Ormond College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation
The Wurundjeri People are the people of the wurun, the river white gum, who have been custodians of this land for thousands of years We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Elders — past, present, and emerging
Welcome to Ormond College. Please take the time to read this handbook in detail, reflecting on the values of the College and what it means to be a member of the Ormond community.
Our values of Respect, Learning, Community, Integrity, Diversity and Heritage define who we are and how we live and work together, and by joining our community you are agreeing to live by them
Every member of the Ormond community is appreciated for the individual contribution they make to College life, and I am looking forward to seeing the unique mark students leave over the coming year
MESSAGE FROM THE MASTER
Ormond College is so much more than a place to live It is a place to pursue your passions and interests and is at its heart a community where learning is valued and cherished
At Ormond, learning extends beyond the knowledge gained through university lectures and tutorials, to dinner conversations with people whose passions and subjects are different from your own. It extends to learning through action when you engage in community activities, create music or art, or take up a leadership role in the College or University You’ll learn a lot about yourself – and how you relate to others, too – as you negotiate living in a community with more than 500 students
The opportunity to be a part of a remarkable community like ours is a privilege I urge you to make the most of the opportunities presented to you at Ormond, pursue them with enthusiasm and relish every moment
Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate Master and Head of College
COLLEGE HISTORY
For over 140 years, Ormond College has been a place for young people to discover who they are, forge lifelong friendships, and establish the foundations for reaching their full potential.
A remarkable ethos
Ormond College was founded on the progressive ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment Our founders believed that education made for better people: individuals who could make good moral decisions and citizens who would contribute productively to their community
Part of this ethos was opening the College to students of ‘all faiths and none’, which saw students of all creeds welcomed as part of the Ormond community Also part of this ethos was the decision to open the College, almost immediately, to women students Women competed successfully for scholarships, attended tutorials and were involved in Ormond’s scholastic life Ormond later became fully co-educational when women were admitted as co-residents in 1973
Growth and development
In the post-war years Ormond experienced huge demand for places In response, the College added a series of new buildings beside its magnificent, heritagelisted main building The new accommodation was designed by the iconic Melbourne architectural firm Grounds Romberg and Boyd, and was noted for its distinctive and ground-breaking design When the fourth new building, McCaughey Court, was opened in 1968, Ormond’s resident student population grew to over 250 students for the first time. The College also added a new Master’s Lodge and Library during this period
A community with impact
In recent years the Ormond community has expanded to include a tight-knit graduate community of nearly 40 students, housed in our Senior Student Precinct
In 2015 Ormond founded the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship which was established with a gift from entrepreneur Peter Wade The Institute creates and empowers the next generation of audacious entrepreneurs and delivers University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship
Ormond graduates have gone on to make significant contributions to Australia They are well represented in State and Federal Parliaments, are leaders in academia, business, agriculture, military, law, sport, education and many other areas
COLLEGE VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS OF RESIDENTS
Ormond College prides itself on being a values-centered community. In practice this means the values are taken into consideration in our decision-making, planning, interactions, and behaviour as members of our community.
Community
Ormond’s members participate actively to build strong friendships, develop networks, show care and support to one another, co-creating a cohesive and dynamic community together
Integrity
Ormondians live in and contribute to an environment with strong ethical values and clear behavioural expectations where compassion, moral courage and honesty are recognised and modelled
Heritage
We have a rich tradition of generations of Ormondians who share an intrinsic desire to make a significant difference — in their field, the College, and the world.
Diversity
Ormondians from different disciplines, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs interact positively to develop mutual understanding and expand each other’s perspectives
Learning
Ormondians are involved in exploring diverse academic, arts and sporting pursuits that enrich and enhance their studies and university experience
Respect
Our culture is built on respect for ourselves, each other and our shared home, and is reflected in our words and actions
Ambulance and health insurance
Academic gown
At the start of Semester, you will be provided with an academic gown in your room. This gown is your responsibility for the duration of the year and must be left in your room at the conclusion of semester two. Missing gowns will attract a charge (see ‘Fines and Charges’). During the semester break, your gown must be packed with your things, it may not be left in your room. Academic gowns are part of the heritage of the College and your gown should be worn to every Formal Hall dinner, and all official College events (including Commencement, ReCommencement, Valedictory, Student Club Dinner and Scholars Dinner). Scholars Gowns feature a gold trim and are presented prior to the Scholars Dinner in honour of outstanding academic achievement. If you are presented with a scholar’s gown during your time at Ormond, this is yours to keep.
Accesibility
The College has rooms that are equipped with extra features for students with visual impairments, hearing impairments or with mobility needs. These rooms are fitted with visual fire alarms, dimmer switches and/or mobile doorbells, among other features.
Our goal is to provide tailored accommodation options and comprehensive support to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Wellbeing and psychological support is available through our Student Wellbeing team. Our academic team are ready to provide students with targeted academic support to assist with learning needs and adjustments.
The College does not cover ambulance costs for students. It is advisable that students arrange their own ambulance cover. In the event of an emergency, if a student has been assessed by a Duty Manager or other staff member and requires an ambulance it will be assumed that the student has ambulance cover. The College will not be held liable for any ambulance related costs. International students are required to have suitable Health Insurance cover.
Arrival procedure (Check
in)
When you arrive at Ormond College, you will check in at the College Reception. It is here you will receive your room key and be checked into the College Resident systems. For new students, you will have received an email inviting you to create your Gallagher profile. This will get you in and out of the College’s common doors and gates. Please activate this prior to arriving to Ormond. The staff will be able to assist with any enquires you may have about this when you check-in. New students will also have a photo taken at this time, for College records. You will also receive your network login details.
Room Allocations are managed by the Dean of Student, Director of Operations, Admissions Manager and Residential Services. If you have any queries about your room allocation, please get in touch with the Dean of Students via email: jkelly@ormond.unimelb.edu.au.
The following items are provided by Ormond College and can be found in your room at arrival: » bed
mattress
mattress protector
pillow
desk
chair
waste bin
academic gown
If any of these items are missing when you arrive, please contact reception as soon as possible.
Cleaning responsibilities
It is your responsibility to keep your own room clean. Communal vacuums are available on each floor. Due to the limited number of vacuums, your mobile phone will be held as collateral until the vacuum is returned. Please keep common areas tidy by picking up after yourself.
The College kitchenettes, bathrooms and corridors are all cleaned regularly, but it is the student’s responsibility to keep these areas tidy. Please store your toiletries in your room, so our cleaning team can effectively clean bathrooms.
College heating
The College heating runs via a boiler system. This system is not active all year round. When the weather starts getting colder, the Master will declare that ‘winter is here’ and the heating will be turned on. Please notify Maintenance or Reception immediately if your heater system is leaking water.
Communication from the College
During semester you may receive information from the College via email and SMS. Please ensure your mobile phone and email contacts remain up to date by notifying the College Reception of any changes. Please do not attempt to reply to these SMS messages, as these replies do not filter back to the sender. Please get in direct contact with the sender or contact Reception for more information.
Departure procedure
Please ensure all items that were present in your room when you arrived are left in your room when checking out at the end of semester one or two. Personal student items left in the room over the break are at the risk of the resident and the college is not responsible for missing items.
When you are moving out of the College, you must check out with reception and return your room key, as well as your spare key (if checked out) and proximity fob. This applies to both mid-year departures and end of year departures, even if you are checking out earlier than usual. Once you have departed the College, access to your room will no longer be available for you or other students.
Corridors (fire hazards)
The corridors must remain free of items as these areas are fire escapes and must be kept clear. This includes any furniture or other items from your room. Any items found in the corridors will be placed in storage and storage fees will apply. (See fines and charges)
You must ensure your room is clean and tidy, all rubbish placed in the outside bins and all your belongings have been packed and taken with you.
During the July break you are welcome to store items in the small secure section of the cupboard in your room. Please note you may need to provide a lock for this. Bar fridges may also be stored in your room over the July break, but must be empty and clean.
Charges apply for any missing items or failure to comply with any of the above (see ‘Fines and Charges’).
Students must check out of College prior to Midday on Check-Out Day unless they have permission from the Vice Master.
Emergency and evacuation procedures
In case of an emergency, you will be informed of evacuation over the loudspeaker. Please leave all your belongings behind and proceed immediately to your nearest Evacuation area.
If you are in the McCaughey Building or the Academic Centre, go to the McCaughey Lawn
For all other areas of the College, go to Picken Lawn
Please follow the directions of the Fire Wardens and Fire Fighters. You must stay at the evacuation zone until the Chief Fire Warden informs you it is safe to leave.
Fire and emergency systems
All of Ormond College is heritage listed and our beautiful buildings are some of the most iconic in Melbourne. Preservation and protection of our magnificent buildings is paramount and therefore our buildings have advanced fire, emergency warning and sprinkler systems installed. These systems are highly sensitive and should not be tampered with in any way. Both steam and smoke can trigger these systems and result in the fire brigade attending campus so please be especially mindful of falsely triggering the alarm. Students may be liable for the costs associated with a false alarm call out and intentionally triggering any aspect of the fire or emergency infrastructure will not be tolerated.
Fines and charges
Below is a list of common fines or charges that may be applied to your student account.
Any charges on your account will appear on your monthly statement. If you wish to settle a charge on your account, please contact the Finance team.
Charges can not be settled at Reception.
Common Fines and Charges:
Extra servery meal (Guest)
Lost room key
Lost proximity fob
Lost Locker key
Bedroom door lock replacement
Missing academic gown
Missing/Damaged items of furniture dependent on item
Pillow
Waste Bin
Mattress protector
Mattress
Single/King Single
First aid and emergencies
Please contact Reception immediately for any urgent or emergency requirements. The Manager on Duty is present on campus 24/7 and is the first responder who is first-aid trained. Their number is 0417380480.
$15.00
$60.00
$25.00
$40.00
$250.00
$105.00
$10.00
$10.00
$25.00
$280.00 Queen $320.00
Desk Chair
Bed Frame
Furniture moving (in or out of room)
Furniture storage per semester
Additional end of semester room clean required:
Carpet tile replacement per tile
Removal of items stuck to bedroom wall including damage to walls
Semester parking
Unauthorised parking
Semester fridge charge
Fridge left not empty or unclean
Community contribution for a missed service shift
$350.00
$800.00
$75.00
$250.00
$80.00
$200.00+
$25.00
$50.00
$525.00
$65.00
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
Flammable items
Open flames and other flammable items are not permitted in student rooms. This includes candles, incense and toasters. Please be mindful that items such as kettles, hair straighteners and aerosols may trigger the smoke detectors. When using communal kitchenettes, please be mindful of any items cooking.
Fire brigade call-out fees may apply for anyone setting off smoke detectors or alarms.
Guests and visitors
Please see Student Guest Policy on The Grail.
The Grail
The Grail is an internal Ormond website that has all the key information you need whilst at the College. By accessing the Grail you can view and sign up for events, request assistance and make sure you are up to date with College news. Some of the specific things you can find on the Grail include:
» IT, Maintenance and Housekeeping Requests
» Library and Learning updates
» Booking Student Success Sessions
» The weekly Kitchen Menu
You can access the Grail by visiting grail.ormond.unimelb.edu.au
Insurance and security
While security breaches are uncommon, the College is located in the inner-city of Melbourne and vigilance is recommended. Our campus is fully fenced and access should only be granted to resident and non-resident students, staff and their approved visitors. College gates are fitted with intercoms, so please ensure you do not allow access to any people you do not recognise.
Please contact Reception immediately if you see any suspicious people or activity on College grounds.
Opportunistic theft has occurred on campus from time to time so please ensure all bikes are securely locked and items aren’t left unattended on campus.
Student belongings are not covered by Ormond College insurance and it is advisable for students to obtain their own contents insurance for their personal belongings.
IT services
We have a range of IT services available at Ormond. This includes WIFI, Printing and Audio Visual devices. If you have any issues with IT, you can submit an IT Support Request through the Grail. On the home page, there is a yellow button on the side titled ‗IT SUPPORT REQUEST‘. Through this form you can provide details of the issue, priority for when you would like it resolved and attach any information that will help the team to solve the issue.
Keys and access
For access around the College, you will need your College key for your bedroom, and access via the Gallagher mobile app for all other common doors and gates. Proximity fobs are available from Reception on request and are used in the same way as the mobile app.
Maintenance and housekeeping
You can lodge a housekeeping or maintenance request via The Grail at any time. If you lodge a request after hours, the Duty Manger will also be informed and will contact you if the matter is urgent.
Your bedroom door will automatically lock, so please ensure you have your key with you when you exit your room. If you lock yourself out of your bedroom, you will need to come to Reception to sign out a spare key for your room. Your spare key must be returned immediately after retrieving your College key from your bedroom. If you lose your College key or fob, please notify reception immediately. Replacement keys and fobs are available (see ‘Fines and Charges’). If you change your mobile phone, please see Reception to re-issue your Gallagher Mobile access.
Do not leave you room key in your door. This is a security issue, and any keys found to be left in doors may be removed by a Duty Manager.
Lockers
Lockers are available for Non-resident students, please see Reception at the start of semester to apply.
Lost property
Our Cleaning team handle lost property, please lodge a housekeeping request if you believe you may have lost something. Valuable items may be stored at Reception, so please check there also. At the end of each semester, lost property will be displayed for your last chance to claim, before being donated to charity.
Laundry
Communal laundries are located in all accommodation areas of the College, including both washers and dryers. The cost is $1.15 per wash cycle and $3.15 per dry cycle. The machines can also be paid for electronically with a debit card. Please ensure you empty the machine directly after use.
Students need to provide their own laundry powder and drying racks, if required.
Lithium Batteries
No lithium batteries for e-equipment (scooters, bikes, skateboards, or similar items) are to be brought to or stored on campus. Any items found on campus will be removed.
Mail and packages can be addressed to your name at 49 College Crescent Parkville 3052. When a package arrives for you at the College, you will receive a text message informing you that a package is ready for collection from the package cupboards at Reception. Standard letters will be delivered each afternoon to the Junior Common Room for Undergraduates or the Middle Common Room for Graduates. Pigeonholes are sorted by first letter of your last name. Please ensure to check for mail regularly.
Pest control
Given the age of our period buildings active pest control is required and a contractor visits the College on a fortnightly basis. To assist in reducing pests on campus, please ensure your room is kept clean and tidy and no food items are left open or unsealed. Please notify Reception or lodge a maintenance request if you have any concerns.
Reception and Duty Mangers
Membership of the College
Membership to the College is typically granted for the full academic year. Students must provide the College with 8 weeks written notice if they intend to depart mid-year and can only do so if they are: (i) accepted into an exchange program; (ii) deferring or completing their degree at the end of Semester; (iii) or there are exceptional circumstance which have been approved by the Master or their deputy.
All students are required to advise the College of their intention to return to the College for the following year by completing the Return to College process.
Noticeboards
Notices may only be posted on official noticeboards and digital screens around the College, not placed on any of the College walls or other surfaces. Notices should pertain to College events or items of interest to the community, and should never be personal or sensitive in nature. If you are unsure about the content of your notice, please see Reception for advice.
Ormond College Reception is open 24 hours and staffed by a Duty Manager at all times. Please feel free to come to Reception at any time or contact us on 03 9344 1100 or the Duty Mobile on 0417 380 480.
Our Receptionists and Duty Managers are trained to assist you with any queries you may have, either by being able to resolve your issue, or by directing you to the correct person to speak to.
Refrigerators
Students are welcome to have their own bar fridges in their room if they wish. A per Semester charge applies to assist with the additional power costs (see ‘Fees and Charges’). There are communal fridges available in the student kitchenette areas. Please ensure that any food stored here is labelled and fresh.
Return to College Process
Each semester students are required to submit a Return to College form advising the College of their plans for the next semester/ year. The form will be published on The Grail and students will be advised when it is available.
Also at this time, returning students are able to submit room preferences for the following semester/year.
Student service
Student Service provides students the opportunity to contribute to the College community, by supporting the kitchen, property, and garden teams.
Security Cameras
Security Cameras are installed in outdoor and indoor communal spaces across campus. Cameras are required for security purposes and to meet liquor licensing requirements in some areas. Outdoor cameras are periodically monitored in real time by the Duty Manager. Footage is recorded and can be utilised if required to investigate any incidents on campus.
Activities vary from setting up the dining hall for dinner to weeding in the garden. Active participation in this program can improve a student’s chances of earning 10 bonus seniority points, which may lead to a wider choice of rooms in their second year. It is also considered positively in the selection of student leadership roles. The College strongly encourages students to participate, and those who miss their Student Service shifts are required to make a community contribution of $75 per missed shift. The College can organise tailored student service arrangements if you have an injury or disability.
Sustainability
Smoking/vaping policy
Smoking and vaping is strictly not permitted in your rooms or any indoor communal spaces. Smoking and vaping is not permitted on campus with the exception of three designated smoking areas. These areas are behind the McCaughey Building, a small area of Picken Lawn and the Wade Garden. Butt bins are provided in these areas so please ensure you use them and leave these areas clean and tidy. Please see College map.
Students and College staff work together on initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, via the Sustainability Committee. In a community our size just doing the little things makes a big difference. For example, always use the correct bin for your rubbish, turn your lights off when you leave your room, and shave a few minutes off your shower.
is prioritised for interstate and international residents and must be applied for. Information on how to apply will be sent out to all eligible students prior to the conclusion of each semester.
Items must be packed into a contained box, bag or suitcase and clearly labelled. Although all care is taken to look after items stored, the College is unable to accept any responsibility for missing or damaged items. Please do not store any liquids, sharps or Hazardous items.
Vehicles, bicycles and parking
The College has a small number of car parks available onsite. If you wish to have a car park, you may apply to do so, prior to each semester. All applications are reviewed and allocated by the Vice Master based on seniority and need. A car-parking fee is charged per semester (see ‘Fines and Charges’). Unfortunately parking for guests is not available. There is ample street parking around College Crescent. Any unauthorised vehicles parked on College grounds, may be clamped. A fee is charged for the removal of the clamp (see ‘Fines and Charges’).
Bicycles may be parked at dedicated bike racks only. Students must supply their own bike locks. All bikes are stored on campus at the student’s own risk.
Trunk room storage
There is a limited amount of trunk room storage space available for students wishing to store items at the College during the semester or summer break. This space
DINING
One of the greatest features of Ormond life, and the heart of the College, is our Dining Hall. It’s a place for great conversations, meeting new people and delicious healthy meals.
Formal Hall
Formal Hall is a tradition in which the College community sits down together for dinner wearing academic gowns.
While we have been dining this way at Ormond for over 140 years, the tradition goes back a millennium at Oxford and Cambridge and is practised at university Colleges across the world.
Formal Hall recognises our existence as a community of scholars on a shared journey of growth and learning. As staff and students, we come together to nourish body and mind with a meal whilst nurturing our shared community built on common values. We come to Formal Hall to exchange ideas and knowledge; to celebrate an achievement by a group or team and to mark occasions important to our community.
Part of the tradition of Formal Hall is to wear academic gowns. This symbolises our equality as scholars and signifies our shared pursuit of knowledge, understanding and truth. Another element of Formal Hall is the High Table, at which the Master and staff sit. The Master invites students to High Table to acknowledge particular achievements or to give them the opportunity to meet guests.
Formal Hall takes place each Monday and Wednesday evening up to SWOTVAC. A gourmet plated main course and dessert are served alongside beverages, which regularly include wine.
Students are involved in all aspects of Formal Hall including student service shifts where students assist with the setup, service and pack down of the dinner.
Attending students gather at 5.50pm to await the striking of the dinner gong. Students are then able to be seated for dinner, which runs from 6pmỳ7pm.
Students should not leave the Dining Hall until the Master and other High Table guests have left for the evening. This also applies at other dinners such as Commencement Dinner.
Formal Halls are a great way to celebrate students‘ artistic, sporting, and academic achievements and often feature interesting guest speakers or themed cuisine.
College Grace
At the commencement of Formal Hall, the Master opens the dinner by saying the College Grace in Latin: Benedictus Benedicat opera nostra et nova et vetera per Jesum Christum Dominum Nostrum. Amen.
This translates as: May the blessed one bless us and our works new and old, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dietary requirements
Ormond College caters for all dietary requirements including but not limited to, Vegetarian, Vegan, Fodmap, Gluten free, Coeliac and nut allergies.
If any special requirements or food plans are needed, our experienced kitchen team are ready to help. Please let one of our friendly staff know.
The Head Chef is always available by email and willing to assist with any special needs.
Please contact Lisa Tippins on ltippins@ormond.unimelb.edu.au
Mealtimes
Monday—Friday
Sandwich orders early morning pick up
If you are unable to attend breakfast or lunch at the designated time, you can order a takeaway sandwich. These orders can be collected from the kitchen any time after 7am.
Orders can be placed via The Grail and can be found by clicking the Food tab and selecting ‘Sandwich Orders’. Orders must be placed prior to 5am the morning of collection.
Late meals
If you are unable to attend dinner you can order a late meal via the Food tab on the Grail. The daily menu is posted on the order page to assist you with placing your order. Late meals can be collected from the JCR fridge after dinner service and will be labelled with your name. Meals can be re-heated using the JCR microwave.
Student wellbeing
Student wellbeing is a priority at Ormond College, and while the entire College contributes to ensuring the community is safe, healthy, and as happy as possible, the Wellbeing and Development Team has wellbeing at its core. Wellbeing and Development is here to support you. We have a psychologist and counsellor available for personal support, a careers consultant to assist with internships and job opportunities, fitness programs like the Ormond gym, skill development programs, and collaboration with your academic teachers to ensure you get the most out of your degree.
In addition to the professional staff, Ormond has a range of trained and enthusiastic student leaders to help you on your journey through College. These leaders are a great first stop for any concerns or questions about College life.
SAFE policies and procedures
Ormond College is committed to the safety of every member of our community and has zero tolerance for behaviours such as sexual harm, bullying, discrimination and victimisation.
There are policies and procedures in place, named collectively SAFE Policies and Procedures, to manage complaints of the above behaviours. Reports can be made in person to the SAFE Coordinator, Head of College, or any other staff member or via an online reporting system, and the College will do all it can to support students through the procedures. Anonymous reports can also be submitted via the online system; however, the College will rarely be able to take action in the case of an anonymous report. Head to The Grail for access to the policies, the online reporting system, and a list of resources for available support, including SAFE Contact Persons and SAFE Coordinator details.
Bullying, discrimination and victimisation
Bullying, discrimination and victimisation behaviours at Ormond are taken very seriously and will not be tolerated.
Bullying is defined as repeated, unreasonable behaviour that creates a risk to health and safety. Examples of bullying are aggressive or intimidating behaviour, spreading rude or malicious rumours, or teasing and practical jokes.
Discrimination is unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person or people based on certain attributes such as age, gender, race or disability.
Victimisation occurs when a person or people are subjected to detrimental conduct because they have made a complaint or are believed to have made a complaint or have been involved in a complaints process.
Ormond College has a policy and procedures in place to manage complaints of the above behaviours — these fall under the SAFE Policy: Discrimination, Bullying and Victimisation Policy and Procedures
Please see SAFE Policies for more information on how and where to report.
Sexual harm
Sexual harm is extremely damaging and is strictly prohibited by Ormond College. Sexual Harm is a range of behaviours that are unwelcome and sexual in nature and includes sexual assault (which includes rape), sexual harassment, stalking, drink spiking and other criminal behaviours that are sexual in nature.
Ormond College promotes a consent-based culture which seeks to ensure all students understand, appreciate and practise consensual relationships and sexual interactions. Students are provided with education on consent and respectful relationships during their orientation period and throughout the academic year.
Ormond College has a policy and procedures in place to manage complaints of the above behaviours
these fall under the SAFE Policy: Sexual Harm Policy and Procedures.
Please see SAFE Policies for more information on how and where to report. Ormond also supports students who wish to report these behaviours to external bodies such as Victoria Police.
Alcohol and drugs
Ormond College takes a harm minimisation approach towards the use of alcohol, smoking, and other drugs. Harm minimisation recognises that the use of substances may be a part of life for young people in Australia and seeks to decrease any harm as a result of this.
The College wishes to minimise harm associated with alcohol, smoking, and other drugs, to develop responsible attitudes and behaviours towards them and to ensure that these substances do not prevent students from engaging positively with the community.
Ormond College strongly encourages students to connect with a member of the Wellbeing and Development, Community Life Team, Learning Team or a mentor if they or a friend are struggling with substance use or addiction. In addition, Community Life staff will provide information, advice and referrals to other support services for any student seeking help.
Intercollegiate sport
The intercollegiate sports program involves competition between Ormond and 9 other residential Colleges. This friendly sporting rivalry dates back to 1921 and is managed on behalf of the InterCollegiate Sports Council by Melbourne University Sport. A list of all the sports available each year can be found at https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/playsport/College-sport
The Students’ Club elects two Sports Representatives who are tasked with managing the sporting calendar. Each individual sport has an elected Captain who arranges trainings and other key information.
Even if you don’t participate in the Sport program, Ormondians are encouraged to get along and support our teams in all competitions.
Indigenous student support
A number of programs and activities are aimed at enhancing the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander students. There is also a dedicated staff member at the College – the Freemantle Fellow –who provides support and advice to First Nations students.
Residential Staff
The College is home to both students and staff. The Master, Vice Master, and Dean of Students are active members of the residential community, supported by a 24/7 duty manager, and a residential support team made up of student leaders and staff.
Ormond College Students’ Club (OCSC)
The College, The Students’ Club and The Middle Common Room committee provide a wide and engaging calendar of both student and staff organised events throughout the year. These can range from visiting speakers, to large parties and everything in between. Most commonly student events are organised by the Students’ Club and the Middle Common Room Committee. Each of the committees works closely with different staff to ensure that events are safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all those who attend. Our events have different planning needs depending on the space they are held in and comply with local, state and federal legislation and College policies. Any student interested in being involved with events is encouraged to talk to a member of the Students’ Club General Committee or the Middle Common Room Committee.
Student employment
Ormond College enables students to develop new skills and to earn money through a range of student employment opportunities. From working at the Junior Common Room café to interning with the Ormond Marketing team, there are a wide variety of roles available for students. Each year approximately 60 student employment roles are available throughout the College.
