Orientation 2009
What happens at Orientation?
The Orientation program provides new students with opportunities to engage with life at the University of Melbourne. Major events for undergraduate students include the Host Program, faculty and department introductions and social occasions, student services carnival, student association events, clubs and societies and more.
Graduate students - both coursework and research higher degree - have access to programs unique to their particular cohorts, plus invitations to attend relevant parts of the central program (e.g. generic skills, IT and library sessions.
All initiatives are planned in close consultation with faculties and Student Centres and with central administration and service areas. This page informs University staff of Orientation initiatives and important key dates and provides you with resources to use in the creation of your own orientation programs and events. Transition and Orientation staff are available to assist you with all aspects of your local programs, so please contact us if needed.
Resources for staff
See the Staff Resource Kit for Academic Advice Days and Orientation, including programs, booking information, templates and session examples from various subjects. Includes a link to the new Graduate Coursework Induction and Orientation kit.