An important part of your transition to study at Chisholm is orientation. Orientation is a set of activities and information resources for commencing students. The orientation information will help make a successful start to your study at Chisholm.
Orientation festival days
Getting started
Orientation to your course
Orientation to your campus and services
Orientation festival days
Join us for the orientation festival to meet new people, connect with student services and have fun on campus with free entertainment and activities.
Getting started
Explore the nuts and bolts required before you start your first day at Chisholm.
- Student diary – Every student is entitled to a free diary, which includes maps and a handy A-Z section
- Student ID card and parking permits – You will receive these when enrolling. The parking permit is requried for student parking spaces and the student ID card is needed for printing, photocopying and any transport concession entitlements.
Orientation to your course
Get the low down on preparing for your course.
- Be organised – Make sure you have the date, time and location of the class and have brought the correct clothing and materials.
- Teaching staff – Your teacher will be your main contact for each term. They will be able to explain how the course works, what materials you might need and how the teaching department can assist you.
- Course outline – Your teacher will detail the structure and requirements of your course and how you will be assessed.
- Materials, uniforms and books – You may require specific clothing, books or other materials.
- Assessment – It is important you find out how you will be assessed so you can begin preparing from your first class. Often assessments will begin a few weeks into your course with major assessment taking place at the end of each term/semester.
Orientation to your campus and services
Find out more about your new learning space and support available to you as a student.
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Visit myChisholm – myChisholm is an online student portal that provides access to learning materials, information on Chisholm student services, events and recreation. You will need your student logon and password to login.
- Campus maps – You can find campus maps at the back of your Chisholm Student Diary or on our Locations page.
- Campus tours – Some campuses will be running campus tours during enrolment and our orientation days. Otherwise you may attend a tour as part of your course orientation.
- Transport and parking information – Most locations are close to public transport. Visit the Metlink Melbourne website for public transport information . If you are driving, be aware there are parking restrictions that are enforced. Ensure you use your your student parking permit and park in the allocated student parking spaces.
- Key service areas:
- Chisholm Library – In addition to borrowing books, the library can assist you with online databases, newspapers, photocopying, assignment binding, IT account queries and more. Attend a library orientation tour or visit the library website.
- Learning Skills Unit - The Learning Skills Unit can assist you with essay writing, literacy and numeracy, referencing and even time management. See the myServices page on myChisholm for more information.
- Student Advisory Services (SAS) – SAS can help you achieve your best through a range of services including personal counselling, careers and employment assistance and disability support. See the myServices page on myChisholm for more information.
- Student Liaison Unit – SLU can help you better engage with Chisholm and your class mates through campus events, recreation and leadership and volunteer opportunities. See the myLife page on myChisholm for more info.