Footscray Nicholson orientation activities
Our Footscray Nicholson campus is located on the corner of Nicholson and Buckley Streets, Footscray. Check out a map of our Footscray Nicholson campus.
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Welcome to Victoria University and the Footscray Park 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.
Thursday, 7 February
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International TAFE Orientation | Building T, Level 2, Room T226 | Unlimited (registration required) |
| International Orientation provides essential information to help international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate course. Meet Victoria University staff, students and community representatives and receive information that will help you get a great start to life in Melbourne and study at university. Register for this session online. | |||
Wednesday, 13 February
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Campus tours | Meet at Cafe entrance | 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 | Meet at Cafe entrance | 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 | Telford Building, Level 2, Library | 20 |
| Take a quick tour of the library. We’ll show you the library services: borrowing, basic catalogue, basic IT and copy services. | |||
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, 13 February
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Getting the most out of your money | Building D, Level 2, Room D223 | 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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Student Welfare Information Desk | Courtyard outside Cafeteria | 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. | |||
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Smart Jobs | Telford Building, Level 2, T226 | 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. | |||
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!
Tuesday, 5 February
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Welcome breakfast | Buckley Street Entrance | Unlimited |
| Feeling hungry? Come down and make some new friends before your first class. | |||
Wednesday, 13 February
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Speed networking | Courtyard outside Cafeteria | 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 outside Cafeteria | 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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Think fast! | Courtyard outside Cafeteria | 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! | |||
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Bike and blend | Courtyard outside Cafeteria | Unlimited |
| Bike & Blend is all about having fun and being active while creating your own smoothie! Come down and have a race against your friends to see who can blend their smoothie the fastest! A delicious drink, having fun and being active while doing it. | |||
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Social sport activities | Around campus | Unlimited |
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Meet new people, get some exercise and have some fun playing a range of sports - from bocce to volleyball.
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