Orientation

2021 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.

Undergraduate welcome sessions

Diploma of Education Studies (EDES)

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

When: Monday 26 July, 10am-11am AEST.
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

Undergraduate Student Welcome Sessions

If you’re starting an undergraduate degree in Semester 2 Block 1, 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.

City Queen Undergraduate Welcome session

When: Thursday 29 July, 9.30-11.30am AEST.
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:

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences (HBDS)
Bachelor of Criminology (LBCR)
Bachelor of Laws (BLAW)
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) (BLGE)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (LHLB)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business (LBWB)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology (LBLC)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychological Studies (LBWP)
Bachelor of Legal Services (LBLS)
Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety (HULS).

Footscray Park Undergraduate Welcome session

When: Friday 30 July, 9.30-11.30am AEST.
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:

Bachelor of Arts (ABAB)
Bachelor of Building Design (NBBD)
Bachelor of Building Surveying (NBBS)
Bachelor of Business (BBNS)
Bachelor of Community Development (ABCD)
Bachelor of Construction Management (honours) (NHCM)
Bachelor of Criminal Justice (ABCJ)
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies (ABCY)
Bachelor of Cyber Security (NBCS)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (EBEC)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership (EBCL)
Bachelor of Education (P-12) (EBED)
Bachelor of Education Studies (EBST)
Bachelor of Engineering (honours) (Architectural Engineering) (NHEA)
Bachelor of Engineering (honours) (Civil Engineering) (NHEC)
Bachelor of Engineering (honours) (Electrical and Electronic) (NHEE)
Bachelor of Engineering (honours) (Mechanical Engineering) (NHEM)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) (ABHE)
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice) (ABHD)
Bachelor of Health Science (HBHL)
Bachelor of Information Technology (NBIT)
Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science (SBOE)
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership (SBOL)
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science (SBPH)
Bachelor of Psychological Studies (ABPA)
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business (ABPB)
Bachelor of Psychology (honours) (ABPC)
Bachelor of Science (NBSC)
Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) (ECST)
Bachelor of Screen Media (ABSN)
Bachelor of Social Work (ABSW)
Bachelor of Sport Management (SBSM)
Bachelor of Sport Science (SBSA)
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice (ABYC)
Bachelor of Youth Work (ABYW)
Undergraduate Certificate in Architectural Design (NUAD)
Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management (NUBC)
Undergraduate Certificate in Diet and Health (HUDH)
Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (EUEC)
Undergraduate Certificate in Education (P12) STEM (EUED)
Undergraduate Certificate in Education studies (EUES)
Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Fundamentals (NUEF)
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science (HUDH)
Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology (NUIT)
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies (HUPS)
Undergraduate Certificate in Science and the Environment (NUSE)
Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science (SUSA).

Postgraduate welcome sessions

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 26 June, 9am AEST.
Where: VU Collaborate.

If you are successfully enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Migration Law in semester 2, 2021 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 Sport & Exercise Science Welcome

When: Monday 26 July, 12.30-1.30pm AEST.
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

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.

Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health

When: Tuesday 27 July, 11am-11.30am AEST.
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies in the Graduate Certificate in Planetary Health with VU College, 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.

College of Arts & Education

When: Tuesday 27 July, 11am-12pm AEST.
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

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.

VU Business School Welcome

When: Tuesday 27 July, 2-3.15pm AEST.
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with Victoria University Business School, come along to this Welcome Session to get prepared. You'll have the opportunity to ask academic staff any questions you might have.

College of Engineering & Science Welcome

This is not a live session.

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Engineering and Science, be sure to watch all of your welcome videos to gain all the information you need to start your study.

Watch welcome videos

College of Health & Biomedicine Welcome

When: Tuesday 27 July, 5-6pm AEST
Where: Zoom online platform (you will receive an email with details on how to access your session).

If you’re about to commence your postgraduate studies with the College of Health and 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.

VU College Foundations course welcome

If you are commencing your Foundations course, please attend the compulsory VU College 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.

All sessions will be hosted via the Zoom online meeting platform.

You will receive the meeting information for your session via email.

Foundations Welcome

Students commencing Trimester 2, 2021: Thursday 10 June, 10am–2pm AEST
Students commencing Trimester 3, 2021: Thursday 30 September, 10am–2pm AEST

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.

VU College Higher Education Diploma welcome

If you’re about to commence a Higher Education Diploma course with VU College, 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.

All sessions will be hosted via the Zoom online meeting platform.

You will receive the meeting information for your session via email.

Higher Education Diploma welcome session

Monday 26 July, 10am-11am AEST.

International students: Meet your International Student Advisors

If you are an international student starting your course, 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.

Contact your ISAs for more information.

Remember to attend your Welcome Session as well as MYISA.

Enrolment support for 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 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

Tuesday 20 July, 2-3pm AEST.

Undergraduate students drop-in session

Wednesday 21 July, 2-3pm AEST.

Postgraduate students drop-in session

Thursday 22 July, 2-3pm AEST.

HE Diploma, undergraduate & postgraduate drop-in session

Wednesday 28 July, 2-3pm AEST.

Winter O-Fest social program

Make sure you attend your on-campus O-Fest activities!

You can meet other students, get involved with student life and take part in fun activities.

Come along to make new friends, join a club and find out about support services. There'll also be free food and entertainment throughout each day.

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

City King Campus

When: Monday 12 July, 11am-1pm.
Where: Level 2, Student Lounge.

Footscray Nicholson Campus

When: Tuesday 13 July, 11am-1pm.
Where: Building T Avenue.

Sunshine Campus

When: Wednesday 14 July, 11am-1pm.
Where: Between buildings A and C.

Werribee Campus

When: Thursday 15 July, 11am-1pm.
Where: Courtyard between buildings 10 and 1A.

St Albans Campus

When: Monday 23 August, 11am-1pm AEST.
Where: Outdoor courtyard between buildings 4, 5, 7 & 9.

City Queen Campus

When: Tuesday 24 August, 11am-1pm AEST.
Where: GLO4 Courtyard.

Footscray Park Campus

When: Wednesday 25 August, 11am-2pm AEST.
Where: Building M and P courtyards.

Queernival

Hosted by VUSU

When: Thursday 26 August
Where: Footscray Park campus, building M and P courtyards.

Winter O-Fest Online

Come along to a fun online scavenger hunt and meet other VU students.

When: Friday 30 July, 11.30am-12.30pm
Where: Zoom online platform.

Students will be placed in teams and compete for the chance to win a $100 voucher for each team member.

Spot prizes also available.

Winter Wonderland Block Party

When: Tuesday 31 August, 2pm-7pm
Where: Building P Courtyard, Footscray Park campus

Join us for a magical afternoon 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 Winter Wonderland Block Party with:

live bands and DJ all night
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.

Brought to you by the Student Life team and the VU Student Union.

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.

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