
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:
Some of the key important dates you need to know for Semester 2, 2010. If you need further advice and counselling contact the International Student Support Team.
| Key dates for semester 2 | Undergraduate and postgraduate | TAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Change of preference deadline | Friday 15 July | Friday 5 July |
| Last day to accept Recognition of Prior Learning requests | Friday 19 July | Friday 2 July |
| Last day to accept new applications | Friday 23 July | Friday 9 July |
| Orientation | Wednesday 21 July | Thursday 15 July |
| Enrolments | View the latest enrolment dates for international students | |
| Classes commence | Monday 26 July | Monday 12 July |
| Welcome Event for new international students | Sunday 1 August | Sunday 1 August |

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:
International student orientation - higher education
Semester 2, 2010
Wednesday 21 July, 9am - 4pm
Footscray Park Campus, Building M Room 001
International student orientation - TAFE
Semester 2, 2010
Thursday 15 July 2010, 9am - 12.30pm
Footscray Nicholson Campus, Building T, Room T142
Semester 2 enrolment sessions for international students begin on July 12 for Vocational Education (TAFE) courses and on July 22 for Higher Ed courses.
Check our schedule of enrolment dates for international students for semester 2 to find the date, time, campus and room of your enrolment session.
Any changes made to your units of study after week one of any semester will incur a late amendment fee.
Your student enrolment details must be finalised for each semester by:
Page last updated: Friday 20 August 2010