Orientation
Well, you’re officially a Swinburne student. Welcome.
Starting a new chapter is still big. It means learning new things and doing some adjusting. And that’s where Orientation comes in. Want to get a hang of the Swinburne programs? Want to know where to get to know your peers? Want to explore your resources and find out where to go for help? Look no further.
Key Orientation dates 2021
Higher Education
Semester 2: 19 – 30 July
Vocational Education
Multiple events (check your email invitation for your course's Orientation date)
UniLink and Foundation
Teaching Period 2: 25 June
ELICOS
Teaching Period 6: 15 July
Teaching Period 7: 26 August
Looking for info? It's coming
This page is being updated regularly – please check your email and come by again if you're getting ready to join us for Orientation soon.
Don’t know what group you fit into? Here's a guide.
Higher Education: If you’re studying a bachelor or master degree, a graduate certificate or a graduate diploma.
Vocational Education: If you’re studying any diploma or a certificate that is not postgraduate or a UniLink course.
UniLink and Foundation: If you’re studying a UniLink or Foundation Year course.
ELICOS: If you’re studying an English language course.
If you’re not sure when your classes start or what intake you’re a part of, check your offer letter or the 2021 Swinburne Academic calendar.
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Getting started at Swinburne
Are you a new student to Swinburne? Welcome! All the vital information you need to help you get started at Swinburne and settle into university life is on this page.
Keep on exploring
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Free Adobe Creative Cloud
All Swinburne students have free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud and over 20 different apps including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and so much more!
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Mentoring services
Like many students, it’s probably your first time away from your family and friends. If you’re finding it hard to adjust to university life, our friendly team of student mentors are here to help you settle in!
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Student support services
Need support? Swinburne’s student support services can help with your studies, career, health and wellbeing, accommodation, child care, IT, safety and more. -
Accommodation
Discover all your student housing options at Swinburne, including on-campus accommodation, shared apartments, studio apartments and short-term accommodation. -
Professional Purpose program
Learn to build a career that’s meaningful to you. Swinburne’s Professional Purpose program runs alongside your bachelor degree and functions like a life and career planner.
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Scholarships
We offer a wide range of scholarships to help selected students from all walks of life reach their academic goals.
Contact us
If there’s something we haven’t covered here, or something you’re not sure of and would like to hear more about, feel free to get in touch with us at Library and studentHQ.