Welcome to Swinburne.

This welcome session is designed to prepare you for Week 1.

You'll meet your course director, learn more about your course and get oriented.

This is also your chance to network with other students from your course.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Is this the right session for me?

This session is for students enrolled in these courses:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical and Forensic Psychology)
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Dietetics
  • Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling
  • Graduate Certificate of Counselling

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.

    Tue 22 February to Fri 25 February
    12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Outside the Library on John Street, Hawthorn campus
    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
    Mon 21 February
    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
    Foyer, Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
    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.

    Tue 22 February to Fri 25 February
    12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Hammer & Swine, Level 3, UN Building, Hawthorn campus
    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!

    Thu 24 February
    7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Hammer & Swine, Level 3, UN Building, Hawthorn campus
    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!

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