Once you have been accepted to participate in a short-term experience, it’s time to prepare for your experience to start!
For students participating in-person please read every step carefully.
For students participating virtually some of the steps below will not apply.
Work your way through the Global Experiences Team Pre-departure Essentials Checklist to help you prepare.
Below you'll also find some tips to help you make the most of your experience while ensuring you keep safe and healthy while overseas.
Important Travel Advice
Students planning international travel should continue to regularly monitor Smartraveller and the UQ Latest Travel Updates website for the most up‑to‑date advice.
UQ is not able to approve or support a global experience where the student plans to travel to, or transit through, any location with a Smartraveller rating of “Do not travel” or “Reconsider your need to travel”.
Students are responsible for reviewing flight routes and transit points accordingly
1. Pre-departure Briefing
Before you leave for your short-term study experience, you must attend a compulsory pre-departure briefing.
Pre-departure Briefing for Winter 26 Experiences
Date: 3 June 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Room 220, Building 27A (UQ Centre), St Lucia Campus
Register here!
Lock it in your calendar early!
The briefing will include information on:
- enrolment
- insurance
- health and safety while overseas
- credit transfer
- culture shock
- returning home
Green Book: Tips and Resources for Sustainable Learning Abroad