Welcome to Victoria University and Victoria University Polytechnic! We hope that studying with us is one of the most memorable times of your life.
Orientations are a great way to start university or TAFE. You'll get important course information and make friends at fun social events.
On-campus orientations are held twice a year. In February/March (Semester 1) we call our orientation 'Summer O-Fest', and in July (Semester 2) we call it 'Winter O-Fest'.
New to VU? Make sure you attend the Summer O-Fest activities at your campus.
You will meet other students, enjoy games and performances, go on campus tours, win prizes and have a whole lot of fun!
If you're starting in Summer Block 1 this year, come along to your College Orientation Session to meet your College Dean, Course and Unit Advisors (CUAs), lecturers and classmates before the teaching period starts.
Thursday 9 January 2020
10am–12pm
Room C203, Level 2, Building C, Footscray Park campus
Join us afterwards at 12 noon in the Building C/D courtyard for Summer Block 1 O-Fest! There will be free food and entertainment – come along to make new friends, join a club and find out about our support services.
Tuesday 11 February 2020
11.30am–1pm
Werribee Campus
Wednesday 12 February 2020
11.30am–1pm
City Flinders Campus
Thursday 13 February 2020
11am–12.30pm
City King Campus
Thursday 13 February 2020
1–2.30pm
City Queen Campus
Friday 14 February 2020
11.30am–1pm
Sunshine Campus
Tuesday 18 February 2020
10am–2pm
Footscray Park Campus
Wednesday 19 February 2020
11am–1pm
Footscray Nicholson Campus
Thursday 20 February 2020
11am–2pm
St Albans Campus
Saturday 15 February
2–5pm
Building P courtyard, Footscray Park Campus
Starting university can be a big step. We want to make your first days at VU as smooth as possible.
At VU’s Family Information Day, we’ll welcome you to the University community. Come along and learn about the revolutionary Block Model, which makes your transition to university easier and will give you the skills you need to succeed.
Students and their families and friends will be provided with all the information they need on the support available at VU.
Join us for a family-centred afternoon filled with:
Don’t miss out on a fun filled afternoon! Register now to go into the draw to win a Melbourne Victory Prize Pack valued at $130*
Register for Family Information Day.
*Winners will be drawn on the event day. Must be present to claim prize.
Friday 21 February 2020
5–9pm
Building P courtyard, Level 00, Building M, Footscray Park campus
If you're new to VU, you don't want to miss our Summer O-Fest Block Party. Join us for:
The Summer O-Fest Block Party is a great way to meet other new students before your study period starts.
As a new international student you must attend a compulsory orientation session before your course start date.
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) shows your proposed course start date. You need to attend one international orientation before this date.
If you are in Australia, we suggest that you attend the first available international orientation.
If you're coming from overseas it’s a good idea to arrive at least a week before your international orientation. You'll then have time to explore Melbourne.
International orientation provides important information from VU staff, students, government and community organisations about living in Melbourne and getting a great start at VU, including:
The 2020 international orientation days were all at Footscray Park Campus and City Flinders Campus, even if you are going to study at a different campus. Dates and locations for orientation were:
Thursday 30 January 2020
10am–1.30pm
Room L114, Building L, Footscray Park Campus
Wednesday 12 February 2020
12.30pm–2.30pm
Room FS1105, Level 11, City Flinders Campus
Tuesday 18 February 2020
12.30–2.30pm
Room L114, Building L, Footscray Park Campus
Wednesday 4 March 2020
10am–1.30pm
Room FS1101, Level 11, City Flinders Campus
The Very Useful Information Sessions are free, optional sessions designed to help international students to do the following:
Thursday 6 February 2020
10am–3pm
Room FS1105, Level 11, City Flinders Campus
Friday 21 February 2020
10am–3pm
Room C209, Building C, Footscray Park Campus
Register for the Very Useful Information Sessions and come along to as many sessions as you'd like.
Experience Melbourne's summer culture with other international students at our Big Beach Day Out on Saturday 29 February 2020.
Join us for a day at the beach and take part in activities both on the sand and in the water.
This is a free activity and lunch is included – just make sure you register for the Big Beach Day Out for catering purposes.
