Getting started at Swinburne
Kickstart your Swinburne journey
Are you a new student? Welcome! This page has some vital information that will help you get started at Swinburne and settle into university life.
Add these essentials to your student starter pack
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Student email, password and Wi-Fi access
Set up your Swinburne student email, learn how to reset or change your password and connect to our secure wireless network, eduroam.
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Your student ID card and Swinburne login
Your Swinburne student ID card gives you access to services and facilities on Swinburne campuses. It's also your library card and identification for exams.
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Mobile apps
From our learning management system, Canvas, to the Swinburne app equipped with class timetables, campus maps, security information and live support from StudentHQ, these apps will help you navigate university life on the go.
Your details, IT help, tools and guidelines
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Change your personal details
Here are the ways you can keep your enrolment details – including name, address and residency status – up to date at Swinburne University. -
Student systems, hardware and software
Swinburne has a wide range of student systems, applications and software you can use to help with your studies, including the Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office 365.
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Academic integrity
Academic integrity is about presenting academic work in a moral, ethical and honest way. It means using ideas, knowledge and information to develop your own insights.
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Your USI
Submit your Unique Student Identifier (USI) to comply with Australian regulations.
Learning resources
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Canvas
Canvas is an online tool for accessing study materials, submitting assignments and staying informed about your units. Simply use your SIMS username and password to sign in.
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Study and learning support
Improve your study and academic skills through our Learning and Academic Skills Centre. Attend workshops, advice sessions, and access support for students facing challenges.
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Volunteering
Learn valuable new skills by taking on a leadership or volunteering role. You’ll meet new people and gain experiences that will make you more employable.
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Library
Need to borrow textbooks or book a computer? We have you covered. The Swinburne library provides a wide range of services for our students and operates across three campuses.
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Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne guarantees real industry experience in all our bachelor degrees in the form of placements, internships or industry-linked projects.
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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!
Student support services, Student Life and discounts
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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. -
Student Life
The student experience is about more than just books and late-night library visits. We have a wide range of clubs and societies for you to meet like-minded people and make life-long friends as well as volunteering opportunities and tickets to organised events.
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Student discounts and concessions
Make the most of student perks and save: discover discounted travel, health and legal services available to you as a Swinburne student.
2025 Student Guide
Follow Student Life on our social networks to discover what's going on outside the classroom
Academic policies and frameworks to help you succeed
Browse our policies and procedures that outline what you can expect from us – and what we expect from you.
Have a few questions about getting started at Swinburne?
Contact our friendly team at studentHQ and they'll be able to help you out.