Before you start at uni
Programs to help you start your La Trobe journey with the skills you need to succeed.
Attend Orientation
Orientation is the official start of the semester. Feel prepared for university and succeed in your studies. Get familiar with your campus, make new friends and get yourself set up for the year before classes start.
Connect with a Student Volunteer
Meet a La Trobe Host during Orientation. They take you on campus tours, answer your questions and help you get to know other students in your study discipline.
Ready4Uni online course
Ready4Uni is designed to help you prepare for studying at La Trobe. Find out about academic techniques for learning, tips for success, how to make friends though clubs and societies, support services, and much more.
Each module will take approximately 20 minutes to read and complete all the activities.
Get Started
Prepare for your first week at University.
My Course
Find out what you can expect in your course.
ASK for Help
ASK La Trobe, your one-stop help service.
Academic Integrity Module online course
The Academic Integrity Module will teach you about La Trobe's values and its academic integrity standards so you can avoid academic misconduct.
One Step Ahead on-campus workshops
Prepare for university study, and learn to plan, write, read, take notes and reference.
Credit for previous study
"When I was at TAFE I was not aware of credits. It never occurred to me."
If you have previously studied at another higher education institution, like TAFE or another university, you could get credit (Advanced Standing) towards your La Trobe degree.
Returning to study after a break
Coming back to formal study can be a challenge. Your greater life experience can be a success factor. Use the resources on this page to succeed.
TAFE to Uni
Welcome to uni! Take these steps to make the transition from TAFE to uni as smooth as possible.
- Attend Orientation.
- Find out if you are eligible for Credit for Previous Study.
- Visit the Learning Hub to understand university academic skills.
- Read our TAFE to Uni Survival Guide:
"TAFE focuses more on being work ready, and uni is more on theory."
First Year Survival Guides
Arts Social Sciences and Commerce College Survival Guide
Find out about how to succeed in your subject or degree with the ASSC Survival Guide. Understand assessment tasks, what learning looks like in your discipline, referencing, managing group work and more.
ASSC College Survival Guide 2020 [DOC 1.3MB]
Science, Health and Engineering College Survival Guide
Find out about how to succeed in your subject or degree with the SHE Survival Guide. Understand assessment tasks, what learning looks like in your discipline, referencing, managing group work and more.
Support is available
- Talk to your lecturers and tutors during consultation hours.
- Visit the Learning Hub and the Library– especially your librarians, LibGuides and the Library's training sessions
- Find out more about the other student support services at La Trobe, including: