New to Union College in 2026?
Here's what you need to pack.
Important Dates For 2026
Check in day for new residents – Sunday 15 February
Orientation Week for new residents – Monday 16 February – Saturday 21 February
Check in day for returning residents – Sunday 22 February
UQ Semester 1 classes – Monday 23 February – Friday 29 May
UQ SWOT VAC | Semester 1 – Monday 1 June – Friday 5 June
UQ Exam Period | Semester 1 – Saturday 6 June – Saturday 20 June
UQ Semester 2 classes – Monday 27 July – Friday 30 October
UQ SWOT VAC | Semester 2– Monday 2 November – Friday 6 November
UQ Exam Period | Semester 2 – Saturday 7 November – Saturday 21 November
* dates are subject to change
2026 University Academic Calendars
Your UQ Sport Gold Membership
As a Union College Resident, you receive complimentary UQ SPORT GOLD MEMBERSHIP.
Inclusions
- Access to a three-level- weights gym
- Use of cardio exercise machines
- Complimentary 45 minute fitness consultation every 6 weeks
- Access to small group fitness training sessions
- Access to group fitness classes
- Access to swim fit classes
- Heated swimming pool access
- Unlimited aquatic equipment hires
- Off-peak tennis and pickleball court hire
- Access to the athletics track*
- Access to athletics equipment *
- UQ SPORT Conditions apply