Make new connections
Macquarie University offers many opportunities for you to connect with people on campus, try new experiences, help others within the community and develop valuable skills.
Student groups
Macquarie has more than 130 student groups, clubs and societies on campus. These groups allow you to connect with students who share similar interests, such as:
- culture
- politics
- religion
- specific study fields
- food
- pop culture
Check out our student groups online or visit them at the stalls during O-Week.
Buddy Program
Buddy Program
Starting at Macquarie can be a big step. The Buddy Program connects you with friendly, experienced Macquarie students who can help you make friends, explore campus and Sydney, and feel more confident in your new environment. Through fun social activities and peer support, the program helps you feel welcomed, connected, and supported to succeed both socially and academically.
Join the program or register your interest
Your SRC
The Student Representative Committee (SRC) is 'the University’s peak consultative body for undergraduate and postgraduate students’. It is a student-led, non-political committee. Current students dedicate their time to make things happen for all students at Macquarie.
The SRC:
- represents you on University committees
- has an input into University policy
- gets involved in on-campus events and activities
- provides grants and funding to support students.
Chat with our members if you have ideas or need to raise issues affecting students at Macquarie.
SRC Headquarters
Strike up a conversation
Striking up conversations with fellow students is the simplest way to connect with people on campus. Remember, you already have something in common – you’re all studying at Macquarie!
Try using the following conversation starters:
- Do you know if there’s any free food on campus today?
- Where’s the best coffee around here?
- Do you know when our next assignment is due? (reserved for classmates)
- How hot is it today?
- Are you liking this unit?