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

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

The BCom Orientation Day was held on Tuesday 25 February, where you were welcomed in person to your BCom community by academics, professional staff and current students.

The day included:

  • Meeting the Dean and academic staff, and find out more about your first year of study
  • Participating in a panel session with current students
  • Discovering career, enrichment and academic support services designed exclusively for BCom students
  • Joining a range of Clubs and Societies
Unable to join us for Orientation?

If you were not able to join us for Orientation, you can catch up by watching a recording of the BCom Orientation Day event.

If you require advice or support in relation to the coronavirus, course-specific advice is now available here.

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Get involved

  • Sign up for your Melbourne Orientation activities

    The University’s Melbourne Orientation program will run from 24-28 February 2020.

    On Monday 24 February, we have two exciting events organised for you. Join the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program where you'll meet your peer mentor group. This is followed by the Melbourne Commencement Ceremony at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building.

    There will be a range of activities held on campus throughout the week, where you’ll be able to join Student Clubs & Societies – this is a great way to build your social and professional networks.

  • Register for additional BCom Information Sessions

    In addition to BCom Orientation Day, the Faculty are holding two additional information sessions. Please register via the myuniLife app.

    BCom/Engineering Pathway Information Session
    Date: Tuesday 25 February 2020
    Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
    Location: 4.012, Level 4, The Spot

    Are you considering study in engineering after completing the BCom? This will require some careful course planning. Come along to learn about:

    • required breadth subjects that will meet the prerequisites for entry to the Master of Engineering
    • how to plan your BCom for entry to the Master of Engineering
    • BCom/Master of Engineering graduates and their career paths

    This session is open to all Bachelor of Commerce students. Students with a Graduate Degree Package will be invited to attend a separate event.

    BCom Getting Ready to Study Commerce
    Date: Thursday 27 February 2020
    Time: 10.00-11.00am
    Location: Copland Theatre, The Spot

    Find out how to succeed academically in your first year of study. Presented by a member of the university's Academic Skills unit, this session will provide an overview of the academic skills and resources needed for your degree.

  • Subject and Course Planning

    Find helpful Course Planning resources in the next tab. Download the BCom Planner for you to create your degree.

    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 Enrichment Opportunities

    Find out more about the enrichment opportunities available to Bachelor of Commerce students.

    Learn more about BCom Enrichment Programs

  • 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.

Check out the videos from Virtual Ready, Set, BCom!