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International Orientation

Melbourne specific information

This page contains information specific to Melbourne Campus, to view information for Sydney Campus click here.
 

When: Monday July 11 – Friday July 15, 2022

Welcome to Melbourne Institute of Technology

Melbourne Institute of Technology is excited to welcome you in Trimester 2, 2022! Congratulations on your acceptance to study with us. We are thrilled that you are joining us and invite you to attend your orientation program as your first step to success.

In the meantime, we ask you to explore the International Student Pre-Arrival Guide and contact us if you have any further questions. Download your copy of the International Student Pre-arrival Guide.

About Orientation ‘O Week’

O’ Week is held before the start of every new trimester. It’s a week which we aim will be one you’ll never forget and is your opportunity to get involved in a range of events and discover the skills and information you need to be successful in your studies. You’ll meet your Course Coordinators, academics, support staff and learn more about your study expectations and MIT Systems. It’s also a great opportunity to make new connections and begin new friendships.

Attending Orientation

We are very pleased to announce that our Orientation sessions are hosted on campus in Trimester 2, 2022.

Getting to your campus

MIT Melbourne campus is located at the historical - Argus Building at 288 La Trobe Street, on the corner of Elizabeth and La Trobe Streets. Entrance is via the La Trobe Street side.

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COVID Safe Campus Rules- Conditions of Entry

To support our community to stay safe and healthy, the MIT Melbourne Campus COVID Safe Plan requires all campus entrants have their temperature checked using our T-Scan machines. Further information about the Campus COVID Safe plan will be communicated to you in the lead up to the orientation day.

Orientation Schedule

O’ Week spans across 5 days in the week before your classes begin. Discover your daily orientation schedule outlined below and download a personal copy of the Orientation Guide. Download your copy of the International Orientation Guide.

DAY 1

Monday 11th July

DAY 1

Monday 11th July

DAY 2

Tuesday 12th July

DAY 3

Wednesday 13th July

DAY 4

Thursday 14th July

DAY 5

Friday 15th July

Day 1 – Monday 11th July 2022


COVID-19 Check-in

8:50 - 9:30AM

  1. Temperature check on Level 1.
  2. Register attendance on Level 2 and collect Orientation Program and MIT Goodie Bag.
  3. Coffee and muffins on Level 2.

Welcome to MIT

9:30 - 9:50AM

Your formal welcome to MIT Melbourne by the Acting Campus Director, Ms. Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis

Student Life at MIT

9:50 - 10:30AM

Learn about Student life at MIT. Here, you will learn about student events, our Global Community+ Program, support services available to you, your enrolment, settling in student life, your rights and responsibilities, student counselling and more.

Library Services

10:30 - 10:45AM

Learn how to navigate the library databases and find, access, and borrow academic resources through the library.

Ice Breaker Activity

10:45 – 10:50AM

Speed Friending

Introduction to IT Services

10:50 - 11:10AM

Discover how to use and access MIT’s IT Systems including Moodle and AMS.

Centre of Learning

11:10-11:25AM

Start off on the right foot with some Academic study tips from our learning gurus.

Counselling and Advocacy

11:25 – 11:40AM

Learn some wellbeing tricks from the best. Our counselling team will pass on their tips to navigate your study experience while maintaining good mental and physical health.

Career Development Centre

11:40 - 11:55AM

Your careers starts now! This session provides you with the opportunity to understand how the Career Development Centre supports you from start to finish. Get started with our Building Block 1: Create your professional identity learning module, and learn about RIBIT.

School Overview Session

11:55AM - 12:40PM

Meet your Head of School who will provide an overview on the Faculty. You will also be introduced to the Academic Services team and learn some tips and tricks on how to success in your academic life. Important information regarding assessment submissions forms and avoiding plagiarism will also be covered in this session.

Course Overview Session

12:40 – 1:10PM

Meet your Course Coordinators who will explain information specific to your degree.

Lunch

1:10 - 2:00PM

Lunch is on us! Enjoy.

Campus Tour

2:00 – 3:00PM

Day 2 – Tuesday 12th July 2022

COVID-19 Check-in

9:00 - 9:30AM

  1. Temperature check on Level 1.
  2. Coffee and muffins on Level 2.

External Presentations

9:30AM – 12:30PM

Session 1: Overseas Student Health Cover

Hear from Allianz on your Overseas Health Cover entitlements and access.

Session 2: Workplace Rights

If you are intending to work in Australia, this session is for you. Learn from the experts what your rights are including the minimum rates of pay and where to go to seek free and confidential legal help.

Session 3: Tenancy Rights

If you are renting accommodation, this session will cover you rights and responsibilities under Victoria's tenancy laws.

Session 4: Safe Water Beach safety

This is an informative session about beach safety as international students in Victoria. You will learn about the support services that are available to you. By the end of this session, you will have increased your understanding on staying safe whilst enjoying all that Melbourne and Victoria has to offer including our beautiful beaches.

Lunch Break

12:30 – 1:30PM

Lunch is on us! Enjoy.

Get up close and personal with native Australian animals

Want a photo with ‘Elly’ the wombat, ‘Burt’ the crocodile, or ‘Milly’ the Possum, just to name a few of the wildlife animals that will on-campus for this special event? Do not miss this free event proudly brought to you by MIT.

External Presentations continued…

1:30 - 2:00PM

Session 5: Your safety in Victoria

This is an informative session about your safety as an international student in Victoria. You will learn about the support services that are available to you from the Victoria Police and how to access them, including support on your cyber security such as your social media and online profiles.

Session 6: Collect your bag of Groceries- SecondBite & Coles

MIT aims to provide financial assistance any way possible to all our students.
This session will provide information on how to collect fresh produced fruit and vegetables PLUS pre-packaged frozen meals at no cost.

How to secure a part-time job

2:00 - 2:45pm

Our Careers staff will give you the insider’s information on how to source and secure a part-time job now!

Document Collection & ID Cards

School of Business and Federation University

2:00 - 4:00PM

Submit your required original or certified documents (document collection) and have your photo taken for your ID Card.

Academic Course Advice

School of Business and Federation University

2:00 - 4:30PM

Meet your Course Coordinators for a 1-to-1 consultation where you will be provided with your personalised study plan.

Course Enrolments & Timetable creation

School of Business and Federation University

10:00 - 4:30PM

Enrol into your course and select your unit/s of study and timetable for this trimester using the enrolment guide given to you.

Day 3 – Wednesday 13th July 2022

How to secure a part-time job

9:30 - 10:15AM

Our Careers staff will give you the insider’s information on how to source and secure a part-time job now!

Document Collection & ID Cards

School of Information Technology & Engineering

10:00 - 4:00PM

Submit your required original or certified documents (document collection) and have your photo taken for your ID Card.

Academic Course Advice

School of Information Technology & Engineering

10:00 - 4:00PM

Meet your Course Coordinators for a 1-to-1 consultation where you will be provided with your personalised study plan.

Course Enrolments & Timetable creation

School of Information Technology & Engineering

10:00 - 4:30PM

Enrol into your course and select your unit/s of study and timetable for this trimester using the enrolment guide given to you.

Centre of Learning Workshop – AM Session

10:15 - 11:00AM

This session will cover information on how to tackle your upcoming assignments, getting organised with your assessments throughout your trimester. This is an important aspect of learning how to develop your study skills.

Career Development Centre

2:00 - 2:45PM

Your career starts now! This program information session provides you with the opportunity to understand how the Career Development Centre supports you from start to finish. Get started with our Building Block 1: Create your professional identity learning module.

Centre of Learning Workshop – PM Session

2:45 - 3:30PM

This session will cover information on how to tackle your upcoming assignments, getting organised with your assessments throughout your trimester. This is an important aspect of learning how to develop your study skills.

Day 4 – Thursday 14th July 2022

Late Enrolments

9:30AM – 4:00PM

Meet the enrolments and student services team on Level 2M and get your to-do list completed before the start of week 1.

Day 5 – Friday 15th July 2022

Late Enrolments

9:30AM – 12:00PM

Meet the enrolments and student services team on Level 2M and get your to-do list completed before the start of week 1.

Welcome Party

Let’s celebrate the start of your MIT student journey with a welcome party where you will get the opportunity to mingle with fellow newbies and meet our Support Staff!

Orientation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

How will I be notified about Orientation details?

Commencing students will be emailed when the Orientation program is available, and the website will be updated.

Do I have to attend the orientation?

Orientation attendance is compulsory.

You're encouraged to participate in other sessions such as campus tours, info sessions and academic workshops to help you get the best start to your studies. There are also variety of activities held where you can meet your academics and student leaders, get to know other new people and participate in on the social events.

Do I have to register to attend orientation?

Yes, registration is required.

What happens at orientation?

Orientation is an opportunity to begin developing academic and co-curricular goals, make networks with other students, learn about campus resources, discuss your academic goals, and enrol in subjects for your first trimester. This is your opportunity to start putting your academic plan into action and learn about everything MIT has to offer you. Refer to the orientation schedule for more information.

What information will be covered at orientation?

Orientation marks the start of your college studies and for most courses it is held the week before trimester classes start.

The program is designed to familiarise you with the College life, and the services and resources available on each campus and online. By attending Orientation, you gain critical course and faculty information, plus essential information on the support we offer. This is also your opportunity to meet and socialise with fellow student plus academics and all the support staff that are ready to help you along the way.

We strongly encourage that all new students attend orientation.

Will I be able to enrol in classes the same day I attend my orientation?

Yes, you will be enrolled in classes and select your timetable during the orientation week.

Do I need to bring anything to orientation?

Yes, you must bring the following documents to enrol:

  • Passport and Visa
  • MIT Offer Letter
  • Original Academic qualifications and English test results
  • All other documentation requested on your Offer Letter.
  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

How do I get to the campus for Orientation?

We encourage all staff and students to choose sustainable transport options to access Campus Facilities. There are many options, including public transport, car-pooling, cycling or walking.

Is parking available?

Onsite parking is not available at MITs CBD campus; however, car parking stations are nearby for a fee.

What do I do if I join MIT after the start of classes?

If you were unable to attend O Week from 11th July, we run a ‘Late Orientation’ session during week two which you need to attend. There are also plenty of online resources you can explore at https://moodle.mit.edu.au however as with most things, nothing replaces F2F communication.

So, you have attended orientation- what’s next? Explore our list of what we recommend you achieve to make the most of your first-year experience.

Click here to learn about the First Year Experience

Click here to learn about enrolment

Important Dates

Trimester 2, 2022

MONDAY

11 JULY

O’WEEK DAY 1

TUESDAY

12 JULY

O’WEEK DAY 2

WEDNESDAY

13 JULY

O’WEEK DAY 3

THURSDAY

14 JULY

O’WEEK DAY 4

FRIDAY

15 JULY

O’WEEK DAY 5

MONDAY

18 JULY

WEEK ONE COMMENCES

FRIDAY

12 AUGUST

CENSUS DATE

FRIDAY

7 OCTOBER

END OF TEACHING

SATURDAY

22 OCTOBER

END OF FINAL EXAM

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

AFL Grand Final: 23 SEPTEMBER
PLEASE NOTE:

MIT reserves the right to alter or change any dates, deadlines, and regulations. Students should carefully read all official correspondences and consult student services for instruction when necessary.

Refer to AMS for the complete academic calendar.

 

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