City Queen orientation activities
Our City Queen campus is located at 295 and 283 Queen Street, Melbourne. Check out a map of our City Queen campus.
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Welcome to Victoria University and City Queens campus! At Orientation you will head to course info sessions, explore your campus and get 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.
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 | Courtyard | 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 | Courtyard | 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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Law library tour | Level 2, Law Library | TBC |
| 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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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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Get More Campus Life! | LG14 | 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 | B10 | 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 | B01 | 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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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!
Monday, 4 February
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Welcome breakfast | Courtyard | Unlimited |
| Feeling hungry? Come down and make some new friends before your first class. | |||
Wednesday, 20 February
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Speed networking | Courtyard | 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 | Courtyard | 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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Dictum society meet & greet | TBC | Unlimited |
| Dictum Society is the primary association for students studying law at Victoria University. We are here to help students settle into their law degree through social activities, professional development assistance, career sessions and educational sessions. Come and meet our executive members for 2013 and get a head start to your degree! | |||
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Think fast! | Courtyard | 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! | |||