Get started (student tools, services & support)

Welcome to VU! We want to make your transition to university study as smooth and easy as possible.

Find out everything you need to know to get started.

Getting started at VU

Welcome to VU! We're going to give you the best chance to succeed in your studies. This short video will take you through your getting started checklist.

Access support services

Advice & support

We can provide resources and advice on managing your finances, staying healthy, accessing disability support and more.

Kick Start program

Our program for students who are the first in their families to attend university provides extra support.

Science student Stella Rose Lay stands wearing a t-shirt that reads 'Always was'.

First Nations advice & support

We have specialised support services for our Australian First Nations students.

Get learning & career advice

Learning hubs are collaborative learning spaces where you can improve your study skills.

Get the support you need from more-experienced students.

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We provide advice for every step of your career journey – from crafting your resume for casual employment to exploring your graduate career options.

Helpful services

: MyVU
MyVU provides access to all your Victoria University details including invoices, enrolment, results and examination information.
Use MyVU to manage and access:
your enrolment details
your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
your student email
lecture recordings and VU Collaborate (learning management system)
your timetable
online request for your student ID card.
Log in to MyVU
VU Collaborate
Access VU Collaborate through MyVU to view your unit content and upload assessments.
You can also use VU Collaborate to communicate and collaborate with your peers, tutors and instructors and stay up to date with your learning progress.
: We have seven libraries across our campuses.
The libraries offer a variety of facilities and services and operate with different opening hours throughout the year.
Libraries provide access to individual and group study spaces, PCs, and printing. VU libraries also offer useful online resources that you can access both on and off campus using your MyVU login.
: NeuroNavi is our online support space created by neurodivergent student mentors. Find tips, tools and personal stories to help you navigate university in a way that works for you.
From managing study demands to building connections, everything is grounded in lived experience.
Find support and quiet spaces for neurodivergent students

Get involved in campus life

Students dancing the Zorba at Summer O-Fest

Orientation – O-Fest!

On-campus orientation is held twice a year, so you can come along and join in the fun.

Make a difference by volunteering in our community.

Become a student leader

Find out about our student leadership programs.

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Get involved with a club or student group!

Student activities, events & opportunities

We have events, clubs and learning opportunities to help make your time at VU unforgettable.

Cultural Diversity Week

Student life on Facebook

Keep up to date with events like outdoor cinema nights, cultural festivals, free campus lunches, and more.

Check important dates

Dates and deadlines vary by year and course.

For example, the VU Block Model® differs from the traditional semesters in payment dates and census dates (deadlines for making changes to your units without penalties).

Check the most important student dates:

census dates and fee-payment deadlines, including deadlines to submit your TFN (tax file number)
academic calendar dates, including semester information and examination periods.

Settle in to Melbourne

Coming from overseas or interstate

Get our advice about moving to Melbourne.

Melbourne's skyline during the day

About Melbourne

New to Melbourne? Let us show you around.

Housing & accommodation

Read about our student accommodation and other housing options.

Find out about our campuses, with maps, service information and more.

Using public transport

How do you pay for your train card, or catch a tram in the city? We explain.

Transport to campus

Find out where to park or how get public transport to your campus.