New Student Checklist
Make your first semester a success! From arranging your student card to preparing for your first assessment, work your way through the new student checklist to ensure a smooth transition into uni life.
- Confirm your timetable Important!View your allocated timetable and review and adjust if necessary.
- Check if you're eligible for creditAdvanced standing (credit for prior learning) can reduce the number of subjects you need to study.
- Manage your student account Important!Check student email, borrow books, view your timetable and more.
- Complete Academic Integrity Important!Understand protocols for assignment writing and referencing to avoid plagiarism and collusion (online module).
- Complete Consent Matters Important!Adhere to University expectations for appropriate conduct in your relationships (online module).
- Adhere to the Student Charter Important!Know your responsibilities and commit to University values.
- Check the census dates for your subjectsEvery subject you choose to study has a census date.
- Book an airport pickupAirport pickups are free for eligible students and run from Tullamarine aiport.
- Discover Student Equity and Disability SupportSpecialised support services while you study.
- Learn about the Safer Community ProgramPromoting a respectful and inclusive University community.
- Get support from Stop 1 Stop 1 is your first point of contact for student support.
- Complete the DELAThe Diagnostic English Language Assessment helps assess your academic language skills.
- Budget for living in MelbourneCosts you need to consider include tuition fees, accommodation, transport, social activities and more.
- Attend Melbourne Orientation importantMelbourne Orientation runs 24-28 February 2020. Meet new people, explore the campus, talk to your faculty and more.
- Organise transport and concessionsFind out how to purchase tickets and apply for travel concessions.
- Find accommodation Find out about our University accommodation and housing support services.
- Explore campus mapsLocate classes, libraries, sports facilities and more.
- Get to know your libraryBorrow books, use computers and printers, book study spaces and more.
- Find out about student clubsThere are over 150 student clubs and societies you can choose from.
- Know key dates Important!Official University holidays, event dates, fee deadlines and more.
- Make course changes before census dates Important!Course changes after census will incur fees.
- Get tech sorted Connect to UniWireless and printers, download free software and apps and more.
- View LMS and support guidesView subjects, submit assignments, listen to lectures and more.
- Develop your study skillsGet resources to help you improve your assignment writing, referencing, exam preparation skills and more.
- Discover health servicesSee a doctor, get dental and eye care, find mental health resources and more.
- Take the study profile quizFind out your study style and the areas you need to work on.
- Join Melbourne University SportMembership includes access to group classes, gym equipment and the pool.
- Explore opportunitiesJoin an orchestra, study overseas, do an internship, volunteer and more.
- Prepare for examsKnow when they're on, where they are and what to bring on the day.
- Check exam dates and timetableYou'll be able to view your timetable through your my.unimelb account.
- What to bring to your examBring your student card and approved exam items.
- Understand special considerationIf circumstances impact your ability to study, you may be eligible for support.
- Check your results You can view your results in your my.unimelb account.