Student life at Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is focused on providing our students with excellent teaching and learning opportunities and a rich University experience, encouraging intellectual development and personal growth.
Explore our year-by-year guide on life as a University of Melbourne undergraduate student.
Orientation
Welcome and discovery.
Melbourne Commencement Ceremony
Your official welcome to the University.
Faculty welcome and induction
Learn about your course and faculty from staff and students.
Begin Melbourne Peer Mentor Program
Enjoy guidance and advice as you begin university life from this instant network of friendly faces from your faculty.
Orientation events
Attend faculty and University-wide events to explore and get to know our University community!
Year 1
New community, get involved.
Catch up with your peer mentor and group
Continue to share information and enjoy support from your peer group.
Discovery experiences
First year subjects and modules designed to provide you with information, skills and connections you need to succeed in your studies.
Meet your academic adviser
You will be matched with an academic adviser, such as a lecturer or a professor, who will take an active interest in your progress, success and challenges.
Clubs and societies
Get involved at the University by joining one or many of our 200 student-run clubs and societies.
Academic skills
Develop your study skills and access tips and tricks about assignment writing, referencing and exam revisions.
Year 2
Explore opportunities, develop capability.
Continue the conversation
Reflect on your student journey and discover more opportunities with your academic adviser.
Breadth
Broaden your studies by taking subjects from other disciplines.
Health and wellbeing
Make use of health and wellbeing support services to stay healthy and motivated throughout your studies.
Careers and employability
Explore work experience opportunities and attend events, workshops and access resources to get a head start on your career.
Alumni and industry mentoring
Connect with University alumni and receive advice from industry professionals.
Global exchange
Study overseas to gain an international perspective and enhance your academic and personal development.
Year 3
Consolidate knowledge and experience, choose a pathway.
Focus on possibilities
Workshop your goals with your academic adviser and feel supported in achieving them.
Capstone subjects
Bring together the experience and knowledge you have developed during your degree.
Continue connecting with alumni
Learn more about what career and graduate options are available to you and how to achieve your goals.
Become a peer mentor
Help new students succeed in their first year.
Internships and work integrated learning
Complement your academic studies with professional work experience.
Discovery subject experiences
Unique to each degree, the first year Discovery subject experience will help you build a strong sense of connection with your cohort; understand more about the current ‘big ideas’ and real-world problems within your discipline; and provide you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to make the most of your studies at Melbourne.
For more information please speak to a course adviser at Stop 1.
Capstone subjects
Taken in the final year, capstone subjects are designed to draw together the theoretical strands of your degree, and prepare you for life beyond study. Capstone subjects vary, and may involve work placements, project-based learning, a research project, or a coursework subject outlining business best practice. Capstone subjects are not normally available as breadth, or to students who are not enrolled in the relevant course or major.
For more information please speak to a course adviser at Stop 1.