Welcome to Victoria University and Victoria University Polytechnic – we hope it's one of the most memorable times of your life!
Orientation is a great way to start university or TAFE. You'll receive important course information and make friends at fun social events.
On-campus orientation is held twice a year. In February/March (Semester 1) we call it Summer O-Fest, and in July (Semester 2) we call it Winter O-Fest.
Make new friends, join a club and find out about support services at Winter O-Fest. There will also be free food and entertainment to enjoy.
Campus Tours will run at every campus event. Tours will begin at 12.30pm from outside the campus VUHQ – look out for our Vollies!
You can attend any of the below Winter O-Fest events for free.
City King Campus orientation activities
Tuesday 17 July 12-1pm
Level 2 student lounge
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Sunshine Campus orientation activities
Wednesday 18 July, 12-1pm
Building E
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Werribee Campus orientation activities
Thursday 19 July, 12-1pm
Building 1, outside VUHQ
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City Queen Campus orientation activities
Monday 23 July 11.30am – 1pm
G.01/02 foyer
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City Flinders Campus orientation activities
Monday 23 July, 11.30am – 1pm
Level 9 student lounge
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Footscray Park Campus orientation activities
Tuesday 24 July, 11am – 1pm
Building P courtyard
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St Albans Campus orientation activities
Wednesday 25 July, 11.30am – 1pm
Building 4N, outside café
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Footscray Nicholson Campus orientation activities
Thursday 26 July, 11.30am – 1pm
Building T, level 1
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As a new international student you need to arrive in Australia before your course starts and in time to attend your compulsory international orientation and enrolment session.
These sessions are free and run by Student Services. You will find out important information about living in Melbourne and getting started at VU, including:
11am - 2pm, Friday 29 June
Footscray Park campus, Building A, Room A328
For students studying a foundation level course:
Registration is not required for this session.
9.30am - 3pm, Wednesday 11 July
Footscray Park campus, Building L, Room L114
For students studying at the following course levels:
Registration is required for this session.
9am - 3pm, Tuesday 17 July
Footscray Park campus, Building L, Room L114
For students studying at the following course levels:
Registration is required for this session.
11.30am - 3.30pm, Friday 20 July
VU Bar, Building M, Footscray Park Campus
Part scavenger hunt, part campus tour, the Incredible Race is a whole lot of fun! Lunch will be served at the VU Bar at 12pm.
Workshops on Friday 13 July or Thursday 19 July
These free sessions are designed to help you:
You can register for one or more sessions:
