How uni works

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Getting started at UOW

First session checklist
Systems and Communication Channels
Lectures and classes
Subjects
Understanding fees
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Tools for success

Support services
International student support & transition
Compulsory modules
UOW Library
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Getting around

Transport and parking
Maps and guides
UOW Accommodation
Moving to Wollongong

Welcome to UOW

You now stand at the start of what is going to be quite an adventure. You might be itching to get started, or perhaps you’re feeling a little nervous; meeting new people, making friends and going with the flow are your biggest allies when you start at uni. I remember when I started, I was in a new place, surrounded by strangers and felt a bit lonely. This won’t last! Instead, get your A-game on, whip out a smile and enjoy it – your best times lie ahead. David Barnott-Clement Bachelor of Communication - Bachelor of Science