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By Micol Carmignani Preparing for the move to a residential college can be overwhelming. To ease this transition for incoming students, we have refined a list of 10 things to bring (and five to leave at home!). What things should I bring to Residential College? Clothing (and accessories)It is recommended that students pack clothing suited […]

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. You’re welcome to […]

By Larissa Brand Residential college meals are more than just tasty and convenient, they provide a wholesome way to socialise and catch up with friends. At UC the kitchen staff provide breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday and on Sundays there is a much-loved brunch and dinner. All college meals are served in […]

The differences between the types of accommodation available to students in Australia can be a little confusing, particularly if you are coming from overseas. Depending on where you are from, a dorm, student hall or college could mean the same, or completely different things! To avoid the confusion, we have listed the different types of […]

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 […]