Residential Colleges of The University of Melbourne

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I be a resident student at a College if I am not studying at the University of Melbourne?
  2. Are meals included in my College fees?
  3. Should I tell the College to which I've applied about my ENTER (or UAI, OP, or equivalent interstate or international) tertiary entrance score?
  4. Should I tell the College to which I've applied about the course I have been offered at University?
  5. When will I know if I have been offered a College place?
  6. Will I have access to the Colleges' internet and email services?
  7. How do I apply for Scholarships in the residential Colleges?
  8. When should I apply for a place in my preferred College?
  9. Is it possible to apply for a place in a College before being offered a place at the University?
  10. If I want to defer for a year, is it better to apply for a place in a College now or in a year's time, when I return?
  11. Do the rooms in Colleges have private bathrooms and/or toilets?
  12. Is the A$35 application fee refundable if I don't get offered a College place?
  13. Do I have to send an application fee to other Colleges, if I don't get accepted by my first-preferred College?
  14. If I am paying the fee by cheque or money order, who should it be made out to?
  15. Is it possible to prepare my own meals?
  16. Do I only apply to one College or can I apply to more, or all Colleges?
  17. When are interviews held?
  18. I've heard of the Intercollegiate Pool. What is it? How deep is it?
  19. What are the criteria for selection in one of the Colleges?
  20. I am planning to undertake a TAFE course next year. Am I eligible to reside in a College?
  21. What about Victoria University or the Australian Catholic University?
  22. Tell me about the College tutorial system.
  23. How do I decide which College is the best for me?
  24. Can I move out in six months if I don't like it?
  25. Will I be met on arrival in Melbourne?
  26. Can I stay in one of the Colleges while I'm attending a conference? I'm not a student...
  27. What if something goes wrong while I'm staying in the College?
  28. Am I allowed to keep my pets in my room at College?
  29. How much does it cost to stay in a College, and is it good value compared to other types of accommodation?
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