Support for Students Policy
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing our students with the support and resources required to assist them to be successful in their studies.
Identifying students for support
The University monitors student progression and performance to identify students that may need support in accordance with the:
- Academic Progress Review Policy
- Assessment and Results Policy
- Responding to Student Traumatic Event Policy
- Student Conduct Policy
- Student Fitness to Study Policy
- Student Fitness to Practice Policy
Students identified as needing individual support during a teaching period may also be contacted through the Student Outreach and Referral (SOAR) service.
Registering for ongoing support
Students may register for ongoing support from the University when an ongoing circumstance or an official commitment affects their ability to perform their studies and assessment tasks, and the expected duration is longer than six weeks.
Academic support
The University offers a range of academic support to help students succeed including:
Non-academic support
The University offers a range of non-academic support for students including:
Other support services
Indigenous students can access tailored support through Murrup Barak.
A full list of support the University offers is available in the student services directory.