Semester 2 O Week events

Semester 2 O Week events

  • 06 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026
  • FREE
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Join us for some fun on-campus entertainment and activities during Orientation Week (O Week)!

Kick off your RMIT journey with entertainment, free food, campus tours, giveaways, and activities across every campus.

Who is O Week for?

O Week is for students new to RMIT in Semester 2 2026. It’s the best way to get familiar with campus, learn where to find support and services, meet other students, and get a feel for student life through social, cultural and academic activities.

How do I register for events?

Starting in Semester 2? Keep an eye on your RMIT inbox for your O Week invite — plus the chance to customise your Orientation with extra activities and events.

Make sure you’ve accessed your RMIT email, as all registration information will be sent there.

Not sure if you are a Higher Education (HE) or Vocational Education (VE) student?

  • HE students are usually studying Bachelor, Honours, Masters, Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates or PhD programs.

  • VE students are usually studying Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree programs.

You can also check your program name in your offer letter or Enrolment Online account.

Vocational Education O Week, 8 – 9 July

Time: 11am–3pm 
Locations: RMIT City North campus, Building 78 and O’Grady Place, Earl Street, Carlton

Highlights

  • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
  • Free lunch
  • Campus tours every 45 minutes
  • Kokedama (plant ball) drop-in workshop
  • Student DJ and roving performers
  • RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) membership stall
  • Student services and support booths

Time: 12pm–2pm 
Location: RMIT Brunswick campus, Building 514, Level 1 Student Lounge and Courtyard

Highlights

  • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
  • Free lunch
  • Campus tours every 45 minutes
  • Tea leaf readings
  • Cookie decorating
  • Student DJ
  • RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) membership stall
  • Student services and support booths

Higher Education O Week, 13 – 16 July

Time: 11am–2pm 
Location: RMIT City campus, Buildings 8, 10, 12, 28 and Bowen Street

Activities run across all four days of O Week. Attend on the day of your induction or avoid Monday if you’re not a fan of crowds.

Highlights

  • Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and dance performance (commencing 10:45am Monday at Ngarara Place)
  • Free lunch and hot drinks
  • Campus tours (Tuesday to Thursday)
  • Indigenous culture tours (Monday only)
  • Creative drop-in workshops: Clay Play, monster pots, kokedamas, terrariums, plush heart keyrings and cookie decorating
  • Mindful LEGO® sessions
  • Sustainability pop-up shop (pre-loved fashion)
  • Student DJ and roving performers
  • Group exercise taster classes
  • Esports and games drop-in sessions
  • RMIT VAL - AI Tool
  • RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) membership stall
  • Student services and support booths
  • Student clubs and societies
  • Freebies from our event partners

Time: 12pm–2pm 
Location: RMIT Bundoora campus, Buildings 202 and 210 courtyards, Building 203 Sports Centre

Highlights

  • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony (commencing 9:30am outside Building 224)
  • Free lunch
  • Campus tours every 45 minutes
  • Creative drop-in workshops: Clay Play and Possum skin ball (marngrook)
  • DJ and roving performers
  • RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) membership stall
  • Student services and support booths
  • Student clubs and societies

Time: 12pm–2pm 
Location: RMIT Brunswick campus, Building 514, Level 1 Student Lounge and courtyard

Highlights

  • Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
  • Free lunch
  • Campus tours every 45 minutes
  • Tarot card readings
  • Cookie decorating
  • DJ and roving performers
  • RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) membership stall
  • Student services and support booths
  • Student clubs and societies

O Week $7 food deals!

Save with exclusive student deals at participating campus venues during O Week.

Dates: 13–16 July

Location: RMIT City campus

Time: 11am–2pm or until sold out

Deals
  • Monday 13 July: cheeseburger at College Dropout Burgers, outside Building 12, Bowen Street
  • Tuesday 14 July: egg and cheese English muffin + small coffee at Bowen Street Cafe, Building 12, Level 4
  • Wednesday 15 July: six pieces of takoyaki at Tokyo Yokocho, Building 14, Level 4 Food Court
  • Thursday 16 July: large pizza slice + small pasta bowl at Canto, Building 14, Bowen Street

Get familiar with your campus

Figuring out where your classes are, how to read room numbers or where to grab a bite can be tricky. Visit the Orientation webpage to get familiar with your campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enjoy your start to uni life by engaging in the three elements of Orientation: 

  1. Complete How2RMIT – an online onboarding module designed to help you get set up and prepared for RMIT life.
  2. Attend your program induction – Learn about your program structure and requirements, meet academic staff, peers and more. You’ll be auto registered so check your RMIT email for your confirmation.
  3. Go to O Week events – Explore campus, meet other students and enjoy tours, free food and connect with support services while personalising your own orientation experience

 

 

Engaging in the three parts of Orientation (How2RMIT, program inductions and O Week) isn’t compulsory and won’t affect your enrolment status. However, we highly recommend taking part in all three. The activities and experiences are a rite of passage for new students and a great way to get to know the vibrant RMIT community. It’s also a chance to meet people and make friends.

Orientation is also when you’ll receive essential information and support to help you settle in and succeed from day one.

You can choose which days you want to attend O Week. You’re welcome to come along each day to explore campus and meet people, but the activities you take part in are completely up to you. Monday is usually the busiest day, so if you prefer a more relaxed experience, consider coming later in the week.

How2RMIT is an online onboarding module that gives you a complete overview of RMIT’s systems, support services, facilities, and more. It’s a one-stop source of all the information you’ll need to set yourself up for study and life at RMIT.

The module is conveniently located on your Canvas dashboard and can be completed in your own time. You’ll also be able to re-visit the information whenever you need it.

Most sessions are delivered in person, however some program inductions are available in online or hybrid delivery format.

Check the program induction page for your session location / online link.

Orientation and induction communications are emailed to your RMIT email and personal email addresses. If you have not accessed your RMIT email yet, click here.

You can check the program induction page for your session information.

If your session is still missing, you may not have a scheduled program induction session. You can still attend all O Week activities and events.

O Week is designed for enrolled students. However, we recognise that some students may need or prefer to attend with a support person, and you are welcome to do so. If a friend or family member is acting as your support person, they are also welcome.

If you need advice or additional support, please contact Student Connect.

 

  • Please bring your phone to show your Orientation registration confirmation email with your QR code. Take a screenshot before you come onto campus to ensure you have the QR code available.
  • Bring your student card (you can order a card online here) and valid legal identification (e.g. drivers’ licence, passport) 
  • Remember to check the weather before attending and dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes!
  • Bring a bag so you can comfortably carry any materials, freebies or other items you collect on the day.
  • If you’re an international student and you want to set up an Australian bank account with the banking representatives who’ll be attending O Week events, remember to bring your confirmation of enrolment (CoE)

Orientation events are wheelchair accessible. All gender toilets are available on campus. Assistance animals are welcome. Free earplugs are available from the Welcome to RMIT space at City campus, Building 8, Level 4, Room 13 (Megaflex 3). You can request an accessibly campus tour by emailing kirrip@rmit.edu.au.

Please ensure you add activities to your Orientation registration so we can capture your requirements.

There are several calming, inclusive and neuroaffirming spaces across our campuses:

City campus

  • Sensory Lounge: Building 80, Level 3, Room 13 (available during Orientation. If you'd like to use the space, please ask at the Concierge desk for access).
  • Women’s Room: Building 10, Level 5, Room 62 
  • Queer Space: Building 5, Level 1, Room 7
  • Library Sensory-Friendly Study Rooms: Building 12, Level 5, Room 104 (enter from Building 10)

When you’re on the City campus for Orientation,you can collect free earplugs from the Welcome to RMIT space in Building 8, Level 4, Room 13 (Megaflex 3)

City North campus

  • Neuro-affirming Room: Building 56, Level 4, Room 91 
  • Women’s Room: Building 56, Level 4, Room 92

Brunswick campus

  • Women's Room: Building 514, Level 2, Room 3
  • Queer Space: Building 514, Level 2, Room 3A

Bundoora West campus

  • Snooze Lounge: Building 202, Level 2, Room 19
  • Women’s Room: Building 202, Level 2, Room 25
  • Queer Space: Building 202, Level 2, Room 24
(available during Orientation. If you'd like to use the space, please ask at the Concierge desk for access).

Student Connect is the place to go for any queries related to enrolment, course information, fees, timetables, wellbeing support and more. You can submit a query online, ask the Chat, or visit in person at each campus.

During Orientation, look out for our friendly Student Life team around campus! Student Life Ambassadors (red hoodies), Student Life Assistants (blue hoodies), and Peer Supporters (yellow hoodies) are here to answer questions, help you find your way, and connect you with the right support.

Yes, RMIT students have access to free WiFi at all RMIT campuses. Learn how to set it up here

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