Institute of Education, Arts and Community - Mt Helen Campus

Your orientation schedule

Keen to find out a bit more about your course? Want to explore the Mt Helen Campus, meet some other nervous students and grab a free lunch? Perfect – it's all in the schedule below.

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TimeActivityLocation
8:30–10 am Registration and Check-inMain Quad
8:30–9.30 am
Aboriginal Education Centre Orientation
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students only
We'll introduce you to the AEC team, cultural events and activities, scholarships, wellbeing services, tutoring opportunities and study spaces.
Room 004, Building C
8:30–9.30 am

International Student Orientation*

  • If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during this session.
Room 101, Building T
10-10.30 amInstitute WelcomeRoom 101, Building T
10.30am –12.30 pmCourse overview

Bachelor of Community & Human Services
Room 306, Building E

Federation Access Studies (FAST)
Room 207, Building E

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Room 305, Building E

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Room 101, Building T

Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Room 304, Building E

Bachelor of Education Studies
Room 312, Building F

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Room 302, Building F

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 
Room 311, Building F

12–1.30 pmLunch (free food!)Albert Coates
1.30–2.30 pmGetting connected
We'll get you set up and logged into our online systems, so you're all ready when classes start.		Room 001, Building C
2.30–3 pm Campus tourRoom 001, Building C
3-3.30 pmLibrary tourRoom 001, Building C
3–5 pm

International Student Enrolment Lab

  • If you’re an international student, please attend only one Enrolment Lab. Pick the session that works best for your schedule.
  • If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during this session.
Library
3.30-4 pm

Library tour
Extra session if you missed an earlier tour.

Library
TimeActivityLocation
9-10 am

International Student Enrolment Lab

  • If you’re an international student, please attend only one Enrolment Lab. Pick the session that works best for your schedule.
  • If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during this session.
Library
10 am-3 pm

Uni Skills Day
Starting uni can be daunting. The research. The essays and reports. The online systems. Our Uni Skills Day will give you the head start you need.

You’ll get to:

  • practise essential academic skills
  • pull apart assessment tasks
  • meet other students
  • explore Moodle (online study platform)
  • learn time-management strategies
  • find out about our study support services.
Room 001, Building C
12-1 pm Lunch (free food!)Room 001, Building C
3-4 pm

International Student Enrolment Lab

  • If you’re an international student, please attend only one Enrolment Lab. Pick the session that works best for your schedule.
  • If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during this session.
Library

Pre-arrival info sessions for international students

We want you to feel prepared, organised and confident when you start your course. Join our free online info sessions to learn about:

  • moving to Australia
  • exploring your campus
  • attending orientation
  • enrolling in your units
  • getting involved in uni life
  • accessing support services.

From 27 May to 23 June.

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Refresh your study skills

Not sure what to expect when you start at uni? Don't worry, our short (but comprehensive) FedReady course will give you the best possible start.

It's totally free and available online before Orientation kicks off.

You'll learn how to:

  • manage your time
  • plan and write assignments
  • think critically
  • reference correctly
  • research efficiently
  • use Federation systems and technology.

Available from 6 June.

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What to bring

1 - Student ID number (it's on your Offer Letter).

2 - Laptop, notepad & pen.

3 - Bank card (we're cashless). There’ll be loads of free food, but if you want a coffee or something extra, you'll need to tap.

4 - Smile and an open mind. Bring excitement to meet new people and explore campus life.

5 - Dress comfortably, and don’t forget your questions—this is your chance to get answers!

Can't make it to Orientation?

If you can’t attend for any reason, you must let us know by calling 1800 333 864 or +61 3 5327 9018 (from outside Australia), Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm AEST.