Semester 1, 2024 Melbourne Orientation is happening 19- 23 February
Celebrate starting your UniMelb degree and enjoy campus! Five packed days of faculty welcomes, carnival celebrations and campus activities. Event registrations open in mid-December. At our last Orientation:
- 450 students joined the Orientation Challenge our official on-campus scavenger hunt
- 200 Barry the Bears were given away our beloved University mascot
- 100 student volunteers were ready to give directions and answer questions

Your Melbourne Commencement Ceremony (MCC)
Come along to your Melbourne Commencement Ceremony (MCC) and be officially welcomed by the faculty of your course. This is where you can meet your faculty Dean, academics and fellow students while enjoying food, drinks and entertainment.
On the same day you will have your first session of the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program (MPMP) which is a key part of your first semester at university. In your MPMP group you will build personal connections and get support from your Peer Mentor.
You'll receive more details about your MCC and MPMP at the start of 2024.