Your new home
With only a few weeks left before your start your Federation adventure - take a look at your new home.
1. Check out your campus region
Take a look at your new campus, including a campus map and instructions on how to get there by viewing our campuses.
You can also see what our regions have to offer you by visiting their respective tourist guides:
2. Start getting to know the rules
Whether you're coming to Uni straight from high school, are moving interstate or are travelling from overseas, things may be a little different to what you're used to - make sure you familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations:
- Academic requirements and plagiarism. Once you're enrolled, check out our free Academic Integrity Moodle Course
- Renting a home
- Important laws and road rules
3. Evaluate your housing options
Whether you prefer to live on campus, or in a private rental, our Guide to finding somewhere to call home (pdf, 204kb) is an essential read.
We strongly recommend that you plan to live close to the campus you're studying at as you may be required to attend class up to 5 days per week (depending on your course). Please be aware of the time it takes to get from Melbourne CBD to our campuses (these are minimum times - use your Map App to work out exact times):
| Campus | Travel time by car | Travel time by public transport |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Helen | 1h 15 | 1h 45 |
| Gippsland | 2h 30 | 2h 30 |
| Berwick | 1h | 1h 35 |
4. Find out more about Australian culture
Former international student, Pattan has compiled some great tips for understanding Aussie life from his own experience - get ahead of the adjustment period, and practise your Aussie slang.
A crucial part of understanding modern Australia is to learn about the history and culture of the first Australians - the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - who have inhabited the land for many thousands of years. Federation acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which its campuses, centres and field stations are located, and pay our respects to elders past and present. For more information about Federation's commitment to reconciliation visit our Indigenous matters webpages.