Studying at UC

UC residency is conditional upon full-time enrolment in an associate or undergraduate degree or higher at one of the universities mentioned above. Students enrolled at other Melbourne academic institutions may also be considered for residency upon application.

Confirmed enrolment in a full-time degree

Students of non-University of Melbourne universities must forward official confirmation of subject enrolment to the Dean of Studies prior to the commencement of each semester.  This is not necessary for University of Melbourne students as the College receives this information directly from the University.

Release of results

All students will be required to sign an Authority for Release of Academic Results on entry to UC. Where UC is unable to access results directly from the student’s university (i.e. non- University of Melbourne students), that student must provide a copy of semester results as soon as they become available in order to facilitate confirmation of a place in the following semester.

Satisfactory academic progress/academic probation

When a resident fails two or more subjects in a semester, this is considered unsatisfactory academic progress and may affect your future residency at University College. The circumstances around these results will need to be discussed with the Dean of Studies and, should you be invited to return, you will be placed on Academic Probation and will not be eligible for a position on the Student Executive. Our staff will help you develop an individualised support plan. 

UC employs qualified and experienced tutors who are familiar with the curriculum and course requirements of the subjects they oversee. 

• Students are encouraged to attend our tutorials 

• Timetables can be found on the academic noticeboard, but they generally take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 

• Tutorials commence in the third week of each semester and are offered when three or more students are enrolled in a subject. 

• In the case of fewer than three students, you will be assigned a tutor for one on one consultations. 

• If you do not have a tutorial for your subject, UC is also able to arrange for you to attend joint tutorials with another College, upon request. All students can also seek one on one consultations with college tutors. 

If academic support is not available for any of your subjects, please discuss alternatives with the Dean of Studies 

• An academic mentoring program to help you manage the transition to university

• An alumni mentoring program, connecting students with alumni in their field of study 

• Academic workshops around careers, report writing or other key areas 

• Discussions led by resident tutors or visiting guests around particular topics of interest 

• Library facilities and support 

Residents may stay in College for the full period of their University’s academic year, as outlined in your contract. Your exams or assessments may finish earlier than other students but we ask you to consider the needs of those still studying. Students causing disruption during exam periods will be asked to leave the College immediately. 

The Dean of Studies is available for consultation or advice about all academic matters including subject changes or applying for special consideration. Make sure to visit the Dean’s office during working hours or email for advice.