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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 190 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 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 USU Members
Location: USU Iced Coffee Bar at Great Hall

11:30am - sold out
Free lunch for USU Members
+Free Drink for USU Rewards, thanks to our partner Asahi
Location: USU Food Truck at Chau Chak Wing

12:30pm - sold out
Free lunch for USU Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall

Wednesday 19 Feb

9:00am - 10:00am
Free breakfast for USYD Students
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall

10:00am - 11:30am
2025 Welcome Ceremony
Location: Great Hall
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12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm
You're Welcome? Exhibition Performances: The Path by Fei Gao
Location: Verge Gallery
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2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free donuts for Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Movie Night
Location: Quad front Lawns
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6:00pm - 11:30pm

Party at Manning: Disco
Location: Manning Bar
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Thursday 20 Feb

12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 6:00pm
You're Welcome? Performances: The Path by Fei Gao
Location: Verge Gallery
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2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free soft serve for Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall

6:00pm – 9:00pm
Silent Disco
Location: Quad Front Lawns
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Friday 21 Feb

2:30pm – 3:00pm
Free salted caramel cookies for Rewards Members
Location: USU Food Caravan at Great Hall

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!

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