Activities

Nestled in the heart of Hobart and steeped in tradition, Jane offers a unique residential experience where students are welcomed into a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates individuality and connection. It's a place where you can be wholly and truly yourself - and be valued for it.

Whether you're sharing meals in the Dining Hall, attending academic and wellbeing programs, joining formal dinners or college clubs, or simply enjoying everyday moments with friends, life at Jane is rich with opportunity, support and meaning.

Settling in

Living in a residential College is probably a new experience for you, so to help you settle into life at Jane, the first few weeks are filled with opportunities to connect with our community and familiarise yourself with our campus, the city, and university.

Move in Day

On the first day, new residents and their families arrive at Jane to finalise their applications, register as a member of the Student Club, receive their academic gowns, and move in. Throughout the day, staff, Senior Residents and the Student Club Committee are present to make new arrivals feel welcome.

Welcome week

Welcome Week is what we affectionately renamed Orientation Week ('O-Week') at Jane, as it will be your first introduction to a new home, new people and the start of a new life stage.

Jane organises a variety of events and activities to encourage engagement and build social connection, both of which are key within our community.

First Year Formal Dinner

To welcome all new residents and their families into the Jane community, we hold the First Year Formal Dinner on the evening of Move in Day. An occasion to don academic gowns and introduce our wider community, this dinner marks the beginning of forging new bonds that will last a lifetime.

Commencement

This is an important tradition of the College, where residents are formally introduced and inducted into the Jane community. To mark the occasion, each resident signs the Book of Commencement – which contains over 70 years of Jane history.

Jane Ball

The annual Jane Ball is a night of elegance and grandeur. Held in second semester, it’s a chance to get dressed up, spend an evening out with your friends and dance the night away.

The Jane Play

The Jane Play is run by residents annually and is the perfect chance for you to show off your acting skills.

The Jane Weekend

A highlight of the Jane calendar, The Jane Weekend is when students elect the Student Club committee for the following year. The weekend includes a dinner as well as a talent show. Our Car Rally is an annual city-based scavenger hunt. All residents are invited to participate in teams of 10, looking for certain Jane relics or places of interest around Hobart, by following cryptic clues.

Jane’s Got Talent

Do you have a talent that you want to show off to the world? You could do worse than start with the Jane’s Got Talent competition. It’s a fun way to get involved with and support the Jane community.

Intercollege Sport

Jane is sports crazy and regularly fields teams to play against other Tasmanian colleges. You can either play on one of Jane’s teams or come and support them during their games throughout the year.

Cultural Program

Jane’s Cultural Program offers subsidised opportunities to experience some of Hobart’s best cultural offerings, including the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

International Events

With more and more residents coming to Jane from overseas, the Student Club Committee is increasing the number of events celebrating multiculturalism throughout the year.

Dog Days at Jane

Every Semester we hold our very popular Dog Days during SWOTVAC. Breeders and trainers across Greater Hobart have been kind enough to bring their dogs to Jane, allowing our residents a fun and enjoyable way to relax and de-stress around exam time.

Trips and Excursions

During mid-semester and semester breaks the college organises small group excursions around Tasmania for those staying at the college over the break. Trips include local zoos, popular tourist attractions and National Parks and are usually all day events.

Live at Jane

A super chill night of live music.

Jam sessions

For the musicians in College, these casual sessions are a chance to play alongside other talented and enthusiastic musicians. All instruments, including voice, are welcome.

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