FAQs

Understanding Your Orientation

Explore comprehensive answers to your general orientation queries here. From orientation programming to what to expect, find all the information you need to start planning your Monash orientation experience with confidence.

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The orientation program will be one day for each Faculty and is primarily delivered in person, so we highly encourage you to attend in person if possible.
For those unable to make it to campus, there are also opportunities for online exploration through our digital on-demand resources: The Monash Business School Orientation Hub, Get Started, Orientation Website, and New to Monash.
The orientation website is your go-to resource for all things related to starting your journey at Monash University. It provides comprehensive information about the orientation program, including schedules, and the O-Planner.
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No, this orientation is hosted by 2 Faculties, where programs are concentrated at our Caulfield and Clayton campuses. This means only Caulfield and Clayton campuses will have in person events, activities and an in-person academic Orientation session
We recommend attending and participating in every step of the Orientation program schedule for your Faculty day, to get the full orientation experience. Each event has been carefully crafted to cater to student needs, ensuring you are well-prepared for life at Monash.
You will need:
- A smartphone or device to
  - Show your QR code tickets to activities or events on campus.
  - Access digital wayfinding to get around the campuses
- Your student ID
- Typical Melbourne weather during November can vary but is usually sunny, so please remember to wear sun-protective clothes, appropriate footwear and bring a hat.
- Water bottle. There are plenty of water fountains around campus, so remember to bring a sustainable water bottle with you to fill up.
- Money, there will be some free food on offer plus a wide range of food retailers too.
To plan your travel to and from Caulfield campus, please visit the Getting to Monash website.
Regular campus shuttle buses will be operating to get all students to Caulfield campus. All Monash students can use the free shuttle buses to travel between campuses by scanning their M-Pass ID upon boarding.

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Orientation is a one day program on various days, depending on your Faculty, featuring in-person events.
- Monash Business School - 19 November
- Faculty of Information Technology - 28 October and 20 November
To simplify your orientation, your Faculty has organised a day of activities just for you! You only need to register for one event to complete your orientation program listed in the O-planner. Get ready for a day of informative activities designed to kick-start your university journey.
Please make sure to register for the event that corresponds to your degree and Faculty.
The name of the central student zone online for all student support, and in-person for Business students on Caulfield campus during orientation.
The International Student Essential Information Session is a comprehensive session designed for all new international students to gain crucial visa information and learn about rights in Australia. This session equips you for a successful start to your Monash journey: connect with peers, engage in activities, and prepare for the challenges and adventures ahead. This session will be included in your orientation day program.

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Attending in person may not be an option for some people. To support students who can’t attend in person there are a number of information points to explore Orientation online:
- To help navigate orientation programming and settling in support, you can explore our digital on-demand resources: The Monash Business School Orientation Hub, Get Started, Orientation Website, and New to Monash.
- You can explore all the student support services that are available to you through self service on the current student website.
Opportunities to meet your peers and feel connected to the Monash Community will continue through semester, these include:
- Campus events
- International Specific events
Check with your faculty regarding any late-arrival information
If you are unable to travel to Australia before Orientation, we recommend contacting your faculty to follow up on course-specific activities provided by your Faculty.
You can also reach out to Monash Connect for more specific support.

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