O Week will be held at Preston Place (Lake Macquarie campus) from Sunday, February 26, to Friday, March 3. As a new or returning student, we encourage you to participate and attend O Week activities; a series of informative, exciting and fun-filled events to welcome you to Avondale. It’s a great way to meet new friends, get connected and get involved in the Avondale community.

O Week is open to all students whether studying by distance, on our Lake Macquarie campus or on our Sydney campus.

Sunday, February 26

9 am start
– Registration and move into residences
12 pm
– BBQ Lunch (FREE for all students)
1 pm
Challenges including:
– Rock-climbing
– Canoeing
– Volleyball
– Basketball
– Pool
– Biking
– Campus history tour
6 pm
-Dorm induction
7 pm
BASKETBALL COMPETITION

Monday, February 27

9 am start
– Welcome Session
– Course Advice and Enrolment (Academic Enrolment)
12 pm
– Pulse Lunch (FREE for all students)
1 pm
HUNGRY GAMES (in the Audo)
6-9 pm
Twilight Pulse including:
– Stalls
– Live music
– Cooking demonstration
– Asian Aid art exhibition
– Student group sign ups

Tuesday, February 28

8 am start
International Students Breakfast & Welcome
9 am
– Library sessions
– Course advice
12 pm
– Pulse Lunch (FREE for all students)
1 pm
Information sessions available on:
– Academic integrity
– Library tours
3 pm
Course Meeting on:
Education, Nursing, Theology
4 pm
Course Meeting on:
Arts, Business, Science
6.30-7.30 pm
– Convocation and Commissioning
8 pm
– Live band & Fire Pit

Wednesday, March 1

CLASSES BEGIN
6 pm
– (virtual Library tour) Intro to Endnote
7 pm
– Moonlight Cinema

Thursday, March 2

Classes
6 pm
– Speed Friending

Friday, March 3

Classes
1 pm
– Community service project -> “Pick a street”
– 7:28

Saturday, March 4

9 am
– Pancake Brunch @ College Church
– Church
1 pm
– Beach BBQ
6 pm
– BARN DANCE