Tuesday 21 July to Thursday 30 July
Campus Tours
Presented by the University of Sydney. Delivered by USU.
Time: Tours start at 10am or 1pm
Location: Meeting at Hermann's Lawn, Wentworth Building
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Tuesday 28 July
Campus Race
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Starting at International Student Lounge (ISL)
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Wednesday 29 July
Welcome to Sydney Party
Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Manning Bar
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Friday 31 July
Welcome to Sydney Day Trips: Taronga Zoo, The Big Bus Tour or Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
Presented by the University of Sydney. Delivered by USU.
Time: Varies based on trip
Location: Meeting at International Student Lounge (ISL)
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Tuesday 4 August
Games, crafts and friends afternoon
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Bevery, Holme Building
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Tuesday 4 August
Movie Night
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: The Refectory, Holme Building
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From 9am until sold out
Free breakfast for USU Members
Location: USU Food Zone, outside the Great Hall

9am – 2pm
Free hot coffee for USU Members
Free reusable coffee cups, while stocks last!
Location: USU Coffee Cart, outside the Great Hall

From 12pm until sold out
Free lunch for USU Members
Location: USU Food Zone, outside the Great Hall

2pm until sold out
Free sweet treat for Rewards Members
Location: USU Zone, Law Lawns

From 2:30pm until sold out
Free snack for all USU Members
Location: USU Food Zone, outside the Great Hall

Green My Plate
Our friends from Green My Plate will be helping us make this Welcome Fest a low waste event. Breakfast and lunch from the USU Food Zone will be served on reusable pink plates, which can go into the pink bins to be washed and reused, leaving a cleaner footprint and diverting single-use food packaging from landfill.

Big brands are pulling up 3 & 4 August. Here's a sneak peek of who's coming:

NAB
Talk to the team at NAB about banking and play cornhole to score some prizes
Location: University Place

Coca-Cola
Challenge a friend to a football passing game to win some merch and free samples
Location: Manning Road, near the Eastern Avenue crossing

Bupa
Learn about Australian health cover, the new mental health space on campus and pick up some free merch
Location: Front Lawns

Celsius
Enjoy a refreshing Celsius as you make your way around Welcome Fest
Celsius are also hosting a free pilates class on Monday 3 August at the Refectory in the Holme Building
Spots are limited so be sure to register!
Location: University Place

MilkLab
Fuel up for Welcome Fest with free coffees all day in front of the Great Hall
Location: University Place

Sydney Uni Sport
Learn more about the sports clubs and facilities on campus, plus test your skills at some sports games
Location: Eastern Avenue, near City Road

iRock
Discover the new Snatch app and score your Screamfest early bird tickets
Location: Eastern Avenue

Scape
Visit the Scape stall for exclusive promotions and a tasty sausage sizzle
Location: Eastern Avenue

Uber
Try your luck at the giant Uber Eats lucky dip and win awesome prizes
Location: University Place

TMGM
Test your soccer skills and discover TMGM's internship opportunities
Location: Eastern Avenue

AliExpress
Explore the latest products, play fun games and score awesome prizes
Location: Eastern Avenue

Get the most out of Welcome Fest with USU Rewards! 💙

Join or upgrade now to receive:
👜 Tote bag filled with goodies
🍪 Free sweet treat everyday at the USU Zone

Welcome Fest is happening 3 - 4 August but the perks of Rewards keeps on giving all year round

Who’s ready to start semester 2 with a bang?

Presented by South Ave, Party at Manning is back with 2️⃣ themed parties 🪅

Rally up the group chat for two huge nights ⤵️
🏆 World Cup: Wednesday 5 August
🏒 Off Campus: Wednesday 12 August

We’ve got drink specials from South Ave and Carlton Dry to keep the party going all night. Plus, the first 50 Rewards Members to come through the door will receive free dinner from Hideout 🍔

🗓️ Wed 5 and 12 August
📍 Manning Bar
🕕 6pm - late
🎫 $10 for USYD students / $15 for general public

Manning Bar is strictly an 18+ venue, PHYSICAL ID is required on entry (no photographs or printouts) – only passports or Australian driver’s licenses will be accepted. The USU practices the responsible service of alcohol and encourages the responsible consumption of alcohol. Party at Manning is presented by USU and sponsored by South Ave and Carlton Dry.

Quiet Hour
9am - 10am daily

Quiet Room
9am - 4pm daily
Chancellor's Room, Level 3, Holme Building

The Chancellor's Room can be accessed via Science Road and is located behind the Refectory.
Please read the terms of use prior to using the space.

Disability Hub
Located on Eastern Ave near SRC and SUPRA collectives (opposite Carslaw Building)

Alternate accessibility route
If you wish to avoid the crowds, access Welcome Fest at Fisher Rd via City Rd.

For more information on accessibility across campus, click here ↗

Green My Plate
Our friends from Green My Plate will be helping us make this Welcome Fest a low waste event. All food from the USU Food Truck will be served on reusable pink plates, which can go into the pink bins to be washed and reused, leaving a cleaner footprint and diverting single-use food packaging from landfill.

Reusable cup giveaway
Free reusable coffee cups at the USU Coffee Cart, while stocks last!
Location: USU Food Zone, outside the Great Hall

Green Bins
Don't forget, there are Green bins placed across the USYD campus for food recycling