Enrolment for Semester 1 2026 will open on Monday 24 November 2025.
All students commencing Foundation Studies at RMIT must complete a two-part enrolment process.
Students must complete the enrolment checklist to update contact details via Enrolment Online.
Please note: USI is not compulsory for Foundation Studies Students.
Once the Enrolment Online Checklist has been complete, students will need to add courses to enrol, please refer Foundation Studies enrolment guide for instructions.
Use the step-by-step guide to enrol in your Foundation Studies program.
Please contact the Foundation Studies team by emailing foundationstudies@rmit.edu.au if you have any questions or need any assistance with your enrolment.
Friday 23 January 2026
Friday 10 July 2026
Classes begin: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Last date to arrive in Melbourne and start course on campus: Monday 2 February 2026
Classes begin: Monday 13 July 2026
Last date to arrive in Melbourne and start course on campus: Monday 20 July 2026
Find out the information you'll need to:
Students must bring their own laptop or tablet to use during classes and study. Find out more about what type of device you need.
Check the Foundation Studies important dates page for information on when orientation happens and when classes start.
New RMIT UP students can find additional information on the RMIT UP new students page.
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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