O-Week
O-Week
O-Week is UC’s official welcome week and your chance to kick off the semester before classes begin. Hosted by UCLifex, UCX’s Student Experience Team, and the wider UC community, it’s packed with live entertainment, social events, freebies and opportunities to meet new people, get involved and make the most of your university experience.
Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning for another semester, O-Week sets the tone for the semester ahead — full of energy, connection, and campus life at its best.
Semester 2 O-Week
3 to 7 August 2026
UCX is bringing the fun to O-Week with a packed program of events, activities and social experiences designed to help you find your people and make UC feel like home. Explore Market Day, discover Clubs & Societies, hit the Student Party, test your knowledge at Trivia Nights, make new connections at Speed Friending and so much more.
Whether you’re a domestic, international, exchange, undergraduate or postgraduate student, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get involved, build friendships and create the kind of uni memories that last long after graduation.
Events are currently being locked in and registrations are opening soon, so stay tuned, keep your eye on your inbox and don’t miss out!
UCX Top Event Picks
Not sure what to get started with in O-Week? Check out our top picks below:
Speed Friending
What’s the easiest way to meet new people on campus? Speed Friending is the answer.
Get ready to meet new people and ask the most important questions in life. Your favourite movie genre, pineapple on pizza; yes, or no?, ice cream; overrated or underrated?’ and do you scrunch or fold toilet paper?, nah, we are just kidding about that last one, well maybe, but you will find out when you come along to make some new connections!
Bar Crawl
A campus Bar Crawl like no other – you are not going to want to miss it. As you’re lead through our 5 fun themed stops across campus, collect a free drink at each stop! Get your people together and make the most of this chance to grow your crew people, hit the dance floor and celebrate the start of a new semester with a night you won’t want to forget, but may not remember….
Market Day
If there’s one event you don’t want to miss during O-Week, it’s Market Day.
As the biggest event of the week, Market Day brings together UC’s clubs and societies, UC services and local organisations giving you the perfect opportunity to meet new people and find your community.
What’s even better? There will be plenty of freebies. From giveaways and samples to exclusive offers, Market Day is the best place to score free stuff while exploring everything happening on campus.
Canberra Adventure
Just moved to Canberra? We’ve got you covered.
Jump aboard our hop-on, hop-off Canberra Tour and explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, attractions and gems. From Parliament House and Questacon to the National Arboretum and beyond, you’ll get to know your new city while meeting other students along the way.
Who is UCX?
UCX is the University of Canberra’s student experience and campus life team. From O-Week and free food to live music, clubs, volunteering, affordable services and unforgettable campus moments, we’re here to help you discover your people and your time here more valuable.
UCX Membership
Your UCX Membership is your gateway to getting the most out of uni life.
Completely free for all currently enrolled University of Canberra students, UCX Membership unlocks exclusive discounts, freebies and member-only perks both on and off campus.
Enjoy free student dinner nights, affordable meals at FEED, discounted tickets, live music experiences, partner offers and giveaways, all designed to help you save money and get involved from day one.
Marketing Opportunities for Businesses
Are you a national or local business keen to be a part of the next O-Week? There are plenty of opportunities for your brand to get involved– from hosting a stall at Market Day, inserting printed materials into our giveaway bags, providing our students with free branded products, or sponsoring an event. The possibilities are endless!
Get in Touch
Contact UCLifex to discuss your brand’s potential involvement in O-Week.
Phone: 0458 712 214
Email: uclife@canberra.edu.au
