Before semester starts

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

Before semester starts

Complete these tasks before classes begin so you're all set from day one.


Make sure you have access

Ensure you can access essential student tools before classes begin.

Change your password

Your password and student number can be used to access all RMIT systems.

Order your student card

You can quickly order your student card online and we’ll post it to your home address.

Start using your RMIT email

You'll receive important information to your RMIT email – so check it regularly!


Complete critical admin

Get organised with key tasks that ensure you're ready to start at RMIT.

Explore Canvas – Your study portal

You'll use Canvas to access course content, listen to lectures and submit assessments.

Complete How2RMIT

An online induction module that will ensure you are set up and organised for RMIT life.

Complete your mandatory modules

As part of your onboarding to RMIT, you're required to complete mandatory modules.


Get organised for study

Understand your schedule, key dates and financial essentials before classes begin.

Get familiar with your timetable

Use your read-only timetable to plan your class selections.

Check important dates

So you know when orientation is, when classes start and your census dates.

Understand your loans and fees

Learn how to read your tax invoice, access your financial account online and pay your fees.


Access free software and student concessions

Set up your tech and unlock discounts to support your study on and off campus.

Apply for transport concession

You may be eligible for discounted travel on trains, trams and buses in Victoria.

Set up free campus WiFi

For internet access at all RMIT campuses.

Get free software and apps

Access Microsoft Office and more to use in your studies.


Finished? Time to plan your Orientation

Orientation Week (O Week) happens the week before classes kick off—it's your chance to dive into uni life, get connected, and feel confident before your first class.


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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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