Welcome Fest
Kick off your semester with one of the most exciting times of the year!
Before Welcome Fest starts, join us for a series of free International Welcome events from 24 July - 2 August. It's the perfect chance for both domestic and international students to get involved in campus life and make new friends.
Then mark your calendars for Welcome Fest on 4 - 5 August 2025 for two huge days stacked with heaps of freebies, over 110 club stalls, parties and so much more. It's your chance to explore everything university life has to offer and make the most of your time on campus.
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME
24 July - 2 August
Thursday 24 July to 8 August
USU Campus Orientation Tours
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Law Lawns, Eastern Ave
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Tuesday 29 July
USU Campus Race
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Starting at International Student Lounge (ISL)
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Wednesday 30 July
Welcome to Sydney Party
Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Manning Bar
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Saturday 2 August
Welcome to Sydney Day Trips: Taronga Zoo, The Rocks Markets & Picnic, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Sydney
Time: Dependant on trip selected
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WELCOME FEST
4 - 5 August
9:00am - sold out
Free breakfast for USU Members
Location: USU Food truck outside Great Hall
9:00am - 2:00pm
Free hot coffee for USU Members, thanks to our partners Vittoria and Milk Lab
Location: USU Coffee Cart at Law Lawns
10:00am - 3:00pm
Arts & crafts corner
Location: USU Tents, Law Lawns
10:00am - 3:00pm
Rewards gumball machine giveaway
Location: USU Rewards Tent
12:00pm - sold out
Free lunch for USU Members
+Free Drink for USU Rewards, thanks to our partner Asahi
Location: USU Food truck outside Great Hall
2:00pm - sold out
Free snacks for Rewards Members
Location: USU Rewards Tent
From our friends
Big brands are pulling up 4 - 5 August. Check out who's coming:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Balloon Aloft, Skydive, Let's Go Surfing & Paintball
Discounted experience tickets exclusive to USYD students
Location: Eastern Avenue
MCoBeauty
Spin & Win, freebies and merch giveaways!
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of Law Lawns
Daesang Australia
Free Korean food tasting and freebies
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of Carslaw Building
Coke Zero
Drink freebies
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of Carslaw building
Savers Australia Spin & Win
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of Carslaw building
BOSS Coffee
Free drinks and vibes all day long - snag their new iced mocha flavour!
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of the New Law Building
Mix & Match
Cheap flights and accommodation
Location: Eastern Avenue
Red Bull Trucks
Free drinks, live DJ & vibes all day
Location: Eastern Avenue crossing, near the quad
L'Oreal Emporio Armani
Perfume freebies
Location: Carslaw building
iRock
Cheap party tickets and discounts for Screamfest!
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of Chemistry building
Westpac
Special deals for students, photobooth and games
Location: Eastern Avenue, in front of Chemistry building
China Airlines
Exclusive deals to USYD Students
Location: Eastern Avenue in front of Carslaw building
U by Kotex
Samples of the sanitary products
Location: Outside The Great Hall
Chery Australia
Check out the trendiest car on the market!
Location: University Place near The Great Hall
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cruiser College: Vodka cruiser freebies
Location: Hermann's Bar
🎥 Boss Coffee Presents: Welcome Fest Movie Night
Come along to our movie night to round off day 2 of Welcome Fest. Free popcorn, free entry and Mean Girls on the big screen. Bring your mates, grab a beanbag and vibe out all night!
📆 Tues 5 August, 5pm - late
📍The Refectory, Holme Building
🥳 Party at Manning: Mr Worldwide
Meet us on the dance floor for the biggest fiesta to round off Welcome Fest. We’re taking Manning House to Miami with Party at Manning Pitbull edition!
📆 Wed 6 August, 6pm - late
📍Manning Bar
💬 Language Exchange Party
Join us for an afternoon of culture, connection, and fun at our party to kick off our Language Exchange program! Make new friends and celebrate the world’s languages.
📆 Thurs 14 August, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
📍International Student Lounge (ISL)
Get the most out of Welcome Fest and become a USU Member now - it’s your key to joining clubs and unlocking your uni experience!
Find your Club!
Looking for a club at Welcome Fest? Check back here soon to find their stall number!If you can’t find your Club, they might not have a stall at Welcome Fest this sem.
Check out the full list of Clubs here ↗
