Orientation Week - Semester 3, 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, 20 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! 

Click on each section to find out more:

Welcome Day

Monday, 20 October is the Welcome Day for new students at RMIT Vietnam.

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.

  • Time: 8am–11.30am
  • Location: RMIT Saigon South campus, Building 10, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Hung Ward

Time

Activity

Location

8am–9.15am Campus tours Canopy Area
9.15am–9.25am Warm-up & Welcome performance Sports Hall
9.20am–9.25am Welcome Remarks
9.25am–9.35am Orientation Activities & HOW2Get-Ahead Calendar
9.35am–9.40am Student Council Greetings
9.40am–9.55am "Student to Student" Sharing
9.55am–10am "From Decision to Dream" Contest – Winner Announcement
10am–11.30am Service Fair
10am–11.30am Engagement activities, F&B RMIT Active Lobby

  • Time: 8am–12pm
  • Location: Breakout room, Level 5C, Handi Resco Building, 521 Kim Ma Street, Giang Vo Ward

Time

Activities

Location

8.30am-10am Campus Tour HN campus
Service Fair
10am-10.05am Warm-up Breakout room, Level 5C
10.05am-10.10am Welcome Remarks
10.10am-10.20am Senior Sharing & Orientation Activities & HOW2Get-Ahead Calendar
10.20am-10.25am Student Council Greeting
10.25am-10.35am "From Decision to Dream" Contest - Winner Announcement
10.35am-11.45am Student & Artist Performances
11.45am-12pm Survey & Lucky Draw

This is a sustainable event 🌿

This event is designed to minimise negative environmental impact. You are encouraged to bring your own bottle 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 workshop

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!'

You will need to register to attend. Register links will be available soon.

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.

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Decision to Dream - My RMIT Journey competition

Decision to Dream - My RMIT Journey is your chance to share that story with the RMIT community. Through photos or video, accompanied by your personal written story, we want to see your perspective and celebrate your journey.

International student induction

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, 22 October

Room 2.01.4

11am–1pm, Friday, 24 October

Room 2.01.4
Hanoi 11am-1pm, Friday 24 October Room 1.5A.024, Level 5

School and Program Inductions

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

We are excited to invite your parents 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.  

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Family Welcome Day semester 3, 2025

Register your parents to join Family Welcome Day and read the event details to learn more about the event agenda.  

*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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