Residential College Applications for 2027 are now open
Once you have submitted your application you can pay the $75 application fee.
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
While we understand it’s not always possible, visiting UC in person is the best way to get a genuine feel for College life. There are several ways you can visit us.
Discover our virtual tours around the college
If you aren't able to visit in person, our virtual tours can help you get a good idea about what our facilities look like. From learning spaces, like our tutorial rooms and library, to relaxation spaces, like our Senior and Junior Common Rooms. Be a part of the vibrant community at UC and make memories over meals at the bustling Dining Hall. Want a sneak peek?
Discover our virtual tours around the college
If you aren't able to visit in person, our virtual tours can help you get a good idea about what our facilities look like. From learning spaces, like our tutorial rooms and library, to relaxation spaces, like our Senior and Junior Common Rooms. Be a part of the vibrant community at UC and make memories over meals at the bustling Dining Hall. Want a sneak peek?
- Reception Virtual Tour
- Library Virtual Tour
- Design Studio Virtual Tour
- Junior Common Room Virtual Tour
- Dining Room Virtual Tour
- Gym Virtual Tour
- Shared Bathroom Virtual Tour
- Shared Laundry Virtual Tour
- Utility Room - Roper Wing Virtual Tour
- View all virtual tours
- View all photo galleries
Contact UC to book your tour now
On a private tour, a student or staff member will show you and your family our key residential college facilities, including both our new and heritage-style rooms where possible
Provisional offers
At UC we are able to make provisional offers to students. This means we make the majority of our offers in November, rather than waiting until university offers are released in December/January.Â
A few things to note about our provisional offers:Â
- They aren't guaranteed. You still need to go through the application and interview process. Then if we feel you were a good fit for UC, we will make you a provisional offer in November. If for whatever reason you are not made an offer, you can wait till the next offer round, or we can pass you on to your next available college of preference
- We are able to make provisional offers as we don't have a minimum ATAR requirement to attend UC. We also accept students attending multiple universities, which is why we can make offers even if your university studies aren't confirmed. You do however need to be accepted into full time study at one of our approved institutions (University of Melbourne. Monash, ACU or RMIT) and be undertaking a Bachelors Degree (we can no longer accept any future students studying diplomas, associate degrees or other qualifications due to academic program restrictions)
- Your provisional offer will be made based on the university you have indicated you will be attending on your intercollegiate college application. and will not be guaranteed should you ultimately decide to attend a different institution (although we will preference your offer if possible).
- It doesn't cost you anything extra to secure a provisional offer, we just ask you to let us know if the offer is no longer required so we are not holding a space unnecessarily
- We can only offer so many provisional offers for any one school, so it's best to apply early
- Provisional offers have an expiry date (usually around mid-January) in the year of your intake
- There is also an opportunity to defer your residential college place if required (just as you can a university place)
- Please note we cannot make provisional offers in semester 2, as we cannot guarantee how many places will become availableÂ
The application process
- You can begin your application on the intercollegiate portal and save it and complete it at a later date if required
- The application should be accompanied by a passport-style photo
- You should advise us immediately of any changes to the information provided in your application. This may include a change of address, email address or phone number
Application requirements
- We will email you during business hours to acknowledge receipt of your application and send you a link to our portal, where you can complete additional paperwork and pay the $75 application fee
- The College will contact both of your nominated referees and request them to complete a referee report. Completed reports will be returned directly to the College. Please ensure that you include referee email details on your form
- The interview is an important part of the application process. UC will send you a calendar of interview timeslots and you can choose the one that best suits you. These take place on Zoom.
Waiting time
We endeavour to process applications as quickly as possible, usually within a few weeks or even days (depending on peak application periods). The turnaround time will also depend how quickly you complete our additional administration requirements.Â
Change of preference
If you want to change your order of preferences after submitting the application, you should get in touch with the to make that change.
Ready to take the next step and apply?
For more assistance, you may wish to read our recent blog around application hints and tips. Alternatively, you can email our Registrar or call +61 3 9347 3533.
Not ready yet?
If you’re not yet ready to apply – you might wish to visit the 'Why Choose UC' section of our website to find out more about UC and whether we are the right residential college for you!