Orientation is first and foremost the chance to meet fellow students, but it is also an opportunity to become familiar with the GUC, our staff and our facilities.
You’ll get familiar with the online platforms, attend academic workshops and learn skills you need to succeed as university students.
For a comprehensive guide to GUC student services, facilities and emergency management information please see the Orientation Booklet 2023.
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All new students for 2023, Orientation will take place on:
Wednesday 1 March – GUC Campus – 24hr study hall – Room B5
To be prepared for the day, please download the GOOSECHASE App onto your mobile phone.
iTunes: (Apple)
https://apps.apple.com/au/app/goosechase/id437330879
Google play: (Android)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goosechaseadventures.goosechase
Orientation Schedule is as follows:
- 8:45am – 10:00am
Welcome to the GUC
– Everything you need to know about studying at the GUC
– Getting to know you
– Student photos will be taken at this session - 10:00am – 10:30am
Morning Tea – provided – Coffee van will also be available if you wish to purchase a coffee - 10:30am – 12:00pm
– MOODLE Session with Michelle Bambling
– STEPS students session with Melanie Jodah - 12:00pm – 12:45pm
– Lunch – provided - 12:45pm – finish
Course Breakout Session
Please Note – Orientation Schedules are subject to change
Academic Support Workshops will be held on the following date
Thursday 2nd March
Workshops
| Study Planning | 12:30am – 1:15pm | Room B1 |
Session 1 – Study Skills and Planning
- Take some time to get organised for this term.
- Prioritise and plan for success.
- Develop a tool-kit of science-backed tips to help you understand and retain information.
| Note Taking | 1:30am –2:15pm | Room B1 |
Session 2 – Note-Taking and Paraphrasing
- Effective note-taking strategies for tutorials.
- Strategies to read journal articles and textbooks.
- Paraphrasing skills to avoid plagiarism and show your understanding
USQ Bachelor of Nursing Students
Orientation Day for nursing students will take place on:
Friday 17 February 2023 – GUC campus – Building B – Room B4
Nursing Orientation schedule is as follows:
- 8:45am – 10:00am
Welcome to the GUC
– Everything you need to know about studying at the GUC – student photos will be taken at this session
– Welcome to the Bachelor of Nursing Program with Dr Stephanie Millns Sizer - 10:00am – 10:30am
Morning Tea – provided. Coffee van will be available if you wish to purchase a coffee - 10:30am – 12:00pm
Course Information Sessions – Dr Stephanie Millns Sizer
– Course enrolment patterns
– Residential Schools and Workshops
– Practicum (or ‘prac’) - 12:00pm – 12:30pm
– Marie Norris – Regional Director of Nursing & Midwifery Services (WACHS) - 12:30pm – 1:15pm
– Lunch – provided - 1:15pm – finish
Course Information continued – Dr Stephanie Millns Sizer
– Professional Identity
– Digital Citizenship and Professionalism
– Professional Practice Handbook and Declaration
– Mandatory Documents and Vaccinations (the VPD form)
– Uniforms and text books
Please Note – Orientation Schedules are subject to change