Welcome to all of our new university-preparation and English-language students! 

Come along to your Orientation to meet teachers, explore your campus, and get important course information.

Don't miss out on the O-Fest and Block Party social events for new students across our campuses.

Watch these helpful short videos before Orientation to find out about everything you need to know to get started – from setting up your email and finding your timetable, to accessing support. 

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Semester 2

If you're starting your course in Semester 2, come along to your Orientation session.

ELICOS intake 8

When: Monday 2 October, 9.30am-3pm AEST
Where: Level 13, VU City Tower, City Campus
Which course: VU English

ELICOS intake 9

When: Friday 3 November, 10am-1pm AEST
Where: Level 13, VU City Tower, City Campus
Which course: VU English

When: Wednesday 27 September, 10am-2pm AEST
Where: Level 13, VU City Tower, City Campus
Which course: Foundations courses

Students sitting around in the City Campus student lounge

Social events

Commencing students are invited to attend any of the on-campus Orientation Festival (O-Fest) activities at any campus, regardless of your main campus of study.

  • The next O-Fest for Semester 2 students is 28 September.
  • The next O-Fest Block Party will be on Tuesday 3 October 2023.

student busting a move on dancefloor at Block Party while 6 students cheer on

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