Our approach to delivering programs on campus

Rebuilding a vibrant campus for all

We have enjoyed welcoming many of our students to campus for the first time in 2022, and welcoming many others back, as we returned most of our teaching activities to campus.

We continue to carefully manage on-campus activities, guided by our agreed principles and priorities and COVIDSafe plans and settings, while also delivering a range of teaching and learning, research and support services online to ensure fair and equitable access for everyone.

We encourage everyone to get involved in campus life through our festival of activities and events, and explore new spaces like the Student Pavilion, Science Gallery and Melbourne Connect, and the drop-in study spaces and many other facilities on our campuses.

We will continue to monitor government and public health advice, and provide updates as needed.

Activity/group	COVIDSafe Settings
*Everyone*	Return to campus – Semester 1, 2022 Masks required in limited settings and recommended in all settings, existing exemptions apply Vaccination requirements: Must be fully vaccinated (or exempt) to be on site under University's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Policy Validation of vaccination status prior to attending campus for all students and staff Everyone should carry evidence of their vaccination to confirm eligibility to be on campus if requested
*Teaching and learning*	On-campus face-to-face learning, particularly small and medium group classes For 2022, subjects are being offered in one of three delivery modes – online, on campus and dual delivery From Semester 1, 2023 we anticipate that most programs and subjects, particularly at the undergraduate level will be predominately delivered face-to-face. Dual delivery and online modes may continue to be available for some postgraduate courses and individual subjects.
*Teaching and learning support services*	Libraries – all branches fully open Study spaces – open Stop 1 – open with full range of in-person services All our student support services will be available in-person and virtually in 2022
*Graduations*	Targeted graduation events on campus (photography/regalia) In-person graduation ceremonies to resume in 2022 All attendees (including guests) must be fully vaccinated
*Research and research training*	Return to campus
*Operations and services*	Return to campus – Semester 1, 2022
*Office-based staff*	Return to campus – Semester 1, 2022
*Arts venues, museums and galleries, and creative studios*	Able to operate at full capacity with COVIDSafe measures in place
*Events*	Able to operate at full capacity with COVIDSafe measures in place
*Hospitality, food courts, retail*	Able to operate at full capacity with COVIDSafe measures in place
*Fitness, recreation and sporting activities*	Able to operate at full capacity with COVIDSafe measures in place

Important reminders

Please follow these guidelines when attending campus.
Vaccination is our way out of the pandemic, and it’s something every one of us can do. We encourage you to get vaccinated at your earliest opportunity. More information, including how to book an appointment, is available on the Victorian Government’s coronavirus website. Our VaxFACTS videos also answer common questions and bust widely-shared myths about the vaccines.
Please monitor the list of on-campus exposures, and follow Department of Health advice regarding self-isolation and testing. If you have visited an exposure site, are a contact of someone with COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19, please follow the University's testing and notification process for COVID-19 to access support and advice.
The University has a range of support services available to students and staff. Staff can also access a range of COVID‑19 related workplace entitlements.