Kickstart T2/S2 with new friends and good times at 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 30 June–11 July as a series of on-campus, off-campus and online social activities to celebrate OWeek, get you settled into Trimester 2/Semester 2, 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 now, with generous discounts for Gold members.
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!
Almost all events are free but some 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
- Come & Try Sport
- Table Tennis: Monday 30 June, 3–5pm
- Social Run: Monday 30 June, 4.30pm
- Social Walk: Tuesday 1 July, 8.30am
- Kickboxing: Wednesday 2 July, 11am–12pm
- Tapeball Cricket: Wednesday 2 July, 3–5pm
- Badminton: Thursday 3 July, 10am–12pm
- Flag Football: Thursday 3 July, 3–5pm
- Ultimate Frisbee: Tuesday 8 July, 3–5pm
- Dodgeball: Monday 14 July, 6–8pm
- Clubs Market Day: Monday 30 June and Monday 7 July, 11am–2pm
- Beats & Eats: Tuesday 1 July, 11.30am–2pm
- DUSA/Optus Futsal Showcase: Friday 4 July, 12.30–3pm
- F1 Movie Night at Showbiz Cinemas (Mount Waverley): Thursday 3 July, 6.15–9.30pm
Waterfront
- DUSA Welcome Lunch: Monday 30 June, 11.30am–1pm
- Clubs Market Day: Wednesday 9 July, 11.30am–1.30pm
Waurn Ponds
- DUSA Welcome Lunch: Monday 30 June, 11.30am–1pm
- Come & Try Sport (Social Run): Wednesday 2 July, 3pm
- Clubs Market Day: Tuesday 8 July, 11.30am–1.30pm
Warrnambool
- DUSA Welcome Lunch: Monday 7 July, 11.30am–1.30pm
Online (cross-campus)
- Get to know DUSA: Friday 27 June, 11am–12pm
- Deakin Uni Quest: Tuesday 1 July, 5–6pm
- Online Trivia: Wednesday 2 July, 5–6pm
- Mature Age Student Mix & Mingle: Thursday 3 July, 5.30–6.30pm
- Where in the World with DUSA: Monday 7 July, 5–6pm
- Crafternoon: Thursday 10 July, 4–5pm
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!