Orientation and Session Start

Prior to the commencement of the teaching period, make sure you are aware of what is expected of you during Orientation and/or Session Start. 

Session Start

Before week 1 you need set up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) and login to Canvas to find out what activities you need to do in week 1. Your Subject Information in Canvas will detail your week 1 activities.  You may be required to attend UTS for activities such as:

  • diagnostic testing
  • lab orientations
  • academic skills workshops
  • induction activities at the course/discipline level.

You will need to complete any work assigned including:

  • completing readings or watching videos
  • online tasks
  • diagnostic quizzes and activities to develop your skills.

These activities are mandatory and may be assessed in week 2.

Don’t forget to check:

  • your UTS webmail account regularly for important information from your faculty or subject coordinators. This is the email account that UTS will use to contact you over the year, and is the official channel of communication between the University and yourself. We recommend you check this regularly before and during the session to ensure you’re aware of any important information that UTS or your lecturers might need to contact you about.
  • UTS Current Students for important information in the ‘Noticeboard’ and ‘What's happening at UTS’ sections. Bookmark this page to access updates throughout the year.

Orientation for new students

Orientation is the series of events run on campus for new students. During Orientation you will become acquainted with the UTS campus and learn important things that will assist you to be a successful student at UTS.

All new students are expected to attend on-campus activities during Orientation. Orientation is designed to help you get the best out of your student experience by providing you with information about UTS support services, academic and professional development, clubs and activities, your faculty, and discovering your new campus. New students, please register now.

If you are commencing your study at UTS as an international student, you must attend Orientation to obtain important information regarding your enrolment and visa requirements.

Dates for Orientation

Autumn session: Monday 6 to Friday 17 February 2023
Calendar B Autumn: Monday 13 to Friday 17 February 2023

Spring session: Monday 31 to Friday 4 August 2023

Summer session: Monday 4 December to Friday 8 December 2023

* Calendar B operates for many Graduate School of Health and Teacher Education courses. You can check if your course will operate on Calendar B, by visiting the course listing page in the UTS Handbook.

Locating Subject Outlines and Subject Information

Subject information, including for distance and block mode subjects, will be available on Canvas at the start of Orientation. 

If you are enrolled in short session subjects, your subject outline will be made available one week prior to the start of face-to-face classes.

If you have thoroughly checked Canvas for your subject outline and cannot see it, please report it to the Student Centre, who will address the issue on your behalf.

For subjects that ran in 2024 and earlier, this information was published via the Subject Outline, a PDF in your Canvas subject site. Subject Outlines have been replaced by subject information. 

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.