Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (International)
Congratulations on starting at Federation University and welcome to Berwick Campus! Below you will find everything you need to get started, including the schedule for all the events and activities you need to get you oriented, connected, and ready for your new university life.
As well as on-campus and live online events, you'll also find self-paced content, support and resources in our Orientation Hub opening Monday 18 July.
Register now to let us know that you’re planning to attend orientation at Berwick >
Register to be in the draw for a $50 Prezzee gift voucher!
Monday 18 July 2022
New international students starting at Federation University this year must attend international student orientation. This day of activities includes your enrolment. These sessions are for new international students only.
You should also attend the rest of the orientation events and activities. It's all important and designed to set you up ready for your university journey.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9.15am - 10.00am | Registration and Breakfast Meet your fellow students and the friendly staff of the International Student Advisory service. | Meet in the foyer of building 901 |
| 10.00am - 1.00pm | Morning sessions Join us for your welcome to campus, key health and safety information, ESOS, and ask questions at our Q&A panel. | Building 902, Room 195 |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Lunch | Building 902, Student Lounge |
| 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Afternoon session Essential University information and social activity. | Building 902, Room 195 and Library |
Tuesday 19 July 2022
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00am - 10.00am | Free Breakfast and Welcome to Campus Start the day with free breakfast and hear from the Head of Campus, welcoming you to the university and outlining some of the standout features of your campus. | Student Lounge, Building 902 |
| 9.30am - 11.30am | Getting Connected & Library Tour Get your tech set up and working. Learn how to log in to university systems, access student emails, and more. Then once you're done, head to the Library for a personal tour from our helpful librarians! | Room G43, Building 901 |
| 11.30am - 12.00pm | Support Services Overview A short presentation outlining the variety of support services available at FedUni and how to access them. | Room G43, Building 901 |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm | ActionBound Campus Tour Discover your way around campus and compete for prizes in this app-based scavenger hunt! | Starting from Room G43, Building 901 |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Free Lunch | Student Lounge, Building 902 |
| 2.00pm - 2.30pm | Program Overview
| By program. |
Thursday 21 July 2022
Join our Learning Skills Advisors and Student Academic Leaders on campus to conclude the FedReady program. FedReady is a 2-week program running Monday 11 July - Thursday 21 July online and on-campus and is designed to teach you everything you need to know for a successful start at FedUni.
Whether you've participated throughout the program, or are just starting your self-paced journey, all students are welcome.
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Critical thinking in action: Practice some of the critical thinking skills that you learned in the online FedReady modules. This is an opportunity to work with your fellow students, student leaders and Learning Skills Advisors. | Register to receive venue information. |
| 11.00am - 12.00pm | Getting started at university – Student Panel Hear from Federation University students about their experiences starting university and ask questions about how to succeed at university. | Register to receive venue information. |
| 12.00pm - 1.00pm | Campus tour Guided tour around the campus by our Student Academic Leaders to introduce you to the key services and locations around campus. | Register to receive venue information. |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Free Lunch | Building 902, Student Lounge |
Getting around on campus
View Berwick Campus map (pdf, 2.7mb)
Room numbers for orientation sessions (and classes) can be a little long and confusing at first. You'll find you learn them quickly, but you can use the following rules to help you out:
- Room numbers are almost always written as two sets of numbers, usually separated by an underscore. For example, room 903_G121.
- The first set of three numbers are the building. In the example of 903_G121, the room is in building 903
- The second set of numbers are the room number.
- The first character will always be 'G' or '1'. This tells you if the room is on the ground floor (g) or the first floor (1).
- The rest of the numbers are the room number, and simply label the room.