Frequently Asked Questions
Who can stay at University College?
The apartments are available for academics and researchers who are visiting the University of Melbourne and nearby research facilities.
What are University College's office hours?
Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 5.30pm
What time is check-in?
Check-in: 2.00pm onwards
If you anticipate arriving earlier than 2.00pm you are more than welcome to store your luggage in the Senior Common Room and have some lunch or explore the University or surrounding suburbs until your apartment is clean and ready. Please note if you would like a confirmed early check-in you are required to book and pay for the night prior to arrival.
If you anticipate arriving over a weekend or after 5.30pm on a weekday, arrangements can be made with one of our Resident Advisors to meet and greet you, check-you in, and show you to your apartment. This service is only available until 10pm.
What time is check-out?
Check-out: 10am
If your flight or onward travels do not require you to depart until later in the day you are more than welcome to store your luggage in the Senior Common Room after checking out. Please note if you would like a confirmed late check-out you are required to book and pay for an additional night's accommodation in order to secure day use of the apartment.
What will be my mailing address and phone number at University College?
University College
40 College Crescent
Parkville, VIC, 3052
Australia
Telephone: 61-3-9347-3533
Fax: 61-3-9347-1549
Please note, apartments are not allocated until approximately one week prior to arrival therefore your apartment number and phone extension cannot be provided until this time. In the meantime the above details can be given out as a contact and all mail and calls will be redirected accordingly by reception.
Why are apartments not allocated until one week prior to arrival?
Due to frequent reservation updates and amendments, apartments are not allocated until closer to the arrival date.
Where is University College located?
University College is conveniently located in Parkville, on the corner of College Crescent and Royal Parade. See our location map for more details.
How far is University College from the University of Melbourne?
University College adjoins the University of Melbourne and Princes Park.
Are the academic apartments located in the main building where the students reside?
Academic visitors enjoy the seclusion of separate apartment buildings with private access as well as the opportunity to fully participate in the community life of the college.
What amenities are in the apartments?
All apartments contain the following: a bedroom, study area, living room (with television, internet access and telephone), a kitchen or kitchenette and a private bathroom. Some apartments have a separate study or second bedroom.
What are the kitchen/kitchenette facilities in the apartments?
Apartments include either a full kitchen or kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and crockery. Coffee/tea/milk sachets are also provided on arrival.
Do the apartments come with laundry facilities?
Complimentary laundry facilities are available within each apartment building and include a washer, dryer and washing powder. An iron, ironing board and clothes rack are also provided in apartments.
Do the apartments have air conditioning and heating?
All apartments contain climate controlled heating and air conditioning.
Are there any additional electrical appliances available for academic visitors?
Travel necessities such as hairdryers and international adaptors are available for use from reception.
What general facilities are available at University College?
Facilities available to academic visitors include 24-hour use of the Resource Centre - a modern library with special collections, computers and internet access. Academic visitors may also make use of University College music rooms and the tennis court.
What facilities do you have for children?
Children are welcome to accompany parents during their stay at University College, but as we are a student residential college we do not have specific amenities for young children. Please note that there are no cots available for use.
How often is the apartment serviced?
As we are a residential college and not a hotel, apartments are serviced on a weekly basis NOT daily.
Meals and Dining Hall, Dietary Requirements?
All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner - are complimentary and served in the college dining hall. The kitchen caters for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dietary requirements.
Are the visiting academics required to interact with the students and residents?
Visiting academics automatically become members of the Senior Common Room - a friendly and informal group of graduate residents and associates. Pre-dinner drinks and after dinner drinks are served there during the academic year on High Table nights (Mondays and Tuesdays) for all members who wish to attend.
Academic visitors can also participate in the academic program for students by giving informal seminars in their research areas, hosting round table dinners in the dining room or seminars for small student groups.
What is the internet and phone rate?
The charge for the internet is 0.04c per mb ($1.00 per 25mb or $40 per 1000mb) and local phone calls are 33c per call.
Are there gym facilities available to academic visitors at UC?
During the academic term, the gym facilities are only available for student use. Academic visitors may use the gym when the students are on leave from the college.
Is car parking available?
Car parking is available onsite at the college for $10 per day per parking space.
What is the best way to get from Melbourne Airport to University College?
A taxi or shuttle bus is the most convenient mode of transport from the airport.
Where can I find public transport information?
The college is located only ten minutes by tram or taxi from Melbourne's CBD. The nearest tram stop is right outside the college on Royal Parade.
For further information please visit: http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/