Faculty Orientation 2009

DateDetailsLocation
Monday 20 July
10.30am - 1.15pm
Undergraduate Orientation Day Merewether Lecture Theatre 1
Wednesday 22 July
4.00pm - 7.00pm
Postgraduate Orientation Day Seymour Theatre Centre

Information to help with your studies

Workshops

  • Transition sessions and Skills workshops
    Start your semester with some sessions designed to help you achieve academic success. Come to one or all sessions tailored to Economics and Business students

Mentoring Program

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

PASS logoPASS is a cooperative student support scheme for all students.

Learning at the Faculty

Advice about learning at the Faculty

Careers Advice

Careers and Employer Relations Office
Come and meet employers and industry representatives on campus during first and second week. Get the who, what, why & when of graduate recruitment!

Counselling Workshops

The University Counselling Service offers courses during orientation and throughout semester. Topics include Getting Organised, Memory Strategies, Anxiety Management Through Relaxation Training and Assertive Communication Skills.

Social Activities and Groups

Faculty Clubs and Societies Events

Visit the clubs and societies websites or join their group on Facebook for information about the 0-week events.

  • Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)
    BAP is a students association for academically successful students majoring in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems
    » BAP website

  • Business Information Systems Association (BISA)
    BISA aims to promote a sense of identity and cohesion among BIS students on campus
    »BISA website
    »BISA on Facebook

  • Commerce Society (ComSoc)
    ComSoc is a student society that caters specifically for students of the Economics and Business Faculty, with a membership base of over 600 students
    »ComSoc website

  • Finance Society (FINSOC)
    FINSOC draws on a deep network to bring the key players in industry to campus, providing valuable insights into working in a variety of specific sectors related to finance
    »FINSOC on Facebook
    »FINSOC website

  • Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA)
    FMAA is the leading organisation for all Economics and Business students in providing links with future employers and guiding students through the recruitment process
    »FMAA website
    »FMAA on Facebook

  • International Business Society (IBUSoc)
    IBUSoc aims to provide students with strong social and professional networking opportunities and to add value to the learning experience of both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying International Business at The University of Sydney
    »IBUSoc on Facebook

  • Select Marketing Society
    The Sydney University Select Marketing Society aims to develop the professional skills of its members and to provide a forum for the interaction between students and their future employers, particularly in the discipline of marketing
    »Select on Facebook

  • Work and Organisational Studies Society (WOSOC)
    WOSOC caters to the social, professional and academic needs of students of management, industrial relations and human resource management
    »WOSOC website
    »WOSOC on Facebook

  • Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES)
    YES are a group of eager entrepreneurs who are always looking to learn and share our knowledge.
    »YES on Facebook

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Student organisations

  • University of Sydney Union (USU)
    USU looks after much of the on-campus catering, clubs and societies, debating, entertainment and other social and cultural programs.
    »USU website

  • Students' Representative Council (SRC)
    SRC is the representative body of undergraduates at Sydney University. The SRC is there to help students with welfare issues like Centrelink, Rent Assistance and legal queries. It is also the voice of students, producing Honi Soit and campaigning on student issues on campus and in the wider community. Membership is free! To join, simply click the above link to the SRC's website.
    »SRC website

  • Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association (SUPRA)
    SUPRA is the postgraduate representative association at the University of Sydney. SUPRA is postgrads' voice on campus and offers free advice and advocacy services as well as social and networking opportunities and publications.
    »SUPRA website

  • Sydney University Sport (SUS)
    SUS (formerly the Sports Union) runs the University's representative, social and faculty sports programs. SUS also runs the campus gyms and the swimming pool.
    »SUS website

Sydney Welcome Orientation and Transition (SWOT)

O-Week - University of Sydney Union

  • O-Week
    The best time to see the vibrant hub of extra curricular magnificence that is Sydney Uni.