Orientation Week

Welcome to La Trobe University!

Orientation is the official start to your university studies. Orientation will support your transition to University life and your academic success. At La Trobe we have a comprehensive Orientation program that includes:

Orientation WeekOrientation Week Programs

Orientation Week will take place from Monday 25 February - Friday 1 March 2013 (each campus has different dates and programs throughout the week).

Enrolments and orientation activities for new international students will commence the week prior, from Monday 18 February 2013.

Campus Orientation Programs are available to view or download below. 

Also, check out the Ready4Uni website which contains valuable information to prepare you for life as a student at La Trobe and download the Lost on Campus App in preparation for your visit to campus for enrolment and orientation.

Melbourne

Tuesday 26 February - Thursday 28 February

View the program here | Download it [PDF, 3.5MB]

Bendigo

Tuesday 26 February - Thursday 28 February

View the program here | Download it [PDF, 1.8MB]

Albury-Wodonga

Tuesday 26 February - Friday 1 March

View the program here | Download it [PDF, 1.4MB]

Mildura

Friday 1 March

View the program here | Download it [PDF, 1.6MB]

Shepparton

Tuesday 26 February - Thursday 28 February 

View the program here | Download it [PDF, 1.4MB]

International Students

Enrolment and Orientation activities for international students commence in the week prior to Orientation Week (Monday 18 - Friday 22 February).

It is important that you attend both weeks, as they have been designed to assist you in your transition to the University and life in Australia. Along with your compulsory enrolment session and faculty orientation activities, both weeks will provide you with a range of important information sessions designed specifically for new international students covering topics such as student visas, health insurance, finding accommodation, safety, Australian culture and your rights and responsibilities as an international students in Australia.

Melbourne

Enrolment and Orientation will take place between 18 February – 1 March. The Essentials presentation and other important sessions specifically for international students are scheduled for Monday 25 February. 

Bendigo

Orientation will take place between 26 February – 1 March. The international student activities are scheduled for Friday 1 March.

Albury-Wodonga

Orientation Program for international students will commence on Tuesday 26 February 2013.

Mildura

The La Trobe International Student Services Coordinator will give students a personal Orientation in addition to the University Orientation. Please contact studentservicesmildura@latrobe.edu.au for information about Mildura Orientation activities for new international students.

Shepparton

The La Trobe International Student Services Coordinator will give students a personal Orientation in addition to the University Orientation. Please contact campussupport@latrobe.edu.au for information about Shepparton Orientation activities for new international students.


Orientation from a students' perspective

You don't just have to take our word for it! Check out the videos below to hear what our students say about their own orientation experiences! 

What was the best thing about Orientation Week

New students talk about what they thought was the best part of their Orientation Week experience

Did orientation help you settle into uni life?

Our new students speak about how Orientation Week helped them settle into life as a uni student