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.

First days in Melbourne

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:

• finding accommodation
• accessing money
• using public transport
• visiting your VU campus
• finding restaurants and takeaway food outlets

Orientation

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.

What is orientation?

A fun and social event, Orientation is a comprehensive program designed to:

• create an opportunity for you to make new friends
• help you with your transition to university life
• put you on the path of your once-in-a-lifetime student journey
• provide you with essential information about living in Melbourne and studying at Victoria University

Orientation includes official events such as enrolment and information sessions and a variety of other events. During Orientation you will:

• meet fellow classmates and other international students
• meet staff from the International Student Support team and the VU faculties
• learn about our campus facilities

You will also receive information on the services and facilities at VU and in the local community, including:

• International Student Support (ISS)
• Facilities and services
• Legal services
• Emergency services
• complaints and appeal processes
• visa conditions

Orientation and Enrolment dates 2010

You should plan to arrive the week before Orientation commences.

TAFE Orientation

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

Higher Education Orientation 

When: Monday 22 February
Time: 9am - 4pm
Where: Footscray Park Campus, Building L, Room 114
Download the Higher Education Orientation and Enrolment Flyer

Campus Orientations 

It is important that you also attend your campus orientation session.

 Enrolment

During Orientation you will be provided with more detailed information about the enrolment process. Remember to:

• check the details of your enrolment date, time and place
• bring a pen, a copy of your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoe) document and your letter from Victoria University International stating any exemptions you have received with you
• allow three to four hours to complete your enrolment

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.

Enrolment information

Check on ‘MYVU' that your enrolment details are correct after you enrol. Changes cannot be made after the Census Date without penalty.

Higher education timely enrolment amendment date

You may make changes up until this date to your student enrolment details without incurring any extra charges:

• Semester 1, 2010: to be confirmed
• Semester 2, 2010: to be confirmed

Census Date

Your student enrolment details must be finalised for each semester by:

• Semester 1, 2010: 31 March
• Semester 2, 2010: 31 August

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