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Welcome to Orientation

Your Orientation Experience at Western

WELCOME TO WESTERN

Welcome Week is about connecting commencing and returning students and supporting them in their university journey. Students are able to engage with new programs, student groups and external partners to expand their knowledge and discover their meaning of success at Western. 

Use this page to navigate all we have on offer to support your Unlimited journey. 

Important Dates

Below are the important dates that you need to know for your first teaching session at Western. Whether you want to know when the session break is to plan a holiday or organise your final examination study schedule,  you can find them below. All other important dates can be found here.


Spring 2023

24 July 2023
Spring Session Starts

17 August 2023
Census Date

11 - 17 September 2023
Intra-session Break

30 October - 5 November 2023
Stuvac

6 - 19 November 2023
Exams

19 November 2023
Spring Session 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.