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.
All students are expected to attend these sessions.
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 | Venue | Classes Commence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thursday 15 March | 8.30am - 2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Monday 19 March |
| Friday 16 March | 9.30am - 4.15pm | TD 144 | ||
| 4 | Thursday 26 April | 8.30am–2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Monday 30 April |
| Friday 27 April | 9.30am–4.15pm | TD144 | ||
| 5 | Thursday 7 June | 8.30am–2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Tuesday 12 June |
| Friday 8 June | 9.30am–4.15pm | TD144 | ||
| 6 | Thursday 19 July | 8.30am–2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Monday 23 July |
| Friday 20 July | 9.30am–4.15pm | TD144 | ||
| 7 | Thursday 30 August | 8.30am–2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Monday 3 September |
| Friday 31 August | 9.30am–4.15pm | TD144 | ||
| 8 | Thursday 11 October | 8.30am–2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Monday 15 October |
| Friday 12 October | 9.30am–4.15pm | TD144 | ||
| 9 | Thursday 15 November | 8.30am–2.30pm (lunch provided) |
Reception area Swinburne College, TD Building |
Monday 19 November |
| Friday 16 November | 9.30am–4.15pm | TD144 |
Orientation information for the next intake will be available soon.
Orientation information for the next intake will be available soon.
Orientation information for the next intake will be available soon.
Orientation information for the next intake will be available soon.
Orientation information for the next intake will be available soon.
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Step 3: Commencement information
- 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.
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 Online Submission Summary (for students that completed EOL only, if you did not print this previously, you can login here and print)
- 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).
this is not for ELICOS students.
You would have received information about enrolment when you accepted your offer.
You may be eligible to complete your enrolment online or attend an enrolment session in person on campus.
Enrol Online (EOL)
If you received notice to enrol online, please visit our website to complete your enrolment.
An online induction quiz is incorported into your enrolment.
All students who enrol online are still required to attend the Welcome and Briefing sessions on-campus.
This service will only be available for:
Higher Education Students
| Accept your offer | Enrol Online |
|---|---|
Before 5pm, Thursday 23 February |
Until midnight (EDT), Sunday 26 February |
After 5pm, Thursday 23 February |
EOL unavailable. You must attend a Swinburne International Registration Session. |
TAFE Students
| Accept your offer | Enrol Online |
|---|---|
Before 5pm, Tuesday 21 February |
Until midnight (EDT), Wednesday 22 February |
After 5pm, Tuesday 21 February |
EOL unavailable. You must attend a Swinburne International Registration Session. |
NOTE: If you miss online enrolment you will need to enrol face-to-face.
Face-to-face enrolment
Face-to-face enrolment sessions will be held on-campus for students who did not receive notice to enrol online.
You must also complete the online induction quiz as part of your enrolment. The quiz is compulsory if you're not enrolling online.
The online induction quiz is part of your enrolment process.
The quiz will provide you with information about free on-campus services, health and safety information and reminders about your student visa conditions.
The quiz is compulsory if you're completing face-to-face enrolment.
Swinburne runs a week of orientation activities for all students.
'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 on Swinburne's Orientation website.
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.
International Student Advisers can help you with both academic and personal needs.
No appointment is required.
| DAY | TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday 6 March |
12.30-1.30pm |
Level 2, The George Building |
Wednesday 14 March |
12.30-1.30pm |
Level 2, The George Building |
Thursday 22 March |
12.30-1.30pm |
Level 2, The George Building |
Friday 30 March |
12.30-1.30pm |
Level 2, The George Building |
