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.

Orientation

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.

New students' checklist

Our step-by-step guide will help you enrol and get set up for success in your first semester.

See the list

Your course resources

Your institute coordinators and academics have put together a collection of course-relevant resources that you can use during your studies.

Explore

Prepare for study

FedReady is a free study skills course designed to help you understand academic essentials and boost your confidence.

Learn more

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.

Course info

Find out more about your course so you know what to expect.

Tours

Let our tour guides show you the campus, the Library and our student accommodation.

Study skills

Learn how to research, plan and write assessment tasks.

Moodle intro

Find out how to navigate Federation's online learning platform.

Careers advice

Chat to our Careers staff about ways you can get work-ready at Federation.

Support services

Find out what services you can access for free during your studies.

Aboriginal Education Centre

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: Find out how the AEC can support you while you're at Federation.

Free food

There will be plenty of free food available, including dietary requirements.

Enrolment help

International students: If you haven’t logged in yet, we’ll guide you through accessing the Federation system and selecting your subjects.

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.