Welcome to Orientation. This is the First Class.

This course induction session is designed to prepare you for Week 1.

You'll meet your teachers, learn more about your course, and get answers to questions like:

  • How is my course structured?
  • What is a major and do I need to choose one?
  • What does a typical class look like?

You'll also meet other students from your course with a networking session over a free(!) lunch – this Orientation session is your chance to make connections. (We want you to spot a familiar face when you walk into class in Week 1!) 

We’ll even show you around campus. And when we’re done, you'll leave feeling ready to hit the ground running.

Is this the right session for me?

This session is for students enrolled in these courses:

  • Bachelor of Computer Science [including double degrees]
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Professional)
  • Bachelor of Cyber Security
  • Bachelor of Data Science
  • Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
  • Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Professional)

More Orientation events to explore

    • Orientation

    Student Essentials Program

    Get practical resources, learn new skills and explore student support services through this series of workshops, specially designed to help you thrive at uni.

    The Student Essentials Program is held in the week prior to Orientation, over three days.

    All workshops will be live-streamed, with many also held in-person at the Hawthorn campus.

    • Tuesday 19 July, Day 1: Welcome – including First Year Mingle on-campus event (yes, free food!)
    • Wednesday 20 July, Day 2: Intro to Study
    • Thursday 21 July, Day 3: Wellbeing Edition
    Tue 19 July to Thu 21 July
    10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Hawthorn campus and online
    Free
    Register now (Student Essentials Program)
    • Orientation

    SSU New Student Mixers

    Ready. Set. Meet your new bestie at a New Student Mixer hosted by the Swinburne Student Union.

    Discover Hammer & Swine, Swinburne’s on-campus bar, to join the fun!

    Registration for this event is now closed.

    Tue 26 July to Wed 27 July
    4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Hammer & Swine, Level 3, UN Building, Hawthorn campus
    Free
    Register now (SSU New Student Mixers)
    • Orientation

    Ask me anything - online session

    Have you got questions? Get your answers here! 

    Find out everything you want to know about uni that has nothing to do with your course by asking current Swinburne students.

    Tue 26 July
    3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Online
    Free
    Register now (Ask me anything - online session)
    • Orientation

    Advocacy info session

    Meet your advocates

    Learn about the free, confidential advocacy service available to students who needs help navigating academic or disciplinary issues.

    Thu 28 July
    1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
    The Junction (next to Glenferrie Station)
    Free
    Register now (Advocacy info session)
    • Orientation

    Leadership info session

    Are you an aspiring leader?

    Discover a wide range of leadership opportunities available at Swinburne and learn how you can benefit from taking charge. 

    Fri 29 July
    1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
    The Junction (next to Glenferrie Station)
    Free
    Register now (Leadership info session)
    • Orientation

    Volunteering info session

    Help shape your community.

    If you’re keen to lend a hand and earn valuable experience in the process, come along to discover the range of volunteering opportunities available. 

    Fri 29 July
    1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
    The Junction (next to Glenferrie Station)
    Free
    Register now (Volunteering info session)