Footscray Park orientation activities
Our Footscray Park campus is located on Ballarat Road, Footscray. Check out a map of our Footscray Park 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.
Wednesday, 13 February
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International Higher Education (HE) Orientation | Building L, Level 1, Room L114 | Unlimited (registration required - register now!) |
| International Higher Education (HE) 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. | |||
Tuesday, 19 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. | |||
Thursday, 21 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 | Building P 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 | Building P 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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Library & Learning Commons Tour | Building P, Level 2, 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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Clubs and societies information session | Building P, Basement, PB108 | 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
Thursday, 21 February
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Sport & Health | Building L, Level 1, L114 | 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! | Building P, Basement, PB108 | 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 | D747 | 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 | Building L, Level 0, Room L008 | 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 | Outside Building M | 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!
Thursday, 21 February
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Speed networking | Building P 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 | Active Courtyard (Buildings M, Level 00) | 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! | Building P 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! | |||
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Bike and blend | Building P Courtyard | 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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Interactive sustainable gardening workshop | Meet in Building P Courtyard | 15 - Get there early! |
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Are you excited about the idea of growing edible plants in your outdoor area? Are you interested in learning about how to live a little more sustainably? Come and play with SLUGG in Footscray Park's first Community Garden! No experience necessary, just a willingness to share ideas and get your hands dirty!
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Save a life with VUSPA | TBC | Unlimited |
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Paramedic students from the Victoria University Student Paramedic Association (VUSPA) will demonstrate how to provide lifesaving resuscitation! Come along to meet our club executives and learn or practice your CPR skills.
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Sport - Come and Try Session | Sport Oval - rear of Building P | Unlimited |
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Come and join the VU Sport and Health team for a Come & Try session. This will display some sporting clubs at VU, while having a go and a discussion about what is available to you from VU Sport and Health.
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VU Vipers Cheerleading: Come and Try | Building L, Level 4, Dance Studio | 30 - Get there early! |
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The VU Vipers Cheer Squad are looking for new members for 2013. No experience is required, just commitment and dedication. Learn to stunt, tumble, jump and dance! Come and see what All Star Cheerleading is about.
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Cabaret Dance Class | Courtyard outside Building P | 25 - Get there early! |
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An introductory session in how to move the body in vaudeville and burlesque, brought to you by the Creative Arts Collective.
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Welcome & frisbee breakfast | Building A courtyard | Unlimited |
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Arrived on campus early? Come and join us for a light breakfast and an early morning laugh. Meet new students and join in a friendly game of frisbee! See you there!.
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