SEMESTER ONE 2026
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Monday 16 February
Monday 16 February
Alcohol-free week
Community Thrift Shed
1pm - 3pm
The community thrift shed has cooking equipment, clothes, books, furniture and more. Come along during the listed open hours to grab some (free) bits and pieces for your room!
Welcome to Res Life
7pm - 8pm
📍Location TBC
Join us for some good food and a chance to meet your new neighbours, your Res Life staff and student leader teams!
Tuesday 17 February
Tuesday 17 February
Alcohol-free week
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.
Wednesday 18 February
Wednesday 18 February
Alcohol-free week
Community Thrift Shed
10am - 12pm
The community thrift shed has cooking equipment, clothes, books, furniture and more. Come along during the listed open hours to grab some (free) bits and pieces for your room!
Zone Bowling & Laser Tag
12:30pm - 2pm
📍Clayton Zone Bowling & Laser Tag
Get ready for an afternoon of strikes, laughs, and laser tag battles!
Transport via buses will be provided
Thursday 19 February
Thursday 19 February
Alcohol-free week
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.
Friday 20 February
Friday 20 February
Alcohol-free week
Community Thrift Shed
12:30pm - 2:30pm
The community thrift shed has cooking equipment, clothes, books, furniture and more. Come along during the listed open hours to grab some (free) bits and pieces for your room!
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
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.81 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.
Sunday 22 February
Sunday 22 February
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!
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!
Tuesday 24 February
Tuesday 24 February
Community Thrift Shed!
3pm - 5pm
The community thrift shed has cooking equipment, clothes, books, 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.
Snack & Chat
7pm to 8pm
📍Richardson 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
Thursday 26 February
Thursday 26 February
Community Thrift Shed!
10am to 12pm
The community thrift shed has cooking equipment, clothes, books, 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
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
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.81 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.
This will be the last sexpecations session. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.
Sunday 1 March
Sunday 1 March
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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