Our Geelong Waterfront Campus is right on the seafront - in the heart of Geelong, about an hour from Melbourne. Originally built as wool stores in the 19th century, the buildings have been extensively renovated, creating a modern, impressive campus.
Find out why Deakin is ranked top three* in Australia for graduate employability. Come along to the Graduate Employment Hub to meet our graduates, current students, staff and employers. Enjoy coffee and donuts while chatting about Deakin’s learning experience, career opportunities and learn more about the graduate employment services available to Deakin students. Also attend the Graduate Employment in the 21st century information session, to hear how a student just starting their degree should prepare for graduate employment and a career.
Graduate Employment Hub, Costa Hall Foyer.
Sessions running from 11:30AM – 12:00PM and 2:00PM – 2:30PM
*2016 Times Higher Education Australian Employability Ranking
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Filter the list of information sessions below and 'ADD' the ones you're interested in to your Open Day planner.
a+b gallery – student exhibition
Building D, Level 4, a+b galleryTalk to students and staff about your study options.
Creative arts exhibition
Building AD, Level 1, GalleryEnjoy displays of student work from visual communication design, visual arts and photography.
Creative arts – tours
Building D, Room D2.167Tour Deakin's creative arts facilities. Meet in the foyer of the visual arts studio and be guided by current students.
Deakin Camera Obscura
Building D, John Hay CourtyardGet hands-on with pre-photographic technology that led to the invention of the camera. A large dark enclosure in which images from the outside world appear before your eyes. Subject to weather conditions.
Design studio
Building D, Room D2.206Visit our visual communication design studio to see student work and chat to some of our students.
Graduate Employment Hub – meet staff, students, graduates and employers
Graduate Employment Hub, Costa Hall, FoyerCome along to the Graduate Employment Hub to meet our graduates, current students, staff and employers. Enjoy a coffee while chatting about the Deakin learning experience and career opportunities and learn about the graduate employment services available to Deakin students.
Nursing and midwifery clinical simulation centre
Building AD, Room AD2.217Visit our clinical simulation centre and discover how you can move into a fulfilling career in nursing and/or midwifery.
Visual arts studio
Building D, Room D2.167Visit our visual arts studio to see student work and chat to some of our students.
Creative arts
Building D, Room D2.205This session is a must for students interested in creative arts. Come along and hear about the breadth of courses on offer, with information relating to specific courses and disciplines.
9:30AM → 10:00AM
Design architecture
Building D, Room D2.193, Percy Baxter Lecture TheatreWant to be an architect? Start designing, building models and learn about architecture from day one. Be inspired and immerse yourself into all aspects of the built environment.
9:30AM → 10:00AM
Multiple sessions a dayPathways to Deakin
Building D, Room D2.204Learn more about our partnerships and alternate pathways to start your dream Deakin degree and to help you get where you want to be.
9:30AM → 10:00AM
Business
Building D, Room D2.193, Percy Baxter Lecture TheatreLearn about the Business degree with its a practical business focus, work-integrated learning opportunities and embedded personal leadership experiences.
10:00AM → 10:30AM
Multiple sessions a dayConstruction management
Building D, Room D4.319, a+b studioConstruction management graduates enjoy one of the highest rates of employment. Come and find out why.
10:00AM → 10:30AM
IDeEA Lab
Building D, Room 4.122What does virtual history, robotics and video games have in common? They are all research projects underway at the IDeEA lab within the School of Architecture and Built Environment. Come along to the lab and play ‘Lowpoly’ our sustainable design game, check out the hybrid sunscreen prototype that tracks the sun and turns a building into a media screen, or immerse yourself in 1934 Rome in our virtual history project
10:00AM → 2:00PM
Law and Commerce combined degree
Building D, Room D4.303, Costa Hall Lecture TheatreThis session will share insight into the structure and benefits of this combined degree and qualifications in two highly sought-after careers areas with a solid understanding of the context in which the law operates in the business world.
10:00AM → 10:30AM
Multiple sessions a dayOccupational therapy
Building D, Room D2.194Discover how you can make a real difference by helping people return to productive, healthy, happy lives, or their occupations, through a career in occupational therapy.
10:00AM → 10:30AM
Multiple sessions a dayPathway to Deakin – Deakin College
Building D, Room D2.204Our associate degree programs introduce you to university study and provide guaranteed entry into a range of arts and education courses, or transition into other Deakin undergraduate programs, with credit.
10:00AM → 10:30AM
Your guide to study at Deakin
Building D, Room D3.211Discover how Deakin will give you the best learning experience - a presentation for students and parents. Learn about your study options, how to apply through VTAC, SEAS, fees, scholarships and support services.
10:00AM → 11:00AM
Commerce
Building D, Room D2.194Internationally recognized and EPAS accredited gain a foundation in commerce and professional expertise in a range of areas: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Management, HRM, Financial Planning and Info Systems.
10:30AM → 11:30AM
Multiple sessions a dayConstruction management and property and real estate – a combined degree
Building D, Room D4.319, a+b studioIn a course only offered in Australia by Deakin, your expertise in both construction and property will uniquely position you for employment.
10:30AM → 11:00AM
Come to Open Day for information on courses, stay for the really fun stuff. Check out some of the events happening around campus to get the full Deakin experience.
The mobile animal farm was at Open Day for visitors to get up close and personal with some of their favourite animals.
Open Day visitors met with members of Deakin University Clubs and Societies to get a feel for life at Deakin University.
Open Day visitors were able to take a break from the information session and campus tour to enjoy live music, great food, giveaways and plenty of other free activities.
Visual communication designs, visual arts and photography students' works were on display at the Visual Arts and Design studious for Open Day visitors.
Interested in a career in nursing or midwifery? Deakin’s clinical simulation centres are purpose-built, flexible learning spaces that provide a safe, supportive and realistic environment for students to develop core clinical nursing and midwifery skills.
Courtroom drama was open at Open Day for visitors to experience.
If you are coming from Melbourne allow about an hour by car. Need some help with directions? Campus Compass can get you there.
V/Line trains run every 70 minutes from Southern Cross railway station from 7.50 am. Once you arrive at Geelong railway station you can walk to the campus or take the free and accessible Deakin Open Day shuttle bus.
V/Line trains or coaches run from many regional centres, including Ballarat, Warrnambool and the Great Ocean Road.
Well, choosing a university can sometimes be tricky but Deakin Open Day gives you a glimpse into what it’s like to be a student. Plus, there’s heaps of fun stuff, free entertainment and great food between the information sessions.
Talk to us! Our staff and students are able to advise you on courses, how to apply, what extra entry requirements you might need. We'll also give you lowdown on university life while you roam around and get a feel for the campus.
Don't worry, they're easy to find. The General Information Stand, and the Career and Course Information Centre, are your first stops. That’s where you’ll find all the information you need on courses, including postgraduate studies. If you need an Auslan interpreter this is also the place to ask.
Think about what you’re interested in and if you want to study full time, part time, on campus or online. Then ask us how that translates into a course, what the entry requirements are or how it can lead to a career. If you need some help thinking about your options, then you can kickstart your course and career exploration with our new Explore App.
Check out the full range of transport options for getting to each Deakin campus.
Our new wayfinding app – which you can download now – will help you navigate through our campuses. And if you still get lost, don't worry! One of our friendly student ambassadors will point you in the right direction.
Take a look at our extensive Open Day Planner and save the sessions that interest you to your personal Open Day Plan. This means you’ll have a plan for your day and won’t miss anything important. And if you need more help, we'll have all the answers at the Course and Career Information Centre.
We have a helpful ATAR calculator that can show you which courses your ATAR can get you in to. For more information on changing preferences go to Find a course by ATAR.
Congratulations to the winners of our RSVP and Win competition!
Bailey T, Broadford
James M, East Kew
Jessica M, Glen Iris
Kelcy F, Pearcedale
Brittany D, Kialla East
Hannah W, Shepparton
Ashleigh B, Delacombe
Sonia Z, Heathmont