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Domestic students: your core Orientation events

Orientation is made up of Connect Week (9–13 February) and O’Week (16–20 February) designed to help you feel confident, connected and ready to start university life 

Events continue through Weeks 1–4, so you can keep meeting people and exploring university life.  

Step 1: Register for your Degree Welcome

Your Degree Welcome is the session where you’ll learn about your degree, and meet staff and classmates. This is a key part of your Orientation experience. 

Register now

Step 2: Explore other Orientation activities below

Welcome to Adelaide University

The Welcome to AU series keeps the energy going after O’Week. Across Weeks 1–4 you’ll find student support expos, Adelaide University Student Association (AUSA) events and wider university community activities to help you settle in, make connections and feel part of university life.

AUSA Clubs Fair

Clubs are at the heart of student life at Adelaide University, and AUSA is here to help make sure they thrive.

Clubs Fair is your chance to check out student clubs and societies led by AUSA, alongside a range of AU Sport clubs.

Running across five locations, it’s the biggest opportunity to explore what’s on offer, chat with current members, and find communities that fit you.

City East – Barr Smith Lawns
Wednesday 25 February, 11am–2pm

Thursday 26 February, 11am–2pm

Magill – Student Lounge & Lawns
Tuesday 3 March, 11am–2pm

Mawson Lakes – GP Lawns
Wednesday 4 March, 11am–2pm

City West – Fenn Place & Clubhouse
Thursday 5 March, 11am–2pm

Roseworthy – Union Lawns
Thursday 5 March, 4pm–6pm

Whether you’re into sport, culture, causes, or just keen to try something new, there’s something worth checking out. Drop by, ask questions, and see what sticks.

AU Welcome Party

Friday 27 February
Maths Lawns, City East Campus

Save the date! To celebrate the end of Week 1, Adelaide University and AUSA are hosting the first official Welcome Party. Registrations are essential, with free food and drinks, live music, and activities on offer.

Registration coming soon!

Student Support Expos

Student Support Expos are pop-up events held across all metro campuses in Weeks 2 and 3, designed to help you connect with the services and support available as you settle into study at Adelaide University. Meet key student support and community services, ask questions, and find out where to go for help throughout the year.

No registrations required. Drop in, complete Expo Bingo to score exclusive merchandise, and enjoy a free treat at each campus.

Dates and locations:

  • City East: Monday 2 March, 11am–2pm
  • Magill: Tuesday 3 March, 12pm–2pm
  • Mawson Lakes: Thursday 5 March, 11am–2pm
  • Roseworthy: Tuesday 10 March, 4pm–6pm
  • Waite: Thursday 12 March, 12pm–2pm
Kaurna Day

Thursday 5 March 2026, 7am–2:30pm
City East Campus, Barr Smith Lawns

Adelaide University invites you to celebrate Kaurna Day 2026 - Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together), a day to honour, learn from, and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The day begins with a sunrise Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, followed by a full program of music, dance, storytelling, workshops, and community activities across Adelaide City Campus East.

Kaurna Day is a free community event - everyone is welcome! 
Join us on Thursday, 5 March 2026, 7 am–2:30 pm, as we celebrate the connection between Adelaide University and the First Nations peoples on whose lands we live and learn – the Kaurna, Boandik, and Bangarla peoples – and recognise the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across Australia.  

Explore and experience:

  • Performances by First Nations artists from the Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM)
  • Community stalls featuring Indigenous artists and vendors
  • Student and researcher showcases, highlighting First Nations-led research and learning
  • Cultural activities, native animal displays, and interactive experiences on the Barr Smith Lawns

Come for an hour or stay for the day — Kaurna Day is a time to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
 
Tirkanthi - Ngutu - Taikurrinthi (Learning – Knowledge - Be united together)

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