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 24 February–7 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 12 February for DUSA Members, with generous discounts for Gold members. General admission tickets go on sale from 10am on Friday 14 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 (Chadstone): Tuesday 18 February, 9.30am–2.30pm
- Come & Try Sport:
- Monday 24 February: Table Tennis at 3–5pm, Dance at 3–5pm
- Tuesday 25 February: Ultimate Frisbee at 3–5pm
- Wednesday 26 February: Badminton at 3–5pm, Chess at 3–5pm
- Thursday 27 February: Volleyball at 3.30–5.30pm
- Friday 28 February: Basketball at 3–5pm, Netball at 5–7pm, Esports at 8–10pm
- Monday 3 March: Lacrosse at 3–5pm, AFL Football at 6–7.30pm, Dodgeball at 6–8pm
- Tuesday 4 March: Hockey at 3–5pm
- Wednesday 5 March: Rugby at 3–4.30pm
- Thursday 6 March: Cricket at 3–5pm
- Friday 7 March: Soccer at 3–4.30pm
- Market Day & Clubs Showcase: Monday 24 February and Tuesday 25 February, 11am–2pm
- Glow Party (Melbourne CBD): Tuesday 25 February, 8pm–2am
- Amazing Race: Thursday 27 February, 12.30–3pm
- DUSA Basketball Showcase: Friday 28 February, 12.30–3pm
- Beats & Eats: Tuesday 4 March and Wednesday 5 March, 11.30am–2pm
- Barefoot Bowls: Wednesday 5 March, 5–8pm
- Movie Night (Mount Waverley): Thursday 6 March, 6.15–9.30pm
- Phillip Island Trip: Friday 7 March, 12–11pm
Waterfront
- Market Day: Monday 24 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 24 February, 9pm–12am
- Beats & Eats: Wednesday 26 February and Monday 3 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 27 February, 5–11.30pm
- Phillip Island Trip (Geelong transfer from Waurn Ponds): Friday 7 March, 10.30am–12.15am
Waurn Ponds
- DUSA Beats & Eats: Monday 24 February and Tuesday 4 March, 11.30am–1.30pm
- Glitter Party (Geelong CBD): Monday 24 February, 9pm–12am
- Market Day: Tuesday 25 February, 11.30am–2pm
- Come & Try Sport:
- Tuesday 25 February: Hockey at 3–5pm
- Friday 28 February: Esports at 8–10pm
- Tuesday 4 March: Touch Football at 3–5pm
- Amazing Race: Wednesday 28 February, 4–6pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 27 February, 5–11.30pm
- Mocktail Making Workshop: Tuesday 4 March, 9.30–11am
- Phillip Island Trip: Friday 7 March, 10.30am–12.15am
Warrnambool
- Welcome Day DUSA Lunch: Monday 24 February, 12.45–1.30pm
- Mystery Bus Tour: Thursday 27 February, 4pm–3am
- Beats & Eats: Monday 3 March, 11.30am–1pm
- Big Picnic: Thursday 6 March, 4–7pm
Online (cross-campus)
- Get to know DUSA: Friday 21 February, 11am–12pm
- Get to know DUSA Sport: Friday 21 February, 12–1pm
- DC & Marvel Trivia Night – Online: Monday 24 February, 5–6.15pm
- DUSA Social Session: Friday 28 February, 4–5.15pm
- DUSA Online Games Session: Monday 3 March, 5–6.15pm
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!