Sands & Safety: The Aussie Beach Experience
2024-11-18 09:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us for an exciting and educational day at Port Melbourne Beach! This unique beach adventure is designed to give international students a fun-filled experience exploring Australian beaches while learning essential beach safety skills.

You’ll get the opportunity to enjoy the sand and sea with fellow La Trobe students, all while gaining confidence in staying safe on Australia’s beautiful coastline.

Cost: FREE!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Building a Thriving Career as an International Student - a professional networking session
2024-11-21 16:30 - 18:00
An exclusive event for current La Trobe International students to understand Australian work culture, job market and key ingredients for a successful career.Join this panel discussion led by key professionals, followed by Q&A and light refreshments.

Event Details:

Cost: Free

Location: Level-3, Room-3.08 & 3.09, La Trobe Melbourne (City) Campus

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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

Mildura End of Year Twilight Extravaganza at the Lawn Bowls Club
2024-11-29 18:30 - 22:00 | Mildura Bowls Club, 176 Cureton Avenue, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
FREE entry for you and a friend

FREE nibbles and pizza

FREE drinks*

FREE lawn bowls

FREE LTSA Christmas Hampers to take home

FREE games of bingo with $500 worth of Coles-Myer and Officeworks Gift Cards to be won!

*Drink card provided upon entry, entitling you to 4x drinks at the bar. All non-alcoholic drinks completely free of charge.

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How To Start A Club - Online Info Session
2024-12-02 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.

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

Nursing 3rd Year Awards
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Eves Bar, 210 High Street, Shepparton, Victoria, 3630, Australia
The annual 3rd Year Awards hosted by Amy Dann and the Shepparton Nursing Academics, is on again.

This is an exclusive event for 3rd year nursing. Pizza and non alcoholic drinks provided by LTU (alcohol to be purchased by attendees).

RSVP is required

Free Biker's Brekkie - Albury Wodonga
2024-12-05 08:00 - 10:00
If you ride to uni on the first Thursday of the month you can get breakfast on us!

Simply show your helmet to our representative between 8 am and 10 am and you will get a voucher for breakfast and a coffee at La Moka Café.

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.

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Pre-Oh Pop Up
2025-02-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-19 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!

2025 Orientation Week
2025-02-24 00:00 - 2025-02-27 23:59
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

Welcome Festival: Melbourne (Bundoora)
2025-02-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-25 11:00 - 14:00
Location: Agora

Join the Wominjeka Ceremonies and Day 1 Festivals at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus!

This event is designed for all students.

Welcome Festival: Bendigo
2025-02-24 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Heywood Library Gallery and Plaza

The Bendigo Orientation Welcome Festival is an event not to be missed.

Get to know La Trobe Clubs, prepare to meet new people and find out about the great range of La Trobe Sports clubs. Vibe to the music, have some free food, meet La Trobe Leaders, enjoy the giveaways and lots more. See you there!

This event is designed for all students.

Welcome Festival: Albury-Wodonga
2025-02-25 12:00 - 14:00
Location: Albury-Wodonga Promenade

Join Albury-Wodonga’s Welcome Festival for Semester as part of the 2025 O Week.

Get to know La Trobe’s clubs, support services, the La Trobe Student Association (LTSA) and meet fellow students and staff. There’ll be music, activities, free food and giveaways. See you there!

This event is designed for all students.

LTSA Bendigo - Barefoot Bowls & Pizza Night
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bendigo East Bowling Club, 33 Lansell Street, East Bendigo, VIC 3550, VIC, 3550, Australia
Join fellow students for a relaxed night of Barefoot Bowls, Pizza and socialising at the Bendigo East Bowls Club.

Buses will pick up and return you to the La Trobe University Bus Stop, Ellis Street at 5:35pm and return at 8:15pm.

Pizza will be provided free of charge. Drinks available at the venue at bar prices.

Welcome Festival: Shepparton
2025-02-26 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Shepparton Campus Building

Don’t miss this Shepparton O Week Welcome Festival event. Get to know your support services, the Student Association and chat with campus staff. Get to know your peers, enjoy some music, free food and giveaways.

This event is designed for all students.

Welcome Festival: City
2025-02-26 13:00 - 15:00
Location: Level 3 Lounge

Join us for the Orientation Welcome Festival! Meet your peers, chat with campus staff and enjoy some music, free food and giveaways.

This event is designed for all students.

Welcome Festival: Mildura
2025-02-27 16:00 - 19:00
Location: Brian Grogan Building

Join Mildura’s official welcome, take a campus tour and connect with your peers. Enjoy the vibes, some fun activities, free food and giveaways.

This event is designed for all students.

LTSA - Wodonga barefoot bowls and pizza
2025-02-27 17:00 - 19:30
Come along to this free and fun social event for Albury Wodonga students! Enjoy lawn bowls and a pizza dinner at Wodonga Bowling Club. Drinks are available at bar prices (photo ID required)

Where: Wodonga Bowling Club, 62 Hovell Street Wodonga

When: 27 February 5pm to 7.30pm.

Cost: FREE

Register now to reserve your spot!

LTSA Mildura Orientation Party
2025-02-28 17:30 - 22:00 | The Mildura Boathouse, 143 Hugh King Drive, Mildura, VIC, 3500, Australia
We’re kicking off 2025 at La Trobe Mildura with a bang at the Mildura Boathouse.

Both new and current students are welcome!

Register for you and a friend for FREE.

The details:

Join in a game of bingo or trivia for your chance to win one of three $100 gift cards.

Free drink cards on arrival

Free food provided

LTSA Mildura Breakfast Club
2025-03-04 08:30 - 10:00
FREE breakfast provided by the La Trobe Student Association (LTSA) on campus each Tuesday morning during semester 1* (4 March 2025 – 20 May 2025)

Location: Brian Grogan Student Lounge, La Trobe University Mildura campus.

*Excluding exam / SWOTVAC and Easter Tuesday

View all of LTSA’s upcoming events here.

LTSA Bendigo - Twilight Welcome to 2025
2025-03-05 17:00 - 20:00 | La Trobe University Campus Bendigo, Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Victoria, 3552, Australia
LTSA Bendigo – Twilight Welcome to 2025; featuring drinks by Kombi Keg, Food Vans and our favourite musician, Ryan Gay.

LTSA’s Twilight Welcome Fest is on again and is a great way to start 2025.

Enjoy the unique experience of grabbing a drink from Kombi Keg, live music from Ryan Gay (KNOT Music) and delicious food provided by the following food vans:

Tacoman Meal choices: 3 x beef, chicken, vegetarian, vegan

The Yumpling Truck Meal choices: pork dumplings, stir fried noodles, vegetarian

LTSA Ice Cream Cart: with a variety of delicious flavours

This event is 18+ only.

Cost: $10 buys you 5 alcoholic drinks (soft drink & water also available), live music, and food.

LTSA - Preserved Blooms Workshop
2025-03-12 11:00 - 14:00
Here’s your chance to try your hand at dry flower arranging!

Come join the LTSA and a fun group of fellow students in a preserved blooms/dried flower arrangement workshop.

You’ll receive step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own dried flower arrangement – and you will get to take your arrangement home with you!

This workshop is suitable for beginners and no previous knowledge is needed.

All materials supplied.

Where: LSU deck on the Bendigo Campus.

Cost: $10

Book your spot now!

LTSA Free Student Boost Juice on Campus
2025-03-12 11:30
Cool down with a FREE ice cold Boost Juice, courtesy of LTSA!

Student Experience Grants Information Session
2025-03-12 13:30
Are you interested in applying for a Student Experience Grant? Join this information session to learn about the program, eligibility requirements, and key details to include in your application. This session will help you understand how to create a strong proposal and make the most of this funding opportunity. There will also be time for questions, so bring your ideas!

Lord Mayor's International Student Welcome
2025-03-12 17:30 - 22:00 | Queen Victoria Market, Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Lord Mayor’s Student Welcome welcomes new students (international, interstate and regional) to the city, and celebrates their wonderful contributions to the cultural life and diversity of Melbourne.

LTSA Trivia at The Setts!
2025-03-12 19:00 | The Setts, 110/114 Eighth Street, Mildura, Victoria, 3500, Australia
Head to the Setts each Wednesday in semester 1 and join the LTSA trivia team.You can come along earlier and enjoy the $25 pot & parmy special or just join from 7pm on the LTSA table. Free pub snacks provided by LTSA.

LTSA Welcome to Campus - free lunch!
2025-03-13 00:00 - 14:00
Lunch is on us!

Join the LTSA in the LSU for pizza, garlic bread and soft drinks. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.

Time: 12pm until it’s gone. Be quick or you might miss out!

Where: LSU

Cost: FREE!

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