This is the start of something amazing. Celebrate your newness.

Feeling nervous? That's normal. But we know how you can make your transition to uni easier: get amongst it at Orientation.

As you’re a Melbourne City Institute of Sport & Business student, studying with Federation University, your Orientation will be something special! Mark Monday 17 and Wednesday 16 July 2025 in your diary. Classes start Monday, 21 July.

Orientation is compulsory because it gives you everything you need to start strong — from course information to meeting your lecturers and support crew (and who can say no to a free lunch?). There's no need to register, we will automatically send you reminders.

Steps for a smooth start

Step 1
Enrol in your units if you haven't already.

Step 2
Log into our systems

Step 3
Apply for a scholarship 

Step 4
Organise a Working with Children Check (volunteer)

Step 5
Pack your bags. We've got a handy list of what to bring below, just scroll down. Then sit back and relax. We can’t wait to welcome you to Federation.

Your Orientation schedule

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

Note: Monday's session is Compulsory. Wednesday is optional but highly recommended (and yes, there’s free food!).

Venue: Melbourne City Football Club City Football Academy: 369 Casey Fields Boulevard, Cranbourne East, VIC, 3977.

TimeActivity
9.20 amArrive at Reception
9.30 amWelcome MCFC 
9.45 amWelcome Federation University
10 amSite tour (including watching ALW training session)
Site induction (access, OHS, confidentiality)
Allocation of club kit
12 pmIce breaker activity and break
12.30 pmPresentation by MCFC Program Manager
1 pmFree lunch
1.30 pmPresentation by Director of Commercial Marketing
2 pmPresentation by Director of Football
2.30 pmBreak
2.45 pm Safeguarding
3.00 pmFinish
Venue: Federation University Berwick Campus: 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick VIC 3806.
TimeActivityLocation
12 pmLunch (free food!)Quad
1.30 pmGetting Connected 
You'll get you set up and logged into online systems - remember to bring your laptop.		Room G43, Building 901
2.30 pmCampus tourRoom G43, Building 901
3 pmLibrary tour and collect your student ID cardLibrary

Casey Fields

Welcome to Casey Fields, home of Melbourne City Football Club’s world-class City Football Academy!

Find us at 369 Casey Fields Boulevard, Cranbourne East, VIC, 3977. It’s only a 17-minute drive from our Berwick Campus—how handy is that?

Explore Casey Fields      

Berwick Campus

Berwick is all landscaped grounds and modern architecture, but it’s only 40km from the Melbourne CBD. You can study in tranquility then pop into the city for some karaoke.

Explore Berwick      

What to bring

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

2 - Notepad and pen (both days), and your laptop on Tuesday only.

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.