{"id":59558,"date":"2026-07-02T15:43:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=59558"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T06:58:23","slug":"semester-2-survival-guide-everything-you-need-before-classes-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/semester-2-survival-guide-everything-you-need-before-classes-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Semester 2 Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everything you need before classes start.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new semester is here! Whether you&#8217;re returning to campus or starting at La Trobe for the first time, taking a few minutes to get organised now can make your first weeks much smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here&#8217;s your Semester 2 checklist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Make sure you&#8217;re enrolled<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before classes begin, double-check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/admin\/studentonline\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/admin\/studentonline\">enrolment in StudentOnLine<\/a> and make sure your subjects match your course requirements in the Handbook. While you&#8217;re there, it&#8217;s also a good idea to check your personal and emergency contact details are up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Plan your Orientation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orientation is your chance to meet your teaching staff, connect with other students and discover the support services available throughout your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across our campuses you&#8217;ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course Meet &amp; Greets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting Strong sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support Services Expo and Showcase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Meet &amp; Greets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student association events, clubs and free activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/orientation\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/orientation\">Orientation Planner<\/a> to build your personalised schedule before you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Log into the LMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before your first class, spend a few minutes exploring your subjects in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/it\/study-tools\/lms\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/it\/study-tools\/lms\">Learning Management System (LMS)<\/a> or read this handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/get-to-know-your-lms\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/get-to-know-your-lms\/\">LMS guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>subject learning guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assessment information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>announcements from your teaching team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lecture and Zoom links (if you&#8217;re studying online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting familiar with your LMS subjects before Week 1 will help you hit the ground running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Know where you&#8217;re going<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save yourself the first-day stress by checking your timetable and locating your classrooms before classes begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re studying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/campuses\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/campuses\">on campus<\/a> get to know your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/io\/campus-maps\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/io\/campus-maps\">campus maps<\/a>, or take some time during Orientation to explore the buildings you&#8217;ll be using most. Online students can also join many Orientation activities and everyone can access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/orientation\/on-demand\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/orientation\/on-demand\">on-demand resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Set yourself up for success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little planning now can make a big difference later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before Week 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/calendar\/academic-calendar\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/calendar\/academic-calendar\">key semester dates<\/a> to your calendar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>note assessment deadlines as they&#8217;re released<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/library\/training-workshops-and-events?egfilter=&amp;eafilter=\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/library\/training-workshops-and-events?egfilter=&amp;eafilter=\">Library workshops<\/a> and study support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>download any software you&#8217;ll need, including Zoom if you have online classes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Find your people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">University is about more than lectures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orientation is the perfect opportunity to meet classmates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/campus-life\/clubs-and-societies\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/campus-life\/clubs-and-societies\">join a club or society<\/a>, connect with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/campus-life\/student-organisations\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/campus-life\/student-organisations\">student organisation<\/a> and discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/events\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/events\/\">what&#8217;s happening on your campus<\/a> throughout the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Know where to get help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t have to figure everything out on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about enrolment, timetables, fees, results or student systems you can explore our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/latrobe-current.custhelp.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/latrobe-current.custhelp.com\/\">Current Students FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for? The friendly staff at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\">ASK La Trobe<\/a> can help. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/academic-support-get-help\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/academic-support-get-help\/\">access academic support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\/advising\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\/advising\">Student Advising<\/a> whenever you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Semester 2 checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-999x666.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LaTrobeUni_Refresh02_Day01_CHawks_0056-1920x1281.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ASK La Trobe, advising, support, Student Advisor , Library, Bundoora Library, Borchardt Library,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before classes start, make sure you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/enrolment-open\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/enrolment-open\/\">Confirm your enrolment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <a href=\"https:\/\/latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/orientation\/planner#\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"latrobe.edu.au\/students\/new\/orientation\/planner#\/\">Plan your Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/your-course\/timetables\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/your-course\/timetables\">Check your timetable<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/it\/study-tools\/lms\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/it\/study-tools\/lms\">Log into the LMS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Read your subject information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/calendar\/academic-calendar\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/calendar\/academic-calendar\">important semester dates<\/a> to your calendar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Find out where to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\">get support<\/a> if you need it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little preparation now means less stress later and more time to enjoy everything Semester 2 has to offer. 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