All you need to get ready for O-Week
Orientation Week (O-Week) is usually held the week before lectures and classes start each trimester.
O-Week is when we welcome new students to Griffith and help you get settled in.
Trimester 2 O-Week runs from 8–12 July 2024
Be sure to plan your personalised itinerary via the Orientation Planner:
New to Griffith? Lunch is on us
If you're starting in Trimester 1 2024, you may be eligible for a $10 voucher which is redeemable at a bunch of great eateries and cafes on campus.
Why attend O-Week?
O-Week is a great opportunity for you to:
- meet new people and make new friends
- get comfortable with campus facilities and class locations
- get your student ID card
- make sure you are correctly enrolled
- participate in study skills workshops
- attend important academic sessions to help you to get ready for classes
- generally have fun.
Research shows that attendance at orientation is a predictor of academic success, so we hope to see you at O-Week!
OWLs will show you the way
Keep an eye out for Orientation Week Leaders (OWLs) on campus and online during O-Week. OWLs are current Griffith students who volunteer to help during O-Week. They can assist by answering questions, providing directions and sharing advice on life at Griffith.
To find out when and where the OWLs will be, and to join the fun, follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
Plan your O-Week
Make the most of orientation with the Orientation Planner, your personlised itinerary of O-Week events.
The Orientation Planner is where you'll find information on:
- welcome sessions
- skills workshops
- social events to meet staff and students
- tours to explore the university.
Build your O-Week itinerary by adding events from your Planner. If O-Week is relevant to your experience, you will be able to access the Planner via the Access > Online spaces task of myOrientation.
Online orientation tools
Some orientation events will be hosted in one of the online spaces you will regularly use as a student at Griffith.
Before O-Week, check out the basics on how to download, access and use the tools below so you will be ready to join your events.
For most online orientation events, you will need your Griffith student number (your username) and password to join in.
For help with your Griffith student number, contact Student Connect.
Microsoft Teams
We use Teams at Griffith as a communication and meetings tool. Some O-Week events will be held via Teams. We also strongly encourage you to join your Welcome Team to connect with other students before O-Week.
Learning@Griffith
Learning@Griffith is where you'll access your course content among many other things. You will learn more about it during your orientation, but you can get started sooner if you like.
Featured orientation events
Griffith Welcome Session
This online event for undergraduate commencing students is all about connecting with your peers. You'll also meet your student mentors, who will guide you through some of the essential information, resources and services you need to know at the start of your studies.
It is recommended you access this event using a computer. Check your Orientation Planner for all the details of when and how to attend.
School-based orientation
Your school orientation is compulsory, and included in your Orientation Planner. Each school may have their own mandatory sessions and additional events to ensure you are as ready as you can be to start your studies.
Library orientation
The Library can help you prepare for your study by helping you develop essential study skills and providing access to a wide range of online resources.
Get your free Student Handbook
The Griffith Student Handbook is packed with helpful tips and important information to help you succeed.
You can collect your copy from a GU Info Hub at Gold Coast, Logan, Mount Gravatt, Nathan or South Bank campus during O-Week. Check your Orientation Planner for Info Hub open times on your campus.
Orientation frequently asked questions
Accessibility options
If you have any difficulties accessing any O-Week activities or information due to disability, please let us know.
You can call us on 07 5552 8734 or email disability@griffith.edu.au for assistance.