When you start university there are many things to do and keep track of, especially during the first four weeks of semester.

Week One - Getting Started

This is the time for scheduling and attending your first classes.

It is a good idea to

• Get to know other students in your classes,
• Join a club,
• Organise your timetable,
• Peruse the VU Academic Calender to keep you up to date with key events and dates,
• Read the Resources for New Students,
• Read the Starting a New Course resources in the Student Learning Hub, and 
• Have a look at the Current Students pages, which have lots of information about studying and getting involved.

Now is the tine to sign up to  Survive @ VU to receive "Weekly Tips" emails on study skills.

Week Two - Settling In

Familiarise yourself with services that are available, and what is happening on campus. This will help you gain a sense of belonging to the university. 

Browse through the Support Services pages, which contains information on support services offered by the University. Consult the Campus Life pages to learn how you can get involved and meet new friends, and don't forgetto  look at the VUSU website.

Reflect on your study skills. To assist you, VU College offers study help  and workshops for TAFE, Higher Ed, and ELICOS (English Language) students. Find out what they are, and take advantage of them.

Week Four - Progressing with your Studies

Make sure you know when Census Date is. This is your last chance to withdraw from a subject without financial penalty. Don't forget to check myVU to ensure you are enrolled in the correct Units of Study.

Additional Resources

• Print the  Checklist for Success (29KB) and tick off the actions as you complete them, and
• Look at the information and on the Student Learning Hub site.