University of Southern QueenslandStudent Guide

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Student guide · Year-long 1, 2026

The semester, explained for University of Southern Queensland

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Year-long 1, 2026
Campus terms
10
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Year-long 1, 2026 runs Feb 16, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

19 entries
  1. Year-long 1, 2026Relevant now
  2. Trimester 2, 2026
  3. Year-long 2, 2026
  4. Block 4, 2026
  5. Session 2, 2026
  6. Block 5, 2026
  7. Trimester 3, 2026
  8. Year-long 3, 2026
  9. Block 6, 2026
  10. Block 1, 2027
  11. Trimester 1, 2027
  12. Year-long 1, 2027
  13. Block 2, 2027
  14. Block 3, 2027
  15. Trimester 2, 2027
  16. Year-long 2, 2027
  17. Block 4, 2027
  18. Trimester 3, 2027
  19. Year-long 3, 2027

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Campus language

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10 terms

C

Concannon
Concannon College, a residential college located on the Toowoomba campus.

M

McGregor
McGregor College, one of the three main residential colleges at the Toowoomba campus.

O

O-Week
Orientation Week, the period of social and academic introductory events before classes begin.

S

Steele Rudd
Steele Rudd College, a residential college known for its community atmosphere.
StudyDesk
The university's online learning management system (Moodle) where course materials are accessed.

T

The Guild
The UniSQ Student Guild, the primary body representing student interests and managing clubs.
The Refec
The Refectory, the primary food court and dining hub located in Building G at the Toowoomba campus.

U

U-Connect
The central student portal used for managing enrollment, finances, and personal details.
UASA
UniSQ Allied Health Student Association, representing students in health-related disciplines.
USQLS
University of Southern Queensland Law Society, the representative body for law students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
bounce_cafe
Bounce Cafe
Building B
The Engineering and Surveying building at the Toowoomba campus.
Building G
The Refectory and Student Services building, a central hub for campus life.
Building Q
The main academic and administrative building at the Springfield campus.
Building R
The main Library building at the Toowoomba campus.
Census Date
The critical deadline for students to withdraw from a course without incurring financial or academic penalties.
Inter-campus Shuttle
A scheduled bus service providing transport between the Springfield and Ipswich campuses.
Translink
The public transport network used by students to commute to the Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich campuses.
UniSQ Access
The official student ID card required for library borrowing, printing, and secure building access.
unisq_cafe_ipswich
UniSQ Cafe Ipswich
unisq_cafe_refectory
UniSQ Cafe (Refectory)
unisq_cafe_springfield
UniSQ Cafe Springfield

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Year-long 1, 2026 runs Feb 16, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
10 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in toowoomba for University of Southern Queensland Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in toowoomba.

Timezone

Australia/Brisbane

Median Rent

$1,300

Cost of Living Index

90

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

35

Public Transit

Bus network operated within Toowoomba region

Nearest Airports

Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

61°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Ipswich Car Parks 1-5

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Accessible from University Drive off Salisbury Road.

Springfield UniSQ Parking

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Located adjacent to multi courts; permits free for staff and students.

Education City Parking (Springfield)

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Additional parking available off Education City Drive at a cost.

Toowoomba Car Park 10

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General parking area with Wi-Fi coverage.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Southern Queensland

Hip-hop to connect students with Shakespeare

UniSQ expands its online professional learning program for educators, featuring innovative ways to engage students with classical literature.

Sep 2, 2026

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UniSQ Research Symposium 2026

The symposium featured themed sessions on health, space, and regional development, showcasing HDR student research to a blended audience.

Aug 19, 2026

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UniSQ recognises 2026 Honorary Awards recipients

UniSQ celebrated 15 distinguished individuals for their contributions to higher education, research, and community service at the Toowoomba campus.

Aug 12, 2026

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Ipswich: Access Interruption on University Drive (Aug 31 - Sept 11, 2026).

Ipswich: Access Interruption on University Drive (Aug 31 - Sept 11, 2026).

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Toowoomba: Service Interruption - Mains Power (Sept 1 - Sept 16, 2026).

Toowoomba: Service Interruption - Mains Power (Sept 1 - Sept 16, 2026).

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Southern Queensland

R U OK? Day - Ipswich

September 9, 2026

Sculpture Court, UniSQ Ipswich

A mental health awareness event encouraging students to check in with each other.

R U OK? Day - Springfield

September 9, 2026

Atrium, B Block, UniSQ Springfield

Mental health awareness activities and support for the Springfield campus community.

Student Guild Crafternoon - Tote Bag Painting

September 9, 2026

Challinor Court, UniSQ Ipswich

A creative craft event for students to paint tote bags.

Student Guild Food Pantry

September 9, 2026

Outside B Block, UniSQ Springfield

A student guild event providing groceries and food support to students.

On Country Excursion - School of Education and Creative Arts

September 17, 2026

Ipswich Campus and Queens Park

An immersive excursion exploring art and education through a First Nations perspective, including a Smoking Ceremony and Walk On Country.

Saturday Campus Tour - September

September 26, 2026

UniSQ Toowoomba, Ipswich, and Springfield Campuses

Guided tours for prospective students to explore campus facilities and learn about degrees.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Southern Queensland

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

87 Thorn Street Apartments

Room types: apartment

Campus View Apartments

Room types: apartment

Concannon College

Room types: room type varies by building section

Education City Residential Village

Room types: four-bedroom, five-bedroom, six-bedroom, seven-bedroom

McGregor College

Room types: room type varies by building section

Steele Rudd College

Room types: room type varies by building section

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Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@usq.edu.au

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