New to VU

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New to VU

Now that you've started your studies at Victoria University you'll want to get familiar with what's on campus, and the services we can offer you.

In this section:

Getting to campus: Familiarise yourself with where your campus is and ways of getting around.
When you need assistance: We have a range of support services available to help you settle in and be part of the VU community.
Glossary: We've created a glossary to help you understand the terminology and abbreviations used at VU.

Getting to campus

Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's city centre and the western suburbs. Get familiar with your campus, and look at ways to get to and from class. Public transport is usually the best option. If you need help working out how to get from your home to Victoria University, have a look at the Meltrip website, which details public transport options.

If you'd like bring your bicycle, you'll find bike racks and showers are available at all VU campuses except Werribee East. Take a look at the Melbourne bicycle routes online at Bicycle Victoria.

The University Carpool enables you to make regular or occasional car sharing arrangements with fellow students who travel to and from similar destinations. This is a great way to meet people who live in your area and cut down on transportation expenses.

There are car parks at most campuses, for which you'll need to buy a ticket. Make sure you read the information about parking at VU before you drive to campus. The Road Safety Act (1986), and all associated regulations and amendments, is enforced in University car parks so please observe car park signs to avoid fines.

When you need assistance

We have a variety of support services to enhance your experience. For further information on the services available to you read our Getting Involved, Getting Help brochure. If you have any questions that are not addressed, please visit GOTOVU or call the Student Contact Centre on 9919 6100

Reflect on your study skills. To assist you, VU College offers study help and workshops for all students.

A glossary of terms

Some of the words and terms used at university can be confusing until you get familiar with them. We've created a glossary to help you understand the terminology used at VU.