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2025 Orientation Week
2025-02-24 00:00 - 2025-02-27 23:59 (Australia/Melbourne)
O Week is on from Monday 24 February – Thursday 27 February.

Come along to our Orientation events across all campuses and online and prepare to meet a whole bunch of new people. There’ll be music, fun activities, free food, and giveaways, you can join a club or society and lots more!

Remember to check the Orientation Planner regularly to see what’s on. Please note, your plan won’t automatically update if new compulsory sessions are added, so make sure to keep checking what’s on.

Too excited to wait until O Week starts? Get a head start and explore the On Demand content available 24/7 via the Orientation Planner.

La Trobe is committed to providing events that are accessible and inclusive for Neurodivergent and/or Neurominority students. Each Festival has designated Quiet Zones and the final 30 minutes of each Festival event will be designated as a ‘Quiet’ period.

All students across all years are welcome to join!

What are you waiting for? Create your custom Orientation planner now.

Here’s a run-down of key festival events being held at each campus:

For details about these events and more check out the Orientation Planner.

2025 Orientation Highlights

Melbourne (Bundoora) – Wominjeka Ceremonies and Day 1 Festivals – Monday 24 February & Tuesday 25 February

Melbourne (Bundoora) – Day 2 (Sports Fest) – Wednesday 26 February

Melbourne (Bundoora) – Day 3 (Clubs Fest) – Thursday 27 February

Albury Wodonga – Orientation Welcome and Festival, Course Meet & Greets – Tuesday 25 February

Bendigo – Orientation Welcome and Festival, Course Meet & Greets – Monday 24 February

City – Orientation Welcome and Festival, Course Meet & Greets – Wednesday 26 February

Mildura – Orientation Welcome and Festival, Course Meet & Greets – Thursday 27 February

Shepparton – Orientation Welcome and Festival, Course Meet & Greets – Wednesday 26 February

Pre-Oh Pop Up
2025-02-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-12 12:00 - 14:00
Let’s enjoy summer and start getting ready for O Week. Come down and grab a free gelato, have a look around campus, join in some outdoor games or relax with some tunes in the Agora. See you there!

Carlton FC Open Training Session
2024-12-13 09:30 - 12:00
Come along and watch the Blues train at Tony Sheehan Oval in the La Trobe Sports Park (Bundoora) as they prepare for their 2025 season campaign. Carlton players will be hosting a short autograph signing period post the training session with food and beverage stalls available on-site.

REGISTER HERE

Bikers Brekkie
2024-12-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Agora
Free breakfast from Caffeine for students and staff who ride to Uni!

How To Start A Club - Online Info Session
2024-12-02 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-07 15:00 - 16:30
Looking to start your own student club? Want to find out more about community on campus?
Join the next ‘How To Start A Club’ information session online and find out more!
Register to attend one of the upcoming virtual sessions HERE.
Discover more about the La Trobe University Clubs & Societies program online.

Citizen Science event - Breakfast with the Birds
2024-11-28 06:00
Did you know that over 140 species of bird have been recorded at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary? Come and find out which species call the sanctuary home! Bookings essential tinyurl.com/NTWSwhatson

T6 Summer Orientation
2024-11-13 11:00 - 15:00
Welcome to Term 6 Summer Orientation! Come along to the International Meet & Greet and Student Services expo. There will be free food, campus tours, entertainment and lots of opportunities to meet your peers! Where: WLT 1

Twilight Tour
2024-11-04 20:15, 2024-10-07 20:00 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
Join us for a tour of the Sanctuary! We’ll hopefully see possums, bats, birds, the odd gecko and other local wildlife. Bookings essential tinyurl.com/NTWSwhatson

Citizen Science event - Stagwatch
2024-11-01 20:00 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
Come and help us monitor the arboreal mammals, birds and bats that utilise the nest boxes and natural tree hollows throughout the Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. Free event, but bookings essential tinyurl.com/NTWSwhatson

Halloween Boat Party
2024-10-30 18:45 - 22:30
Celebrate the end of the year cruising down the Yarra at this year’s Halloween Boat Party! Guests will receive one free drink on arrival, free food throughout the night and will get to enjoy all the spooktacular fun on board while taking in the stunning views of Melbourne. Costumes are strongly encouraged, however, not compulsory. Return transport is also available from the Bundoora Campus for a limited number of partygoers.
Book now to secure your place. You won’t want to miss this!

Forest Therapy Walk
2024-10-27 09:00 | Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe Avenue, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
We give you permission to slow down on this mindful wander amongst magnificent River Red Gums and billabongs at Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary. Bookings essential tinyurl.com/NTWSwhatson

Donut Day
2024-10-23 12:00 | Agora
Break up your study time and pop down to the Agora to grab a free donut!

Startup Fest 2024
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:30
Join us for a free evening of pitching and unveiling of start ups from the 2024 cohort of the La Trobe University Startup Year program.

Post-pitches, attendees can enjoy great food and drink as well as the opportunity to network with students, industry partners, alumni entrepreneurs, and the wider La trobe start-up network.

Details:

Venue: John Scott Meeting house, La Trobe Bundoora Campus

Cost: Free

RSVP HERE

Launches @ the Library
2024-10-22 12:30 - 14:00
Join us for Launches @ La Trobe, featuring Clare Wright with her new book Näku Dhäruk and Katherine Ellinghaus & Barry Judd, authors of Enlightened Aboriginal Futures in conversation with Julie Andrews.

Location: Borchardt Library, Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Register now

Free Coffee Mondays
2024-10-21 08:00, 2024-10-14 08:00, 2024-10-07 08:00
Free coffees on campus! Show your student card at Chapter 2 Cafe in the library and get a free hot drink of your choice. Make sure to request a Reusable Revolution cup to play your part in reducing waste on campus. Find out more about the Reusable Revolution.

Donut Day
2024-10-17 11:00

Bundoora Bikers Brekkie - Ride to Uni Day
2024-10-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Agora
Celebrate Ride to Uni Day! Enjoy FREE BREAKFAST from Caffeine for students and staff who cycle to the campus. Join us in the Agora!

Market Day
2024-10-10 11:30
Club and information stalls, music, BBQ

Archaeology - cohort catch up
2024-10-07 13:00 - 14:00
Are you studying Archaeology? Come and have a bite to eat with your peers and academics and have a break from your studies.

Location: Student Lounge, Agora West – Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

Register

Chill Beats: Relax with Music
2024-10-03 18:30 - 20:00 | City Campus
Wind down with the “Chill Beats: Relax with Music” workshop, led by music therapist Tanya Setyawan. This session focuses on using music for relaxation and stress relief. You’ll explore different genres and techniques to create a calming playlist that helps you unwind. This workshop aims to enhance your mental wellbeing through the soothing power of music.
Register via the Creative Community Care website to guarantee your spot!

Market Day
2024-10-03 11:30 | Agora
Club stalls, info stalls, free bbq

Bikers Brekkie
2024-10-02 08:00 | Agora
Free breakfast for students and staff who ride to Uni

Badge It Up: Creative Badge Making with a Twist
2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | City Campus
Join the fun in the “Badge It Up: Creative Badge Making with a Twist” workshop. Art therapist Stef Kam will guide you in designing and creating unique badges that reflect your personality and interests. This workshop is a great way to express yourself, meet new people, and create something memorable.
Register via the Creative Community Care website to guarantee your spot!
