Meet new uni friends for T1/S1 as we kick off a fortnight of fun for DUSA OFest!
Are you new to Deakin this year? Or are you a returning student who can’t wait to launch into another year of campus life? Then make sure you check out OFest!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest will run from 26 February–8 March as a series of on- and off-campus social activities to celebrate OWeek, get you settled into Trimester 1/Semester 1, and have you enjoying new uni pals over delicious food, pumping music and all sorts of fun activities!
Get your tickets today!
Tickets to various OFest events are available from Wednesday 14 February for DUSA Members, with generous discounts for Gold members. General admission tickets go on sale from 9am on Thursday 15 February.
Everything we do at DUSA goes straight back into creating the best possible student experience for you. Sign up for a Gold membership and take advantage of the OFest savings or check out one of our other affordable yearly memberships. Join DUSA and let us help you create amazing and unforgettable memories throughout your time at Deakin!
Some OFest events are also free but will 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
- DUSA ODay (Melbourne CBD): Friday 23 February, 11.45am–6.30pm
- Market Day & Clubs Showcase: Monday 26 February and Tuesday 27 February, 11am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport: Monday 26 February (Dance) at 3.30pm, Tuesday 27 February (Ultimate Frisbee) at 3pm, Wednesday 28 February (Futsal) at 4pm, Thursday 29 February (Volleyball) at 4pm, Friday 1 March (Basketball) at 4pm, Friday 1 March (Table tennis) at 4pm, Monday 4 March (Dance) at 6.30pm, Tuesday 5 March (Ultimate Frisbee) at 3pm, Wednesday 6 March (Lacrosse) at 5pm, Thursday 7 March (Cricket) at 3pm, and Friday 8 March (Netball) at 5pm
- Glow Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 27 February, 8pm–2am
- Sunset Beats Party (Richmond, Melbourne): Wednesday 28 February, 8pm–1am
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Thursday 29 February, 11am–12pm
- Amazing Race: Thursday 29 February, 1–4pm
- DUSA Basketball Showcase: Friday 1 March, 12.30–3.30pm
- Beats & Eats: Tuesday 5 March and Wednesday 6 March, 11.30am–2pm
- Clubs on the Green: Wednesday 6 March, 6–9pm
Waterfront
- Market Day: Monday 26 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 26 February, 9pm–12am
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 28 February and Monday 4 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 29 February, 5–11.30pm
Waurn Ponds
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 26 February, 9pm–12am
- Beats & Eats: Monday 26 February and Tuesday 5 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Come & Try Sport: Tuesday 27 February and Tuesday 5 March (Basketball, Netball and Hockey) at 4pm
- Market Day: Tuesday 27 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Wednesday 28 February, 10.30–11.30am
- Amazing Race: Wednesday 28 February, 4–6pm
- Deakin Ducks Soccer Showcase Match: Wednesday 28 February, 6.30–7.45pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 29 February, 5–11.30pm
- Clubs on the Green: Wednesday 6 March, 5–9pm
Warrnambool
- Welcome Day DUSA Lunch: Monday 26 February, 12–1pm
- The Warrnambool Safari: Tuesday 27 February, 4–9pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 29 February, 4pm–3am
- Beats & Eats: Monday 4 March, 11.30am–1pm
- Big Picnic: Thursday 7 March, 4–7pm
Online (cross-campus)
- Get to know DUSA: Friday 23 February, 11am–12pm
- Get to know DUSA Sport: Friday 23 February, 12–1pm
- Harry Potter Trivia Night – Online: Monday 26 February, 6–7pm
- Riding the Waves of Adventure – A surf trip to remember Q&A: Thursday 29 February, 3–3.30pm
- DUSA Social Session: Friday 1 March, 4–5pm
- DUSA Online Games Session: Monday 4 March, 5–6pm
- Auslan introduction: Wednesday 6 March, 11–11.45am
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!