Discover helpful information and heaps of fun for you at RMIT Orientation Week.
Congratulations! We are excited to welcome you to RMIT Vietnam!
Your Orientation Week starts on Monday, 21 October - that's when your RMIT journey begins!
How to navigate your student life smoothly? How to find information at RMIT? It's not so difficult. There are many intriguing activities and insightful workshops for you to get familiar with RMIT's student services, and study environment, and make new friends!
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Monday, 21 October is the Welcome Day for new students at RMIT Vietnam Saigon South (SGS) and Hanoi campuses.
For many of you, Welcome Day is your first day visiting RMIT campuses. You will collect your RMIT student card, take a campus tour, and discover all student support services at the Service Fair. There are also fun on-campus activities and entertainment, along with opportunities to socialise with other new students.
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Morning Session |
Afternoon Session |
Activity |
Location |
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| 9am-10am | 2pm-3pm | Student ID Card & Lanyard distribution | Level 1 | |
| 9am-10am | 2pm-3pm | Campus Tours | ||
| 10am-10.05am | 3pm-3.05pm | Meet & Greet | Warm-up | Student Common Area |
| 10.05am-10.15am | 3.05pm-3.15pm | Welcome Performance | ||
| 10.15am-10.20am | 3.15pm-3.20pm | Welcome Remarks | ||
| 10.20am-10.25am | 3.20pm-3.25pm | Orientation Activities & HOW2Get-Ahead Calendar | ||
| 10.25am-10.30am | 3.25pm-3.30pm | Student Council Greetings | ||
| 10.30am-10.35am | 3.30pm-3.35pm | Student Connect Introduction | ||
| 10.35am-11.30am | 3.35pm-4.30pm | Service Fair, Engagement activities, and Refreshments | ||
Time |
Activity
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Location |
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| 7.30am–9am | Student ID card distribution | Canopy Area | |
| Campus Tours | |||
| 9am–9.10am | Meet & Greet | Warm-up and Welcome performance | Sports Hall |
| 9.10am–9.15am | Welcome Remarks | ||
| 9.15am– 9.25am | Orientation Activities & How2GetAhead Calendar | ||
| 9.25am–9.30am | Student Council Greetings | ||
| 9.30am–9.35am | Student Connect Introductions | ||
| 9.35am– 11am | Service Fair | ||
| Engagement activities, Refreshments, and Photo booth | REC Foyer | ||
This event is designed to minimise negative environmental impact. You are encouraged to bring your own bottle, as water and drinks are provided, and follow instructions for classifying waste at the event venue.
All great journeys begin with a single step. Learn all the basics of the essential services and platforms right on your devices for a smooth transition into university life with How2RMIT course.
Which support services are available for you at RMIT? How to access these services?
RMIT Vietnam offers you a range of support services to achieve your study goals and grow healthily and happily. All services are free and easy to access.
Visit How2Get-Ahead workshops to learn how to make the most of your student life!
Note: You will register to attend the Welcome Day and How2Get-Ahead workshops via the two forms below. You will only need to do it once.
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You will discover many information and tips for fresh undergraduate students that can help your university life be joyful, meaningful, balanced and beneficial for the future.
The workshops cover common issues new students may encounter and introduces a wide range of services for you, from academic support, wellbeing services, library support, and many more.
If you are also interested in study overseas, How2Get-Ahead workshop will cover everything you need to know about exchanging or transferring program, as well as global study opportunities available at RMIT.
If you're an international student coming to RMIT Vietnam, this induction sure is not to miss. You will get essential information for international students in Vietnam such as visa, health insurance, and especially, RMIT's buddy program - where you make friends with local students and attend cultural activities.
Campus |
Time |
Location |
| Saigon South | 11am-1pm Wednesday, 23 October |
Room 2.01.4 |
| Hanoi | 11am-12pm Friday, 25 October |
Room 1.5.A024 |
After getting used to RMIT's student services, it's time for you to get familiar with your programs and meet your classmates and lecturers. Attending School and Program Induction is compulsory for new students.
You will receive an email invitation from your schools via your RMIT mailbox closer to Orientation Week. Please check your mailboxes regularly.
This event offers your parents and family members a chance to learn key information and gain valuable insights about RMIT University, allowing them to connect with your university experience, and be a source of encouragement throughout your exciting transition into university life.
The event will be delivered in Vietnamese with English translation.
New students will receive Newbie Buzz emails from the University for important information before starting their new journey at RMIT. Newbie Buzz links will be updated here when it's published.
Follow RMIT University’s Facebook and Instagram and share with your network about your first experience with RMIT University!
Tag @rmituniversityvietnam on your post and stories on your social media – we’ll repost.
Students can connect with Student Connect for further information and additional support.
