Getting started at VU

Welcome to VU!

We want to make your transition to university study as smooth and easy as possible.

Find out everything you need to know to get started.

Getting started checklist

Log in to MyVU & VU Collaborate

MyVU

MyVU provides access to all your Victoria University details including invoices, enrolment, results and examination information.

Use MyVU to manage and access:

your enrolment details
your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
your student email
lecture recordings and VU Collaborate (learning management system)
your timetable
online request for your student ID card.

Login to MyVU

VU Collaborate

Log in to VU Collaborate through MyVU to view your unit content and upload assessments.

You can also use VU Collaborate to communicate and collaborate with your peers, tutors and instructors and stay up to date with your learning progress.

Create a personalised Success Plan

If you are a Higher Education (HE) student, answer a short series of questions to create a personalised Success Plan in MyVU.

Your Success Plan includes ways to:

succeed in your studies
achieve your academic goals
overcome any obstacles to success.

You will also be assigned a Student Advisor who will help you on your journey.

Access support services

Advice & support

We can provide resources and advice on managing your finances, staying healthy, accessing disability support and more.

Kick start program

Our program for students who are the first in their families to attend university provides extra support.

International advice & support

We have specialised support services for our international students.

Get learning & career advice

Learning hubs

Learning hubs are collaborative learning spaces where you can improve your study skills and receive career guidance.

Mentors

Get the support you need from more-experienced students.

VU Employ

We provide advice for every step of your career journey – from crafting your resume for casual employment to exploring your graduate career options.

Explore library resources

We have seven libraries across our campuses.

The libraries offer a variety of facilities and services and operate with different opening hours throughout the year.

Libraries provide access to individual and group study spaces, PCs, and printing. VU libraries also offer useful online resources that you can access both on and off campus using your MyVU login.

The short Welcome to VU Library video (closed captions available) provides an update on our resources and services amid COVID-19.

Get involved in campus life

Students dancing the Zorba at Summer O-Fest

Orientation – O-Fest!

On-campus orientation is held twice a year, so you can come along and join in the fun.

Volunteer

Make a difference by volunteering in our community.

Become a student leader

Find out about our student leadership programs.

two male and two female students under a rainbow banner, at an orientation stall

Join a club

Get involved with a club or student group!

Student activities, events & opportunities

We have events, clubs and learning opportunities to help make your time at VU unforgettable.

Student life on Facebook

Keep up to date with events like outdoor cinema nights, cultural festivals, free campus lunches, and more.

Check important dates

Dates and deadlines vary by year and course.

For example, our Block Model differs from the traditional semesters in payment dates and census dates (deadlines for making changes to your units without penalties).

Check the most important student dates:

census dates and fee-payment deadlines, including deadlines to submit your TFN (tax file number)
academic calendar dates, including semester information and examination periods.

Pick up a student diary from VUHQ (Student Service Centre) to read about VU dates and add in your assessment deadlines.