SEMESTER ONE 2026
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Saturday 21 February
Saturday 21 February
Farrer Move In Day
ALL DAY
đź“ŤFarrer
Arriving to hall today? Come down to get welcomed, collect any key info, and meet the team. We’ll help you settle in and point you to all the essentials.
Sexpectations Session
12:30pm - 2pm or
3pm - 4:30pm
đź“ŤThe Learning & Teaching Building (north entrance)
As the number of participants has exceeded the capacity of a single lecture theatre, the group will be divied in two. Please come to the north entry and you will be directed to your training room.
All new residents must attend one Sexpectations training session. This will equip you with key information about consent, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, accessing support networks, and being an active bystander.Â
A range of sessions will be run throughout orientation. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.
Welcome Dinner
6pm - 8pm
đź“ŤFarrer
Welcome to your new home!! Come hang out after a busy day of unpacking your bags and meet your new neighbours and friends over a meal together
Sunday 22 February
Sunday 22 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
M-City Shopping Shuttle Services
11am to 3pm
đź“ŤView the shuttle's live location
Catch the free dedicated shuttle bus which loops continuously between the Residential Village, Urban Community, and M-City Shopping Centre until 12 Dec 2026!
Farrer BBQ
12pm - 2pm
đź“ŤFarrer BBQ
Our big welcome BBQ—come down for food, music, and meeting your hall community. Great for making friends early in the week.
Trip to Ikea
10am - 5pm
 📍Ikea - Springvale
Discover endless inspiration, from stylish furniture and home essentials to clever storage solutions and cozy dĂ©cor.Â
Shuttle buses will be available to transport you to and from IKEA from 10am to 5pm approximately every 15-20 minutes. Hop on the shuttle bus at Dinosaur Drive bus stop!
Monday 23 February
Monday 23 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
North Hub City Scavenger Hunt
10:30am - 5pm
đź“ŤMelbourne CBD
Head into the city with other residents for a fun scavenger hunt and guided explore. Wear comfy shoes and bring a water bottle/Myki.
Monash University Orientation begins
Monash University Orientation begins
Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February
Monash University orientation begins! These events are for all Monash students.
The university orientation schedule is not run or promoted by the Residential Teams. Make sure you spend some time reviewing the schedule and note down the events you're interested in attending!Â
Hall Dinner
6pm - 8pm
đź“ŤFarrer
Come to the Farrer Common Room to meet your fellow residents over dinner!
Tuesday 24 February
Tuesday 24 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Picnic & Museum Tour
1pm - 5pm
đź“ŤMelbourne CBD
Join us for Picnic & Museum Tour and meet other residents during orientation.
Community Thrift Room!
3pm - 5pm
đź“ŤRoberts Hall (next to stairway 2)
The community thrift room has cooking equipment, household items, furniture and more. Come along during the listed open hours to grab some (free) bits and pieces for your room!Â
Res Start Session
5:30pm - 6:30pm
All new residents must attend one Res Start session, where we will discuss how you can make the most out of living on campus, where to go for help or assistance, and how to navigate potential problems you might face.
A range of sessions will be run throughout orientation. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.Â
Just Dance
7pm - 8pm
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Just Dance night—pick your songs, jump in for a round, or cheer from the side. High energy, zero judgement.
Wednesday 25 February
Wednesday 25 February
North Hub Pancake Breakfast
9am - 10am
Pancakes and good vibes. Swing by for a sweet (or savoury) start to your morning and meet some friends.
Farrer vs Howitt Capture The Flag
4pm - 5:30pm
đź“ŤMeeting in Farrer Common Room
It's time for the ultimate competition to see which hall will come out on top! Come and play, or come and cheer as we take on Howitt in Capture the Flag
Farrer Halls Cafe Dinner
6pm - 7pm
đź“ŤHalls Cafe
Join us for Farrer Hall Halls Cafe Dinner and meet other residents during orientation.
Movie Night + scrapbooking
7pm - 9pm
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Movie night in the hall—come down, get comfy, and enjoy a film with snacks. Check the group chat for the movie choice or voting link.
Thursday 26 February
Thursday 26 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Community Thrift Room!
10am to 12pm
đź“ŤRoberts Hall (next to stairway 2)
The community thrift room has cooking equipment, household items, furniture and more. Come along during the listed open hours to grab some (free) bits and pieces for your room!Â
City Picnic & Museum Tour
12pm - 3pm
đź“ŤMelbourne CBD
Grab your myki and meet us in the common room for a trip into the city for a picnic & museum tour!
Monash University Major Events
Go Global
12pm - 4pm
đź“ŤMonash House
Monash Pride March
3pm - 4pm
Monash Block Party
4pm - 9pm
Please note that these major events are not run by the Residential Teams and are open to all Monash students.
Friday 27 February
Friday 27 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Res Start Session
5:30pm - 6:30pm
All new residents must attend one Res Start session, where we will discuss how you can make the most out of living on campus, where to go for help or assistance, and how to navigate potential problems you might face.
A range of sessions will be run throughout orientation. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.Â
Trivia and Boardgames
7pm - 9pm
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Trivia night with teams, prizes, and lots of laughs. Come as a group or get matched with a team on the night.
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 28 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
M-City Shopping Shuttle Services
11am to 3pm
đź“ŤView the shuttle's live location
Catch the free dedicated shuttle bus which loops continuously between the Residential Village, Urban Community, and M-City Shopping Centre until 12 Dec 2026!
Sexpectations Session
12:30pm - 2pm or
3pm - 4:30pm
đź“ŤRoom G.31 in the Learning & Teaching Building
All new residents must attend one Sexpectations training session. This will equip you with key information about consent, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, accessing support networks, and being an active bystander.Â
This will be the last sexpecations session. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.
Sunday 1 March
Sunday 1 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Monday 2 March
Monday 2 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Farrer Welcome BBQ
6pm - 8pm
đź“ŤFarrer
Our big welcome BBQ—come down for food, music, and meeting your hall community. Great for making friends early in the week.
Final Res Start Session
5:30pm - 6:30pm
All new residents must attend one Res Start session, where we will discuss how you can make the most out of living on campus, where to go for help or assistance, and how to navigate potential problems you might face.
This will be the last Res Start session. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.Â
Tuesday 3 March
Tuesday 3 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Monash Sport Pool Party
2pm - 5pm
đź“ŤMonash Sport swimming pool
A Monash Sport pool party—swim, hang out, and cool off with other residents. Bring swimmers, towel, and your student ID.
Wednesday 4 March
Wednesday 4 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Holi Event
2pm - 4pm
đź“ŤMonash Campus
Celebrate Holi (Festival of Colours) with music, community, and colourful fun. Wear something you don’t mind getting messy.
Thursday 5 March
Thursday 5 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Barefoot Bowls
5:30pm - 8pm
đź“ŤOakleigh Bowls Club
All residents are invited to join us for an evening of barefoot lawn bowls & pizza!Â
Transport via buses will be provided. Buses depart 5:30 pm from Dinosaur Drive
 Registration is required.
Friday 6 March
Friday 6 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Luna Park
5pm - 8pm
đź“ŤLuna Park, St Kilda
With iconic rides, rollercoasters, carnival games, and tasty treats, it’s the perfect place to make unforgettable memories with friends.Â
Transport via buses will be provided. Buses depart 5pm from Dinosaur Drive Registration is required.
Saturday 7 March
Saturday 7 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
M-City Shopping Shuttle Services
11am to 3pm
đź“ŤView the shuttle's live location
Catch the free dedicated shuttle bus which loops continuously between the Residential Village, Urban Community, and M-City Shopping Centre until 12 Dec 2026!
Sunday 8 March
Sunday 8 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
đź“ŤFarrer Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
During orientation
During orientation
Come & Try at Monash Sport!
This is a free trial period for all Monash residents during the 2026 orientation period. Just bring your student ID with you to get set up.Â
You can test out the gym and pool facilities, as well as hire out courts and join fitness classes - don't miss out!
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