Welcome to First Year: Your Checklist

Not sure how to get started at uni? We've made this handy checklist for everything you need to do when entering UNSW!

General

Enrol in your degree!
Register for your classes on myUNSW. Check out our Enrolment Guide for more info!
Make sure you can access your UNSW email
Memorise your zID
Get your student ID card from the Nucleus
Figure out how you’re going to get to campus
Get a concession Opal Card
Install the Lost on Campus app on your phone

Academics

Read the course outlines for your courses on Moodle or Webcms. Write down when your assignments are due, and any other important information.
Get your hands on any textbooks you need.Don’t buy new! Note that first year CSE courses usually don’t need textbooks.
Figure out a planner setup to manage your time - we recommend Google Calendar.
Figure out a system for taking notes, such as a nice notebook, or the Notion app.
Follow the Setup Guide to get started with coding.

Social

Join the UNSW Discussion Group on Facebook
Plan your O-Week - book any tours and talks you want to see
Sign up to Arc and get your Arc sticker
Like the CSESoc Facebook Page, and join the CSESoc Discord to meet some new friends!
Sign up for CSESoc’s peer mentoring program and First Year Camp.
Check out a variety of social events on Linkup

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