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Orientation for International Students

Your time at Deakin begins with Orientation. It's your chance to explore your new campus, learn about our culture and community, make friends and commence your studies with confidence. Get to know your new university at our flagship event, the International Student Welcome. We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to Deakin! 

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Key dates T2 2026

  • Orientation sessions live: 12pm Wednesday 10 June 2026
  • Prepare Week (including International Student Welcome): Monday 22 – Friday 26 June 2026
  • OWeek: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026
  • Week 1: Monday 6 – Friday 10 July 2026

You can view key dates for future study periods on our Important dates webpage.

Prepare Week and International Student Welcome

International Student Welcome (ISW) is the flagship event of your Orientation.
This event occurs in Prepare Week and includes a one-hour information session about studying in Australia as an international student, as well as the opportunity to socialise with other commencing international students over activities and lunch. It's a fun way to kick-off your time at Deakin!

It's important that you arrive in Australia before Prepare Week begins so you can attend your International Student Welcome Event: learn more about when to arrive in Australia to give yourself the best start at Deakin.

Prepare Week will also introduce you to International Student Connect, our program of events for international students, designed to help you make friends, adjust to life in Australia and learn where to get support.

International students at ISW Burwood

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OWeek: let the adventure begin!

What's OWeek on campus actually like? Get a feel for the exciting events and activities taking place during Orientation.

OWeek sessions and events

Your other core sessions during Orientation are DUSA's OFest, your course information session and your campus tour. There will also be many more informal opportunities: keep an eye out for the chance to join a club or society, try a new sport or chat to other students in your course as you're moving around your new campus.

DUSA OFest

OFest is a carnival day run by our student association, DUSA. Expect games, activities, DJs, food trucks, giveaways and student club stalls.

Course information sessions

Run by your faculty teaching staff, this session will introduce your area of study and teaching teams. It’s also a good opportunity for you to check you’re enrolled in the correct units.

Campus tours

Attend a campus tour to explore Deakin with some students who know their way around! They will show you where to study, eat, relax and get help. We also offer low-sensory tours.

Support information sessions

There will be sessions introducing your digital and physical learning environments, and the practical support services available to you, such as peer mentors.

Do you have sensory needs?

We offer a range of low-sensory events and resources specifically for students with sensory needs. We also offer activities with sensory-friendly options, such as quiet hours, reset spaces, self-guided tours and videos to help you prepare for certain experiences.

Learn more about our sensory-friendly Orientation options

We welcome everyone

At Deakin, we value diversity, embrace difference and welcome all. Wherever you come from, however you identify, we welcome you.

  • Our NIKERI institute is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
  • We recognise and value our LGBTIQA+ students and staff. Our rainbow signage is a visual reminder that you are in a LGBTIQA+ friendly environment.
  • We welcome students from diverse faiths and spiritualities and offer places of worship and multi-faith chaplains.
  • We are here to help if you experience disability or neurodiversity: our Disability Resource Centre can help with access and adjustments.

Get ready for university

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