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.
You may be able to study or work remotely during this time, but if you can’t the University offers a range of support services.
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 (or household contact), you are encouraged to study or work from home, if you can, for 7 days. Further guidance is available on our testing and notification page.
Latest updates
- Face masks are strongly recommended indoors and whenever you can't physically distance.
In addition, through to the end of winter, students and staff are expected to wear masks when in classroom settings, except where removing a mask is necessary for clear communication or when a particular activity requires the removal of a mask. All existing exemptions continue to apply.
If needed, students and staff can access masks on campus as outlined here. - The University continues to strongly encourage individuals to remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations but no longer requires evidence of vaccination in order to access campus. There are some circumstances under Public Health Orders and in some host workplaces where vaccination may still be required.
- Students and staff can get COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters on our Parkville and Werribee campuses throughout August, at our vaccination pop-ups. Find out more
- We are also providing free rapid antigen tests for students and staff for a range of reasons, including a voluntary testing program to support early detection and management of COVID-19 across our campus community. Find out more
- Please check our list of confirmed cases of COVID‑19 on campus and associated advice before coming to campus.
- We enjoyed welcoming students and staff on campus in Semester 1 – many attending campus for the first time – and look forward to welcoming even more for Semester 2.
Attending campus
What you need to know and do when you come to campus or another University site.
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Everything in one place
Everything you need to know about coming to campus and other University sites.
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Vaccination guidance
Information about vaccination for students, staff and the broader University community.
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Our COVIDSafe campuses
Read about the COVIDSafe measures in place across the University.
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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Get vaccinated on campus
Students and staff can get COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters on our Parkville campus throughout August – book now
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Rapid antigen tests
The University is supporting our community by providing free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for a range of purposes.
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Face masks
Find out more about current face mask requirements and where to get masks if you want to wear one on campus
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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
Current arrangements for graduate research and available support if your work has been affected by COVID-19
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Health and wellbeing
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
The Safer Community Program are available to provide advice and support to you over the phone or via Zoom
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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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COVID-19 staff entitlements
Understand existing and updated workplace entitlements related to COVID-19 (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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VaxFACTS
Simple videos busting myths and answering common questions about COVID-19 vaccines
Want to know more?
Watch these short videos about the measures we are taking to keep our campuses COVIDSafe and actions to take to protect yourself and others.