Welcome & Orientation at Hawthorn
Step 2: Tell us what you're studying
Select your area of study below to see when your Welcome and briefing session will be held.
You must attend the Welcome and briefing session running on Day 1 of Orientation week. At this Welcome you will receive information about the University as well as further information regarding your enrolment and orientation dates specific to your course run by your enrolling faculty or school (see University-wide orientation in Step 3).
ELICOS
If you're studying ELICOS at Swinburne College, you're required to attend two days of orientation before classes start.
You must attend both orientation days otherwise you may not be allowed to commence classes.
Please check your intake date below to find out which days you will need to attend.
| Intake | Orientation/Enrolment | Time | VenueMAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday 3 January | 8.00am - 2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 4 January | 10.00am - 4.15pm | TD 144 | |
| 2 | Thursday 14 February | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 15 February | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 | |
| 3 | Thursday 28 March | 8.00am–4.15pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| 4 | Thursday 2 May | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 3 May | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 | |
| 5 | Thursday 13 June | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 14 June | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 | |
| 6 | Thursday 18 July | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 19 July | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 | |
| 7 | Thursday 29 August | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 30 August | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 | |
| 8 | Thursday 10 October | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 11 October | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 | |
| 9 | Thursday 14 November | 8.00am–2.30pm (lunch provided) | Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
| Friday 15 November | 10.00am–4.15pm | TD144 |
Foundation Studies or UniLink Diploma
| Day | Time | Session | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 18 June | 10.30am - 11.30 | Registration | TD120 |
| Wednesday 19 June | 10.30am - 11.30am | Registration | TD120 | Friday 21 June | 9.30am - 10.30am | Welcome and Breifing (repeat session for late arrivals) | TD144 |
| 10.30am - 11.30am | Registration | TD120 | |
Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma - TAFE
Registrations for semester 1 have now closed.
Semester 2 dates to be advised
Degree or higher (Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Postgraduate Leadership programs)
Registrations for semester 1 have now closed.
Semester 2 dates to be advised
Exchange or Study Abroad semester
To be confirmed.
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Step 3: Commencement information
Why go to the Welcome and Briefing session?
- Find out what to expect from your course and get an insight into Swinburne student life.
- Meet people from all over the world, on the campus tour, or sitting next to you.
- Learn what to expect from your studies and what is expected of you.
- Find out about the free services and clubs available to you as a Swinburne Student.
- Ask as many questions as you like about your timetable, enrolment, housing or anything else you may need to sort out before classes begin.
What do I need to bring to the Welcome and Orientation sessions?
When you come to the International Student Welcome, you will need to bring:
- Enrolment Online Submission Summary (for students that completed EOL only, if you did not print this previously, you can login here and print)
- Letter of Offer from Swinburne
If you are an ELICOS student, please also ensure you bring the following items:
- Current address in Australia
- Previous address overseas (if applicable)
- Emergency contact in Australia (name and telephone number)
- Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE)
Enrolment
You would have received information about enrolment when you accepted your offer.
All students are required to complete their enrolment online (EOL).
Enrolment Online (EOL)
Once you have received notice to enrol online, please visit our website to complete your enrolment. It is recommended that you enrol online prior to arriving in Australia in order to streamline your enrolment. If however, you are unable to enrol online from your home country, EOL rooms will be set up at Hawthorn and Prahran campus for students to enrol online during orientation week.
Online induction quiz
An online induction quiz is incorporated into your enrolment online process. The quiz provides you with information about your rights and responsibilities as an international student in Australia. It also advises you about free on-campus services, health and safety information and reminders about your student visa conditions. The quiz is compulsory for all students at the time of enrolment, however it is also a great tool to refer to during your studies.
All students are required to attend the International Student Welcome and briefing sessions on-campus (see dates above).
Were you unable to enrol online?
Students are required to enrol online (EOL), however, if you have not been able to do so, you will need to attend face to face registration sessions. The dates of these sessions are listed above. It is very important to bring the documents listed below, or you may not be able to continue with your enrolment.
When you come to the registration session, you will need to bring:
- Passport (original)
- A photocopy of the photo page and the visa page of your passport and/or e-visa
- Letter of Offer from Swinburne
- Original or certified copies of transcripts from your previous course/s and a copy of your previous syllabus (if you are seeking exemptions)
- Any other documentation to satisfy the conditions of your Letter of Offer (e.g. IELTS test score sheet).
Please note: You must also complete the online induction quiz as part of your enrolment before you attend the registration session. The quiz is compulsory for all students.
Important dates
| Accept your offer | Enrol Online |
|---|---|
| Before 5pm (EST), Wednesday 27 February | Until 5pm (EST), Thursday 28 February |
| After 5pm (EST), Wednesday 27 February | Enrol face-to-face |
University-wide orientation
Swinburne runs a week of orientation activities for all students. There will also be sessions specific to your course to help you get started.
'O Week' is your chance to meet other students (local and international) while taking part in fun activities, making the most of free food and enjoying up the entertainment.
You can find out more at the International Student Welcome and on Swinburne's Orientation website.
Extra help and support
Enrolment support
For general queries about enrolment, subjects or assistance using Enrolment Online, contact the Enrolment Help Desk during business hours (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm).
- Phone (within Australia): 1300 368 777 (Press menu option 1)
- Phone (outside Australia): +61 3 9214 8444
- Send an online enquiry
- Go to the Enrolment Online Website for more information
During Orientation week, you are welcome to drop in for a chat with one of our International Student Advisers to address any questions you may have missed as you settle in to life at Swinburne and in Melbourne.
