Postgraduate orientation

Watch these helpful short videos before Orientation

To find out about everything you need to know to get started - from setting up your email and finding your timetable, to accessing support.

Welcome to all of our new postgraduate students! Come along to orientation to meet lecturers, explore your campus, and get important course information. You will be able to register for your orientation session on Student Hub. 

If you're undertaking a research degree, see New HDR candidate information.

Semester 2, Block 1 2025

Courses without orientation sessions

If your course is listed below you do not have an Orientation session.

Please be sure to watch the Getting Connected Videos before you commence your studies.

International students

All international students studying on an International Student Visa (subclass 500) are strongly encouraged to attend International Student Orientation, as well as your course orientation. Information about your course orientation could be found above.

Before you attend orientation, please follow our step-by-step instructions to enrol online.

International Student Orientation 

You should also attend your course orientation. Information about your course orientation could be found above. You will be able to register for the session via Student Hub closer to the event.

When: Thursday 24 July 2025, 2.00pm-4.00pm AEST 
Where: Room L114, Level 1, Building L, Footscray Park Campus.

About: This is a great opportunity to meet other VU commencing international students and get valuable insights and resources that will significantly contribute to your transition into the Victoria University community. You’ll have the chance to meet our special guests from Life Saving Victoria, Fire Rescue, and Victoria Police, as well as some of the fantastic people from Student Services at VU, who will be sharing information about the various services available to international students. Additionally, you'll learn how to make the most of your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to ensure you’re fully supported during your time at VU.