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 24 and Tuesday 25 January 2025 in your diary. Classes start Monday, 3 March.

Steps for a smooth start

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

Step 2
Register for Orientation

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. Tuesday 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.

If you'd prefer a printable version, you can download the PDF booklet here.

TimeActivity
9.20 amArrive at Reception
9.30 amWelcome MCFC (Brad Rowse, MCFC CEO)
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 pmMCFC Program Manager - presentation
1 pmFree lunch
1.30 pmDirector of Commercial Marketing - presentation
2 pmDirector of Football - presentation
2.30 pmBreak
2.45 pm Safeguarding
3.15 pmFinish
Venue: Federation University Berwick Campus: 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick VIC 3806.

If you'd prefer a printable version, you can download the PDF booklet here.

TimeActivity
11.30 amCheck in and registration, Main Quad
11.45 amMusic, activities, support services
12 pmFree lunch
1 pmCampus tour 
1.30 pmLibrary tour and collect your student ID card
2 pmGetting Connected 
You'll get you set up and logged into online systems - remember to bring your laptop.
3 pmFinish

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!