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Have fun!
Make the most of your time at
Melbourne by getting involved in
the University community — you
might want to do some volunteer
work, join a student club, or even
start one yourself!
Attend Week O
(Orientation Week)
Learn about the University
through orientation activities
for all new students, led by
student hosts
Take part in transition workshops
on a variety of academic, cultural
and practical topics
Attend transition activities
specifc to your degree
If you‘re a graduate research
candidate, contact your
faculty or graduate school
for information on induction
programs
Find out about the Melbourne
School of Graduate Research‘s
four University-wide Graduate
Research Orientation days
per year.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
SERVICES (ISS)
We believe that you can get the most
out of your graduate study experience
if you‘re settled in and have adjusted
to student life in Melbourne. ISS offers
a range of services and programs for
international students and their families.
PRE-DEPARTURE AND
ARRIVAL SERVICES
The University holds pre-departure
briefngs in a number of countries,
where you and your family receive
information about living and studying in
Melbourne. The briefngs also give you
the opportunity to meet other students
heading for Melbourne.
Where in-country pre-departure
briefngs are not available, an online
briefng will be made available to you.
Before you arrive, you can also get in
touch with other future students through
the University‘s Facebook site at:
For more information about
International Student Services, see
page 25.
SETTLING IN AT UNIVERSITY
As an international student we
understand that you might need
some special assistance to help make
your transition to the University of
Melbourne as smooth and successful
as possible. During Orientation Week,
student briefngs, course information
sessions, and just having someone to
answer your questions will assist with
this. You‘ll be notifed of your frst on-
campus event by your graduate school.
Working while studying
If you wish to work while you are
studying, you must hold a visa with
work rights. For more information,
contact ISS or go to:
Student support and
emergency contact
ISS provides pre-departure support for
commencing international students on
accommodation options, orientation
and enrolment events, student services
and living in Melbourne. Students
have access to experienced staff that
can assist with academic, personal
and family matters. ISS is also the
emergency contact for family or friends
overseas if they are concerned about
the wellbeing of a student.
Students with families
If you‘re planning to bring your family to
Australia, ISS provides comprehensive
information about issues to consider,
including costs, child care and
schooling for children. There is also free
language support available for partners.
Migration advice
ISS staff are registered migration
agents and provide specialist support
to students with visa related matters,
including student visa applications,
visa implications following changes to
your enrolment, and practical advice
on extending your stay after you have
completed your studies.
Final year, what‘s next?
ISS assists students in their fnal year of
study to address questions about visa
options, further study, careers, sending
goods home and graduations.
Preparing
for study
ONCE YOU ARRIVE IN
AUSTRALIA...
Attend welcome events
Attend a compulsory
International Student Briefng
about health, safety and visas
Receive information about
courses, subject choices and the
enrolment process
Work towards fnalising your
enrolment.
International
students
International Student Services
Baldwin Spencer Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia
13 MELB (13 6352)
+61 3 9035 5511
More info