Graduate Orientation

Welcome to the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences!

Semester 2, 2026 Orientation will be held on the Parkville Campus on Monday 20 July and Tuesday 21 July 2026.

We can't wait to support you during your time in the Faculty of Arts.

Your Graduate Orientation will start with the GSHSS Information Session, where you'll receive important information about services available to you, and opportunities to get involved in the Faculty of Arts. Afterward, you'll have the chance to connect with other commencing students and meet with your academic staff over some snacks and refreshments at the GSHSS Reception. We look forward to seeing you there!

GSHSS Orientation will take place over two nights. Please make sure you check below to see which night is relevant to your degree. A recording of the information session will also be uploaded to this site after the session.

Registration for Orientation will open on 19 June 2026.

Which Night of Orientation should I attend?

GSHSS Orientation will take place over two nights. Please make sure that you attend on the night that is relevant to your degree so that you have a chance to meet your peers and teaching staff. Students studying Certificates or Diplomas should attend on a night that corresponds to their specific discipline or area of interest.

  • Date: Monday 20 July 2026
    Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
    Location: Forum Theatre (Room 153), Arts West

    Please attend this Orientation session if you are studying one of the following degrees:

    • Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing
    • Master of Applied Linguistics
    • Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies
    • Executive Master of Arts
    • Master of Global Media Communication
    • Master of International Journalism
    • Master of Journalism
    • Master of Marketing Communications
    • Master of Publishing and Communications
    • Master of Translation and Interpreting

  • Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
    Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
    Location: Public Lecture Theatre (Room 122), Old Arts

    Please attend this Orientation session if you are studying one of the following degrees:

    • Master of Art Curatorship
    • Master of Development Studies
    • Master of Arts and Cultural Management
    • Master of Criminology
    • Master of Public Policy and Management
    • Master of Social Policy
    • Master of International Relations
    • Master of Leadership for Development
    • Master of Cultural Materials Conservation

Additional Orientation Events and Resources