Welcome to T1/S1! Make friends and explore your campus at DUSA OFest
Are you new to Deakin this year? Are you a returning student who can’t wait to immerse yourself back into campus life? Then make sure you check out OFest!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest will run from 28 February–11 March as a series of on- and off-campus social activities to celebrate OWeek, get you settled into T1/S1, and have you meeting and mingling with new uni pals over good food, good music and all sorts of fun and games!
Rest assured all events will be running in a COVIDSafe way, but please familiarise yourself with Deakin’s COVIDSafe requirements and remember you must submit your vaccination status form before attending campus.
Get your tickets today!
Tickets to various OFest events are now available, with generous discounts available to DUSA members. So, consider becoming a DUSA member today!
Everything we do at DUSA goes straight back into creating the best possible student experience for you. Sign up for one of our affordable yearly memberships and let us help you create amazing and unforgettable memories throughout your time at Deakin. Plus, if you renew or sign up for a 2022 Gold membership online during OFest, you’ll automatically go into the draw to win a tandem skydive over Melbourne or the Yarra Valley!
Some OFest events are also free but may require registration – places get snapped up quickly, so register now! We’ll also be holding open events on each campus so make sure you take some time to explore and stop by between your orientation activities and classes.
Burwood
- OFest Lounge: From Friday 25 February–Friday 11 March at Student Central, 9am–8pm
- Market Day and Clubs Showcase: Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March, 11am–2pm
- Glow Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 1 March, 8pm–3am
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 1 March (basketball) at 4pm, Thursday 3 March (volleyball or ultimate frisbee) at 2pm, Tuesday 8 March (basketball) at 4pm and Thursday 10 March (badminton) at 4pm
- Beach Music Sesh (Melbourne CBD): Wednesday 2 March, 8pm–2am
- Urban Quest: Thursday 3 March, 4–7pm
- Deakin vs RMIT Basketball Exhibition Game: Friday 4 March, 1–5pm
- Clubs on the Deck: Monday 7 March–Friday 11 March, 5–7pm
- Beats & Eats: Tuesday 8 March and Wednesday 9 March, 11am–2pm
- DUSA Food Pantry: Wednesday 16 March, 11am–1pm
Waterfront
- Market Day: Monday 28 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 28 February, 9pm–12am
- Jungle Party (Geelong CBD): Tuesday 1 March, 9pm–12am
- OFest Lounge: Tuesday 1 March, Thursday 3–Thursday 10 March at the Gallery from 9am
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 2 March and Wednesday 9 March, 12–2pm
- Urban Quest: Wednesday 2 March, 4–7pm
- Mystery Bus Tour (Geelong CBD): Thursday 3 March, 5–11pm
- DUSA Food Pantry: Wednesday 16 March, 11am–1pm
Waurn Ponds
- OFest Lounge: Monday 28 February–Friday 11 March, 9am–8pm
- Beats & Eats: Monday 28 February and Tuesday 8 March, 12–2pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 28 February, 9pm–12am
- Market Day: Tuesday 1 March, 11.30am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 1 March (soccer), Tuesday 8 March (hockey) and Thursday 10 March (volleyball), 4–5pm
- Jungle Party (Geelong CBD): Tuesday 1 March, 9pm–12am
- Mystery Bus Tour (Geelong CBD): Thursday 3 March, 5–11pm
- Clubs on the Green: Monday 7–Thursday 10 March, 5–7pm
Warrnambool
- OFest Lounge: Friday 25 February–Thursday 10 March, 9am–8pm
- Beats & Eats: Monday 28 February, Wednesday 2 March, Monday 7 March, 11am–1pm
- DUSA Pantry: Wednesday 2 March, 11am–1pm (with Beats & Eats)
- OFest Burger Bar: Wednesday 2 March, 6–8pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 3 March, from 4pm
- Big Picnic/Market Day: Thursday 10 March, 4–7pm
Online (cross-campus)
- Get to know DUSA: Friday 25 February, 10–11am and Wednesday 2 March, 1–2pm (event links TBA)
- DUSA Social Sessions: Friday 25 February, 1–2pm, Friday 4 March, 4–5pm, and Monday 7 March, 6–7pm
- Get to know DUSA Sport: Friday 25 February, 1–4pm
- DUSA Aussie Trivia: Monday 28 February, 6–7pm
- DUSA surf trip introduction: Thursday 3 March, 12–1pm
- Mindfulness and Yoga Workshop: Thursday 10 March, 1.30–2.30pm
- DUSA Online Food Pantry: Wednesday 16 March (time and details TBA)
Want to know more?
You can learn more about your Student Association and see all the events for OFest on the DUSA website.
We’re very excited to welcome you to Deakin for the new study period, and wish you all a happy OFest!