Please DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, including a fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss or change in sense of taste or smell – however mild, even if you have a negative rapid antigen test result.
Find out what to do if you have symptoms, or if you or someone you know tests positive for COVID-19.
Testing and notification information
If you are a close contact, you are encouraged to explore studying or working from home, if you can, for 7 days. Further guidance is available on our testing and notification page.
Latest updates
- People arriving in Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, are being asked to show evidence of a negative pre‑departure test for COVID-19. More information
- You are welcome to wear a face mask anywhere on campus for personal and community safety.
- If you are COVID-positive or a close contact and must attend campus, (eg living in student accommodation), please wear a mask and follow the additional advice outlined in our testing and notification section.
- Students and staff can purchase discounted RATs and P2 masks on campus, with limited access to free RATs and P2 masks for students meeting these support criteria.
- Please check our list of confirmed cases of COVID‑19 on campus and associated advice before coming to campus.
- The University continues to strongly encourage individuals to remain up to date with their vaccinations but does not require evidence of vaccination in order to access campus. There are some circumstances under government legislation and in some host workplaces where vaccination is required.
- From Semester 1, 2023, most subjects will be taught on campus only, with flexible options limited to select graduate programs and individual subjects. Provision will be made for students outside Australia who only have a small number of subjects to go (less than 50 points) to complete their degrees. Find out more
Keeping COVIDSafe on campus
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Everything in one place
Everything you need to know about looking after yourself and others on campus.
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Our COVIDSafe campuses
Read about the COVIDSafe measures in place across the University.
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Testing and notification
Find out what to do if you have symptoms, or if you or someone you know tests positive for COVID-19.
Information for ...
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All students
Find out about changes to your studies and support services for students and graduate researchers.
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Students outside Australia
Stay up to date with latest travel advice, support services and FAQs.
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Staff
Access information and resources to support your work, research, teaching and wellbeing.
Supporting our University community
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Student FAQs
Find answers to your questions about COVIDSafe measures, if you test positive or need to isolate, attending classes on campus, support and special circumstances
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Student support and special circumstances
How to access our range of student support services for a variety of reasons
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Support for graduate researchers
Guidance for graduate research and available support if your work has been affected by COVID-19
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Rapid antigen tests
We are supporting our students and staff by providing discounted COVID-19 rapid antigen tests on campus
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Face masks
Find out more about current face mask requirements and where to get masks if you need one on campus
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University Health Service
Access telehealth, COVID-19 hotline and vaccinations at the University of Melbourne Health Service
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Counselling and Psychological Services
Free, confidential, short-term professional counselling for current students and staff
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Counselling for students outside Australia
A dedicated service for students located outside of Australia. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Safer Community Program
Access confidential advice and support if you experience or witness behaviour that concerns you
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Financial aid
Information and advice for students experiencing financial hardship
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Libraries
Access our library services in person or virtually
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Staff entitlements
Information about flexible working arrangements and leave entitlements (staff login required)
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Public health materials
Watch and share videos featuring UniMelb experts and public health advice, and preview some of the signage you'll see on campus
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Government resources
A selection of COVID-19 resources from the Australian and Victorian governments
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Vaccination guidance
Information about vaccination for students, staff and the broader University community
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VaxFACTS
Simple videos busting myths and answering common questions about COVID-19 vaccines