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.

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2022 Semester 2 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 from VU with details of your relevant Orientation sessions.

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

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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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Social program

Kick off university life with the O-Fest activities and social program. 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.

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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's time zone).

Footscray Park Campus

When: Wednesday 28 September, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Building C West Courtyard

City Campus

When: Thursday 29 September, 11.30am-1pm
Where: Ground Level & Level 10 Student Lounge, City Tower

When: Thursday 6 October, 2-7pm AEDT
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 block 3 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
  • delicious FREE food trucks
  • chill-out zone
  • FREE mouth-watering desserts
  • fun games and giveaways
  • show stopping evening entertainment
  • carnival rides.

Register here

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Get involved

Higher Education Diploma

If you’re about to commence one of these Higher Education Diploma courses, come along to your Orientation/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 of Information Technology (VDIT)

When: Wednesday 28 September, 10.30-11.30am AEST
Where: Building T, Level 2, Room T204, Footscray Nicholson Campus
Diploma of Education Studies (EDES) When: Wednesday 28 September, 10.30-11:30am AEST
Where: Zoom online meeting platform

Diploma of Business Enterprise (VDBE)

When: Thursday 29 September 10.30-11.30am AEST
Where: Level 8, Room T812, VU City Tower 370 Little Lonsdale Street, City Campus

 

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Undergraduate

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.

When: Wednesday 28 September, 10am-12pm AEST
Where: Building C, Level 2, Room C203, Footscray Park Campus

Which courses:

  • Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Community Development
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  • 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 Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • 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 Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
  • Bachelor of Screen Media
  • 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

When: Wednesday 28 September, 7pm-8pm AEST

Where: Zoom online meeting platform

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Postgraduate

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 your course is not listed below, you do not have a live orientation session scheduled. Please watch the Getting Connected videos to get prepared.

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Arts & 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.

If your session is taking place on the Zoom online platform you will receive an email with details on how to attend your session.

Graduate Diploma In Early Childhood Education (EGEC)

You will have the choice of attending an in person or online session:

In person: Thursday 29 September, 12pm-1pm, Level 3, Room T0311, 370 Little Lonsdale Street, City Campus
Online: Thursday 6 October, 7pm-8pm, Zoom online platform

 

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies 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.

8 Week Block 4

All Business School postgraduate courses

When: Thursday 29 September, 10.30am-1.30pm AEST

Where: Level 4, Room 411, VU City Tower, 273 Little Lonsdale Street, City Campus

8 Week Block 5

All Business School postgraduate courses

When: Thursday 24 November, time TBC

Where: Level 6, Room 611, VU City Tower, 273 Little Lonsdale Street, City Campus

 

Higher degree research (HDR) candidates

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

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International students

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 a drop-in enrolment support session on campus or online where our friendly Enrolments team will assist you.

Victoria University International students are eligible for a free Airport Reception upon your first arrival into Melbourne, Australia.  This service will take you from the Airport to your requested accommodation within Melbourne.

This service is available when you complete the Airport Reception Form 10 days prior to arrival. Please note that any VU students travelling together must complete separate forms.

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.

Enrolment support session for all international Students

When: Thursday 29 September, 2-4pm AEST

Where: Zoom online meeting platform

Open Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 875 0078 0095
Passcode: 225725

 

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