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!
Icebreaker/Meet and Greet Night
4:30pm - 5:30pm
📍Richo Common Room
Join us for Icebreaker/Meet and Greet Night and meet other residents during orientation.
Welcome BBQ
6pm - 8pm
📍Richardson Courtyard
Our big welcome BBQ—come down for food, music, and meeting your hall community. Great for making friends early in the week.
Tuesday 17 February
Tuesday 17 February
Alcohol-free week
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.
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)!
Lunar New Year event
2pm - 4pm
📍Richo Common Room
Celebrate Lunar New Year together with themed activities and a social hang. Come learn and enjoy the festive vibes.
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.
Trivia
5pm - 6pm
📍Richo Common Room
Trivia night with teams, prizes, and lots of laughs. Come as a group or get matched with a team on the night.
Stairway Warmings
7:00pm - 8:00pm
📍Richo Common Room
A welcoming social to help you meet your stairway/floor neighbours. Pop down for a chat, meet the team, and start making connections.
Wednesday 18 February
Wednesday 18 February
Alcohol-free week
Pancake Breakfast
10am - 11:30am
Pancakes and good vibes. Swing by for a sweet (or savoury) start to your morning and meet residents from across the hub.
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
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
Campus Tour/Scavenger Hunt
2pm - 3pm
📍Monash Campus
Explore Clayton campus with a guided tour/scavenger hunt. Great for learning shortcuts, key buildings, and getting your bearings.
Room Decorating
4pm - 5pm
📍Richo Common Room
DIY room-decor session to help you personalise your space. Make some simple decor and swap ideas with other residents.
Board Games night
6pm - 7pm
📍Richo 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
Thursday 19 February
Thursday 19 February
Alcohol-free week
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.
Monash Uni Jump Start
10am to 4pm
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
📍Hall 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!
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
📍Hall 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.
Paint and sip
6pm - 8pm
📍Richo Common Room
A relaxed painting session with drinks and music. No experience needed—just come down and create something fun.
Sunday 22 February
Sunday 22 February
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.
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
📍Richo 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.
Monday 23 February
Monday 23 February
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.
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!
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.
Hall Potluck
6pm - 8pm
📍Richo Common Room
Bring a dish to share (or come along anyway) and enjoy a relaxed community dinner. A great way to try new foods and meet people.
Tuesday 24 February
Tuesday 24 February
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.
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!
Op Shop Trip (Offsite)
2pm - 4pm
📍Meet in Common Room
Off-site op-shop trip for bargain hunting and outfit finds. Bring a reusable bag and check the chat for travel details.
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.
Just Dance
7pm - 8pm
📍Richo Common Room
Just Dance night—pick your songs, jump in for a round, or cheer from the side. High energy, zero judgement.
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
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.
Capture the Flag
3pm - 4pm
📍Richo Courtyard
Classic Capture the Flag—run around, strategise, and rep your team. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle.
Stairway games
5pm - 6pm
📍Richo Courtyard
Floor/stairway games with quick challenges and points on offer. A fun way to meet your neighbours and build some friendly rivalry.
Bingo Night
6:30pm - 7:30pm
📍Richo Common Room
Bingo night with prizes and plenty of laughs. Come down early to grab a card and a good seat.
Thursday 26 February
Thursday 26 February
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.
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
📍Hall Common Room
Start the day with a free breakfast and a casual catch-up with other residents. Drop in anytime during the session.
Sports Day (Rich-Olympics)
3pm - 4pm
📍Hall Common Room
Come on down to Monash Sport to compete in a variety of different sports!
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.
Richardson Hall Halls Cafe Dinner
6pm - 7pm
Join us for Richardson's Halls Cafe Dinner and meet other residents during orientation.
Karaoke night
7pm - 8pm
📍Richo Common Room
Karaoke night—sing, cheer on others, or just enjoy the vibes. No pressure to perform; spectators absolutely welcome.
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 28 February
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.
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.
This will be the last sexpecations session. Registration via the Resident Portal is required.
Sunday 1 March
Sunday 1 March
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.
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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