This is the start of something amazing. Celebrate your newness.

Feeling nervous? That's normal. But we know how you can make your transition to uni easier: get amongst it at Orientation.

If you're doing a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) mark Monday 17 February to Wednesday, 19 February 2025 in your diary. (Classes start Monday, 3 March 2025). And because your Orientation is earlier than other courses, you’ll basically have the campus to yourself.

Steps for a smooth start

Step 1
Enrol in your units if you haven't already.

Step 2
Register for Orientation. You'll get a nifty reminder and you can add the sessions to your calendar. If you're a Bass or Wonthaggi student, you're invited to the Gippsland Orientation.

Step 3
Register for FedReady Self-paced

Step 4
Explore the Psychology resources

Step 5
Start gathering your mandatory documents

Step 6
Pack your bags. We've got a handy list of what to bring (including your laptop) below—just scroll down. Then sit back and relax—we can’t wait to welcome you to Federation.

All done? Great! Check out the full list of pre-study essentials here

Your Orientation schedule

Keen to find out a bit more about your course? Want to explore the campus, meet some other nervous students and grab a free burger or two? Perfect – it's all in the schedule below.

If you'd prefer a printable version, you can download the PDF booklet.

TimeActivityLocation
9–10 amCompulsory International Student Orientation*Room 304, Building F
10 am–12 pmCourse orientationRoom 304, Building F
12–1 pmLunch (free!)Student Lounge, Building U
1–2 pmGetting connected
We'll get you set up and logged into our online systems, so you're all ready when classes start. Bring your laptop.		Room 304, Building F
2–2.30 pmCampus tour Library
2.30–3 pmLibrary tourLibrary
3–4 pmInternational Student Enrolment Lab*Library

* If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during these sessions.

If you'd prefer a printable version, you can download the PDF booklet.

TimeActivityLocation
9 –10 amCompulsory International Student Orientation*Building 902, Room 195
10am–12pmCourse orientationBuilding 902, Room 195
12–1 pmLunch (free!)Student Lounge, Building 902
1–2 pmGetting connected
We'll get you set up and logged into our online systems, so you're all ready when classes start. Bring your laptop.		Building 903, Room G96
2–2.30 pmCampus tour Library
2.30–3 pmLibrary tourLibrary
3–4 pmInternational Student Enrolment Lab*Library

* If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during these sessions.

If you're a Bass or Wonthaggi student, you're invited to this Orientation.

If you'd prefer a printable version, you can download the PDF booklet.

TimeActivityLocation
9–10 amCompulsory International Student Orientation*Room 251, Building 4N
10am–12 pmCourse orientationRoom 251, Building 4N
12–1 pmLunch (free!)Student Lounge
1–2 pmGetting connected
We'll get you set up and logged into our online systems, so you're all ready when classes start. Bring your laptop.		Room 251, Building 4N
2–2.30 pmCampus tourRoom 251, Building 4N
2.30–3 pmLibrary tourLibrary
3–4 pmInternational Student Enrolment Lab*Library

* If you're a domestic student, you can enjoy some free time during these sessions.

2025 Orientation for Psychological Science (Honours) Students: Mt Helen
17 Feb 2025, 9:00am
Mt Helen

This is the start of something amazing. Celebrate your newness. Just for students starting the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Excited? Nervous?...

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2025 Orientation for Psychological Science (Honours) Students: Berwick
18 Feb 2025, 9:00am
Berwick

This is the start of something amazing. Celebrate your newness. Just for students starting the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Excited? Nervous?...

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2025 Orientation for Psychological Science (Honours) Students: Gippsland
19 Feb 2025, 9:00am
Gippsland

This is the start of something amazing. Celebrate your newness. Just for students starting the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Excited? Nervous?...

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What to bring

1 - Student ID number (it's on your Offer Letter).

2 - Laptop, notepad & pen.

3 - Bank card (we're cashless). There’ll be loads of free food, but if you want a coffee or something extra, you'll need to tap.

4 - Smile and an open mind. Bring excitement to meet new people and explore campus life.

5 - Dress comfortably, and don’t forget your questions—this is your chance to get answers!

Get ready for study before Orientation

Explore our online Orientation Hub and Pre-study Essentials, join FedReady, and register for an Info Session if you’re new to Australia

Refresh your study skills

Register for this self-paced online course to refresh your study skills and boost your academic confidence before classes start.

Get FedReady      

Pre-study essentials

Here's a list of pre-study essentials.

Get organised      

Orientation Hub

A whole bunch of Fed info is available for you on the Orientation Hub on Moodle.

Available on Moodle from 3 March.

Enter Hub      

International Student Info Sessions

Feel ready and confident to move to Australia and start studying with Federation.

Register now 
 

Our campuses

Mt Helen Campus

Mt Helen is set on a whopping 110 hectares of bushland but it’s only 10 kms from the centre of Ballarat. So you can listen to birdsong as you study then paint the town red in your downtime.

Explore Mt Helen      

Berwick Campus

Berwick is all landscaped grounds and modern architecture, but it’s only 40km from the Melbourne CBD. You can study in tranquility then pop into the city for some karaoke.

Explore Berwick      

Gippsland Campus

Gippsland is set on 60 luscious hectares (yes, there’s a lake), and Churchill is right next door. After studying in peace you can reward yourself with a cheeky parma in town.

Explore Gippsland      

Can't make it to Orientation?

Get in touch with your course coordinator, call us on 1800 333 864 or chat live with our friendly team, Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm AEDT.