monday, 23 October 2023 11am-1pm Building U10, Level G, Room 35, Nirimba Campus

Get To Know Your Campus

Parramatta City Campus

Parramatta City Campus

Bankstown City Campus

Bankstown City Campus

Nirimba Campus

Nirimba Campus

Kingswood Campus

Kingswood Campus

Student Life at The College

As a student at The College, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community.

At The College there are many diverse opportunities for students to engage with from sports and recreation, entertainment, student outings and community engagement programs. From the ultra-modern and high-tech to more serene, pastoral environments, each of our campuses are different – but all are as friendly, multicultural, and inclusive as each other.

Take this opportunity to connect with new people, explore new opportunities, and engage with Clubs, Student Events and WESTERNLife.

Important Dates

Below are the important dates that you need to know for your first teaching session at The College. All other important dates can be found here.


Term 3, 2023

30 October 2023
Term 3 Starts

22 November 2023
Census Date

20 December 2023 - 2 January 2024
Mid-Term Break

5 - 11 February 2024
Exams

4 February 2024
Term 3 Ends

Term 1, 2024

4 March 2024
Term 1 Starts

5 April 2024
Census Date

22 - 28 April 2024
Mid-Term Break

3 - 9 June 2024
Exams

2 June 2024
Term 1 Ends

Term 2, 2024

1 July 2024
Term 2 Starts

26 July 2024
Census Date

12 - 18 August 2024
Mid-Term Break

30 September - 6 October 2024
Exams

29 September 2024
Term 2 Ends

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Acknowledgement of Country

With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands in Greater Western Sydney and beyond.