Peninsula

Peninsula campus

Step into student life at Peninsula and explore the line-up of vibrant activities that help you meet new people and support your start at Monash.

Explore the map

Find your way around Peninsula before you get to campus – explore your Orientation locations ahead of time by exploring the campus map.

Key events

International Student Day

Monday 20 July

A key event for all our international students! Enjoy a warm welcome and meet the vibrant, diverse community that will help you settle into life in Melbourne. Held at our Clayton campus, this day brings together the entire international student cohort to connect, learn and celebrate. You’ll get essential information about living and studying in Australia and meet the student services that support your studies and wellbeing. The day ends with a fun celebration with free lunch and activities — the perfect way to meet new friends and kick off your Monash journey!

Join Your Community

Thursday 23 July

Your Monash life is shaped by the experiences you share and the people you meet. Join a welcoming community and fill your calendar with free social events and new connections.

Student Services Hub

Thursday 23 July

Explore the student services available to you, connect with your student associations and communities, and make new friends.

Faculty orientation

Tuesday 21 July – Friday 24 July

Learn more about your course, get all your program details, and meet your academics and fellow students.

Peninsula Welcome BBQ

Thursday 30 July, 12–2pm

Join Monash Student Communities, Monash University Student Union (MONSU), Monash Graduate Association and English Connect for the Peninsula Welcome BBQ. It's the perfect chance to meet new friends, connect with your community and start your semester with good vibes you won’t want to miss. There will be free food, great music, Human Bingo and prizes to be won.

Monash Meets Peninsula: Explore, Connect, Discover

Wednesday 12 August

Join us for the first event in the Discover Peninsula Series and connect with fellow Monash Peninsula students while exploring the local community.

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Campus tours

Explore Peninsula campus firsthand by registering for a guided campus tour.
Discover key facilities, learning spaces and student hubs, get a feel for campus life, and ask questions along the way.

Peninsula Library Tours

23 July, 1 – 3.20pm

Discover how Monash University Library can support your studies. Take a 20‑minute tour to learn about our key services and study spaces. Tours run at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

Join a student association

Find great events, opportunities and like-minded people to share your values, hobbies and passions with.
Don’t miss your student association events.

Meet other students

Peer mentoring

If you are a first-year undergraduate, complete your Peer Mentoring Profile so we can match you with a Peer Mentor from your faculty who can help you settle into life at Monash.

Clubs and societies

Join a student-run club or society to meet people and have fun.

Monash Sport

Monash Sport is your go-to faculty for exercise and offers fitness centres, swimming pools, court hire, Learn to Swim lessons, and Group Fitness Classes, plus free events and social sports throughout the year.

Represent Monash

Join Team Monash and you can represent the uni at Varsity competitions, governing 35 sporting clubs and more!

Monash Student Communities

Monash Student Communities offer both online and on-campus activities, and you can join for free.

Volunteering

Join volunteer opportunities for professional and personal development while having fun and meeting new people.

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