Orientation Week - Semester 1, 2025

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, 24 February - 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! 

Click on each section to find out more:

Welcome Day: 24 February

  • Time: 8:30am–11:30am
  • Location: Building 10, Sports Hall, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7
Time Activity​ Location​
 8:30am–10am Campus Tours​  Canopy Area
10am–10:10am Meet & Greet​ Warm-up & Welcome performance​ Sports Hall 
10:10am–10:15am Welcome Remarks
10:15am–10:25am Orientation Activities & HOW2Get-Ahead Calendar​
10:25am–10:30am Student Council Greetings​
10:30am–11:30am Service Fair​
F&B & interactive activities​ REC Lobby​

  • Time: 9.30am–11.30am
  • Location: AV Theatre (Room 1.1.B007), Handiresco Building, 521 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District
Time​ Activity​
 9am–10am Campus Tours​
10:am–10:05am​​ Meet & Greet Warm-up​ & Welcome Dance Performance​
10:05am– 10:10​am Welcome Remarks​
10:10am–10:15am​​ Intro to Orientation and How2Get-Ahead wrokshops
10:15am –10:25am Student Organisation Introduction​
10:25am–11:10am The Business School Induction
11:10am-11:30am Networking & Refreshment

This is a sustainable event 🌿

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.

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First step into your life at RMIT Vietnam

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.

How2Get-Ahead workshops: from 24 to 28 February

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.

What you will discover

Essential information to enjoy life at university

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.

Diverse student support services

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.

Global study options

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.

International student induction: 26 & 28 February

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, 26 February

To be updated
Hanoi

11am–12pm

Friday, 28 February

Job Shop (Room 1.5.A024)

School and Program Inductions: from 26 February to 12 March

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.

Family Welcome Day: 1 March

We are excited to invite your parent to the Family Welcome Day at RMIT University! This exclusive event is designed to provide essential information and insights about the university, helping your parents become a source of encouragement and support as you embark on your university journey.  

  • Online session via Teams (in Vietnamese): 9am – 10.30am, 01 March 2025 
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Family Welcome Day

Join us on Family Welcome Day Semester 1/2025 as it is the perfect way for parents to get to know the RMIT community better (available in Vietnamese).

Register your parent to join Family Welcome Day and read the event details here to learn more about the event agenda. For further questions about the event, kindly contact Family Connect via fc@rmit.edu.vn.

The event is hosted by Family Connect. Family Connect provides tailored resources, family newsletters and engagement opportunities to ensure your parents can support your journey, while respecting your privacy and embracing your independence.

*Family Welcome Day is exclusively for parents and family members. New students are encouraged to attend the Orientation Day.

Newbie Buzz

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.

  • Welcome to RMIT
  • Before Semester Start: Essential Checklist
  • ID card collection, Welcome Day and Orientation Week
  • Countdown to Welcome Day
  • Welcome Day recap and More activities

Share your first experience at RMIT Vietnam

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.  

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Additional help for students

Students can connect with Student Connect for further information and additional support.

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