Being a student is more than just going to classes.
We have events, clubs and learning opportunities to help make your time at VU unforgettable.
Find the right balance between study, work and play.
Get into the social scene at VU
Orientation
O-Fest & Welcome Carnival
Orientation, or O-Fest as we call it at VU, is a great way to start university or TAFE.
O-Fest happens before the start of Semester 1. When you attend this exciting event, you'll get an overview of your course and make new friends at fun social events.
Mid-year orientation is known as the Welcome Carnival and is held in Week 1, Semester 2.
International student orientation
If you’re an international student, you must arrive in time to attend a separate international orientation and enrolment session at VU's campus orientations before starting your course.
We'd also love you to attend the main O-Fest or Welcome Carnival events.
Take part in the fun of O-Fest orientation at VU
Clubs & students groups
Joining a club or student group is a great way to become part of the Victoria University community.
We have a variety of student-run clubs, including:
- Australian Rules Football
- soccer
- cheerleading
- music
- writing
- international cultural groups
- free enterprise.
There are free music lessons, health information sessions and law competitions. You could dance at a ball or join an excursion or study group.
Many of our sporting clubs offer social sport days, so you can come and try a new sport for fun.
And if there's not a club or society to suit you, you can start your own!
Join a VU club to meet students who share your passions and interests
Sport & fitness
Stay active while you study with our campus and social sport activities.
We have sport and fitness centres at five VU campuses, including:
- an aquatic centre
- sports courts
- an athletics track
- gyms with personal trainers and group fitness classes.
Campus lunchtime sport helps you get active in your lunch break for free with friends and classmates.
Adventure Fridays are fun excursions away from campus. We have excursions where you can go surfing or skiing, swim with dolphins, go horseriding or trampoline and rockclimb. Make new friends while you have a great time!
For fitness with heart, join the VUnite team for various community fitness and fundraising events such as Run for Kids, Oxfam Trailwalker and the Mother's Days Classic.
If you excel at your chosen sport, you can represent VU at one of our sporting competitions. Or, apply for the elite student athlete program to combine your studies with training/competing in your chosen sport.
If you'd rather keep your spot on the sideline, you can volunteer your time to help out with sports administration, managing, coaching or refereeing.
Take part in VU's social sport activities
Events on campus
At VU we love to celebrate our diversity.
Come along to one of our many week-long celebrations, which include:
- sustainable living week
- pride week
- law week
- refugee week.
You’ll never be bored on campus with many events, exhibitions, seminars and talks to attend.
VU's events and activities celebrate diversity and creativity
Opportunities
While you’re studying at VU you’ll have opportunities to take part in all areas of university life.
Opportunities you might like to consider include:
- studying overseas for the opportunity of a lifetime! Go on exchange or study abroad, and get credits towards your degree while experiencing a different culture or a different language
- taking advantage of our many student deals and specials
- writing for a student publication
- developing your leadership skills
- entering (and winning) a competition- remember to keep an eye on our social media channels for more chances to win prizes
- volunteering
- taking part in an internship or other external opportunities.
Tour the world and study overseas, with exchanges and programs at VU
