Welcome to T1/S1: see what’s on this week during OFest
Welcome to Deakin for 2025 – OFest has officially kicked off today and we can’t wait to see you on campus soon!
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!
There’s lots to see and do during OFest, but let’s take a look at what’s on this week so you don’t miss out!
Burwood
- 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 – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- 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 – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- 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 – hurry, tickets selling fast!
- 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
- 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
- Amazing Race: Tuesday 25 February, 2–5pm
- 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)
- 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!