Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia

Future Students - Information For

• Information for
• Year 10 Students
  • Choosing a Course
  • Choosing Subjects
  • The ENTER
  • Alternatives to Year 12
• Year 11 Students
  • Deciding What to do After Year 12
  • Swinburne Courses
  • Differences Between University and TAFE
• Year 12 Students
• Mature Age Students
  and Non-School Leavers
  • Study Options
  • A Glossary of Terms
  • Transition Back to Study
  • Why Swinburne?
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
• Regional and
  Interstate Students
  • Making the Transition
  • Accommodation
  • Living Expenses
  • Equity for Rural Students
• Parents and Guardians
  • Options After School
  • VTAC
  • Making Sense of Results
  • Options After Being Offered a Place
• Career Advisers
  • Workshop Presentations
  • Swinburne Update
  • Education Programs
  • Campus Tour Booking Form
  • Secondary School Visit Form

Regional and Interstate Students:
Making the transition to Melbourne

Swinburne offers a wide range of support services, facilities, activities and events to help you adjust to your new and exciting life in Melbourne.

Orientation Week

The orientation program includes welcome events, entertainment, introductory workshops and campus tours with orientation hosts who are students themselves and who are keen to provide a student perspective.

Swinburne Student and Amenities Association (SSAA)

The SSAA runs all sorts of fun entertainment and sporting activities throughout the year. The SSAA also provides support, academic advice and representation for students. The association organises events such as orientation week, provides student diaries, and manages clubs and societies.

Clubs and Societies

Swinburne has a large and diverse range of clubs and societies which are not only lots of fun but can also help you make new friends. Clubs range from The Anime Club, Film Club, Poker Club, to the Beach Club, the “Happy” Club and even a Dirty Dozen Dramatic Club for performing arts students.

Swinburne Sport at Swinergy

Swinburne's Health and Fitness Centre (Swinergy) is located on the Hawthorn Campus on the corner of Wakefield and John Street Hawthorn. Swinergy Gym is fitted out with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and we offer a wide range of programs to cater to all health and fitness needs.

Health and counselling

Each campus has its own on-campus health and counselling service. These are free, personal and confidential. The counselling service also offers assistance in areas such as stress and time management and issues about adjusting to university life.

Pastoral care

Swinburne has a chaplain who provides spiritual support and pastoral care to students, regardless of their religious affiliation.

Swinburne Student Union (SSU)

The Swinburne Student Union (SSU) is an elected body of representatives that look after student needs and interests. It offers regular events and services including:

• Entertainment
• Student lounges
• Student academic and advisory service (Hawthorn campus)
• The Swine newspaper
• Tabula Rasa newspaper
• 3SSR Student Radio
• Night bus services
• Student balls