Family Connect Newsletter semester 3/2024

Welcome to the Family Connect Newsletter where you will get an inside look into what it is like around RMIT community throughout the semester.

Updated November 2024

Dear parents and families,

Welcome to the Family Connect Newsletter where you will get an inside look into what it is like around RMIT community throughout the semester.

At RMIT, the student experience extends far beyond academic lectures. We believe students learn best by building networks, participating in social events, and developing personal skills through activities outside the classroom. Whether your student is continuing or just starting their journey, RMIT offers them a sense of belonging across diverse student communities.

We are eagerly welcoming both our new and returning students back to campus this semester filled with excitement and the biggest events of the year. In this edition of newsletter, you will find:

  • Highlights of Semester 3/2024
  • Top news
  • Past events recap

We hope this newsletter will keep you informed and strengthen your role as supportive RMIT parents guiding your student’s journey toward independence and growth.

Dung Duong, Senior Manager, Student and Family Connect.

In the spotlight – Family Welcome Day October 2024

Family welcome day

Last October, RMIT Vietnam welcomed over 400 local and international parents to our Hanoi and Saigon South campuses on the remarkable occasion when new students embark on their Higher Education journey at RMIT. This initiative aims to strengthen the partnership between parents and the university, ensuring students’ wellness and success at RMIT and beyond.

The event provides parents and families of new HE students with valuable insights into student development at RMIT and how to best support students during their transition to university while fostering student’s independence. Additionally, parents enjoyed vibrant campus tours led by RMIT students, offering a glimpse into the dynamic campus life at RMIT.

Check out the recap videos of RMIT Hanoi and RMIT Saigon South, photos of RMIT Hanoi and RMIT Saigon South and article here.

Highlights of Semester 3/2024

Key dates

23 – 29 December 2024 University holidays
27 January – 2 February 2025 Public holidays (including Tet)
17 February 2025 Results released

25 October 2024 Tuition Fees Invoices for semester 3/2024 issued
28 October 2024 Semester 3/2024 began
08 November 2024 Last day to add classes/courses
15 November 2024 Deadline for payment of tuition fees
Tips for parents:

Student Connect is a fantastic first point of contact for any queries students might have, whether it is about courses and programs, confirmation letter, or tuition fees. As students learn to actively seek advice and support, they are getting better in managing their student life and prone to be more successful at university.

Tuition fees and charges are always accessible to students on myRMIT, including adjustment invoices if there are any changes in course enrolment. It is the student’s responsibility to share this information with parents and families, if necessary.

What’s on for RMIT students?

two women holding book and smiling
Library Services

*Recommended for newbies

The RMIT University Library offers academic assistance, personalised consultations, and peer mentoring services to its students. Additionally, the “Essential Library Skills” workshop is a live, interactive series that teaches students effective research, referencing, academic integrity, information evaluation, and using tools like EndNote and Mendeley. These skills help students excel academically and in assignments.

Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday (until the end of Week 4 – 22 November 2024)
Time: 11:00 AM

*For further support, students can ask the library via this link (English only).

event banner for RMIT Vietnam design your career workshop series
Design Your Careers Series (SGS campus)

*Recommended for junior & senior students

Join the in-person, four-workshop series to take charge of your career. Learn to use Design Thinking to craft your dream career through interactive sessions.

In this series, students will learn to:

  • Define career passion and dreams
  • Address and solve career questions
  • Discover career potential
  • Develop an action plan to achieve dream job

Students can find more information through Campus Buzz, which is available exclusively via student email.

event banner for RMIT Vietnam Meet your employer your journey starts here with company logos
Meet Your Employer (Hanoi campus)

*Recommended for junior & senior students

This semester, Meet Your Employer is the golden pass to connect with 3 industry partners – CBRE, Decathlon, and iKame through company visits.

Students can find more information through Campus Buzz, which is available exclusively via student email.

three female Vietnamese students waving RMIT flag on the streets of Australia in front of a busking band
Semester-based exchange programs

*Recommended for junior & senior students

At RMIT, students are encouraged to think globally and there are overseas study opportunities that students can explore and apply. To learn more about eligibility and timeline for application, students to read more here (English only).

Students interested in the cross-campus program to RMIT Australia should join the Study Plan Walkthrough session by Student Connect for hands-on guidance.

Link to register is here.

Top news

Past events recap

event banner for careers festival 2024 work in progress with a female student winking
RMIT Careers Festival 2024

RMIT top news The Careers Festival provides career development opportunities and a platform for students to engage with top employers through CV submissions and on-site interviews.

Careers Fair 2024, held at the Hanoi and SGS campuses, attracted over 2,000 attendees, 40 leading companies, and more than 150 job opportunities.

Revisit the memorable moments: RMIT Hanoi and RMIT Saigon South.

a group of students playing dodge ball on the indoor gym court at RMIT Saigon South campus
RMIT Sports Day 2024

RMIT Sports Day, held on both campuses, brought together over 500 players and spectators for the year’s biggest sporting event.

The competition promoted social connectivity, teamwork, leadership, skill development, multicultural immersion, and fun within the RMIT community.

Discover more photos: RMIT Hanoi and RMIT Saigon South.

At RMIT, we take immense pride in offering tools, systems, and resources to support students both in academic and personal success. However, we believe that students must shape their own educational journey to be ready for work and life. With the resources provided by RMIT, along with your support and encouragement, students will have the confidence to navigate their path and achieve their best.

Kind regards,

RMIT Vietnam Family Connect.