About Ormond
Ormond College is a vibrant, inclusive residential community at the University of Melbourne. Since 1881, we’ve been a place where students from all backgrounds come together to learn, lead and grow. With more than 500 residents and a global alumni network, Ormond is where ideas are challenged, friendships are formed, and futures are shaped.
Welcome to Ormond College
Ormond College is a residential college at the University of Melbourne, welcoming students from all walks of life. We’re a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone belongs – regardless of background, belief, or circumstance. Here, students find their voice, expand their horizons, and build lifelong connections.Since our founding in 1881 with just 20 students, Ormond has been a place of intellectual curiosity, personal growth, and bold aspirations. We champion learning in all its forms – academic, creative and social – encouraging students to engage deeply, think critically, and grow into leaders, innovators and changemakers.
With over 500 students from across Australia and around the world, our culture is rich, student-led, and grounded in care and collaboration. Whether it’s a lively discussion in the Library, a team project in one of our academic programs, or shared creativity through sport, music or the arts, every Ormondian has the chance to explore and thrive.Being an Ormondian also means becoming part of a global network of more than 10,000 alumni – people who have walked these halls, shared meals in our historic Dining Hall, and gone on to make their mark in the world.We value ambition, integrity, and community. Here you’ll be supported to discover your potential and empowered to make a lasting impact – wherever your path leads. Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate
Master and Head of College
Master and Head of College
Our motto is et Nova et Vetera - the new and the old. A progressive ethos which looks to the future while respecting our past. It is the essence of what it is to be a multigenerational community with young people at the core.
Dr Areti (Ari) Metuamate, Master and Head of College
Our community: a snapshot
400
Undergraduates (2024-25)40
Graduates (2024-25)60
Non-residents (2024-25)25%
Of students receive Financial Assistance100
Academic and professional staff10,000
AlumniOur history
From its earliest days, the College has been a place where students are encouraged to think critically, challenge ideas, and make a lasting impact on the world around them.
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Ormond Experience
In this community, students can build the skills, confidence and connections to pursue their boldest ambitions. Students engage in academic, personal and social experiences, service and advocacy, and career readiness programs – expanding their heads, hearts, world and paths. Ormond students leave knowing who they are and what they believe in, ready to make their impact on local and global communities
Learn moreOur values
Community
We create a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and safe.
Respect
We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Integrity
We do what is right, over what is easy.
Learning
We foster curiosity and challenge the status quo.
Diversity
We celebrate our differences and learn from one another.
Heritage
We honour our past while embracing the future.
Our people
Under the leadership of our 11th Master and Head of College, Dr. Areti Metuamate, our people foster a dynamic community and uphold our commitment to a transformative experience for students.
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Our SAFE community
Ormond College is committed to the safety of every member of our community. There is zero tolerance for sexual harm, bullying, discrimination and victimisation here. We have a strong focus on the prevention of harmful behaviours within the community, reinforced by regular educational initiatives and guest speakers.
Learn moreOur commitment to reconciliation
We support First Nations self-determination through truth-telling, cultural learning and meaningful action. Our Reconciliation Action Plan guides our ongoing commitment to acknowledging the past and building a more just future.
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Our global outlook
As the largest college affiliated with the University of Melbourne, we welcome students from across Australia and around the world – and our alumni network now spans the globe. Through our academic programs, global partnerships, and vibrant student community, Ormond students gain the perspectives and networks to contribute on the world stage.
Learn moreOur sustainable campus
Sustainability is a shared commitment at Ormond, led by both the College and the Students’ Club Sustainability Sub‑committee. Together, we’re creating a campus that looks after our community today while protecting the environment for future generations. Solar arrays across the Academic Centre and McCaughey Court now power much of the College, forming part of our ongoing efforts to reduce our footprint and embed sustainable practices in daily life.
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Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship
Founded in 2015 thanks to a gift from entrepreneur and Ormond alumnus Peter Wade (1971) and established on Ormond College grounds, Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship is Australia’s leading centre for entrepreneurial and investor training.
Learn moreOrmond Ski Club
Founded in the late 1960s by Ormond College students, the Ormond Ski Club is a private lodge for members and their guests. Built on tradition and camaraderie, it offers shared meals, daily lodge life, and ski-in access at Mt Hotham – creating a welcoming community that has thrived for generations.
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