Orientation program September 2026

Semester 263: 8–13 September, 2026

Welcome to Orientation Week! This schedule will help you make the most of your first week on campus, with activities, information sessions and events designed to help you settle in, meet new people and get ready for study. Select a day to jump directly to that day's program and see what's on.

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Tuesday, 8 September

You Belong @ Bond

Kick start your Bond University journey and get ready to hit the ground running for Week 1!

We have curated a series of interactive sessions designed to set you up for success from day one — covering academic expectations, student wellbeing, and respectful relationships, including our Consent Labs program, to support a safe and inclusive Bond community.

This session is aimed at ALL students. Please note: If you are under 18 years old or living on Campus these are compulsory for you. For further information on support available to under 18's, please click here.

Tuesday, 8 September | Princeton Room, Level 3 Building 6

If you're unable to make this session, there is a repeated session on Wednesday, 9 September at 1pm. View Wednesday's program for more details and registration link.

You Belong @ Bond | 12pm Welcome & introduction

The day begins with an opportunity to meet fellow students, connect with staff, and familiarise yourself with life at Bond in a relaxed and social setting with lunch provided.

Princeton Room (06_3_04)

You Belong @ Bond is compulsory for all students living on campus and for all students under 18.

You Belong @ Bond | 1pm Sessions

Following the welcome lunch, students will be split into smaller groups to take part in a rotating series of interactive sessions throughout the afternoon. Each session has been designed to equip you with the practical tools, key information and confidence to navigate your academic journey and make the most of your university experience from the very start.

These include:

Get Set for Success!
Consent Labs (please note, if you live on campus this is a compulsory session)

Princeton Room (06_3_04)

Tuesday, 8 SEPTEMBER program

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Time	Event	Who	Location
9am – 4pm	Student ID card collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9am – 4pm	Student housing check-in	Res students	Student Housing, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_05)
9am – 3pm	Enrolment support	All students (including study abroad & exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
9.30am – 10am	Campus tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9.30am – 10am	Library tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
10.30am – 11am	Campus tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
11am – 11.45am	Postgraduate Student Session (Postgraduate international students should prioritise this session and attend the repeated international session on Wednesday from 1pm–2pm). Register here.	All postgraduate students (including Higher Degree Research)	Gregor Heiner Theatre, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_27)
11am – 12pm	International Student Session (Compulsory for international students. If unable to attend, this session is repeated on Wednesday from 1pm-2pm). Register here.	International students (excluding study abroad & exchange)	Room 53, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_53)
11.30am – 12pm	Campus tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
12pm – 3.15pm	You Belong @ Bond (Register here)	All students (Compulsory for under 18s and all students living on campus)	Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_04)
3pm – 5pm	High School Student for a Semester Welcome	High School Student for a Semester students	Gregor Heiner Theatre, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_27)
5.15pm	Student Housing Welcome Tour. Meet at your building entry. At completion of the tour, the group will walk to the Welcome Week Warm-Up together.	All students living on-campus
5.30pm – 9.30pm	BUSA Welcome Week Warm-Up at Don's (Free Event, Register here)	All students	Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)

Wednesday, 9 September

Students sitting in hall for the Orientation week Official Welcome Ceremony by Vice Chancellor Tim Brailsford

Official Welcome and Lunch

Kick off your day at the Orientation Expo from 9.30am, where you'll have the opportunity to meet Bond University's key service providers and student support teams and learn about the many resources available to help you succeed during your time at Bond.

Then join Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Tim Brailsford, for the Official Welcome to Bond University at 10.30am. This special event marks the beginning of your Bond journey and is an opportunity to celebrate becoming part of our vibrant and supportive community.

Following the ceremony, stay and connect with fellow students over a FREE lunch at Don's from 11.30am. It's the perfect chance to continue meeting new people, start building friendships and settle into life at Bond in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Wednesday, 9 SEPTEMBER program

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Time	Event	Who	Location
9am – 10:15am	Student ID card collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9am – 9:30am	Campus tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9am – 10:15am	Enrolment, Timetabling and Class Registration Support	All students (including study abroad & exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
9:30am – 10:30am	Orientation Expo	All students	Sports Hall, Level 2, Building 10 (10_2_01)
10:30am – 12pm	Official Welcome (Compulsory for all students)	All students	Sports Hall, Level 2, Building 10 (10_2_01)
11.30am – 2pm	Welcome Lunch	All students	Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
12pm – 2pm	Welcome Lunch Low Sensory Chill Out Zone	All students	Student Advising Hub, Level 1, Building 9 (09_1_50)
12pm – 2pm	HDR Welcome Lunch	Higher Degree Research students	University Club Lounge, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_01)
12:30pm – 4pm	Student ID card collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
1pm – 2pm	First Nations Student Support Drop-In Session	First Nations students	Nyombil Centre, Level 1, Building 8 (08_1_01)
1pm – 2pm	International Student Session Repeat. Compulsory for international students. (Register here)	International students (excluding study abroad & exchange)	Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_04)
1pm – 3pm	Enrolment, Timetabling and Class Registration Support	All students (including study abroad & exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
1pm - 3.15pm	You Belong @ Bond \| Repeated Session (Register here).	All students	Gregor Heiner Foyer, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_92)
2pm – 3:30pm	Transformation CoLab Orientation – Get to Know Your Faculty Librarian & Afternoon Tea	All Transformation CoLab students	Transformer, Level 3, Building 2 (02_3_14)
3:20pm – 4pm	HSM Faculty Librarian Insights for Academic Success	All Health Sciences & Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
3:20pm – 4pm	LAW Faculty Librarian Insights for Academic Success	All Law students	Theatre 4, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_27)
3:20pm – 4pm	BUC Faculty Librarian Insights for Academic Success	All Bond University College students	Case Study 1, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_23)
3:20pm – 4pm	BBS Faculty Librarian Insights for Academic Success	All Bond Business School students	Theatre 3, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_29)
3:20pm – 4pm	FSD Faculty Librarian Insights for Academic Success	All Society & Design students	Theatre 2, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_14)
3:30pm – 4pm	Outbound Exchange Information Session	All students	Room 53, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_53)
4pm – 4.30pm	Library tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
6:30pm – 10pm	BUSA O-Week Trivia (Free event, registration required)	All students	Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_04)

Thursday, 10 September

STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE SESSION

Ready to thrive at Bond? Start your Australian study journey with confidence, make new connections, and discover the support, opportunities, and resources to help you succeed from day one.

When: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Where:Princeton Room, Building 6, Level 3, Room 4
Time: 11am - 12pm

Thursday, 10 September Program

Important: Faculty programs begin today. Check the program for your faculty below.

Not sure which faculty you're in? See the 'Get to know your faculty'

Health Sciences & Medicine

Today's program will introduce you to your faculty, connect you with key support services, and help you become familiar with the learning experiences, facilities and expectations of your degree.

Programs include: Biomedical and Health Sciences, Allied Health Bridging Studies, Healthcare Innovations and Occupational Therapy.

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Time	Event	Who	Location
8:55am – 9:30am	Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine Welcome	Compulsory for all Health Sciences & Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
9am – 4pm	Student ID Card Collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9:30am – 10am	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
9:30am – 9:45am	Health and Sports Science Student Association Introduction	All Health Sciences & Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
9:45am – 10:15am	Medical Student Society Bond University Introduction	Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
10am – 10:30am	Campus Tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
10am – 11am	Get to Know Beyond Bond	Compulsory for Bachelor of Biomedical Science students Only	Theatre 3, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_29)
10.30am - 11.30am	Immunisation Compliance Check	Master of Occupational Therapy students	Medical Clinic, Room 80, Level 1, Building 9
10:30am – 11am	Medicine White Coat and Badge Collection	Compulsory for all Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
11am – 12pm	Medicine White Coat Ceremony (Maximum 2 guests per student)	Compulsory for all Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
11am – 12pm	Program Introduction for Biomedical Science, Health Sciences & Allied Health Bridging Studies	Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Biomedical Science & Allied Health Bridging Program students	Room 40, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_40)
11am – 2pm	Enrolment, Timetabling and Class Registration Support	All students (including study abroad & exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
11.45am – 12.45pm	Compliance Workshop – Allied Health Bridging Studies (Please bring your laptop)	Compulsory for Exercise & Sports Science and Occupational Therapy students	Room 53, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_53)
1pm – 2:30pm	Thriving in Your Program (Compulsory)	All Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine students	Basil Sellers Theatre, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
2:30pm – 3pm	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
2.45pm - 3.45pm	HSM Meet, Mingle and Connect. An informal opportunity to meet fellow students and connect with academics and staff from across all programs.	All Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine students	Atrium, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_95)
4pm – 5pm	Healthcare Innovation Information Session	Healthcare Innovation students	Seminar 1, Level 3, Building 5 (05_3_23)
4:30pm – 6.30pm	Topgolf ($30, registration required)	All students	Topgolf, Student Court
7.30pm – 10pm	Welcome to Bond Party (Free event, registration required). Theme: Disco & Diamonds. See the party lookbook here.	All students	Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)

Business, Law and CoLab

Today's program will introduce you to your faculty, help you connect with your cohort and provide the knowledge and resources you need to start your studies with confidence.

Programs include: Actuarial Science, Business, Commerce, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Hotel and Tourism Management, Sports Management, Laws, Juris Doctor, Legal Studies, Business Law, Jurisprudence and Legal Administration, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurial Transformation, Health Transformation, Legal Transformation

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Time	Event	Who	Location
9am – 4pm	Student ID Card Collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9:30am – 10am	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
10am – 10:30am	Campus Tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
10am – 11am	Get to Know Beyond Bond	Compulsory for all undergraduate students	Theatre 3, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_29)
11am - 12pm	Study Abroad and Exchange Session (register here)	Compulsory for all students enrolled in the Study Abroad or Exchange program	Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
11am – 2pm	Enrolment, Timetabling and Class Registration Support	All students (including study abroad & exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
1pm – 2pm	Bond Business School Welcome	Compulsory for all Business students	Theatre 2, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_14)
2pm – 4pm	Faculty of Law Welcome	Compulsory for all Law students	Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
2:30pm – 3pm	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
4:30pm – 6.30pm	Topgolf ($30, registration required)	All students	Topgolf, Student Court
7.30pm – 10pm	Welcome to Bond Party (Free event, registration required). Theme: Disco & Diamonds. See the party lookbook here.	All students	Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)

Faculty of Society & Design

Welcome to the Faculty of Society & Design. Explore your degree pathway, meet your peers and academic staff, and discover the opportunities that will shape your experience both inside and outside the classroom.

Programs include: Architecture, Built Environment, Communication, Criminology, Film, Screen and Creative Media, Humanities and Global Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology and Counselling

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Time	Event	Who	Location
9am – 10am	Faculty of Society & Design Welcome	All Society & Design students	Flexible Learning Space 1, Level 2, Building 3 (03_2_26)
9am – 4pm	Student ID Card Collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9:30am – 10am	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
10am – 10:30am	Campus Tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
10am – 11am	Get to Know Beyond Bond	Compulsory for all undergraduate students	Theatre 3, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_29)
11am - 12pm	Study Abroad and Exchange Session (register here)	Compulsory for all students enrolled in the Study Abroad or Exchange program	Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
11am – 12pm	Program Orientation: Social Sciences & Criminology	Social Sciences & Criminology students	Flexible Learning Space 3, Level 1, Building 3 (03_1_12)
11am – 2pm	Enrolment, Timetabling and Class Registration Support	All students (including study abroad & exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
12pm – 1pm	Program Orientation: Undergraduate Psychology	Undergraduate Psychology students	Flexible Learning Space 2, Level 1, Building 3 (03_1_11)
12pm – 1pm	Program Orientation: International Relations, Politics & Arts	International Relations, Politics & Arts students	Collaborative Laboratory, Level 1, Building 3 (03_1_13)
1pm – 2pm	Program Orientation: Construction & Built Environment	Building Surveying, Construction, Project Management & Property Valuation students	Flexible Learning Space 1, Level 2, Building 3 (03_2_26)
1pm – 2pm	Program Orientation: Communication, Journalism and Creative Arts	Communication, Journalism & Creative Arts students	Flexible Learning Space 3, Level 1, Building 3 (03_1_12)
1pm – 3pm	Fourth Year Psychology Orientation	Fourth Year Psychology students	Flexible Learning Space 2, Level 1, Building 3 (03_1_11)
1pm – 4pm	Program Orientation: Film & TV (Part 1)	Film & TV students	Seminar 7, Level 4, Building 6 (06_4_27)
2:30pm – 3pm	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
4:30pm – 6.30pm	Topgolf ($30, registration required)	All students	Topgolf, Student Court
7.30pm – 10pm	Welcome to Bond Party (Free event, registration required). Theme: Disco & Diamonds. See the party lookbook here.	All students	Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)

Bond UNIVERSITY College

Welcome to Bond University College. Today's program will help you become familiar with your study environment, connect with fellow students and gain the knowledge you need for a smooth transition into university life.

Programs include: Foundation Program, English Language Program, Higher Education Diplomas, Preparation Program

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Time	Event	Who	Location
9am – 4pm	Student ID Card Collection	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
9:30am – 10am	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
10am – 10:30am	Campus Tour	All students	Bond Start Hub, Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)
11am - 12pm	Study Abroad and Exchange Session (register here)		Princeton Room, Level 3, Building 6 (06_3_12)
11am – 2pm	Enrolment, Timetabling and Class Registration Support	All students (including study abroad and exchange)	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (outside Student Assist) (01_2_53)
1pm – 2.30pm	Bond University College Welcome and Lunch	Foundation, Diploma Preparation and Diploma Program students	Studio 2, Level 1, Building 3 (03_1_06)
2:30pm – 3pm	Library Tour	All students	Main Library, Level 2, Building 1 (01_2_61)
4:30pm – 6.30pm	Topgolf ($30, registration required)	All students	Topgolf, Student Court
7.30pm – 10pm	Welcome to Bond Party (Free event, registration required). Theme: Disco & Diamonds. See the party lookbook here.	All students	Don's, Level 1, Building 10 (10_1_08)