Higher Education Diplomas and Foundation Studies (Domestic)
Dip into university
Finding English tricky? Not confident with academic basics? No problem. Completing Foundation Studies or a higher education diploma will bring you up to speed and guarantee you entry into the first or second year of an undergraduate degree. There are three specialist diploma areas to choose from – Business, Engineering and Information Technology – and you’ll feel totally supported by our small class sizes and extra contact hours. We’ll make sure your uni initiation is stress free.
Prepare for your dream course at Federation.
Your Orientation schedule
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11–11.30 am | Enrolment lab and collect student ID | Library |
| 11.30 am–12 pm | Library Tour | Library |
| 12–12.30 pm | Self-guided campus tour (tip: download the free Actionbound app from the App Store before the tour) | Albert Coates Complex |
| 12.30–12.45 pm | Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony | Place of Belonging (opposite Albert Coates Complex near the bridge) |
| 12.30–2 pm | Free lunch | Albert Coates Complex |
Academic Skills Day
Starting uni can be daunting. The research. The essays and reports. The online systems. We get it. That's why we're running Academic Skills Day during Orientation.
You'll get to practice all kinds of basic academic skills. Yes – practice. Not hear about. This is a hands-on session. And there's free food.
When: Thursday 18 July, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Library
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Register for your sessions
After you take in your Orientation schedule you can register for as many sessions as you like. It's easy. Registration isn't compulsory, but it means you'll get a nifty reminder and you can add the sessions to your calendar.
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