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26 February, 2025
Students mark JCU ‘O Week’
HUNDREDS of students have marked the start of their academic journey at James Cook University’s Nguma-bada Campus at Smithfield last Monday.
Running the week before period one classes begin, JCU’s ‘O Week’ program invites new students to spend the week preparing for their studies, both academically and socially.
With over 2600 new students enrolled so far, these new students will join over 8200 students enrolled across Townsville’s Bebegu Yumba campus and Cairns’ Bebegu Yumba campus.
New arrivals were able to attend course introductions, a student lunch, networking night, market day, and an O Week breakfast across this week.
JCU vice chancellor Professor Simon Biggs said it was an exciting atmosphere at both campuses as staff prepared to welcome new and returning students.
“O Week is a special time for our new students as they begin their JCU journey and experience campus life for the first time,” he said.
“It offers an ideal opportunity for new students to experience the best of what JCU has to offer, both academically and socially.
“Our staff will be on hand to offer any support and advice they need in what I am sure will be an unforgettable week.”
