SEMESTER ONE 2026
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Monday 16 February
Monday 16 February
Alcohol-free week
Community Thrift Room
1pm - 3pm
📍Roberts 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!
Snack & Chat
6pm - 7pm
📍Howitt Common Room
A relaxed drop-in to meet other residents, ask questions, and grab a snack. Perfect if you’re new or just want a low-key hang.
Tuesday 17 February
Tuesday 17 February
Alcohol-free week
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony & Monash Sport Games day
11:30am - 2pm
📍Jackomos & Briggs Hall Courtyard
Come together to celebrate Indigenous culture, represent your hall in some friendly competition, and grab a great lunch (featuring food trucks)!
Res Start Session
3pm - 4pm
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.
Halls Cafe Dinner
6pm - 7pm
📍Halls Cafe
Join us for Howitt Hall Halls Cafe Dinner and meet other residents during orientation.
Chinese New Year
7pm - 8pm
📍Howitt Common Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year together with themed activities and a social hang. Come learn, craft, and enjoy the festive vibes.
Wednesday 18 February
Wednesday 18 February
Alcohol-free week
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt 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 - 12pm
📍Roberts 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!
Zone Bowling & Laser Tag
2pm - 3:30pm
📍Clayton Zone Bowling & Laser Tag
Get ready for an afternoon of strikes, laughs, and laser tag battles!
Transport via buses will be provided
Welcome BBQ
6pm - 8pm
Our big welcome BBQ—come down for food, music, and meeting your hall community. Great for making friends early in the week.
Movie Night
8pm - 9pm
📍Howitt Proj/ Long 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 19 February
Thursday 19 February
Alcohol-free week
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Tee-Time Tournament
5pm to 7:30pm
📍Function Room (G08)
Join us for an evening of mini golf, games, and afternoon tea (featuring a lolly bar)! Come anytime from 5pm to 7:30pm.
Returners' Barefoot Bowls
5pm - 8pm
Returning residents are invited to join us for an evening of barefoot lawn bowls & pizza!
Transport via buses will be provided. Registration is required.
Measles Vaccine Available
📍Monash Uni Health Service, Floor Ground, Campus Centre, Clayton
Appointments are required
Book here and select
"Nurse - Immunisations & Health Info Session Nurse"
or call
Phone: (03) 9905 3175
Friday 20 February
Friday 20 February
Alcohol-free week
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Monash Uni International Student Day
10am - 2pm
Community Thrift Room
12:30pm - 2:30pm
📍Roberts 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!
Speed Friending
2pm - 3pm
📍Howitt Common Room
Join us for Speed Friending (?) and meet other residents during orientation.
Luna Park
3pm - 7pm
📍Luna Park, St Kilda
With iconic rides, rollercoasters, carnival games, and tasty treats, it’s the perfect place to make unforgettable memories with friends.
Transport via buses will be provided. Registration is required.
Saturday 21 February
Saturday 21 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt 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
📍View 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
📍Room 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.
A range of sessions will be run throughout orientation. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.
Board Games Night
7pm - 9pm
📍Howitt Common Room
A laid-back board games session—bring friends or join a table on the night. We’ll have a mix of classics and quick games.
Sunday 22 February
Sunday 22 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Trip to Ikea
10am - 5pm
Discover endless inspiration, from stylish furniture and home essentials to clever storage solutions and cozy décor.
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!
Movie Night
7pm - 9pm
📍Howitt Proj
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.
Monday 23 February
Monday 23 February
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!
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Hall 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
📍Melbourne 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.
Picnic/paint and sip
5pm - 6pm
📍Howitt Common Room
A relaxed painting session with drinks and music. No experience needed—just come down and create something fun.
Tuesday 24 February
Tuesday 24 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt 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!
3pm - 5pm
📍Roberts 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!
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.
Craft Night
6pm - 7pm
📍Howitt Common Room
A creative craft session to unwind and meet people. Expect simple, easy activities—perfect for a mid-week reset.
Snack & Chat
7pm to 8pm
📍Howitt Hall Common Room
Get to know your new neighbours and Res Life Team at your weekly Snack & Chat evening! It will be a great time to relax and snack -- see you there!
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 residents from across the hub.
Cupcake Decorating
3pm - 4pm
📍Howitt Common Room
Decorate cupcakes with icing and toppings and take home (or eat) your masterpiece. Sweet, social, and very beginner-friendly.
Capture The Flag
4pm - 6pm
📍Howitt Courtyard
Classic Capture the Flag—run around, strategise, and rep your team. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle.
Karaoke Night
7pm - 8pm
📍Howitt Proj
Karaoke night—sing, cheer on others, or just enjoy the vibes. No pressure to perform; spectators absolutely welcome.
Thursday 26 February
Thursday 26 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt 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
📍Roberts 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!
Monash University Major Events
Go Global
12pm - 4pm
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
📍Howitt 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.
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 28 February
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt 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
📍View 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
📍The 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.
This will be the last sexpecations session. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.
Howitt Floor Olympics
2pm - 5pm
📍Howitt Courtyard
Team games and mini challenges where you can earn points and hype up your floor/stairway. Come in comfy clothes and get ready for friendly competition.
Sunday 1 March
Sunday 1 March
Breakfast
9am - 10am
📍Howitt 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
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.
From 16 February to 1 March
From 16 February to 1 March
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.
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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