By Zara Pritchard Orientation/Welcome Week: First year students arrive at College the week before returning students. This week is called Orientation Week (aka O-Week) and is run by selected second year students (known as O-Week leaders or OWLs) who have volunteered to help new students settle in. It is a week involving many ice breaker […]

UC is one of ten residential colleges affiliated with the University of Melbourne. We also accept students from other nearby universities. It can be a challenging time transitioning from high school to uni, so join us to find out more about the college experience and what it’s like to live at UC. Normally we would […]

By Zara Pritchard In this latest blog, our students share the reasons why they chose University College (UC) as their residential college in Melbourne. Whether the decision was made based on family ties, extensive online/in-person research, or perhaps University College actually chose them – our students have diverse backgrounds and experiences to share. Gretel – […]

Our student exhibition was back and bigger than ever in 2021 – featuring an additional music category for the first time. Although the exhibition could only be held virtually due to restrictions, online software allowed us to digitally display all entries, so the entire UC community can view the submissions. We received the largest amount […]

By Zara Pritchard When considering where to live whilst at university, there are many perks to selecting a residential college. A major reason to choose College, especially during your first year away from home, is the security provided. University College offers a number of services and amenities to ensure the safety of its residents so […]

By Micol Carmignani The choice between living in a share house or a residential college is one many uni students find themselves having to make. To help decide which is the best fit for you, this blog will discuss the differences between the two options in four key areas: day-to-day tasks, support networks, extracurricular experiences, […]

When we asked University College (UC) students to describe UC in three words the word that came up the most was fun; followed by friendly and supportive.  This year, although COVID restrictions continue, University College students were able to get more of a taste of everything that Melbourne has to offer, as well as other […]

If you haven’t undertaken the application process for a residential college before, it can be a little daunting. So how does it all work? And how do you select which of the Melbourne Colleges is right for you? Hopefully these hints and tips will help! 1) It’s never too early to apply for a residential […]

In the continued disruption of the COVID-19 outbreak, it can be hard to keep a positive outlook as a uni student. Three UC students share their experiences of how it affected their 2020 (the good, bad, and ugly) as well as how it prepared them for life at UC in 2021. Micol Hometown: Brisbane, Queensland […]

By Micol Carmignani With uni exams fast approaching, we discuss helpful tips and advice for University College students to stay on top of their studies. Read our University College study tips today. Dealing with Exam stress As we approach the end of Semester 1, 2021, exams are becoming an unavoidable reality for most students. This […]

  By Zara Pritchard Budgeting and saving money at college can be challenging, so we have collated the best tips and advice from our University College students. Whether you are a current University College student who would like to save more money, or you are considering coming to UC in the future but you are […]