Geelong Open Day

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Explore purpose-built facilities at our ‘Climate Ready’ campus in Waurn Ponds, where picturesque scenery meets sustainability innovation or see the latest technologies at our historic Geelong Waterfront Campus on the Seafront.

Experience your tomorrow at Campus Open Day

Get a glimpse into your future uni life at Deakin and find out why we are the #1 Victorian university for facilities and resources. Lockable private bedrooms, exclusive spaces, convenience and support –everything you need to succeed.

What to expect

Want to know what your future at Deakin will look like? Come to Waurn Ponds and Waterfront to see for yourself at Campus Open Day. Speak to the expert academics you'll be learning from, visit the state-of-the-art facilities you'll be learning in, meet the students you'll be learning with and visit your future home. This must-attend event will give you the information you need to make a confident decision about your future.​

• See where you could call home: Walk through different room options and exclusive common areas to get a feel for the space and life here. 

• Meet our Helpful Humans: Chat with Staff and Residential Leaders who will support you every step of the way.
  Ask the real-life questions: Learn about applying, what’s included in your rent and what to pack.

• Experience the community vibe: Feel the fun, friendly and welcoming atmosphere for yourself.

• Picture your uni life here: Imagine living, learning and growing on campus.

Accommodation tours - departing every 30mins from 9am

Discover the different types of accommodation we have available, plus learn from Deakin experts what it’s like to live on campus and how you can become part of our close-knit residential community.

Accommodation Information Sessions

Are you interested in living on campus and immersing yourself in the Deakin experience? Learn about your accommodation options, events and activities on offer. Discover what it's like to belong to an enthusiastic, supportive and inclusive community, all while making friends for life.

• Waterfront:
  Time and location TBA

• Waurn Ponds:
  Time and location TBA

Save the date - Sunday 16th August

At our Campus Open Days, you'll get a real-life, in-person experience like never before. Join a student-led tour and see first-hand how our vibrant facilities will maximise your study experience. With the option of course and general information tours, you'll speak one-on-one with current students and the expert academics you'll be learning from. Plus, don't miss out on the entertainment and study area-focused activations.

Why attend Campus Open Day?

See what life at Deakin is like. Open Day allows you to:

• explore our Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campus facilities and accommodation

• talk one-on-one with academics, students and expert staff

• attend course and general information sessions

• enjoy entertainment and activations.