Step 1: Secure your enrolment  

Select the option below that best describes your application method and follow the guides to accept your offer and enrol in your course.

Accepting VTAC offers

I applied through VTAC

Accepting direct domestic offers

I am a domestic student and applied direct

Accepting direct international offers

I am an international student and applied direct

Step 2: Set yourself up! 

You're almost there. Time to set up your email, collect your student card, gain access to your learning materials in Canvas and get hooked up to our Wi-Fi.  

  • 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.

    Learn more (Getting started at Swinburne)
  • Female Student Working At Laptop In College Library

    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.

    Learn more (Student email, password and Wi-Fi access)
  • two male students stand outside a building in Hawthorn campus with backpacks

    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.

    Learn more (Your student ID card and Swinburne login)
  • Students studying online at a desk on their laptops

    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.

    Learn more (Canvas)

Step 3: Attend Orientation

Keep an eye on both your personal and student email accounts as you approach your course commencement date. You'll receive tailored Orientation information based on your course so you’ll know where to go, and when.

  • 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.

    Find out more (Orientation)

Get to know your campus

  • Three students sit outside in the Hawhtorn campus gardens, one male wears a red shirt

    Hawthorn campus

    Located in the heart of Hawthorn, our main campus location 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD offers the perfect mix of  state-of-the-art learning facilities and unforgettable  student experiences.

    Find out more (Hawthorn campus)

  • Croydon campus

    In the foothills of beautiful Mount Dandenong, our Croydon campus focuses on trades training, as well as youth programs, such as pre-apprenticeships and the VCE Vocational Major.

    Find out more (Croydon campus)

  • Wantirna campus

    In the leafy eastern suburbs of Melbourne, our Wantirna campus is home to purpose-built teaching and learning facilities that provide practical training.

    Find out more (Wantirna campus)

Need help?

Don’t worry! We’re here to guide you through. If you have any questions about your offer, or about university in general, get in touch and we’ll get you sorted in no time.