New Students

Bendigo Orientation

Orientation Week Program

Download a copy of the Orientation Program [PDF, 1.8MB]

Remember to bring a copy of the Orientation Program with you on the day.

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Time	What	Venue
9.30am - 10.30am	Meet your OWL Connect Mentor and find your way around campus Meet your OWL Connect Mentor and join them and other new students in your group for activities and a tour around campus.	Student Union (Map Ref: G8)
10.30am - 11.30am	Campus and Faculty Tour OWL Connect Mentors will lead group tours of the Bendigo Campus and your faculty area.
	Group 1 Dentistry, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, Public Health (Health Sciences), Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Paramedics, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work, and Speech Pathology	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
	Group 2 Accounting, Business, Law/Arts, Law/Business, Law/Science, Law/Psychological Sciences.	Business Courtyard (Map ref: J9)
	Group 3 Psychology, Pharmacy, Science including double degrees in Science; Science/Science Ed; Science/Accounting.	Reunion Court (Map ref: E6)
	Group 4 Civil Engineering, IT, Double degrees in Business/IT, Civil Engineering/Business, Civil Engineering/Science, IT/Accounting	Reunion Court (Map ref: E6)
	Group 5 Education, Outdoor and Environmental Education.	Student Union (Map ref: G8)
	Group 6 Arts, Diploma of Arts, Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning, Community Development, Strategic Communication, Visual Arts, Graphic Design.	Education Under-croft (Map ref: G9)
11.30am - 12.00pm	City of Greater Bendigo Civic Welcome Official welcome to Bendigo and La Trobe University by City of Greater Bendigo Mayor, Campus Director and Bendigo Student Association President.	La Trobe Sports Oval (Map ref: F5)
12.15pm - 2.00pm	La Trobe University Faculties’ Welcome Lunch Join staff and new students from La Trobe University Bendigo for a free lunch with an opportunity to meet students as well as staff from your campus, course and faculty.	La Trobe Sports Oval (Map ref: F5)
12.30pm - 3.30pm	Market day Meet the clubs and societies responsible for a range of social and academic activities on campus, youth focused government departments, service providers and local businesses. Gather useful information about starting life at Uni. Find out more about Student Support Services, including Counselling, Equality and Diversity, Careers and Chaplaincy.	Reunion Court (Map ref: E6)
1.00pm - 2.00pm	TAFE2Uni Network Drop-in If your last study was at TAFE or another Adult Ed provider, you will probably expect that uni will be different. Come and find out what the University can do in 2013 to help smooth your transition to uni life.	Student Services Centre Rm 2.14 (Map ref: E6)
2.00pm, 3.00pm, 4.00pm	Library tour It is important for your learning that you attend a library tour, orientation and demonstration of the library’s website and catalogues. Select a time of your choice and meet inside the library (30-min sessions).	Library (Map ref: F8)
2.00pm - 3.00pm	Power note taking Worried about taking notes in lectures and from texts? Come along for some handy note-taking hints and techniques.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
3.00pm - 4.00pm	Writing Assignments This lecture is designed to help you master the structure and language of academic writing.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
4.00pm - 5.00pm	Referencing Understand the important concept of referencing and develop good habits from the beginning of your academic career.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
6.00pm - 9.00pm	Bendigo Student Association (BSA) Event–All Ages For more information please see BSA pocket guide for the Orientation week

Wednesday 27 February 2013

Time	What	Venue
9.00am - 10.00am	Pancake breakfast Student Support Services and Bendigo Student Association invite all new students to a free breakfast on campus.	Student Union Entrance (Map ref: G8)
10.00am - 10.30am	Faculty and course welcome
	Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering Including Psychology, Pharmacy, Science; including double degrees, Civil Engineering and degrees, IT and IT double degrees.	Applied Sciences 1 Rm 3.03 (Map ref: D5)
	Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Including Accounting, Business, Law/Arts, Law/Business, Law/Science, Law/Psychological Sciences.	Business Rm 2.28, 2.29 (Map ref: J8)
	Faculty of Education Including Education, Outdoor and Environmental Education	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
	Faculty of Health Sciences Including Dentistry, Exercise Physiology, Nursing, Public Health (Health Sciences), Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Paramedics, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work, and Speech Pathology.	La Trobe Sports Oval (Map ref: F5)
	Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Including Arts, Diploma of Arts, Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning, Community Development, Strategic Communication, Visual Arts, Graphic Design.	Circular Lecture Theatre (Map ref: F7)
10.30am - 12.00pm	Getting ready to study Get prepared for the beginning of classes next week. Advice about academic skills, the Library, Learning Management System (LMS), student email, timetables and the supports available to ease your way into university study.
	Accounting	Business Rm 2.30 (Map ref: J8)
	Arts and Diploma of Arts	Circular Lecture Theatre (Map ref: F7)
	Business	Business Rm 2.28/2.29 (Map ref: J8)
	Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering double degrees	Applied Sciences 2 Rm 416 (Map ref: D6)
	Dentistry	Health / Human Sciences Rm 333 and 334 (Map ref: D8)
	Diploma of Health Sciences	Health / Human Sciences Rm 3.27 (Map ref: D8)
	Education	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
	Exercise Physiology	Applied Science 2 Rm 211 (Map ref: D6)
	Information Technology and Information Technology double degrees	Business Rm 2.15 (Map ref: J8)
	Law and Law double degrees	Business Rm 1.30 (Map ref: J8)
	Nursing	Education Rm 2.39 (Map ref: G9)
	Occupational Therapy	Health / Human Sciences Rm 1.04 (Map ref: D8)
	Oral Health	Health / Human Sciences Rm 3.33/3.34 (Map ref: D8)
	Outdoor and Environmental Education	Ironbark Centre Rm 1.02 (Map ref: G11)
	Paramedics	Health / Human Sciences Rm 3.29 and 3.30 (Map ref: D8)
	Pharmacy	Applied Science 1 Rm 3.03 (Map ref: D5)
	Physical and Outdoor Education	Ironbark Centre Rm 1.02 (Map ref: G11)
	Physiotherapy	Applied Science 2 Rm 2.10 (Map ref: D6)
	Podiatry	Health / Human Sciences Rm 1.09 (Map ref: D8)
	Psychology	Humanities / Social Sciences Rm 4.03 (Map ref: G8)
	Public Health (Health Sciences)	Health / Human Sciences Rm 2.51 (Small lecture theatre) (Map ref: D8)
	Science and Science double degrees	Applied Science 2 Rm 2.17 (Map ref: D5)
	Strategic Communication	Humanities / Social Sciences Rm 3.10 (Map ref: G8)
	Social Work	Applied Science 2 Rm 3.20/3.23 (Map ref: D6)
	Speech Pathology	Health / Human Sciences Rm 1.05 (Map ref: D8)
	Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning and Community Development	Humanities / Social Sciences Rm 3.03 (Map ref: G8)
	Visual Arts and Graphic Design	Visual Arts Rm 2.17 (Map ref: E9)
11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm	Library Tour It is important for your learning that you attend a library tour, orientation and demonstration of the library’s website and catalogues. Choose the time that suits you and meet at that time inside the library (30-min sessions).	Library (Map ref: F8)
11.00am - 3.00pm	Travel Concession Card Complete your Student travel concession card application. Photos are required and are available at Student Administration for $10.
12.00pm - 1.00pm	Bendigo Students Association (BSA) Free Lunch Join the BSA for a free lunch.	Student Union Entrance (Map ref: F6)
1.00pm - 2.00pm	Power note taking Worried about taking notes in lectures and from texts? Come along for some handy note-takinghints and techniques.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
2.00pm - 3.00pm	Writing Assignments This lecture is designed to help you master the structure and language of academic writing.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
3.00pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm	Library Tour Plus – recommended for postgraduate students It is important for your learning that you attend a library tour, orientation and demonstration of the library’s websites and catalogues. This session will include an introduction to electronic resources and the use of document delivery. Choose the time that suits you and meet at that time inside the library (60-min sessions).	Library (Map ref: F8)
3.00pm - 4.00pm	Referencing Understand the important concept of referencing and develop good habits from the beginning of your academic career.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
	Bush BBQ Indigenous Student Welcome. Entertainment on-site.	Reunion Court (Map ref: E6)
5.00pm - 6.00pm	Postgraduate and Mature–age information session An opportunity to meet other postgraduate and mature-age students in the Mature-age Lounge over a drink and nibbles. Academic Skills and Student Services Staff will be on hand to answer your questions.	Student Union (Map ref: G8)
6.00pm - 9.00pm	Bendigo Student Association (BSA) Event§–§All Ages For more information please see BSA pocket guide for the Orientation week.

Thursday 28 February 2013

Time	What	Venue
9.00am - 10.00am	Chaplaincy Morning Tea All welcome. Take this opportunity to meet our caring multi-faith chaplaincy team. Refreshments will be served, so come and share some soul food.	Engineering Rm 2.14 (Map ref: F6)
10.00am - 11.30am	UniSmart This entertaining performance provides a comical take on adjusting to university life. Unismart is a must see university survival guide.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
12.00pm - 1.00pm	Bendigo Student Association (BSA) Free Lunch Join the BSA for a free lunch.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm	Library Tour Plus It is important for your learning that you attend a library tour, orientation and demonstration of the library’s website and catalogues. Select a time of your choice and meet inside the library (30-min sessions).	Library (Map ref: F8)
12.00pm - 1.00pm	Power note taking Worried about taking notes in lectures and from texts? Come along for some handy note-taking hints and techniques.	Circular Lecture Theatre (Map ref: F7)
1.00pm - 2.30pm	UniSmart This entertaining performance provides a comical take on adjusting to university life. Unismart is a must see university survival guide.	McKay Lecture Theatre (Map ref: D8)
1.00pm - 2.00pm	Writing Assignments This lecture is designed to help you master the structure and language of academic writing.	Circular Lecture Theatre (Map ref: F7)
2.00pm - 3.00pm	Referencing Understand the important concept of referencing and develop good habits from the beginning of your academic career.	Circular Lecture Theatre (Map ref: F7)
3.00pm - 3.30pm	IT introduction to the campus via Student IT Support (SITS) This is an interactive audio visual session facilitated by SITS staff (30 minute sessions).	Circular Lecture Theatre (Map ref: F7)
6.00pm - 9.00pm	Bendigo Student Association (BSA) Event – 18+ For more information please see BSA pocket guide for the Orientation week
6.00pm - 9.00pm	Bendigo Student Association (BSA) Event – All Ages For more information please see BSA pocket guide for the Orientation week

Friday 1 March 2013 - International Students Orientation

Time	What	Venue
9.00am - 9.45am	Breakfast French breakfast menu.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
9.45am - 10.15am	Making connections Get to know the other new international students and your student hosts studying at the Bendigo campus.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
10.15am - 11.00am	The essentials for international students Important information about services available on campus and your student visa.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
11.15am - 12.00pm	Australiana A fun group activity quiz to test your knowledge of Australia, its history, geography and local customs.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
12.00pm - 12.15pm	Student enrichment and unimates Find out what special activities are available on campus for your personal development including activities to meet people.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
12.15pm - 1.30pm	Welcome and lunch An official welcome by the Senior International Development Manager (Regional) and the Campus Director. Enjoy a delicious lunch with La Trobe International and other campus staff.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
1.30pm - 2.15pm	Keeping yourself safe Presentation by a friendly local police officer about safety in Bendigo and on campus.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
2.15pm - 2.45pm	Ask a student Student hosts will give a presentation about their experiences on campus from both local Aussie and International student perspectives.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
2.45pm - 3.00pm	How to get the most out of your experience The International Student Services Coordinator will give advice about time management and study techniques.	Ironbark Centre Rm 105 (Map ref: G11)
3.15pm - 4.45pm	Tour of Bendigo Take a bus trip with host students to see local tourist attractions and good places to shop and relax in Bendigo.	Student Union (Map ref: G8)

Don't get lost - Get the Lost on Campus App

Worried about getting lost on campus? Well don't be! Besides the Campus Map included in your Orientation Program, La Trobe University is featured on the Lost on Campus App - available for Apple iOS users in the App Store, for Android users from Google Play, and in a mobile web-friendly format here.

Vision Impairment and Auslan information

If you have a visual impairment and require a large print version of this program, contact: newstudents@latrobe.edu.au
If you need an Auslan interpreter at any Orientation sessions, email: equality@latrobe.edu.au

OWL Connect Mentor Program

The OWL Connect Mentor Program is a peer support program designed to assist you with your early transition to La Trobe University.

Prior to Orientation Week you will be assigned to a Mentor Group of between 10 to 20 students and allocated an OWL Connect Mentor who studies the same course or is in the same faculty as you. OWL Connect Mentors are students in second year or above who have been carefully selected and trained to provide you with support in your transition to university.

You will meet your OWL Connect Mentor on the second day of Orientation (Tuesday 26 February) at 9:30 am in the Student Union Floor. Your Mentor will take you on a tour of the campus with other students with whom you will be studying. Throughout the first six weeks of the semester your mentor will maintain regular contact with you and meet you for a coffee so you can ask questions or have a chat with other members of the group about how you are settling in.

OWL Connect Mentors are not academic advisors, but can offer firsthand knowledge of the student experience at La Trobe. They can point you in the right direction to the appropriate services, resources and other avenues of support.

If you can’t find your mentor or are not sure who it is on the day, don’t stress just go to the meeting area for your faculty and join any one of our friendly OWL Connect Mentors.

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