It was meant to be a fun weekend out of town – a chance to meet other student members of the Monash University club.

But as the alcohol flowed freely, the night allegedly took a bad turn.

A spokesman said the university was "shocked" to learn of the incident.

Now police have charged a 22-year-old Monash University student over the alleged rape and sexual assault of a fellow student.

The club in question has been criticised over its handling of the alleged incident, which it did not report to the university, despite interviewing the alleged perpetrator.