During orientation you will be given introductory lectures to all the subjects taught within the Foundation Studies Program. Some of these subjects are core subjects and are therefore compulsory, while others are elective subjects where you are able to choose those subjects that you need or would like to study, in order to prepare you for your chosen university course. You will be introduced to the teaching staff who will be available to discuss your choice of subjects and assist you in making your final decisions. Electives must be chosen within the first week. At the start of week two, a full timetable will be given out and formal lectures and tutorials begin.
Orientation is also a time for making new and sometimes lifelong friendships.
The week is full of events and acitivities to assist in this process. Orientation week may include tours of Trinity, tours of Melbourne, workshops to prepare you for studying in Australia, and many welcome events. Orientation week may include a tour of Trinity and the University of Melbourne, cross-cultural workshops to prepare you for studying in Australia, an introduction to the computer lab, information sessions on support services and many welcome events. Important information about future Orientation Week programs can be found on the Student Services section of this site.