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.

VU Vollies conducting a campus tour during O-Fest

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 Welcome session(s) as well as our in person and online O-Fest activities and social program.

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

You will receive an email with details on how to access your relevant sessions.

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 Student Welcome session.

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 and VU Student Guide International, your guides to studying with us.

Starting university can be a big step. 
Bring your parent or friend along to the VU Family Welcome to learn how they can support you while you start your studies at VU in 2022.

When: Saturday 12 February, 2–4pm AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform

Join us for a family-centred afternoon to:

  • be welcomed to the VU community
  • learn about the VU Block Model
  • find out valuable information about the services on offer such as success planning, support, wellbeing and university life
  • have the opportunity to ask questions directly to current VU students and academic staff.

Register for VU Family Welcome

College of English, Foundation & Pathways – Foundations course welcome

If you are commencing your Foundations course, please attend the compulsory College of English, Foundation & Pathways Course Welcome for the Foundation Programs.

During your orientation you will learn about the Foundation program, get the opportunity to meet your classmates, receive enrolment support and learn how to navigate the VU Collaborate platform in a session delivered by your teachers.

Foundations Welcome Trimester 1, 2022

When: Thursday 10 February, 10am–2pm AEDT
Where: City Flinders campus, Level 11, Room 11.07

  • Session 1: Foundation course welcome
  • Session 2: Enrolment and timetable support
  • Session 3: VU Collaborate support session

If you are commencing one of the following courses, please attend the Foundations Welcome before your course starts:

  • JQAG International Foundations at VU
  • JQAH International Foundations at VU (Extended)
  • JYAC Foundations at VU

College of English, Foundation & Pathways – Higher Education Diploma welcome

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 in Information Technology (VDIT)

When: Friday 11 February, 10am-11am AEST
Where: Footscray Nicholson campus, Building T, Level 1, Room T142

Diploma of Business Enterprise (VDBE)

When: Wednesday 16 February, 10am-11am AEST
Where: Footscray Park campus, Building C, Level 2, Room C209

Diploma of Education Studies (EDES)

If you’re starting a Diploma of Education Studies, come along to your Orientation to get prepared.

You will be provided a registration link in your email about your Welcome sessions.

When: Friday 11 February, 9am-11am AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform

Undergraduate Student Welcome sessions

If you’re starting an undergraduate degree in Semester 1 Block 1, 2022, come along to your Welcome 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.

If you are unable to attend your in person Welcome session, please note there will be an online Welcome session on Friday 18 February via Zoom (you will be provided a registration link in your email about your Welcome sessions).

City Queen Undergraduate Welcome

Session 1

When: Monday 14 February, 9-11am AEDT
Where: City Queen campus, 295 Queen Street, Ground Level, Room GL02

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Laws
  • 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 Laws (Graduate Entry)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Legal Services.
Session 2

When: Monday 14 February, 12-2pm AEDT
Where:City Queen campus,295 Queen Street, Ground Level, Room GL02

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Criminology (LBCR)
  • Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Kindred Studios Undergraduate Welcome

When: Tuesday 15 February, 10am-2pm AEDT
Where: Kindred Studios, 3 Harris Street, Yarraville

This session is for all students commencing the Bachelor of Music course.

St Albans Undergraduate Welcome

Session 1

When: Tuesday 15 February, 9-11am AEDT
Where: St Albans campus, Building 9, Level 1, Room 9101

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine.
Session 2

When: Tuesday 15 February, 12-2pm AEDT
Where: St Albans campus, Building 9, Level 1, Room 9101

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science.

Footscray Park Undergraduate Welcome

Session 1

When: Wednesday 16 February, 9-11am AEDT
Where: Footscray Park Campus, Building C, Level 2, Room C203

This session is for all students commencing the following course:

  • Bachelor of Business.
Session 2

When: Wednesday 16 February, 9-11am AEDT
Where: Footscray Park campus, Building M, Level 0, Room M001

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
  • Bachelor of Fitness
  • Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership
  • Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science
  • Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • 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.
Session 3

When: Wednesday 16 February, 12pm-2pm AEDT
Where: Footscray Park campus, Building M, Level 0, Room M001

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
  • Bachelor of Human Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Nutritional Science / Master of Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Studies / Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
  • Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) / Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences / Master of Speech Pathology
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies.
Session 4

When: Thursday 17 February, 9-11am AEDT
Where: Footscray Park Campus, Building C, Level 2, Room C203

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Building Design
  • Bachelor of Building Surveying
  • Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Professional)
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Science / Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Science and the Environment.
Session 5

When: Thursday 17 February, 9-11am AEDT
Where: Footscray Park campus, Building M, Level 0, Room M001

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
  • Bachelor of Education (P-12)
  • Bachelor of Education Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies.
Session 6

When: Thursday 17 February, 12pm-2pm AEDT
Where: Footscray Park campus, Building M, Level 0, Room M001

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Community Development
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Screen Media
  • Bachelor of Youth Work
  • Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Youth Work / Bachelor of Sport Management.

Online Undergraduate Welcome

When: Friday 18 February, 10am-12pm AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

This session is for any students who are unable to attend an in person undergraduate welcome session.

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.

College of Law & Justice

Graduate Diploma in Migration Law (LGML)

When: Your Orientation video will be available from Saturday 15 January 2022, 9am AEST
Where: VU Collaborate

If you are successfully enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law in Semester 1, 2022 with the College of Law and Justice, please be sure to watch your Orientation video via VU Collaborate - MULT – Graduate Diploma in Migration Law Course Communication Space - Learning Space to gain an understanding of your course structure, assessment requirements and academic support options.

Watch the getting connected videos for instructions on how to access VU Collaborate.

College of Health & Biomedicine

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Sport Performance (STSP)
If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Health & Biomedicine, come along to your course specific Welcome Session to get prepared.

You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff any questions you might have.

When: Tuesday 15 February 2022, 12-1pm AEDT

Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

This session is for all students commencing the Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Sport Performance course.

VU Business School Welcome

8 Week Block 1, 2022

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies in 8WB1 with Victoria University Business School, come along to this Session to get prepared.

You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff any questions you might have.

When: Wednesday 16 February 2022, 2-3.15pm AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

Sport & Exercise Science

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Sport and Exercise Science, come along to this Welcome Session to get prepared.

You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff any questions you might have.

When: Wednesday 16 February 2022, 10am-11.30am AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

College of Arts & Education

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Arts and Education, come along to your course specific Welcome session to get prepared. You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff any questions you might have.

When: Wednesday 16 February 2022, 11am-12pm AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

College of Engineering & Science

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Engineering and Science, come along to your course specific Welcome Session to get prepared.

You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff any questions you might have.

Session 1

When: Thursday 17 February 2022, 1pm-2pm AEDT
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

This session is for all students commencing the following course:

  • Master of Applied Information Technology (NMIT)
Session 2

When: Thursday 17 February 2022, 1pm-2pm AEDT

Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

This session is for all students commencing the following courses:

  • Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (NTAI)
  • Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security (NTCS)
  • Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security (NGCS)

If your course is not listed above, you are encouraged to watch our Getting Connected Videos and will not have a live orientation session.

Watch the Getting Connected videos.

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 Welcome session as well as MYISA.

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

You will receive a link to your session via email.

HE Diploma students drop-in session

When: Tuesday 8 February, 2-3pm AEDT.

Postgraduate students drop-in session

When: Wednesday 9 February, 2-3pm AEDT.

Undergraduate students drop-in session

When: Thursday 10 February, 2-3pm AEDT.

HE Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate drop-in session

When: Tuesday 15 February, 2.30-3.30pm AEDT.

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

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. There will be free food and entertainment throughout each day.

All times are AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time, which is Melbourne time zone).

Sunshine campus

When: Tuesday 8 February, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Between buildings A and C

Werribee campus

When: Wednesday 9 February, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Between buildings 10 and 1a courtyard

Footscray Nicholson campus

When: Friday 11 February, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Building T, Level 1 – thoroughfare

St Albans campus

When: Tuesday 15 February, 10.30am-12.30pm
Where: Outdoor area – between building 5 and 4

Footscray Park campus

Day 1

When: Wednesday 16 February, 10am-1pm
Where: P East Courtyard (between Buildings M and P)

Day 2

When: Thursday 17 February, 10am-1pm
Where: P East Courtyard (between Buildings M and P)

Martial Arts club in front of VU O-Fest sign

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.

Higher degree research (HDR) candidates

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

Get started at VU!

New students at O-Fest

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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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