Welcome to Victoria University and Victoria University Polytechnic!

We hope that studying with us is one of the most memorable times of your life.

Orientation is a great way to start university or TAFE. You'll get important course information and meet other students at fun social events.

Join the O-Fest social program in addition to your Orientation to make friends, join a club or society, find out about all the programs and support services available to you at VU, and participate in some fun activities.

New students taking a campus tour at St Albans

Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs

Do you have a question about the impact of coronavirus on your studies at VU? Victoria University (VU) has developed a detailed list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) around the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on staff and students. This information is updated regularly.

2022 Orientation program

New to VU? Make sure you attend your Orientation session(s) as well as the O-Fest activities and social program.

Be sure to watch all of the Getting Connected videos before your Orientation as these contain essential information to help you get ready for your first day of classes.

You will receive an email with details of your relevant Orientation sessions.

For Online Orientation please note: To self-select your break out room in your Zoom Welcome sessions you will require the desktop or mobile app (version 5.3.0 or higher). We recommend that you download the Zoom desktop app prior to your Orientation.

Should you need assistance with Zoom prior to the event, please refer to our easy guides that provide step-by-step instructions (log in required).

While you are getting ready for your Orientation sessions and O-Fest, take a look at the VU student guide.

If you’re starting an undergraduate degree in Semester 2 Block 1, 2022, come along to your Orientation session to get prepared for your studies.

You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff, Student Mentors, and Student Advisors any questions you might have.

St Albans Undergraduate Orientation

When: Monday 25 July, 10am-12pm AEST
Where: Building 4C, Level 1, Room 4C137, St Albans campus

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science)
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science.
City Campus Undergraduate Orientation

When: Tuesday 26 July, 10am-12pm AEST
Where: Ground Level, Room GL02, 295 Queen Street, City Campus

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Laws(Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Legal Services
  • Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety.
Footscray Park Undergraduate Orientation

When: Wednesday 27 July, 10am-12pm AEST
Where: Building M, Level 0, Room M001, Footscray Park campus

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

 

  • Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects
  • Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Building Design
  • Bachelor of Building Surveying
  • Bachelor of Community Development
  • Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching
  • Bachelor of Education (P-12)
  • Bachelor of Education Studies
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
  • Bachelor of Fitness
  • Bachelor of Human Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
  • Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master Of Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
  • Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
  • Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
  • Bachelor of Screen Media
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
  • Bachelor of Sport Management
  • Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Sport Science
  • Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management
  • Bachelor of Youth Work
  • Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) Stem
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Science and the Environment.

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies at VU, be sure to watch all of your welcome videos to gain all the information you need to start your study.

Watch Getting Connected videos

If you are a Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidate, please ensure you attend your HDR Inductions and Orientation.

If you’re about to commence a Higher Education Diploma course with the College of English, Foundation & Pathways, come along to your Welcome session to get prepared to commence your studies.

During your welcome session your program managers will provide you with important information about you course.

You will also get the opportunity to meet your classmates and teachers, plus have the opportunity to ask any questions before your course commences.

Diploma and Business Enterprise (VDBE)

When: Tuesday 26 July, 10am-11am AEST
Where: Level 13, VU City Tower 273 Little Lonsdale Street, City Campus

This session is for all students commencing the Diploma and Business Enterprise (VDBE)

Diploma in Information Technology (VDIT)

When: Wednesday 27 July, 10am-11am AEST
Where: Building N, Level 2, Room N211, Footscray Nicholson Campus

This session is for all students commencing the Diploma in Information Technology (VDIT)

 

If you are an international student starting at VU, please attend one compulsory Meet your International Student Advisors (MYISA) session.

During the session you will:

  • find out about VU's many support services
  • hear about services in the community and how to get involved
  • be able to ask questions
  • learn how your International Student Advisors (ISAs) can help you.

ISAs understand the challenges you might face as you adjust to a new culture and environment. There is a lot of important information you need to know, including your rights as an international student studying in Australia.

Your ISAs will help you every step of the way.

Register for a Meet Your International Student Advisor session

Contact your ISAs for more information.

Remember to attend your Orientation as well as one Meet Your International Student Advisors session.

Students are encouraged to follow our step-by-step instructions to enrol online prior to attending Orientation.

If you are having difficulties with your enrolment, please contact us on +61 3 9919 6100 or visit VUHQ.

View the VUHQ location and opening hours.

You can also attend one of the following online drop-in enrolment support sessions and our friendly Enrolments team will assist you.

Enrolment Support drop-in sessions

All new commencing international students (Zoom)

When: Wednesday 22 June, 2.30–4pm AEST
Where: Zoom online meeting platform

Open Zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 817 7089 4309
Passcode: 751166

HE Diploma students

When: Tuesday 19 July, 2-4pm AEST
Where: Building M, Level 0, Rooms M003 and M003A,  Footscray Park Campus

Undergraduate students

When: Wednesday 20 July, 2-4pm AEST
Where: Building M, Level 0, Rooms M003 and M003A, Footscray Park Campus

Postgraduate students

When: Thursday 21 July, 2–4pm AEST
Where: Building M, Level 0, Rooms M003 and M003A, Footscray Park Campus

All new commencing international students (Zoom)

When: Wednesday 27 July, 2.30–4.30pm
Where: Zoom online meeting platform

Open Zoom meeting

Meeting ID: 874 8204 9606
Passcode: 592732

If you’re studying with Victoria Abroad in Semester 2 Block 1, 2022, come along to your Orientation session to get prepared for your studies.

You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff, Student Mentors, and Student Advisors any questions you might have.

Footscray Park Victoria Abroad Orientation

When: Thursday 28 July, 1pm-2.30pm AEST
Where: Building M, Level 0, Room M001, Footscray Park campus

Six VU exchange students jumping in front of Loch Ard Gorge on the Great Ocean Road

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Getting Connected videos

Watch our getting connected videos to discover all you need to know to get started at VU, from accessing your timetable to finding your course work.

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Higher degree research (HDR) candidates

If you are a Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidate, please ensure you attend your HDR Induction and Orientation.

Social program

Kick off university life with the O-Fest activities and social program. Events will be held at all VU campuses. There will be free food and entertainment throughout each day.

Commencing students are invited to attend any of the on-campus O-Fest activities at any campus, regardless of your main campus of study.

Don't miss the O-Fest Block Party on 28 July, open to VU students (new and returning) across all our campuses. Registrations open June 2022.

VU Music students performing at O-Fest - duo singing and playing guitar

Attend the festivities to meet other students, join a club, find out about support services, get involved with student life, and take part in fun activities.

All times are AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is Melbourne time zone).

Footscray Nicholson campus

When: Tuesday 19 July, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Building T, Level 1 thoroughfare

Sunshine campus

When: Wednesday 20 July, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Between buildings A and C

Werribee campus

When: Thursday 21 July, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Courtyard between buildings 1a and 10

St Albans campus

When: Monday 25 July, 11am - 1pm
Where: Outdoor area between buildings 4 and 5

City campus

When: Tuesday 26 July, 11am-1pm
Where: Level 10 Student Lounge, City Tower

Footscray Park campus

When: Wednesday 27 July, 11am-2pm
Where: M and P courtyards

When: Thursday 28 July, 2-7pm AEST
Where: Building P Courtyard, Footscray Park campus

Join us for a magical evening of free food, drinks and entertainment!

This is a great way to celebrate the commencement of Semester 2 and meet other VU students.

This event is for all VU students (new and returning) from any of our campuses.

We'll be celebrating the Block Party with:

  • live bands and DJ
  • two delicious FREE food trucks
  • chill-out zone
  • FREE mouth-watering desserts
  • photo booth
  • fun games and giveaways
  • show stopping evening entertainment, including dancers and a spectacular light show
  • carnival rides.

Register for Block Party

When: Friday 29 July

  • Session 1: 9am-11.30am (bus leaving Footscray Park campus at 8.20am)
  • Session 2: 10am- 12.30pm (bus leaving Footscray Park campus at 9.20am)
  • Session 3: 11am- 1.30pm (bus leaving Footscray Park campus at 10.20am)
  • Session 4: 12pm- 2.30pm (bus leaving Footscray Park campus at 11.20am)

Where: VU Werribee campus

VU has committed to planting 5,100 trees at the Werribee campus and we need your help to make it happen!

Come along to VU’s community tree planting day on Friday 29 July and do your bit towards greening the west.

Register as an individual or a team and compete with others to win prizes throughout the day.

There will also be free coffee (and other hot drinks), free parking and free transport from Footscray Park campus to Werribee campus. 

Help make the west a greener, more sustainable place to live and study.

Register for tree planting

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Get involved

Get started at VU!

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First-in-family program

During O-Fest, the Kick Start program will hold a session for participants.

Read about the program and how to apply.

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