College to Campus: Transition to University Life – Our students take their first steps
The path from Monash College to Monash University is one of the most significant transitions a student will make. We made that transition something to look forward to.
This year, more than 1,000 Foundation Year, Monash Advanced Preparation Program (MAPP) and Diploma students attended College to Campus: Transition to University Life at Monash University's Clayton campus – across two flagship events held in April and May 2026.
College to Campus is developed in partnership with Monash University and sits at the heart of our connected student experience. The program gives students the opportunity to step onto campus, connect with the communities they will soon call their own, and build the confidence and familiarity they need to thrive in university life.
What both events shared was a commitment to the same outcome: students leaving Clayton campus feeling less like visitors, and more like they belong there.
What the program delivered
Students across both cohorts engaged with sessions designed to build practical confidence alongside personal connection. The Student Academic Success (SAS) team ran interactive workshops on navigating university study, while English Connect facilitated peer-led activities to practise conversational English and meet students outside their usual circle.
Guided campus tours took students through the libraries, Monash Sport facilities, health services and the Campus Centre – the places that will become part of their everyday life at Monash. Current Monash University students played a central role across both events, sharing candid accounts of their own transition experience.
For Diploma students, sessions focused on how to build a social circle when friendships have already formed, and where to find support when the transition feels overwhelming.
Witnessing the moment
For Dr Hamed Moradi, Director, Diplomas, the College to Campus program marks an important step in students’ transition journey, helping them build confidence, connection and a strong foundation for success at university.
“College to Campus is an expression of our Student Promise where the College prepares students for academic, social, wellbeing and career success – not just in the classroom, but for all aspects of University life.”
A world-class education begins at Monash College – and continues at Monash University.