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 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 BCom Orientation program for Semester 1, 2021 will take place between Monday 22 - Friday 26 February 2021. All new students are also encouraged to attend Ready, Set, BCom! on Tuesday 19 January 2021.

Please revisit this page in late December for information on how you can register for Orientation.

Get involved

  • Register for Ready, Set, BCom!

    Received an offer for the BCom? Kick-start your exciting BCom journey on Tuesday 19 January 2021 at Ready, Set, BCom!

    This interactive online experience offers you the opportunity to

    • understand your course options and pathways
    • learn what to expect from your first year
    • participate in fun activities led by current students
    • meet new friends and ask questions about student life
  • Melbourne Orientation
    • The University’s Melbourne Orientation program will run from 22-26 February 2021.
    • There will be a range of activities throughout the week, where you’ll be able to join our Student Clubs & Societies – this is a great way to build your social and professional networks.
  • Subject and Course Planning
    • Find helpful Course Planning resources in the next tab.
    • 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.
  • 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 on social

    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.

    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.

Register now for Ready, Set, BCom!