
Helpful directions
When you arrive in Melbourne, take some time to recover from your long journey. VU will support you through your Orientation and enrolment periods. Below are some suggestions to help you enjoy your time here.
When you arrive you may feel tired, anxious and even apprehensive. Take time to adjust to your new environment. It may take a while before you feel comfortable and relaxed. This is a normal reaction for new international students and you should not feel alone. To find out more about coming to Melbourne download the Arrive and Thrive guide. Use the on-arrival checklist on pages 4-5 to make sure you don't neglect essentials like:

VU hosts at Orientation
Orientation is the perfect opportunity to get started on a great life at VU. It is important that you attend the Orientation Program to get essential information about living and studying in Melbourne. Make sure you register for Higher Education or TAFE orientation to have the chance to win an ipod touch and other great prizes when you attend.
A fun and social event, Orientation is a comprehensive program designed to:
Orientation includes official events such as enrolment and information sessions and a variety of other events. During Orientation you will:
You will also receive information on the services and facilities at VU and in the local community, including:
You should plan to arrive the week before Orientation commences.
When: Thursday 11 February
Time: 9am - 2pm
Where: Footscray Nicholson Campus, Telford Building, Room T142
Please note that your TAFE course start date may be earlier than Orientation. You should arrive before your course start date.
Download the TAFE Orientation and Enrolment Flyer
When: Monday 22 February
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Footscray Park Campus, Building L, Room 114
Download the Higher Education Orientation and Enrolment Flyer
It is important that you also attend your campus orientation session.
During Orientation you will be provided with more detailed information about the enrolment process. Remember to:
You may also be required to undertake tutorial registration. Your faculty will advise you if this is required.
Higher Education students must attend the enrolment session for their courses at the time and date specified by their faculty.
Check on ‘MYVU' that your enrolment details are correct after you enrol. Changes cannot be made after the Census Date without penalty.
You may make changes up until this date to your student enrolment details without incurring any extra charges:
Your student enrolment details must be finalised for each semester by:
Page last updated: Friday 5 February 2010