Welcome to T2/S2! Make new friends and explore campus life at DUSA OFest
Are you new to Deakin in Trimester 2/Semester 2? Or are you a continuing student who’s loving the return of campus life this year? Then make sure you check out OFest!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest will run from 4–15 July as a series of on- and off-campus social activities to celebrate OWeek, get you settled into the new study period, and have you enjoying good food, music and fun with good company!
Register today!
Tickets to applicable 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.
Many 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
- Welcome Day: Monday 4 July (Student Central), 12–2pm
- Come and Try Chess: Tuesday 5 July, 4–6pm
- Deakin Dragons Volleyball Showcase: Friday 8 July, 1–4pm
- Beats & Eats and Club Market Day: Monday 11 July (Student Central), 12–2pm
- Come and Try Dodgeball: Tuesday 12 July, 4–6pm
- DUSA Food Pantry: Wednesday 13 July (Student Central), 11am–1pm
- Club Gaming Day: Wednesday 13 July, 11am–3pm
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Thursday 14 July, 12–1.30pm
- Club Movie Night: Thursday 14 July, 6.30–8.30pm
Waterfront
- Welcome Day: Monday 4 July (The Gallery, Level 2), 12–2pm
- DUSA Food Pantry: Wednesday 13 July (DUSA Lounge), 11am–1pm
- Club Market Day: Thursday 14 July (The Gallery, Level 2), 12–2pm
Waurn Ponds
- Welcome Day: Monday 4 July (DUSA Lounge), 12–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 5 July, 5–6pm
- DUSA Food Pantry: Wednesday 13 July (DUSA Lounge), 11am–1pm
Warrnambool
- Beats & Eats and DUSA Food Pantry: Monday 11 July (Brother Fox), 11am–1pm
Online (cross-campus)
- Get to know DUSA: Friday 1 July, 12–1pm
- DUSA Social Chat: Friday 1 July, 4–5pm
- DUSA Interstate Social Chat: Tuesday 5 July, 7–8pm
- Cooking Workshop – Rajma Chawal: Thursday 7 July, 4–6pm
- DUSA Social Chats – Speed Friending: Wednesday 13 July, 5–6.30pm
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!