Being the first is not always easy and we understand that being the first brings with it some unique and exciting challenges for you and your family.
We want you to know that UOW is here to support you to ensure a seamless transition into university life.
Throughout Week 1, 3, 6 and 10 of Autumn session we've scheduled a range of sessions (in-person & online) for you to join.
Each peer-led session is delivered by one of our champion First in Family Student Ambassador, and focuses on your experience and is tailored to your needs, with building connections and networks at the centre.
Our sessions will connect you with your Faculty peers at UOW.
Please select the relevant session for your Faculty (there's also an online option for everyone!).
Start Strong & Belong schedule (First in Family)
Click on your Faculty tab below (or Online) to see when your Start Strong & Belong sessions are scheduled.
In the registration page you will be able to register for all (or some) of the sessions in one go.
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Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
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Business & Law
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Engineering & Information Sciences
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Science, Medicine & Health
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Online (All Faculties)
FACULTY OF THE ARTS, SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES (ASSH) SESSIONS
WEEK 1
Date: Tuesday 28 February
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 3
Date: Tuesday 14 March
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 6
Date: Tuesday 4 April
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 10
Date: Tuesday 9 May
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
Please note:
- If you are attending an in-person Faculty Start Strong & Belong Session you do not need to attend an online session in the same week
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This sessions are a bespoke opportunity specifically for First in Family students (commencing UOW domestic undergraduate students whose parents or siblings have not already been to University)
FACULTY OF BUSINESS & LAW (BAL) SESSIONS
WEEK 1
Date: Wednesday 1 March
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 3
Date: Wednesday 15 March
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 6
Date: Wednesday 5 April
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 10
Date: Wednesday 10 May
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
Please note, if you are attending an in-person Faculty Start Strong & Belong Session you do not need to attend an online session in the same week.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION SCIENCES (EIS) SESSIONS
WEEK 1
Date: Thursday 2 March
Time: 12:30pm-1:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 3
Date: Thursday 16 March
Time: 12:30pm-1:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 6
Date: Thursday 6 April
Time: 12:30pm-1:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 10
Date: Thursday 11 May
Time: 12:30pm-1:30am
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
Please note, if you are attending an in-person Faculty Start Strong & Belong Session you do not need to attend an online session in the same week.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & HEALTH (SMAH) SESSIONS
WEEK 1
Date: Wednesday 1 March
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 3
Date: Wednesday 15 March
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 6
Date: Wednesday 5 April
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
WEEK 10
Date: Wednesday 10 May
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Venue: Student's Hub
(Building 16, Library Ground Floor - Wollongong Campus)
Please note, if you are attending an in-person Faculty Start Strong & Belong Session you do not need to attend an online session in the same week.
ONLINE (ALL FACULTIES) SESSIONS
WEEK 1
Date: Monday 27 February
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
WEEK 3
Date: Monday 13 March
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
WEEK 6
Date: Monday 3 April
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
WEEK 10
Date: Monday 8 May
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
Please note, if you are attending an online Start Strong & Belong Session you do not need to attend an in-person Faculty session in the same week.
Additional Resources
To help you familiarise yourself with UOW we recommend you visit the UOW First Gen website which hosts a range of information and helpful tips for first generation university students.
You’ll also find useful resources for you and your family on the First in Family website.
As a UOW student, there is still a range of support and opportunities available to you!
To make the most of your time at UOW, drop in and say ‘hi’ to the Student Ambassadors in our new Students’ Hub. They are available to chat Monday to Friday 9am-4pm starting in O-Week – this is your space to ask questions and connect with other students.
Want a head start? Get started at UOW - Here you'll find everything you need to know about getting started with your studies, from enrolling in your course and attending orientation, to all the tools and tips to help you succeed in your first year.