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THE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES & HALLS The University of Melbourne www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au GENERAL INQUIRIES: Inter-Collegiate Office Phone: 03 9347 9320 Email: [email protected] There are 12 colleges of the University of Melbourne which admit undergraduate and postgraduate students, all on campus or within easy walking distance. College life has been an important aspect of the University of Melbourne for well over a century. The colleges provide both academic and pastoral support to resident students, as well as rich opportunities for extra-curricular activities and for developing friendships with other students from all faculties. Educational programs of small-group tutorials are supported by facilities such as libraries, computer rooms, and music practice rooms. Residence in college offers security and comfort in fully furnished single rooms. Most student rooms have Internet as well as telephone connections. Catering is provided by colleges, and communal dining creates opportunities to meet academic staff, professionals and guest speakers, as well as other students. Limited self-catering facilities are provided by some of the colleges. Living in college is often cheaper than living in rented accommodation, as well as more convenient. College charges include meals, utilities, and use of many facilities, as well as academic and personal support, opportunities for extra-curricular involvement, and the chance to belong to a friendly community. Typically, colleges only require payment for the academic year of 33 to 40 weeks, enabling students to lower costs by returning home during major vacations, but also offer accommodation for as many further weeks as students need. Scholarships and various forms of financial assistance are available in all colleges. College students have the opportunity to participate in a rich cultural, social and sporting life, which is largely organised by each college student club. They enjoy access to individual college sporting resources in addition to the excellent sporting facilities offered on campus. All colleges in the University of Melbourne are co-educational, and accept applicants regardless of gender or religion. The colleges vary in a number of ways, including in size and in religious affiliation, if any. To understand what is offered by individual colleges, it is important to contact the colleges which most interest you. If you want to apply for a college place, fill in the College Application form available from the Colleges’ website: www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au, the Intercollegiate Office, individual colleges, or the University’s Student Support Services. Applications, if possible before the end of November, should be made to one college only and can be completed and submitted through the colleges’ website, or sent to: The Admissions Office, (Name of the college of first preference), Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au International House Phone: (03) 9347 6655 263 students Facsimile: (03) 9349 1761 17 tutors Email: [email protected] 6 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.ihouse.unimelb.edu.au International House is a college for local and overseas students and one where students from all over the world make lifelong friendships. Local students interested in internationalism and working globally are attracted to the House, whilst overseas students are assured of a welcoming and supportive environment from which to pursue their studies in Melbourne. High academic standards are sought and achieved with the help of an extensive tutorial program. Students also have the opportunity to excel in music, the arts and sport, and to develop confidence and leadership in a dynamic community. A range of scholarships rewards academic achievement and contribution to the House. Janet Clarke Hall Phone: (03) 9349 7100 92 students Facsimile: (03) 9349 7104 10 resident tutors Email: [email protected] 10 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.jch.unimelb.edu.au Janet Clarke Hall is a leading academic college, offering a highly supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for students. A boutique college, JCH places emphasis upon supporting and encouraging its students in their professional and personal formation, offering strong academic and pastoral support. Students live within a beautiful, heritage-listed building which has a range of state-of-the-art facilities, allowing students to blend academic success with a rich cultural, sporting and social life. Janet Clarke Hall has an extensive range of scholarships for academic achievement and community service and also offers confidential financial support (bursaries) on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Medley Hall Phone: (03) 9663 5847 or 8344 5476 57 students Facsimile: (03) 9662 2896 4 resident tutors Email: [email protected] 4 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.medleyhall.unimelb.edu.au Owned and run by The University, Medley Hall provides a friendly community and a lively intellectual environment for 57 students. The College is housed in an historic mansion on the edge of the city, a short walk from the main campus. Medley has taken up the challenge of contributing to a more sustainable world. We recycle, try not to waste energy or water and work towards ethical food choices. Our scholarship and bursary scheme aims to ensure that no student will be prevented from living at Medley because of financial need. Medley students are involved in the life of the College, the University and the world beyond. Newman College Phone: (03) 9347 5577 231 undergraduate students, 17 postgraduate students Facsimile: (03) 9349 2592 30 Senior Common Room (scholar-in-residence, 5 Jesuits, Email: [email protected] tutors), 30 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.newman.unimelb.edu.au Growth in mind and heart and spirit is the aim of Newman College. The aspirations of the Roman Catholic tradition are reflected and fostered in a wonderful building designed by Walter Burley Griffin. Modern facilities, tutorials and scholarships encourage a standard of excellence in studies, while art, community service, drama, music, prayer and sport all promote the variety of gifts in College life. Ormond College Phone: (03) 9344 1100 316 undergraduate students Facsimile: (03) 9344 1111 21 resident tutors, 35 non-resident tutors, 21 academic Email: [email protected] assistants, 3 scholars-in-residence, visiting scholars, 10 Website: http://www.ormond.unimelb.edu.au postgraduate students Ormond's historic buildings and superb gardens are enjoyed by a lively and diverse community of students. Our commitment to scholarship is reflected in excellent tutorial, library and computing facilities. Traditional strengths in music and the arts, as well as in sport and recreation, ensure a creative environment for learning and living, in which lifelong friendships are forged. Strong pastoral care supports the rich academic program, and alumni express their continuing interest and involvement in the College through a range of activities designed to give additional support and encouragement to undergraduates. Queen's College Phone: (03) 9349 0500 220 students Facsimile: (03) 9349 0525 35 resident tutors, 25 non-resident tutors, Email: [email protected] visiting scholars and resident fellows Website: http://www.queens.unimelb.edu.au Residents living together in the beautiful buildings and grounds of Queen's College are encouraged to take responsibility for their life together and so develop a strong and supportive community spirit. An extensive tutorial programme and outstanding library and computer facilities enable students to pursue and achieve academic excellence. Well-established Clubs, Societies and the Chapel promote a diversity of cultural, social, sporting and spiritual activities. Students form life-long friendships and on leaving College become Wyverns. St Hilda’s College Phone: (03) 9248 8400 198 students Facsimile: (03) 9248 8480 15 resident tutors Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hildas.unimelb.edu.au St Hilda’s is more than a place to live. It is a community prizing friendship, integrity and mutual support. More than 60 tutorials are offered each week with a leadership training program and community service activities preparing members for professional life and service to the community. Participation in sport, music and theatre is encouraged. Scholarships reward academic achievement. Financial assistance is also available. The College offers comfortable study bedrooms with Internet access, outstanding IT facilities, an excellent library, music practice room, spacious gymnasium and recently refurbished student common rooms. St Mary's College Phone: (03) 9349 9555 158 students Facsimile: (03) 9349 1335 8 resident tutors Email: [email protected] 21 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.stmarys.unimelb.edu.au St Mary’s provides a community for Australian and international students which is friendly, lively and supportive. A strong tutorial program, a variety of academic, sporting, spiritual, dramatic and cultural activities contribute to enhancing a student’s University experience. Drawing on its Catholic traditions, St Mary’s promotes freedom of spirit, a concern for justice and integrity of life. Ideally located right next to the University in beautiful gardens, St Mary’s has an excellent Academic Centre, Internet access to each room, dedicated music rooms and excellent communal facilities. Trinity College