New students

Welcome, new students! Find the information you need to enrol and get started at RMIT.

Your guide to starting at RMIT

Start by enrolling in your program, then complete the Before Semester Starts Checklist and plan your orientation.

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Enrol as a new student

Select and follow your step-by-step enrolment guide to successfully enrol and secure your place at RMIT.

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Before semester starts

Welcome to RMIT. This page has some key information that will help you get ready for your first semester and settle into university life.

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Orientation

Your orientation is all about helping you get familiar with RMIT processes, your program, and everything else that life at RMIT has to offer!

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First weeks

Find out what you need to know and do as you start classes.

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Support

RMIT students have access to free study, career and wellbeing support services. Check out what's available.

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Finding accommodation

Joining us from interstate, overseas or leaving home for the first time? We can help you find accomodation that suits your needs.

International students

Support and resources for international students studying at RMIT Australian campuses.

Getting Started Guide for Research (HDR) students

Information and resources for managing your research candidature at RMIT.

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Find your way around campus

Find maps and locations of RMIT buildings, or explore campus facilities to discover convenient spots to study, park your ride and more.

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Need help?

Contact Student Connect for admin and general enquiries, student support and academic advice.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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