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, allo n campus orwithi n easywalkin g distance. Collegelif e hasbee n an important aspect ofthe 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 aresupporte d byfacilitie s such aslibraries, compute r rooms,an d 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 isprovide d bycolleges ,an d communal dining creates opportunities to meet academicstaff , professionals and guest speakers,a swel la sothe r students. Limited self-catering facilities are provided bysom eofth e 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 requiFe payment for the academic year of 32t o 35weeks , enabling students to lower costs by returning home during major vacations,bu t also offer accommodation for as many further weeks as students need. Scholarships and various forms of financial assistance are available in allcolleges . 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 toth eexcellen t 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 ofways ,includin g in sizean d in religiousaffiliation , if any. To understand what is offered by individual colleges, it is important to contact the collegeswhic h most interest you. Ifyo u want to apply for a college place, fill in the CollegeApplicatio n form available from theColleges ' website: www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au, the Intercollegiate Office, individual colleges, orth e 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:Th e Admissions Office, (Name ofthe college of first preference), Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia. www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au International House Phone:(03 ) 9347665 5 263 students Facsimile:(03 ) 9349 1761 17 tutors Email: [email protected] 6 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.ihouse.unimelb.edu.au International House isa collegefo r local and overseas students and onewher estudent s from all over the world make lifelong friendships. Local students interested in internationalism and workinggloball y areattracte d to the House,whils t overseas students are assured ofa welcoming and supportive environment from which to pursue their studies in Melbourne. High academic standards are sought and achieved with the helpo fa n extensive tutorial program.Student s also have the opportunity to excel in music,th e arts and sport, and todevelo p confidence and leadership in a dynamiccommunity .A rang eo fscholarship s rewards academic achievement and contribution toth e House. Janet Clarke Hall Phone:(03 ) 9349 7100 92 students Facsimile:(03 ) 9349 7104 10resident tutors Email: [email protected] 10non-residen t tutors Website: http://www.ich.unimelb.edu.au Janet Clarke Hall isa leadin g academiccollege ,offerin g ahighl ysupportiv e and intellectually stimulating environment for students. Aboutiqu e college,JC H places emphasis upon supporting and encouraging itsstudent s in their professional and personal formation, offering strong academic and pastoral support. Students livewithi n abeautiful , heritage-listed building which hasa range ofstate-of-the-ar t facilities, allowingstudent s toblen d academicsucces swit h a rich cultural, sporting and social life. Academic and community service scholarships wereawarde d to more than athir d ofou r students in 2007, and the College also offers confidential financial assistance onth e basiso f need. Medley Hall Phone: (03) 9663584 7o r 8344 5476 57 students Facsimile: (03) 9662 2896 4 resident tutors Email: [email protected] 4 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.medlevhall.unimelb.edu.au Owned and run byTh e University, Medley Hall provides afriendl y community and alivel y intellectual environment for 57students . The College ishouse d in an historic mansion on the edge ofthe city,a shor t walkfro m the main campus. Medley has taken up the challenge ofcontributin g to a more sustainable world. Werecycle ,tr y not towast eenerg y or water and work towards ethical food choices. Our scholarship and bursary scheme aimst oensur e that nostuden t willb e prevented from living at Medleybecaus eo f financial need. Medley students are involved inth elif e ofthe College,th e University and the world beyond. Newman College Phone:(03 ) 9347557 7 228 students Facsimile: (03)934 9 2592 34 Senior Common Room (tutors and scholar-in-residence, 5 Email: [email protected] Jesuits),3 0 non-resident tutors Website: http://www.newman.unimelb.edu.au Growth in mind and heart and spirit isth e aim of Newman College.Th e aspirations ofthe Roman Catholictraditio n are reflected and fostered in a wonderful building designed byWalte r BurleyGriffin . Modern facilities, tutorials and scholarships encouragea standard ofexcellenc e instudies ,whil eart , community service,drama , music,praye r and sport all promote the variety ofgift s in Collegelife . Ormond College Phone: (03) 9344 1100 328 students Facsimile: (03)934 4111 1 20 resident tutors,4 0 non-resident tutors, 5 academic Email: [email protected] assistants, 3 scholars-in-residence, 6 graduates-in-residence, Website: http://www.ormond.unimelb.edu.au visiting scholars Ormond's historicbuilding s and superb gardens areenjoye d bya livel yan d diverse community ofstudents . Our commitment to scholarship isreflecte d in excellent tutorial, library and computing facilities. Traditional strengths in musican d the arts,a s wella s inspor t and recreation, ensure acreativ eenvironmen t for learning and living, inwhic h lifelong friendships are forged. Strong pastoral caresupport s the rich academicprogram , and alumni express their continuing interest and involvement in the College through a range ofactivitie s designed togiv e additional support and encouragement to undergraduates. Queen's College Phone:(03 ) 9349 0500 218student s Facsimile:(03 ) 9349 0525 25 resident tutors,2 5 non-resident tutors, Email: [email protected] 4senio r residents,visitin g scholars Website: http://www.queens.unimelb.edu.au Residents living together in the beautiful buildings and grounds ofQueen' s Collegear eencourage d to take responsibility for their life together and sodevelo p astron g and supportive community spirit.A nextensiv e tutorial programme and outstanding library and computer facilities enablestudent s to pursue and achieve academicexcellence .Well-establishe d Clubs,Societie s and the Chapel promote adiversit y ofcultural ,social ,sportin g and spiritual activities.Student s form life-long friendships and on leavingColleg e becomeWyverns . St Hilda's College Phone: (03) 9248 8400 177 students Facsimile: (03) 9248 8480 10 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 computer facilities, an excellent library, music practice room and a recently refurbished student common room. 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.stmarvs.unimelb.edu.au St Mary's provides a community for Australian and international students which is friendly, lively and supportive. Astron g 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 Phone: (03) 9348 7100 271 students Facsimile: (03) 9348 7610 20 resident or staff tutors Email: [email protected]