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Bachelor of Science Orientation

For students starting the Bachelor of Science, Orientation and the Extended Orientation program are important opportunities to learn about everything you need to get started in your course.

Before Orientation – get started

  1. If you haven't yet, make sure that you've accepted your offer and enrolled in your course: Get Started at Melbourne.
  2. After that, explore different subject areas that may interest you and understand all the other great programs that make up your undergraduate experience in the Bachelor of Science Course Guide.
  3. Find out what opportunities are available to you both inside and outside the class to enrich your university experience with the Science Enrichment Planner.

Science: Day 1

This was an exciting pre-orientation event that allowed new students to explore all that the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne has to offer.

This year, Science: Day 1 was held on the Parkville Campus on 5 Februrary, 2025. Students enjoyed food and drinks, got to know the campus through a fun scavenger hunt, and learnt how to navigate the transition from school to university!

You can view a recording of Science: Day 1 sessions here.

BSc Orientation Day

On BSc Orientation Day students attended the Welcome Session where they met their academics and learnt how to make the most of their degree.

You can view a recording of the Welcome Session below.

BSc Orientation

Getting Started Sessions

These sessions were run by first year subject coordinators and outlined all the information you need to be prepared for your first classes. You can view recordings of each session below.

Extended Orientation

Dates: Week 1 - Week 3
Location: Parkville

Following orientation week, you will continue to be supported in your transition to university and the BSc. The Extended Orientation program will cover different topics in your first few weeks of study.

See below for information, resources, and events for each weekly theme of Extended Orientation.

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  • Welcome BBQ and Clubs Expo

    At this event, students enjoyed a free lunch, enjoyed various fun activities, and discovered a variety of science clubs!

    Clubs are an integral part of many students' university experience. You can find out more about clubs and societies at the University below.

    Clubs and Societies

  • International Student Expo

    The event celebrated the diverse cultures of international students at the Uni, and featured a variety of activities, food, live cultural performances and interactive workshops

  • This week is Employability Week at the University!

    Check out resources and events below to help plan for your career and gain practical employability skills.

    Employability Week

Frequently asked questions

We have received many questions during previous Orientation Weeks, and have collected some answers and related resources below.

  • Science: Day 1 is an important pre-Orientation event that acts as your introduction to science at Melbourne as well and University life. You will have the opportunity to interact with some of our cool facilities and make some friends who you can later meet up with at Orientation. At Orientation, you will delve deeper into your course, the subjects you have chosen and the services the University provides.

  • We strongly recommend you attend BOTH Science: Day 1 and Orientation, as each event offers unique information that will ultimately better prepare you for your BSc.

  • If you have received an offer to study Science at UniMelb, you will have received an email with a registration link to sign-up for Science: Day 1. Registrations close Wed 29 Jan.

  • As this a registration-only event specifically for students who have received an offer to study a BSc at the University, we will not be able to accommodate additional guests.

  • If you cannot make it to Science: Day 1, we will be uploading Course Planning: 101 sessions which you can view live and on demand. We will also upload some sessions from the day on this webpage.

  • Science: Day 1 is a sustainable event. Please bring along your own water bottle to refill at our hydration stations. Please also bring adequate sun protection. You may also wish to bring along a small bag to hold your belongings.

  • There is no dress code. However, part of the day will be held outside, and we recommend being mindful of the weather and using suitable sun or wet weather protection. Please also wear comfortable shoes.

Other orientation activities