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!) 

RSVP via the form on this page to let us know you're coming.

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. Although your course induction begins at 2pm, we encourage you to arrive on campus from 11:30am to make the most of your day. There be free food, campus tours and other things to explore.

Is this the right session for me?

This session is for students enrolled in these courses:

  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Applied Innovation
  • Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Media and Communication
  • Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
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Make a day of it!

Your course induction begins at 2pm but we encourage you to arrive on campus from 11.30am to get the most out of your day.

Get some free food – it's on us!

Take a campus tour – departing every 15 minutes

Chat to current students – explore clubs and other networking opportunities

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    • 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.

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    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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