City Flinders orientation activities
Our City Flinders campus is located at 300 Flinders Street and 301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Check out a map of our City Flinders campus.
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Welcome to Victoria University and City Flinders campus! At Orientation you will be heading to course info sessions, exploring your campus, getting involved in some cool activities. Everything is free so come along and have a great day!
Kick back and listen to the bands and DJ’s, grab some freebies, join a club or society, sign up for a uni sport team and find out about all the services available to you.
Events not to be missed
These are vital or important activities that you should not miss, such as course information sessions and campus tours.
Monday, 18 February - Saturday 23 February
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UniReady 1 | Various | Limited spaces - register now |
| Get tech savvy. Set up your login details and your student email. Check out the VU website and get tips on using the Library site and resources. Finally, find out what WebCT is. Bookings are essential. | |||
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UniReady 2 | Various | Limited spaces - register now |
| A 3-hour introduction to University life, with a particular focus on academic and study skills. This workshop will familiarise you with the University setting, explaining in some detail what is expected of you as a student, which study skills you’ll need to harness, and how academic writing, assessments and feedback can work for you! Bookings are essential. | |||
Wednesday, 20 February
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College welcome | TBC | Unlimited |
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College welcomes are the first opportunity for students to meet college staff and hear about your course. Find out about important dates you need to know about, your course and subjects. It is also a great opportunity to meet other students with similar interests.
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Campus tours | Level 9 | Unlimited |
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Never been to your campus before? Let us show you around, we’ll take you to the places you need to know about including Student Service Centres, the library and cafes.
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District tour | VU HQ, Ground floor | 20 - Get there early! |
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First time in Melbourne? You may be from a rural area, interstate or overseas, if so we'll take you for a tour around the city and show you all the local secrets.
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Library & Learning Commons Tour | Level 15 | 20 |
| Take a quick tour of the library. We’ll show you the library services: borrowing, basic catalogue, basic IT and copy services. | |||
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Clubs and societies information session | Level 9, C903 | Unlimited |
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Make new friends and meet people with similar interests by joining a Club or Society! These session will tell you all about Victoria University’s range of clubs and how you can join or start your own club. Funding and resources are fully available for clubs to run projects and events. |
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VUSU: Your Student Union | TBC | Unlimited |
| VUSU is the student voice! VUSU makes sure your voice is heard by the University, Government and the general community. VUSU is focused on upholding the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and quality education. VUSU also runs a number of events and activities for VU students including the annual ball, trips and tours, o-night party and a boat cruise. | |||
Find out more
Learn all you need to know about campus life, student services, housing, jobs, money and more. You will be able to ask questions from experienced staff members
Wednesday, 20 February
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Sport & Health | Level 9, C926 | Unlimited |
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Be part of the action at VU! We’ll talk about our representative sport program, facilities, clubs, campus events and community events.
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Get More Campus Life! | Level 9, C903 | Unlimited |
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Learn how you can get involved and have the experience of a lifetime at VU! Find out about all our campus events, leadership opportunities and volunteering.
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Smart jobs | C901 | Unlimited |
| Want to make some money or get work experience for your resume? We have tips for securing part time jobs on and off campus. | |||
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Getting the most out of your money | Level 11, C1110 | Unlimited |
| Find out how Student Welfare can help you balance life and study commitments. We provide information and advice on dealing with Centrelink, assistance in getting a Start Up Scholarship from Centrelink, tips on managing money, dealing with credit cards, utility bills and fines. We’ll also let you know how to access external agencies such as legal, housing and consumer rights. |
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Housing help | Level 9 | Unlimited |
| If you still need to find housing or need tenancy information and advice, we have a full range of resources to help you. Using an iPad at our display you will be able to search the Student Housing Database for rooms or properties to rent off-campus. | |||
Come and try
Join our fun social, sport and club-run activities to make new friends! Meet club executives and get a taste of cheerleading, gardening, life drawing, cabaret dancing, sport and more!
Wednesday, 20 February
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Speed networking | Level 9 Student Lounge | Unlimited |
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There’s no better feeling then seeing a familiar face when you’re feeling overwhelmed on your first day of uni. Come to our speed networking session and you can have that feeling rather than going through your day feeling uneasy. So make sure you’re part of this fun-filled speed networking activity where you will have a laugh and meet fellow students.
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Big games | Level 9 Student Lounge | Unlimited |
| Chill out with a game of giant chess, downball, table tennis or giant snakes and ladders. Great opportunities to meet new people and have some fun. | |||
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Exploring Enactus | TBC | Unlimited |
| Enactus (previously known as Students In Free Enterprise) is a global community of leaders using entrepreneurial action to shape a better world. Come along to meet our club members and learn how you can get involved in our sustainable, environmental and entrepreneurial projects that give back to the community! | |||
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Think fast! | Level 9 Student Lounge | Unlimited |
| How high can you stack a pile of balloons? Can you untie a knot without touching it? Test your initiative and quick thinking skills in this fun interactive challenge where you will make new friends and learn how to think outside the box. Lollies and prizes up for grabs! | |||