Domestic student enrolment
You've received an offer – now it's time to secure your place and enrol at La Trobe. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Follow the steps below to accept your offer and enrol in your course if you’re a domestic student or if you’re studying at one of La Trobe’s offshore partners.
If you’re an international student, follow the steps on the international student enrolment steps.
Secure your place
You need to enrol in at least one 15 credit point subject by the lapse date in your offer to secure your place, or you’ll need to reapply.
Confirm who you are by activating your account.
You’ll be asked to select if you are a registered user on the first screen. You are a registered user if you have activated your account within the last 24 hours but haven’t yet accepted your offer.
Your details need to match your offer exactly for the system to recognise you.
Please note: if your application details don’t match your full legal name as they are registered with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), you will need to update your personal details after you have accepted your offer.
- Click your course name under My Applications.
- Review your offer.
- Click Accept in the top left corner to accept your offer.
If you’re not ready to start your course yet, you may be able to defer your offer for up to one year. This means you can hold your place in your course and start your studies later. If you want to decline this offer, click the arrow next to Accept to see your options.
Your official La Trobe student account will be set up within 24 hours, and we’ll email you when it’s ready.
Accept, defer or decline your offer Video guide: accept your offer
You need to complete all tasks listed as mandatory in the My Tasks tile so you can enrol into subjects. By completing these tasks, you’ll accept all terms and conditions of your study and confirm your details as required by La Trobe and the Australian Government.
If there are any incomplete tasks, you won't be able to enrol and secure your place.
Complete pre-enrolment steps Video guide: pre-enrolment tasks
You’ll need to pay two kinds of fees:
You may be eligible for Government Assistance, including a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans. Visit the Australian Government’s StudyAssist for more information about CSPs and HELP loans and submit an electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) to access Government Assistance (if eligible).
We'll send an invoice (Statement of Account) confirming your fees and when you need to pay once you’ve enrolled.
We’ll send an email to your personal email address when your La Trobe student account has been activated. You’ll then need to set up MFA to access your student email and other systems.
Now it’s time to choose what subjects to study in your first study period! Remember you need to enrol in at least one 15 credit point subject to secure your place.
A full-time study load is 4 subjects (60 credit points) per semester or 2 subjects (30 credit points) per term. Your study load affects your eligibility for Centrelink payments and Public Transport Victoria (PTV) concession cards, as well as how long it will take you to finish your course.
How to enrol
Enrol via StudentOnLine, following our steps to enrol FAQ. You must enrol in and complete compulsory modules during your first study period.
If you change your mind, you can change your enrolment later.
Credit for prior study
Have previous study or work experience? You might be eligible for credit that will reduce the subjects you need to complete. You should apply for credit when you accept your offer because applications close before classes start.
Resources to help you enrol
After you've enrolled and secured your place
You can order your student ID card online after you’ve set up your MFA. Your student ID gives you access to the Library, printing, photocopying and campus buildings. It’s also required during exams – and unlocks exciting student discounts!
This online session will welcome you to La Trobe and help set you up for success.
You’ll meet your Student Advising team, who’ll support you throughout your studies and help answer any of your questions – including how to choose subjects, study tips and more.
This session will cover:
- the student systems you will frequently use
- academic skills development
- navigating the Handbook
- free supports available at La Trobe to help you succeed
Register for a workshop (login with student username required)
Once you’ve enrolled you can use Allocate+ to set up your personal timetable. This includes activities like classes, tutorials, labs, seminars and workshops.
Please note: It can take up to 1 hour after enrolling before your timetable is available in Allocate+.
Orientation is your introduction to uni life, with events and info sessions to help you connect, learn about your course and explore La Trobe. You can head along to any campus to join the fun.
You’ll use a few key systems to manage your studies and stay connected while at La Trobe, including:
- LMS: Your online learning environment that contains learning materials and activities for each of your subjects.
- StudentOnLine: Your course management system, where you can enrol in subjects, change your address, pay fees and get results.
- Allocate+: You’ll use this system to create and manage your class timetable in each study period.
- Student email: Your official La Trobe email account. Once you’re enrolled, we’ll only contact you via this email – so make sure you check it regularly!
- Wi-Fi (Eduroam): Our secure wireless network, which will give you access to the internet on campus using your student login.
- MyLaTrobe: Your go-to for connecting to student life at La Trobe, including events, opportunities and more. Follow @MyLaTrobe on Instagram to get updates straight to your feed.
During your first study period you need to complete compulsory modules that help you understand your responsibilities at La Trobe.
All students must complete:
If you're an undergraduate student, you also need to complete:
Important: If you don’t complete LTU0AIM during your first study period, you won’t be able to see your subject results or get an academic transcript. It will also affect your ability to finish your course.
The ultimate new student guide
Now that you’ve secured your place and started exploring La Trobe, we’re here to help you settle in. Our new student guide walks you through what to do at each stage of your first study period – from your first weeks of class to your final exams.