Ormond College Graduate Brochure

Ormond College Graduate Ormond College is a residential college of the University of Melbourne.

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Welcome

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Ormond is a unique learning community, offering extensive support for graduate students in their studies and ambitions. By joining Ormond you are part of a network of over 10,000 alumni around the world who have previously walked our halls, challenged themselves to perform at their best and gone on to make their mark in their chosen careers and endeavours post-university.

I invite you to engage in all the opportunities Ormond has on offer in order for you to truly make the most of your university and College experience. I look forward to your very individual contribution and the legacy you will leave, just like every Ormondian before you.

Lara McKay Master

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 Strait Islander Elders – past, present, and emerging.

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A place for thinkers, idea generators and leaders Ormond is an environment where you will deepen your knowledge and amplify your potential in a welcoming, vibrant culture. A place for challenging discussions, developing your network and enhancing your impact.

The diversity of our student community greatly enriches your education with new perspectives, interdisciplinary conversations and builds a rich lifelong network. Our graduate community comprises students from around the world, studying across a wide variety of disciplines.

When you leave Ormond, you begin a life-long journey connected to a global network of alumni who are using their talents to set ambitious agendas and influence positive change in the world.

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The Ormond Difference Joining our community gives you the opportunity to live and work closely with others studying graduate degrees, form close friendships and build a powerful network that will last beyond your time at College. ormond.info/graduate

Powerful networks

Academic excellence

Big ideas, inspiring conversations

Joining our community connects you to a rich heritage. Generations of Ormondians who have made a real difference in the world including a Nobel Prize winner, over 70 Rhodes and Fullbrights Scholars, justices of the High Court, Cabinet ministers, leading medical researchers, Vice Chancellors, captains of business, entrepreneurs, Olympians and award winning artists, writers and performers.

We provide unparalleled support for graduate students in their studies. We run small classes in medicine and law subjects, academic consults in other disciplines, research discussion groups, career counselling and internship opportunities. Our dedicated teaching team includes a residential WEHI fellow, medical doctors, lawyers, as well as specialists in literature, philosophy, architecture and economics.

We encourage a challenging atmosphere full of powerful and rich dialogue. We host forums with visiting Nobel Laureates, debates with leaders of industry and dinners with alumni from your field of study.

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Being a part of the Ormond community has opened up so many opportunities which I otherwise would not have had. From the students who I now count as close friends, to the staff and facilities, coming to College really has provided so many opportunities.”

Hannah Huckstep Ph.D. – Bioinformatics

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Live and learn, right on campus

Our graduate student community is characterised by its tightknit culture and distinctive identity. Our graduate precinct is located in our beautiful, park-like campus and offers different configurations of accommodation in our heritage houses, architecturally-designed apartments with views over the city and our Graduate Centre.

Iconic Dining Hall 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. Graduates enjoy freshly prepared meals from our servery, with the choice of 21 or 7 meals per week. We cater for many dietary requirements, including glutenfree, dairyfree, vegetarian and vegan. Formal Hall, a time-honoured twice-weekly tradition brings the community together to share a meal, listen to thought provoking speakers and celebrate community achievements.

Accommodation Graduate students live in graduate-specific accommodation in a number of areas of the College. The accommodation concept for most graduates is a personal study and rest space adjoining a communal living area. A typical living space features a lounge, dining, kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities shared between 3 – 6 graduates.

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A contemporary learning hub

Wellbeing & Student Success

The Academic Centre is the heart of learning at Ormond and available exclusively for Ormond students. The Centre features state-of-the-art information access, quiet study spaces and a 24-hour access library with the books you need for the courses you’re doing. Our librarians are on hand to help you access and understand the University’s research databases.

Looking after yourself needs to be a priority during your time at university. Our Student Success Team support student wellbeing, career and academic development with a range of initiatives, including a tailored mental health and wellbeing education program, academic, wellbeing and career support services, and dedicated activities, events and spaces which promote inclusion, health and wellbeing.

Stay fit & focused with on-campus facilities The College maintains a well-equipped Gym which is available for all students to use. The equipment includes ergos (rowing machines), free weights, treadmills, exercise bikes, pectoral fly machine and more. A tennis and basketball court is also set atop a stunning rooftop space. There are many public and University facilities within walking distance – such as the University Aquatic Centre, the University Oval, and Princes Park.

Middle Common Room The Middle Common Room (MCR) is a heritage space that provides a great environment for our graduates to socialise and relax. The Middle Common Room Committee is the student-led body that forges a unique voice and identity for graduate students, and organises social, cultural and sporting events and activities for the graduate community.

Social spaces

Sports and movement Sport brings the College together, whether it’s as part of a team or part of the supporting crowd. Ormond fields at least one team in every intercollegiate sport including athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rowing, rugby, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, and cross country. Students also run an annual Ski Week held at the Ormond Ski Lodge at Mt Hotham.

Our onsite cafe serves coffee and light snacks during the day and in the evening transforms into a relaxed bar and performance area for mic nights and live entertainment.

Alongside the cafe, is a multi-purpose Games Room with comfortable lounges and ottomans that double as game-boards.

Next to this sits a full-sized billiards table that’s home of the annual Ormond billiards championships. Our central Quad is a social space where we host social nights and it’s also a great place to have a meal or study in the sun.

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Ormond’s Learning Program allows graduate students to excel in their studies, develop their professional skills, explore ideas and skills outside their studies and network with leading alumni in their field. Our offerings change each year, as we work in partnership with students to pursue their passions and interests.

All graduate students, including research students, can request academic assistance from the College, which might include tutorials, consultations, or guest speakers. As students are studying a variety of highly specific graduate degrees, in most cases such assistance is tailored to the individual student’s needs.

Learning program Ormond College tutors are highly skilled, and quality teaching and learning is at the centre of the Ormond Learning Program. Our students achieve excellent results because we understand that the best learning is personal.

Our tutors and fellows who teach in the Ormond Learning Program are closely involved in the life of the College. They support you with teaching and mentoring, and provide an experienced perspective on learning and community living.

Ormond Connect Find a mentor and access a range networking opportunities on Ormond Connect, our alumni mentoring platform. On Ormond Connect, you can get advice from professionals working in your field of interest, ask for resume feedback and make the most of being connected to our incredible alumni community.

World of work Ormond students are offered in-house training in work readiness skills including CV preparation and interview techniques. As well as guest speakers and workplace visits that expand their knowledge of career pathways and give them an opportunity to network and connect with Ormond alumni.

Associate Ormond College (AOC) The AOC is a bespoke learning program available exclusively for our students at no extra cost. You’ll get a toolkit of enterprise skills including design thinking, ethical reasoning and effective communication to complement your university studies and prepare you for the changing future of work.

Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship Wade Institute is a leading centre for entrepreneurial training located at Ormond College. Established in 2015 thanks to a generous gift from entrepreneur Peter Wade, the Institute delivers a range of immersive education programs, including the University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship. There are many ways graduate students can get involved at Wade and participate in Melbourne’s thriving startup ecosystem.

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Fast-track your professional development

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Expand your horizons

Our personal development programs are designed to complement your academic studies with new perspectives, thoughtprovoking conversations and opportunities to forge lifelong friendships.

Visiting speakers

Ormond Papers

Each year we invite guest speakers to engage with our students and tutors in the Ormond Speakers series; including the Robson Lectures.

Each year, an editorial committee of Ormond students produces Ormond Papers, a published journal which contains academic and creative work from Ormond’s students, staff and alumni.

Cultural experiences and academic intensives We facilitate a range of crosscultural experiences, including the Garma Festival and an excursion to the Bawaka homeland, as well as academic intensives held on campus to help you dive deeper into ideas.

Problem solving workshops Offers students a chance to build skills and test themselves against contemporary challenges.

Beyond Ormond Borders Beyond Ormond Borders exposes students to the complex problems facing our local, national and global community. These activities are student led and have covered Indigenous, environmental and educational projects and other volunteering initiatives.

Cultural experiences and academic intensives We facilitate a range of crosscultural experiences, including the Garma Festival and an excursion to the Bawaka homeland, as well as academic intensives held on campus to help you dive deeper into ideas.

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Applying to Ormond

Ormond College welcomes applications from local and international students at the University of Melbourne, the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Business School.

We select students based on their ability to get the most out of the all-round educational experience provided by the College. Therefore we look at your co-curricular interests, leadership potential and ability, as well as your academic results. The interview process enables you to talk about what you have done, what you value, and what you want to do with the opportunities that come from being at Ormond.

You don’t have to wait until you have received an offer from the University of Melbourne to apply to Ormond, actually, the earlier you get your application in the better. This will give you plenty of time to organise your supporting documents and attend an interview. ormond.info/apply

Step 1 Apply to Ormond College Submit your application online

Step 2 Attend an interview Either face-to-face, phone or Skype

Step 3 Application outcome Offers are made via email so please make sure you check your emails regularly.

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1 in 2 Graduate students are supported by our Financial Assistance Program.

$1.3m allocated each year.

$3-28k range of funds awarded.

Ormond welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Accessibility has been at the heart of the College since its inception, and we are committed to attracting talented students from diverse backgrounds, regardless of financial need.

More than half of our graduate students receive some form of financial assistance. If you think finances could be a barrier for you, get in touch via our website to discuss how we can help you join the Ormond community. We encourage you to apply for Financial Assistance at the same time as applying for residence, or shortly after. ormond.info/financialassistance

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Financial Assistance

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Live and learn, right on campus

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Location Ormond College’s picturesque campus is located in the heart of Melbourne, and just a short walk to university.

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Ormond College Main Building

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Ormond Academic Centre

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Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship

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Ormond Picken Court Accommodation

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Ormond McCaughey Court Accommodation

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University of Melbourne Parkville Campus

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Melbourne CBD

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Lygon Street Restaurants and Cafes

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49 College Crescent Parkville VIC 3052 Australia T: 61 3 9344 1100

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