Experience University first-hand with Storylines and the University of New England
An Exclusive Two-Day Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Immersion Experience
Are you a Year 11 or 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student thinking about university? Join us for a two-day immersion and experience university life first-hand!
Thursday 1st to Friday 2nd May 2025
Discover pathways to higher education, explore campus life, and connect with students, academics, and cultural support networks.
Why Join This Experience?
Get on the road and travel to the University of New England, Armidale
Explore what it’s like to be on a university campus with interactive tours and information sessions
Stay overnight and experience student college life
Learn about Early Entry pathway programs, which guarantee you a place at university
Be inspired to follow your pathway to university
Have fun and meet other like-minded students
Visit the Oorala Aboriginal Centre, UNE’s dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Activities Include:
Oorala Aboriginal Centre Tour – Explore the services, support and programs available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UNE that enhance your experience and provide a community away from home
Early Entry workshops – learn how you can get a guarranteed offer to UNE before you sit your HSC!
Academic Area Tours
Animal House & Natural History Museum Tours
College Accommodation Tours
Law School and Business School Sessions
Hands-On Archaeology & Science Activities
Future Student Info Sessions
Nursing Lab & Clinical School Tours
SportUNE Tour
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Sessions
Fun Activities and Free Lunch!
This is your opportunity to get a feel for university life in a supportive and inspiring environment!
Agenda:
Depart from your high school, travelling on the Storylines bus (departing 9am on Thursday the 1st of May) during the day to the University of New England Campus Armidale.
Enjoy getting to know like-minded students as we travel and stop for lunch on our drive to Armidale.
Arrive Thursday evening and settle into your free accommodation.
Join the crew for dinner, discover each other’s aspirations for learning and have some fun with some after-dinner games.
Rise early to start the day with breakfast and launch into a range of guided activities.
All meals are provided throughout the experience! See what is available to eat on campus!
Enjoy lunch then head for home around 1 pm for a 7 pm drop off.
Supervision:
Throughout the Experience, you will be accompanied by the Storylines team, Aunty Lyn Brown who will be joined by UNE and Oorala team members to answer any questions you may have, ensuring a safe and memorable journey.
Cost:
This opportunity is for free and is offered by the Burraga Foundation and the University of New England to support you in determining University life is right for you.
What you will need to bring:
An overnight bag
Your preferred computer devices/tablets
Date:
1st - 2nd May 2025
Immersion Registration & Permission
Join Us on This Exclusive Experience!
Don’t miss this chance to see what UNE has to offer and secure your university future. Spots are limited, so register your interest now!