Welcome to Swinburne.

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

Please arrive 30 minutes early to check in and get settled. During this time you'll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers and student leaders from your school. It will also assist in finishing your session on time so you can enjoy all the other fun things on campus.

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

Light refreshments will be provided.

Is this the right session for me?

This session is for students enrolled in these courses:

  • Graduate Certificate of Urban Design
  • Graduate Certificate of Urban Informatics
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Architecture and Urban Design
  • Master of Design
  • Master of Urban Design
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Get the most out of Orientation

Meet your course director and teaching staff

Learn more about your course and ask questions

Network with other students

Keep exploring

Ready to discover what else is on?

    • Orientation

    What's on at Orientation

    Connect with student clubs, see what Swinburne Student Union are up to, join a campus tour, get advice from our Student Ambassadors, and... free food trucks!

    Orientation: It’s by far the best way to kick off your time at Swinburne.

    ...
    Mon 24 July to Fri 28 July
    9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    On campus and online
    Free
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    • Orientation
    • Built Environment and Architecture
    • Design

    Welcome and Student Panel – School of Design and Architecture

    Join Professor Nicki Wragg, Associate Dean, Education, of the School of Design and Architecture, as she welcomes you to Swinburne.

    Afterwards, hear from current students about their experience at Swinburne. You'll also have the opportunity to a...

    Wed 24 July
    6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    AMDC301, Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre, Hawthorn Campus, and Online
    Free
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