2026 Midyear Orientation
Welcome to the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music!
Keep an eye on this page for updates on activities aimed to support your studies and get a feel for the Southbank Campus for Semester 2 2026.
Acknowledgement of Country from the Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne
Tuesday 7 July - Thursday 9 July 2026
12.00 - 10.00pm
Event: MUSE Festival (optional event)
Location: Performing Arts Building Dodds Street
Invitation: All
MUSE Festival is a celebration of the fine arts and a complete takeover of the Dodds Street Performing Arts Building (879) on the University of Melbourne’s Southbank campus, home to the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Held over three days during the winter break, MUSE is Southbank’s first-ever student-led performing arts festival and is now entering its fifth year.
Tuesday 21 July 2026
11.30am - 11.30am
Event: FFAM Bespoke SEDS Adjustments for Academic Adjustment Plans
Location: Zoom
Invitation: All Fine Arts and Music students
This online session introduces students to the Academic Adjustment Plan (AAP) process, with a particular focus on the bespoke adjustments available within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. It explores how reasonable adjustments can be tailored to creative and performance-based learning environments, including studio work, rehearsals, performances, practical classes, placements, and assessments, through collaboration between SEDS and the Faculty. The presentation concludes with an interactive Q&A, giving students the opportunity to discuss individual circumstances and better understand the supports available throughout their studies.
Wednesday 22 July 2026
11.30am - 1.00pm
Event: Welcome Wednesday (new students only)
Location: Meet in the Ian Potter Southbank Centre, Ground Level Foyer
Invitation: All new Music students
Explore your new campus and make friends before classes start. Meet fellow new students and enjoy a guided tour of the Southbank campus. You’ll get familiar with all the spaces you’ll need to know and have the opportunity to ask questions before Week 1 starts.
8.00 - 9.00pm
Event: Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Orientation
Location: Zoom
Invitation: Master of Music (Performance Teaching) students
Learn about your course requirements and get to know your academics and fellow students.
Meeting ID: 839 0264 3898
Pass code: 088619
Tuesday 28 July
12.00 - 2.00pm
Event: Semester 2 Welcome
Location: Wilin Garden
Invitation: All Fine Arts and Music students
Enjoy a free lunchtime festival with your fellow students (registration essential for catering - students only).
Wednesday 29 July
7.00 - 9.00pm
Event: Get Up 2026 (optional event)
Location: Lionel’s Lounge (G12), Building 872
Invitation: All Fine Arts and Music students
Get inspired and support fellow students. Enjoy a free Jazz and Improvisation jam session.
General Information
Begin your journey at Fine Arts and Music
Stop 1 is the face of student services online, on the phone, and in person. Services include administration, course planning, enrolment assistance, skills development and support services. Stop 1 (Southbank) is located in the Hub building and is open from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Find out about the support that Stop 1 offers you
You have access to all University libraries, including our Faculty's Southbank Library which brings together the Louise Hanson-Dyer Collection and the Lenton Parr Visual and Performing Arts Collection.
Learn about using the library, booking rooms and computers, and borrowing materials.
NEW! Check out the New Students' Library Guide
The Hub building is also home to a range of student services available to Southbank students, including:
Academic Skills - a dedicated University department responsible for providing students with various forms of assistance to enable them to realise their full academic potential and achieve excellence. They offer free skills workshops and individual appointments.
Careers and Employability – careers advisors can help you write a resume and job application, for part-time student jobs and your future career.
Counselling and Psychological Services - Finding things a little rough? Free, confidential counseling is available to students through Counselling and Psychological Services.
Creative Arts Therapies – Use creative methods to address anxiety, stress or social fears.
Please look through the full range of services available at the Hub
Use the Handbook to identify the subjects you will take to meet your course requirements and academic goals. If you are an undergraduate student, we encourage you to explore the interactive My Course Planner tool to understand your course rules, subject requisites, elective, and breadth options.
From there, you can enrol into your subjects via your Study Plan. Enrolling in a subject means that you are officially admitted to study that subject.
Need any assistance with the process? Support is available via Stop 1.
Want to do more at Orientation?
Attend University-wide events at Parkville Campus to meet more people, develop your study skills, and learn more about student services and careers help. The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) runs clubs and societies day where you can meet student run clubs.
Check for updates on the Melbourne Orientation website.
If you’re coming to Orientation on public transport, use PTV Journey Planner to plan your travel.
For more information see our page on public transport.