MUSIC & THEATRE STUDENTS: Please note the sessions shaded in blue are relevant to you.

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1 Term 1 Orientation 2018 #DiscoverCQUni CQUniversity Mackay City Campus, Sydney Street CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea Campus, Boundary Road Wednesday, 28 February; Mackay City Campus All Academic Schools Thursday, 1 March; Mackay Ooralea Campus The School of Engineering & Technology, The School of Education & the Arts (Arts programs only including Digital Media) and The School of Health, Medical & Applied Sciences (except Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences students will need to attend Thursday at the City Campus); Thursday, 1 March; Mackay City Campus The School of Business & Law, The School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Futures; The School of Education & the Arts (Education programs only), and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences students Friday, 2 March; Mackay City Campus Theatre students only MUSIC & THEATRE STUDENTS: Please note the sessions shaded in blue are relevant to you. Wednesday, 28 February 2018 Address: CQUniversity Australia Mackay City Campus, Sydney Street, Mackay 4740 Attendance: All Academic Schools 8.00 am am Arrival, Registration, plus Breakfast Get in early to network, mingle and have a bite to eat with other students & staff. All students must be registered and seated in the multi-purpose sports area by 9.00am. Grass area between Building 3 and 9.00 am am Welcome and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Welcome to CQUniversity! Let us introduce you to your Associate Vice- Chancellor and academic staff am am Let us Support you CQUni is committed to supporting your individual needs and helping you gain an academically, culturally and socially enriching experience. During this session you will learn about the wide range of support services available to you including Academic Learning Centre services, Counselling, Inclusion and Accessibility, Scholarships, Indigenous Support,

2 Careers and Student Advocacy am am Introduction to Moodle Weird name, great system. This session provides a general overview before you receive course specific Moodle training in the following days. You ll be using it every day so let us help you navigate through your online learning environment am Course Advice Team (CAT) The Course Advice Team (CAT) guide and support students throughout their time at CQUniversity to achieve their education goals, through the provision of formal course information. CAT provide specialist and professional course advice to current students in relation to planning your course structure each term i.e. Enrols, requisite waivers, study plans, change of course. CAT also assess and process student eligibility for credit transfer applications/recognition of prior learning. If you require the assistance of CAT, please spc@cqu.edu.au am am Morning Tea Use this time to meet as many new faces as possible. Building networks during your time at university will help you immensely throughout your study journey and open up new opportunities. Building 3 Foyer, Ground Floor am am Student Panel Q & A Session There is a lot to take in on your first day. Let s ask our panel of current students what life is really like at University am pm Music and Theatre students to travel to Ooralea campus Join other music and theatre students as you travel to Ooralea campus to get to know your place of study at the. Staff will assist you if you need transport.

3 11.45am 12.15pm 12.15pm 12.30pm Campus Life Learn about how our campus life and how CQU is connected and involved with promotion of activities, events and social engagements. Student Representative Council Learn more about the Student Representative Council (SRC) and how they aim to unite the student body with fairness, respect and constructive progress, and directly contribute to enhancing the student experience. Tour of the Conservatorium & getting to know your fellow students from pm Get to know your new home by having a guided tour of the purpose built. You will also enjoy some fun activities with other students at the Conservatorium pm 1.00 pm Scholarship Information Session Learn about scholarship opportunities led by Rio Tinto and Bendigo Bank pm 1.45 pm How to survive and thrive at University Tips to Success! Learn how we can assist you to work towards personal and study goals, to prepare for a career and to enhance personal growth. Get tips for how to stress less and achieve study success with our experts. Lunch Join us for lunch at the Conservatorium for all new music and theatre students. The Safety Circus Children s Theatre performance from 1.15pm Watch students from the Bachelor of Theatre degree perform the award-winning production of The Safety Circus with some of the primary school children from Mackay country schools pm 3.00 pm Lunch, Market Stalls & Fun Join us for lunch and take some time to walk through and ask questions at our CQUniversity and external expo stalls. There will be live music with various fun activities coordinated by the Campus Life team and lots of activities to suit everyone. Bar Open to purchase alcoholic drinks with nibbles & live music (non-alcoholic beverages available) Building 3 Foyer, Ground Floor Mackay City campus

4 2.30 pm 4.00 pm Audition preparation time (Theatre students only) Staff and current students will help you prepare for your audition for the first main stage production: Sweet Charity 5: pm Parents and Partners Information Q&A Session Parents and partners play a vital role in supporting students during their university journey. Attend this everything you need to know session where parents and partners can meet key faces and ask questions. RSVP s to this session are essential. Please fill out the following survey to RSVP your attendance Building 1, Level 4 Restaurant

5 Thursday, 1 March 2018 Address: CQUniversity Australia Mackay Ooralea Campus, University Drive, Mackay Ooralea 4740 Attendance: The School of Engineering & Technology; The School of Education & the Arts (Arts programs only including Digital Media) and The School of Health, Medical & Applied Sciences (except Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences students will need to attend Thursday at the City Campus). MUSIC & THEATRE STUDENTS: Please note the sessions shaded in blue are relevant to you am 8.45 am Arrival All attendees are asked to arrive early and be seated by 8.45 am Building 1/G.03 Cook Lecture Theatre 8.45 am 9.00 am Welcome Session Learn about what is planned for you today. Building 1/G.03 Cook Lecture Theatre 9.00 am 9.15 am Student IT Essentials & Library Let s get connected! All the tips you will need to connect on any device, and start exploring CQUni online. Information on printing, making the most of our well-equipped library spaces, and online resources. Need more help? We can show you how to easily access IT and Library Assistance. Building 1/G.03 Cook Lecture Theatre 9.15 am am Mackay Ooralea Campus Tour Break into your school groups and let our friendly student mentors and CQUniversity staff take you on a guided campus tour am am Music & Theatre Course Course Information During this session you will have the opportunity to meet with key academic staff in your course. You ll learn more about program structures and delivery as well as grading and assessments Building 21 (Conservatorium Building) Mackay Ooralea Campus

6 11.00 am am Morning Tea and Staff Meet & Greet Use this time to meet as many new faces as possible and mingle with some of our academics and professional staff. Building networks during your time at university will help you immensely throughout your study journey and open up new opportunities. Refectory Building am pm The Arts including Digital Media students and Music & Theatre students Moodle Weird name, great system. You ll be using it every day so let us help you navigate through your online learning environment. Library 19 / am 1.15pm Lunch Join us for a delicious lunch. During Lunch CQUniversity staff and mentors will be available to assist you with registering for CQUniversity resources such as CQUni CareerHub, a web-based administration system linking students, employers and the CQUni Careers team & UCROO a student communication system where you can connect with a student mentor. Staff can also assist you with enrolling in classes online if you have not done so already. Refectory Building pm 3.15 pm Theatre students only Auditions for the first main stage production for 2018: Sweet Charity The Arts including Digital Media students and Music students Meet the ALC! From pm The Academic Learning Centre is a free service available to all CQUni students. Take advantage of the ALC s all-important guidance and support relating to academic communication, mathematics, science and computing. Building 1/G.03 Cook Lecture Theatre 2.15 pm 3.45pm Gym Ooralea The gym in Ooralea is free for students and open 7 days a week from 4am-9pm. To gain access you require an induction so come along for an induction and demonstration of the equipment with the fitness team to obtain your swipe card. Building 19 Gym

7 7.00pm pm Toga Claudies Wine and Pizzeria Join us for a night of fun entertainment with the fabulous Cartel Nightclub DJ. All CQUni students, this includes TAFE students are invited and may also bring a PLUS 1. Food will be provided. Underage students are also welcome. Photo ID required. Come dressed in your best Toga outfit, dance, win prizes and get to know your fellow university students. END OF ORENIENTATION FOR MUSIC STUDENTS

8 Friday, 2 March 2018 Address: CQUniversity Australia Mackay Ooralea Campus, University Drive, Mackay Ooralea 4740 Attendance: Theatre students only 9.00 am 4.00pm Theatre students only Auditions for the first main stage production for 2018: Sweet Charity ** End of Orientation **