Orientation at Mt Helen Campus
Orientation at Mt Helen Campus offers a mix of online resources and on-campus experiences to help you settle in. Access course materials and support services anytime. Enjoy orientation events, explore facilities, and connect with other new students on campus.
Before Orientation
There are a few things you should do before the semester officially begins. Follow our checklist for new students, explore your course resources and brush up on your study skills.
Our step-by-step guide will help you enrol and get set up for success in your first semester.
Your institute coordinators and academics have put together a collection of course-relevant resources that you can use during your studies.
FedReady is a free study skills course designed to help you understand academic essentials and boost your confidence.
What happens at Orientation?
In-person orientation is all about building belonging, finding connection and having fun. You'll get to meet other new students, chat to second and third years, and speak to lecturers and support staff.
Find out more about your course so you know what to expect.
Let our tour guides show you the campus, the Library and our student accommodation.
Learn how to research, plan and write assessment tasks.
Find out how to navigate Federation's online learning platform.
Chat to our Careers staff about ways you can get work-ready at Federation.
Find out what services you can access for free during your studies.
There will be plenty of free food available, including dietary requirements.
We'll show you how to log in to the Federation system and choose your subjects.
Find out how the Aboriginal Education Centre can support you while you're at Federation.
Find your schedule
Attendance is compulsory for all students. If you can't attend, let us know and we'll make sure you have everything you need to start with confidence.
Get to know your campus location
Mt Helen is set on a whopping 110 hectares of bushland, so you can listen to birdsong as you study, smell the scent of the eucalypts and – if you're lucky – spot a koala during your lunch break. Before Orientation, plan how you'll get there. (Will you drive? Get public transport?) Check out our Mt Helen campus page to learn more.
Find your community
Log into Vygo with your Federation student ID and password to access forums so you can chat to other new students.
Explore our existing student clubs or create your own.
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