Orientation 2026 | Registration | Swinburne

Get to know Swinburne, hear about life at uni and find support throughout your studies. All first-year students are expected at this welcome session.

Get to know Swinburne, hear about life at uni and find support throughout your studies. All first-year students are expected at this welcome session.

Build your confidence and get to know Swinburne through an interactive campus challenge designed to support your transition into university life. Working in teams, you’ll explore key locations, discover important services and become familiar with the spaces you’ll use throughout your studies. This hands-on experience will help you navigate campus, connect with other students and feel prepared for a strong start to semester.

Start your academic journey at Swinburne with a session designed to help you feel prepared and confident. You will learn what to expect from studying at Swinburne, how to use key learning systems and where to go for academic support. You will also hear from current students, who will share practical tips to help you settle in, get through your first few weeks and set yourself up for success.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Design course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Design (Industrial Design Honours & Fashion ) course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Design (Interior Architecture Honours) course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Architecture course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Design course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Business and Business Professional course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Law course with confidence.

In this session, you’ll meet your course director, teaching staff, learn more about your course, find your way around and discover the support services available to you as a Swinburne student. After this two hour session, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers from your school, and connect with staff over refreshments.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Aviation course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Aviation course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Engineering course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Engineering course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Computer Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Data Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Cyber Security course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Information and Communication Technology course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Information Technology (Professional Computing) course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Biomedical Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Health Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Nutrition course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Forensic Psychological Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Psychological Sciences course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Psychology course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Physiotherapy course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Arts course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Criminal Justice and Criminology course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Education course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Media and Communication course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Animation & Games and Interactivity course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Media and Communication course with confidence.

This vital interactive session will help you adjust to your latest student journey – meet your dedicated advisory and support team, current students and essential community services, and be in the running for a range of exciting prizes!

Come along to get your Swinburne adventure started- learn about academics in Australia and managing your classes and assignments, health and safety, getting around Melbourne as well as some exciting events and activities to help you meet locals and explore Melbourne!

Get to know Swinburne, hear about life at uni and find support throughout your studies. All first-year students are expected at this welcome session.

Get to know Swinburne, hear about life at uni and find support throughout your studies. All first-year students are expected at this welcome session.

Start your academic journey at Swinburne with a session designed to help you feel prepared and confident. You will learn what to expect from studying at Swinburne, how to use key learning systems and where to go for academic support. You will also hear from current students, who will share practical tips to help you settle in, get through your first few weeks and set yourself up for success.

This vital interactive session will help you adjust to your latest student journey – meet your dedicated advisory and support team, current students and essential community services, and be in the running for a range of exciting prizes!

Come along to get your Swinburne adventure started- learn about academics in Australia and managing your classes and assignments, health and safety, getting around Melbourne as well as some exciting events and activities to help you meet locals and explore Melbourne!

A welcome session for students transferring from our SDUST and NJUCM joint partners.

Build your confidence and get to know Swinburne through an interactive campus challenge designed to support your transition into university life. Working in teams, you’ll explore key locations, discover important services and become familiar with the spaces you’ll use throughout your studies. This hands-on experience will help you navigate campus, connect with other students and feel prepared for a strong start to semester.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Design course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Design (Industrial Design Honours & Fashion ) course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Design (Interior Architecture Honours) course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Architecture course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Design course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Business and Business Professional course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Law course with confidence.

In this session, you’ll meet your course director, teaching staff, learn more about your course, find your way around and discover the support services available to you as a Swinburne student. After this two hour session, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with peers from your school, and connect with staff over refreshments.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Aviation course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Aviation course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Engineering course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Engineering course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Computer Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Data Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Cyber Security course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Information and Communication Technology course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Information Technology (Professional Computing) course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Biomedical Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Health Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Nutrition course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Forensic Psychological Science course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Psychological Sciences course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Psychology course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Physiotherapy course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Arts course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Criminal Justice and Criminology course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Education course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Media and Communication course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Undergraduate Animation & Games and Interactivity course with confidence.

Meet your teachers and peers, get key course information and have your questions answered before classes begin. This induction will help you understand what to expect and start your Postgraduate Media and Communication course with confidence.

Build your confidence, meet other first-year students and learn how to make the most of life at Swinburne. Student Essentials will help you explore your campus, see how uni works and discover study, wellbeing and social support to help you start strong.

An optional session for Study Abroad and Exchange students starting Semester 2, 2026. Meet the Swinburne Abroad team, ask questions and start your Swinburne adventure early!

An optional session for Study Abroad and Exchange students starting Semester 2, 2026. Meet the Swinburne Abroad team, ask questions and start your Swinburne adventure early!

An optional session for you to learn more about how to find work while you are studying in Australia. Delivered by Swinburne’s Careers Team.

Your go-to place to unwind on campus. This 18+ event is an opportunity to drop in, relax, grab free food and refreshments, meet fellow commencing students and recharge in a friendly, social setting.

Make a strong start on your path to becoming a confident IT professional. Through a panel featuring current students and guided activities, you will explore what to expect in learning and teaching, gain practical insights from real student experiences, and reflect on your learning identity. This session supports students transitioning into postgraduate IT coursework degrees, especially those returning to study, new to Australia, or coming from non-IT backgrounds.

Studying maths, physics, or statistics units? Drop in to the MASH Centre! Meet our friendly staff and find out how you can enhance your mathematical skills or get extra support throughout your studies at Swinburne.

Studying computing units? Sign up for an introduction to the help desk and programming units at Swinburne. Find out what students have done in previous semesters and how we can assist you with your programming skills through hands on activities.

Want to take your studies global? Come and learn about overseas exchange, study tour, and international internship opportunities, and learn how you can travel, study, and build your career while at uni.

Studying computing units? Sign up for an introduction to the help desk and programming units at Swinburne. Find out what students have done in previous semesters and how we can assist you with your programming skills through hands on activities.

This relaxed conversation brings together current students and recent alumni to share what they wish they had known when starting university. Panelists will discuss balancing study, work, and social life, and offer practical advice on using support networks and getting involved in the Swinburne community. The tone will be friendly, open, and real, helping new students feel welcome and better prepared to navigate university life.

New to uni or returning for Semester 2? Set yourself up for success with batyr@uni. Join this fun, engaging session to hear real student stories, gain practical mental health tools, and build confidence in supporting yourself and others as you navigate the ups and downs of student life. Connect with peers, strengthen your wellbeing, and explore support at Swinburne—because it’s always better to check in early.

Got career goals or need help figuring them out? Drop-in to the Careers Launchpad and get help figuring out your next step. We can help you build your confidence, develop your employability skills, and explore opportunities from day one. The Launchpad offers career chats and consultations, job search and application assistance, skill development workshops, placement and internship help and more!

Join the Orientation Challenge – a fast-paced, team-based adventure where you’ll meet new friends, complete fun challenges, and explore all the must-know campus spots. It’s the fastest (and most fun) way to get your bearings and kickstart your Swinburne journey.
Challenges kick off every hour on the hour. 

Get ahead with your studies from day one, visit the Success Hub during Orientation! Meet your study support crew, including LAS Advisors and HE Success Coaches, learn about PASS, set your goals, and enjoy games, snacks, prizes, and more. We are here to help each week during semester.

An interactive workshop where you will set up (or improve) your LinkedIn profile and build a simple professional presence. You will leave with a stronger online presence that will help you as you move through university and beyond into your future careers.

Explore how creativity, curiosity and problem-solving can shape your university experience!. In this interactive session from the Swinburne Innovation Studio, you’ll test ideas, build confidence, meet like-minded peers, and access programs, masterclasses and opportunities that support entrepreneurial thinking.

Drop in to discover what Swinburne's Virtual Universe is capable of in an immersive experience showcasing this brand-new facility. Tour the solar system and find out how you could use this space in the future, from media and virtual production to chemistry, engineering, marketing and beyond – the possibilities are endless.

Join us for a short, interactive session and experience peer learning in action. Discover how PASS helps students build confidence, connect with peers, strengthen study strategies, and succeed in their units in this practical introduction to one of Swinburne's key peer learning programs.

Join this team-based challenge and collaborate to design solutions to real-world problems. Learn simple innovation tools as you brainstorm and propose ideas for bringing people together through technology. Prizes will be awarded for creativity, feasibility, and social impact. Join the Challenge, make some friends, and innovate!

Are you an emerging designer or simply looking to get creative? Join this hands-on workshop to design a custom type character inspired by a letter of the alphabet. Using repurposed textures, drawings, and found objects, you’ll bring your letter to life with its own unique character. By the end of the session, all contributions will come together to form a complete alphabet and a shared Community of Characters, which will be sent to all participants.

Join us for a short, interactive session and experience peer learning in action. Discover how PASS helps students build confidence, connect with peers, strengthen study strategies, and succeed in their units in this practical introduction to one of Swinburne's key peer learning programs.

Your go-to place to unwind on campus. This 18+ event is an opportunity to drop in, relax, grab free food and refreshments, meet fellow commencing students and recharge in a friendly, social setting.