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2024 Student Guide

Your handy guide to get started smoothly at Swinburne as a new student.

Note: The 2025 Student Guide will be available to download in early 2025.

public holiday: 27 January
Swinburne will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 27 January.

There will be no classes on this day.

  • StudentHQ will be closed at all campuses, reopening Tuesday 28 January
  • Future Student HQ will also be closed
  • At Hawthorn campus, Library levels 3, 4, and 5, and the Latelab will remain open as usual and be accessible via swipe card (entry via Latelab)
  • Croydon and Wantirna campuses will be closed
View Library and Latelab opening hours
Hawthorn campus Atrium closure
7am, 28 January 2025 – 12pm, 5 February 2025

As part of our commitment to improving campus facilities, the Atrium (including John Street stairs) will be closed for cleaning and painting works.

During this time:
  • Library access: Use McLeod Lane or Late Lab.
  • Atrium Café access: Enter via the counter inside the library.
  • BA Building access: Use the John Street entrance for lift and stair access.
  • Access through the Atrium will be blocked entirely.
     

For any questions, contact maintenance@swinburne.edu.au.
 

New Students

  • Orientation

    Orientation helps you get started at Swinburne and settle into university life. During Orientation we will provide you with handy tips and resources to help you prepare for study.

  • 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.

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    Life at Swinburne

    At Swinburne, we know that your studies are important, but there is more to university than classes and lectures. Find out more about the opportunities we offer to make your time studying with us a memorable experience.

Enrolment and Course Planning

Fees, scholarships and loans

Academic integrity and progress review

Results and graduations

Need assistance with an IT or software related issue?

Contact the team at IT Service Desk by calling +61 3 9214 5000 for urgent requests or via the email link below. 
You can also visit the TechBar at Hawthorn library for face-to-face support.