BCom Students

Congratulations for accepting your place in the Bachelor of Commerce. The Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, Professor Paul Kofman, welcomes you to the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and to the University of Melbourne.

Welcome to all new students

Orientation is the best way to get to know your student community and the wide range of services and programs available to you.

The University’s Melbourne Orientation program will begin on Monday 19 July.

Get involved

  • Subject and Course Planning
    • Review the 2021 BCom Study Planner and visit the Course Planning page to help you plan your studies.
    • Do you need clarification on your course rules or are unsure on choosing subjects? Watch short videos presented by fellow students by topic on Getting Started.
    • Once you have identified the subjects necessary for meeting your degree requirements and academic goals, you can enrol into subjects via your Study Plan. Enrolling in a subject means you are officially admitted to study that subject. You must enrol into subjects in both Semesters 1 and 2. You can find further information on enrolling here.
    • There's also a handy calendar to help you navigate through what you'll need to know in each week of your first semester.
  • Meet your Mentor and Adviser

    Get support early by meeting your peers and making friends through the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program in your first semester of study. Starting in your second semester, you can plan and discuss your goals through Academic Advising.

    Find out more by visiting Your Mentor and Adviser.

  • BCom Career Launchpad

    You may feel like you're just starting out your BCom journey, but your early career has already begun. Visit the BCom Career Launchpad to find out more about the enrichment opportunities available to you.

    BCom Career Launchpad

  • Connect with us

    Once you’ve accepted your offer in the BCom, you can request to join the Faculty of Business and Economics’ Current Students Facebook Group. Simply enter your student ID and degree to gain access to the group. You’ll receive information on industry opportunities and what’s happening in the faculty, in student clubs and around campus.

    You can also join the Faculty of Business and Economics' Student Clubs and Societies – this is a great way to build your social and professional networks.

    Stop 1 Facebook and Twitter will keep you up to date with important enrolment information.

    Connect with the wider University community on social media to find groups and communities who share similar interests to you.

  • Have a question?
    • ask.unimelb: Your first stop for answers to frequently asked questions.
    • students.unimelb: For information on enrolment, administration and services.
    • Contact Stop 1 via phone, live chat or email for assistance with administration, course planning, enrolment assistance, skills development and support services.

Further Study Options