University Orientation Events
Engaging University Orientation Events for a Memorable Start
Here at Great Race, we have organised a host of different University events both on-campus and off, with the purpose of giving students an orientation of their new campus or city and/or getting everyone mingling, socialising and bonding in a fun, competitive but clean (non-alcohol fuelled) event.
Most universities are trying to move away from O-week and social activities that historically have centred around alcohol. The benefits of our University programs is that the outcomes are hidden inside an awesomely fun activity that doesn’t even miss the alcohol.
These are our two most popular games for University groups, but head over to our Corporate Activities page if you’re looking for more event options.
Our University Orientation Events Events
Where do we Play
Our university events have been organised all over the country including regional areas as a popular and accessible option for universities in more remote areas.
For example, we designed a collection of events as part of O-Week celebrations for La Trobe University around the Bendigo town centre and campus. As part of an initiative to encourage prospective students to choose Southern Cross University in Lismore we created an orientation event that highlighted different departments and services the university had to offer. Australian Catholic University bring a cohort of international students to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and as part of their orientation organise an Amazing Race that has been specifically designed to give them a better understanding of the layout of each city and highlight their main attractions.
The Many Benefits
As a selling point to the students, our events can be billed literally as an amazingly fun social event but what they’ll also be taking away is a better awareness of their new location, meet new people and have an easy point of reference as an ice-breaker. Also, the benefits of this style of activity gives participants experience of working as a team to help hone their interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Connection
Forging connections is at the heart of everything we do. Proudly ‘Lo-Fi’ our events force conversations allowing personalities to shine.
Collaboration
Our team-building experiences create moments where communication flows naturally, ideas bounce freely, and everyone leans in. It’s not forced cooperation — it’s genuine connection, sparked by shared challenges!
Make Lasting Memories
Great team-building isn’t just about what you do — it’s about what you remember. A well-designed event creates lasting memories that build stronger connections, boost morale, and keep teams inspired long after the day is over.
Why brands, teams, friends, and family can’t get enough of Great Race!
We used the Great Race once for a team building day and then just a few weeks later for a student engagement event because our crew had such a good time during our first booking! Brett was a legend at booking us in at pretty short notice both times and looked after all the details we requested! Zac was an excellent host on both occasions and all our participants both times had a blast, connected with each other and all around loved it! Highly recommend this company whose staff obviously love what they do and deliver a great experience!
Swinburne Student Services
We had Great Race run an event for students and it was a huge success! We loved the challenges, the bonuses and the way everything was set up. Everyone had an incredible time, and it was just so much fun. Brett in particular helped us immensely with organizing the event. He was great at identifying exactly what we needed and was very friendly and approachable. Samm was the one who ran the event and she did so well! She was sweet and full of energy. Overall it was organized and executed incredibly well.
Cherry E. R. | Morling College
We used Great Race for an International Student event for our university, a fun way to explore their new home. The students who attended had an absolute ball, and many said it exceeded their expectations. Most students didn't know each other, but the interactive nature of the activity allowed them to engage easily. Brett and the team made it easy for us and organised everything for the day. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to organise a fun event that is a little bit different.
Hailey R. | Monsu Peninsula
Just wanted to personally thank you for the session you and your team provided at the U@UNSW conference. It really met all our boxes and aligned with my debrief. Its especially refreshing to partner with an organisation who just get it without the need for micro-management. So… THANK YOU. I look forward to working with you guys again in the future.
Patricia G. | UNSW
Please extend my thanks to Josh and Brett and the crew that ran our excursion last week. It was a great day and everyone who participated, students and teachers continue to rave it was great fun! Accessible, comprehensive, well times and professionally ran. Words can not really do justice to how great it was. Given our rapture with the program we will be making this an annual event.
Kathryn R. | Albert Park College Melbourne
I would love to convey how fantastic the day was, Brett and staff provided perfect activities/challenges and a level of energy which started the day with a bang. We took with us to Southbank 150 students with very cynical attitudes and what the experience helped generate is a mountain of new friendships, faith and trust in each other and a spirit of confidence and social cohesion I have been trying to achieve all year.
Wayne F. | St Peter Claver College
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