Welcome Fest
Before Welcome Fest starts, we're hosting a number of free International Welcome events from 10 - 15 Feb! It's the perfect chance for both domestic and international students to get involved in campus life and make new friends.
Then join us for Welcome Fest on 19 - 21 Feb 2025 for three huge days stacked with heaps of freebies, over 110 club stalls, parties and so much more! Kick off the semester by discovering all that university life has to offer, don’t miss out on one of the best times of the year!
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME
10 - 15 Feb
Tuesday 11 Feb
Campus Race
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Great Hall
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Wednesday 12 Feb
Welcome to Sydney Party (18+)
Time: 6:00pm - late
Location: Manning Bar
*Manning Bar is strictly an 18+ venue. Physical ID is required on entry (no photographs or print outs) - only passports or Australian driver’s license will be accepted
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Saturday 15 Feb
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
19 - 21 Feb
9:00am - 2:00pm
Free hot coffee for all USU Members, thanks to our partners Vittoria and Milk Lab
Location: USU Coffee Cart at Law Lawns
10:00am - 3:00pm
Free iced coffee for all USU Members
Location: USU Iced Coffee Bar at Great Hall
11:30am - sold out
Free lunch for all USU Members
+Free Drink for USU Rewards, thanks to our partner Asahi
Location: USU Food Truck at Chau Chak WIng
Wednesday 19 Feb
9:00am - 10:00am
Free breakfast for all USYD Students
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
12:00pm - 4:00pm
You're Welcome? Exhibition Performances: The Path by Fei Gao
Location: Verge Gallery
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2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free donuts for all Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Movie Night
Location: Quad front Lawns
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6:00pm - late
Party at Manning: Disco
Location: Manning Bar
Ticket link coming soon
Thursday 20 Feb
12:00pm - 7:00pm
You're Welcome? Performances: The Path by Fei Gao
Location: Verge Gallery
More info ↗
12:30pm - sold out
Free lunch for all USYD Students
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free soft serve for all Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Silent Disco
Location: Quad Front Lawns
Friday 21 Feb
12:30pm - sold out
Free lunch for all USYD Students
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free dessert jars for all Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall
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