Welcome to the BA!
Semester 2, 2026 Orientation is happening on Monday 20 July, 2026.
We can't wait to meet you and show you how you'll be supported during your time in the Faculty of Arts.
Date: Monday 20 July, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Forum Theatre (Room 153), Arts West - North Wing (Building 148a), Parkville Campus
First, you'll receive important information about your Course, enrolment, and ways to get involved in the Faculty at the Information Session. Then, join us for a morning tea, where you can continue conversations with key services and mix and mingle with your new BA cohort! Enjoy a free coffee and snack before you head off to the Orientation Festival to follow.
The information session presentation will be made available after the event.
Registration for Orientation events will open on 19 June 2026. Find out more through the links below and come back later to lock in your place.
Couldn't attend your Orientation event, or want to revisit slides?
Download the Semester 2, 2025 BA information session slides here.
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BA Orientation
Attend your BA Orientation Designed for new Bachelor of Arts students, you'll receive important information about your Course and ways to get involved in the Faculty, before joining us for a morning tea, where you can chat to key services and mix and mingle with your new BA cohort!
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Melbourne Peer Mentor Program
Learn about the benefits of the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program Meet current mentors in the program at the BA Orientation and learn how they can help you navigate your first semester at university.
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Orientation Challenge
Sign up to the Orientation Challenge Meet your new students at a mixer to complete fun challenges! Consider this your one stop shop for making friends, exploring campus and having some laughs as you go.