2014 Graduate Prospectus - Future Students - University of Melbourne

Residential collegeson your doorstepGraduate students at the residential colleges are part ofa uniquely supportive academic community, while livingright near the University‘s Parkville campus.Janet Clarke HallA COMPLETE UNIVERSITYEXPERIENCEFor graduate students, the residentialcolleges provide not only a placeto live convenient to the Parkvillecampus, but a complete learningexperience that will enhance yourgraduate studies. Graduates are offeredseminars, small tutorials tailored to theircourses, mentoring, and networkingopportunities as part of their residency.The colleges give graduate studentsthe opportunity to be as involved incollege life as they wish, and often havegraduate-specific events in additionto whole-college activities as part of avibrant social, sporting and academicprogram.Graduates can also become seniormembers of leadership groups,mentor younger students, and caneven become tutors to reduce fees.Attending a residential college canopen doorways in a graduate‘scareer, a unique aspect of the collegeexperience.YOUR HOMEThe colleges offer a wide range ofpurpose-built graduate accommodationonly a stone‘s throw away from theUniversity, including single en suiterooms, self-contained flats and sharedapartments and houses with othergraduate students. Many of these havebeen very recently built.All colleges have both male andfemale residents who come to collegefrom a diverse range of backgroundsand locations. Residents mostly dinetogether in their college‘s dining hall, agreat place for the community to cometogether, and for taking a break fromthe day‘s studies.Around$3.5millionin financial assistancefor college residents in 2013All rooms are fully furnished, andhave internet and phone connections.Communal areas include music rooms,sporting and recreational areas, librariesand IT labs, many of which are open 24/7.Typically, college residence is for 35to 52 weeks a year, with students‘different study periods taken intoconsideration. Some colleges offerlimited accommodation suitable tocouples and families.HOW TO APPLYStudents thinking about applying fora college place are encouraged tovisit each college‘s website, to checkwhich of the colleges offer the kindof graduate experience the student islooking for. When applying, studentschoose one college as their firstpreference, and list the rest in order ofpreference, to ensure the best chanceof receiving a place.SCHOLARSHIPS ANDFINANCIAL ASSISTANCEThe colleges aspire to make the collegeexperience accessible to all and will offerover $3.5 million in scholarships andbursaries in 2013. Financial assistanceusually takes the form of a reductionin fees. Employment opportunities,including tutoring and mentoring,can substantially assist with costs ofresidence.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/information/scholarships.htmlNON-RESIDENTIAL COLLEGEMEMBERSHIPStudents who are already living offcampusor prefer a different style ofaccommodation can still reap thebenefits of college life with a nonresidentialcollege membership. Half thecolleges offer this option, which allowsmembers to participate in social events,academic programs including tutorials,and be a part of the college community.More information on the non-residentprograms is available on our website.I loved living atOrmond College!“ The thing I enjoyed mostabout college life was thegraduate community I sharedit with. I was able to interacton a daily basis with othergraduate students from a widerange of disciplines includinghuman medicine, law,economics and public health,many of whom I am still incontact with.”Carolyn MalinowskiDoctor of Veterinary MedicineUnited States of AmericaMore infoIntercollegiate OfficeThe office can assist with queriesor facilitate tours at any time ofthe year.+61 3 9347 9320enquiries@colleges.unimelb.edu.aucolleges.unimelb.edu.au24 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au