Video creation contest: Get ready for RMIT

Video creation contest: Get ready for RMIT

  • 05/10/2026 - 25/10/2026
  • 08:00am - 11:59pm
  • All incoming RMIT students are welcome
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What is Get Ready for RMIT?

Starting at RMIT marks the beginning of a new chapter. Get Ready for RMIT invites new students to share how they have prepared for their RMIT journey and what they are looking forward to experiencing. 

How have you prepared? 

Show us how you’ve prepared for your RMIT journey. 

This could be: 

  • Things you’ve packed 
  • Knowledge/Skills you’ve gained 
  • Research about RMIT you’ve done 
  • The mindset you’ve built 

What are you excited about? 

Tell us what you’re most looking forward to experiencing, discovering, or becoming part of at RMIT. 

How to join

Creating your entry is simple. Just Create. Post. Submit. 

1. Create

Create a short-form video showing: 

  • How you have prepared for your RMIT journey 
  • What you are excited about at RMIT University 

Format: Vertical 9:16 

Maximum length: 1 minute 30 seconds 

2. Post

Post your video publicly on your own Facebook. 

Your post must: 

  • Tag RMIT University Vietnam  
  • Tag RMIT Student Life  
  • Include the official campaign hashtags: #RMITVietnam #RMITStudentLife #GetReadyForRMIT 

3. Submit

Complete the official submission form with: 

  • Your information  
  • Link to your video post  

Only entries submitted through the official submission form and meeting all campaign requirements will be considered valid. 

Awards

There are 41 awards available across 2 campuses for three award categories. 

Early Bird Award 

30 winners 

  • Be among the first 30 eligible entries submitted through the Official Submission Form. 
  • Prize: RMIT Gift Box 

Staff Pick Award 

6 winners 

  • Be selected by RMIT staff based on the quality and creativity of your entry. 
  • Prize: RMIT Gift Box + RMIT Lunch Bag + RMIT Notebook 

People’s Choice Award 

5 winners 

  • Awarded to the entries with the highest engagement: Reactions + Comments + Shares 
  • Prize: RMIT Gift Box 

One entry. Multiple chances to win. 

Participants may receive more than one award. 

Campaign timeline

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  • 5 October: Submissions open
  • 25 October: Submissions close
  • 29 October: Results announcement

Rules and eligibility

Eligibility 

The contest is open to new students joining RMIT in Semester 3, 2026. 

Eligibility will be verified based on the personal information provided in the submission. 

Entry requirements

To enter the contest, you must: 

  1. Create one short-form video.  
  2. Use a vertical 9:16 format.  
  3. Keep the video to a maximum of 1 minute and 30 seconds.  
  4. Address both campaign prompts:  
    • How you have prepared for your RMIT journey  
    • What you are excited about at RMIT  
  5. Post the video publicly on your own Facebook.  
  6. Tag RMIT University Vietnam and RMIT Student Life Facebook account.  
  7. Include the official campaign hashtags: #RMITVietnam #RMITStudentLife #GetReadyForRMIT
  8. Submit the video link and participant information through the official submission form.  

Only valid submissions received by 11:59pm on 25 October 2026 will be considered. 

Award Rules 

Early Bird 
  • The first 30 valid submissions will receive an Early Bird gift. 
Staff Pick 
  • 6 winners across both campuses will be selected by RMIT staff based on the quality and creativity of the entry. 
People’s Choice 
  • 5 winners will be selected based on the highest engagement. 
  • Engagement = Reactions + Comments + Shares 
  • Engagement cut-off: 12pm, Monday, 26 October 2026. 
  • Any attempt to artificially manipulate engagement may result in disqualification. RMIT Student Life reserves the right to disqualify an entry without prior notice where there is reasonable evidence of fraudulent, automated or otherwise inappropriate engagement activity. 

Participants may receive more than one award. 

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