Institute of Education, Arts and Community Orientation at Mt Helen
Want to know more about your course? Keen to explore Mt Helen Campus, meet new Institute of Education, Arts and Community peers, and enjoy a free lunch? Excellent – it's all in the schedule below.
What to expect at Orientation
Day 1 is all about your course and campus. You'll get to explore your facilities, find out important course information and meet other new students. Day 2 is dedicated to study skills sessions designed to prepare you for university.
Attendance is compulsory for all students. Don’t forget to bring your student ID number and a laptop if you have one (or a notebook and pen). Our campus is cashless, so plan ahead.
If you can't attend, let us know and we'll make sure you have everything you need to start with confidence.
Day 1: Tuesday 14 July
Day 1 is all about your course and your campus. Start with your Institute Welcome and Course Overview, then explore your facilities, meet other new students, and dive into the fun extras.
Explore the campus with tours running from 1 to 3 pm. Campus tours depart every 15 minutes from outside Building U, and library tours run every 30 minutes from outside the Library.
Join the sports tour from 1:30 to 2 pm at the Gym Foyer in Building P and meet at Bai Err Café to go for the bush walk from 2 to 2:30 pm.
If you’re a domestic student, you can collect your Student ID card from the library at any point during the day.
Save the date so you’re ready to go.
Start your day by checking in and getting everything you need for the week ahead.
Room C001, Building C
Meet your academic institute team and learn about the opportunities and support available.
Room T204, Building T
Dive into the specifics of your course with this detailed overview. You'll get to know your course structure, key units and important dates. This session is essential for understanding what lies ahead in your academic journey.
Federation Access Studies (FAST)
Room H231, Building H
Bachelor of Community and Human Services
Bachelor of Social Work
Room T203A, Building T
Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Higher Education)
Room T210, Building T
Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Room T207, Building T
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Room T237, Building T
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Room T101, Building T
Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Room T203C, Building T
Bachelor of Education Studies
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Room T202, Building T
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Room T209, Building T
Take a break, relax and make new friends. BYO lunch or buy something from the Café (we're cashless). Entertainment, games and free snacks will be available to keep the fun going.
Albert Coates
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to this session hosted by the Aboriginal Education Centre (AEC). Learn about the support services and connect with students and staff.
Room Yet to confirm
Explore on-campus accommodation and learn about the benefits of living at Fed.
FedLiving Office
Get help on finalising your enrolment and timetable. You will be allocated a session time when you check in at the start of the day. In the session, our team will guide you through enrolling in your four units (subjects), if you haven't already.
Room T147, Building T
Get help on finalising your enrolment and timetable. You will be allocated a session time when you check in at the start of the day. In the session, our team will guide you through enrolling in your four units (subjects).
Room T146, Building T
Day 2: Wednesday 15 July
Next up, you’ll sharpen your study skills, attend workshops and get fully prepared for the start of university. If a session is repeated, just choose the time that suits you best. Add the day to your calendar.
Start your day by checking in and getting everything you need for the week ahead.
Campus Green
- Understand the steps involved in the writing process.
- Learn how to break down an assessment topic or question.
- Practice brainstorming to generate and organise ideas.
- Create a plan that gives direction for writing.
Room T101, Building T
Learn how to access your classes, reading materials, and assessments through the university’s online platform, Moodle. Get ready for Week One and receive help with logging in or navigating the platform if you need it.
Room T146, Building T
Explore on-campus accommodation and learn about the benefits of living at Fed.
FedLiving Office
- Discover how to use the library’s tools and resources effectively.
- Learn strategies to search for and find reliable academic sources.
- Practice narrowing down results to locate the most useful information for your topic.
Room T101, Building T
Get familiar with borrowing, online resources, and where to find academic support.
Library
Take a break, relax and make new friends. BYO lunch or buy something from the Café (we're cashless). Entertainment, games and free snacks will be available to keep the fun going.
Main Quad - yet to confirm
Learn how to kickstart your career journey with practical tips on job searching, resume building, and connecting with future opportunities.
Room T101, Building T
Get familiar with borrowing, online resources, and where to find academic support.
Library
- Understand how to support your ideas with evidence.
- Practice incorporating references effectively into your writing.
- Learn strategies for constructing clear and persuasive academic arguments.
Room T101, Building T
Learn how to access your classes, reading materials, and assessments through the university’s online platform, Moodle. Get ready for Week One and receive help with logging in or navigating the platform if you need it.
Room T146, Building T
Essential uni skills
- Learn how to paraphrase ideas clearly and accurately.
- Further develop your referencing skills.
- Understand why paraphrasing and referencing are important in academic work.
Room T101, Building T
Discover the University
Explore the campus, uncover hidden study spots and get comfortable with finding your way.
In front of Library
Discover how to navigate your online classroom and meet our PASS Leaders. They're experienced students who run study sessions across the semester for challenging first-year units. They share practical study tips, help you understand what and how to learn, and model strategies for achieving great marks.
Click here to join online via Microsoft Teams
