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.
Orientation key dates
Higher education
Semester 1, 2022: 14 – 25 February
Vocational education
Multiple events (check your email invitation for your course's Orientation date)
UniLink and Foundation
Teaching Period 1, 2022: TBC
ELICOS
Teaching Period 9, 2021: 11 November
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 Swinburne Academic calendar.
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Congratulations! Here are the winners of the Orientation survey competition, who will each receive a $100 Visa gift card.
- Sedeqa from Endeavour Hills
- Richard from Northcote
- Thushan from Wyndham Vale
- Nidli from Surrey Hills
- Blake from Richmond
All winners have been contacted.
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.