Find your groove, make new connections and welcome back!

Whether you’re a returning student or starting afresh, Week 1 is all about settling in and having fun!

It's going to be a jam-packed week.

Join us for:

  • competitions: cup stacking, Rubik's cube, scavenger hunt...
  • free food: different food trucks will be in campus every day
  • giveaways: student clubs and business stalls will be on campus with freebies – think Grill'd, Anytime Fitness, Medibank and Red Bull
  • free merch: tees, hats, pins!
  • activities and attractions: 360° video booth, giant bubble show, marching band, and more!

Get involved

More to explore in Semester 1

  • Student Life

    Clubs Day

    Week 1, Semester 1

    Discover clubs! Meet new people, share your interests, get involved!

    Wed 1 March
    11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
    Hawthorn campus
    Free
    Find out more (Clubs Day)

  • SSU Comedy Night

    Join us for a night of laughs with Neel Kolhatkar returning to Hawthorn!

    This is a ticketed event; entry is free for SSU members, $11.90 for non-members.

    Wed 1 March
    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
    $0–12
    Find out more (SSU Comedy Night)
  • Student Life

    Get Connected Week

    Week 2, Semester 1

    Find community and support by connecting with your uni.

    Mon 6 March to Fri 10 March
    9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Hawthorn campus
    Free
    Find out more (Get Connected Week)
  • Course Info

    Reflection Week

    Week 3, Semester 1

    It’s decision time, but you don’t have to decide on your own. We’re here to help you find the best way to achieve your academic goals and make important decisions ahead of Census date. 

    Tue 14 March to Thu 16 March
    11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Atrium, Hawthorn campus
    Free
    Find out more (Reflection Week)