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 – 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!)

And when it's finished, 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 Animation [including double degrees]
  • Bachelor of Arts (Professional)
  • Bachelor of Arts [including double degrees]
  • Bachelor of Film and Television (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Games and Interactivity [including double degrees]
  • Bachelor of Screen Production

More Orientation events to explore

    • Orientation

    Campus tours

    Let us show you around our wonderful Hawthorn campus on a tour led by current Swinburne students.

    We recommend selecting a tour on the same day as your course induction session – get the most from your day on campus!

    Registration for campus tours has now closed.

    Date
    Tue 22 February to Fri 25 February
    Clock
    12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Map
    Outside the Library on John Street, Hawthorn campus
    Dollar Sign
    Free
    Register now (Campus tours)
    • Orientation

    International Student Welcome

    Welcome! This session is for all international students arriving in Melbourne for the first time and starting an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Swinburne.

    Meet our dedicated support team at this induction into life in Melbourne. This session includes all your must-have information, including your responsibilities as an international student.

    Don't miss it!

    Choose one session to attend:

    • 10am to 12pm
    • 1pm to 3pm
    Date
    Mon 21 February
    Clock
    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Map
    Foyer, Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
    Dollar Sign
    Free
    Register now (International Student Welcome)
    • Orientation

    SSU New Student Mixers

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

    Where? Hammer & Swine, Swinburne’s on-campus bar

    When? Select an event on the same day as your course induction session to get the most from your day on campus

    Registration is essential.

    Date
    Tue 22 February to Fri 25 February
    Clock
    12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Map
    Hammer & Swine, Level 3, UN Building, Hawthorn campus
    Dollar Sign
    Free
    Register now (SSU New Student Mixers)
    • Orientation

    SSU Welcome (Back) Party

    Hosted by Swinburne Student Union (SSU) at Hammer & Swine, Swinburne’s on-campus bar, join new and returning students for a night featuring music, drink specials and friendly faces!

    Date
    Thu 24 February
    Clock
    7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Map
    Hammer & Swine, Level 3, UN Building, Hawthorn campus
    Dollar Sign
    Free
    Register now (SSU Welcome (Back) Party)
    • Orientation

    SSU Trivia Night

    Trivia, prizes and an all-round good time, hosted by Swinburne Student Union (SSU) at Hammer & Swine, Swinburne’s on-campus bar. 

    Grab some team mates and we'll see you there!

    Date
    Tue 22 February
    Clock
    6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Map
    Hammer & Swine, Level 3, UN Building, Hawthorn campus
    Dollar Sign
    Free
    Register now (SSU Trivia Night)