Academic Support
Library
Visit the Library Page for more information.
Study Skills
Detailed study skills training materials, including videos, are available to enrolled students in the ARK Learning Management System, under Whitley College News and Resources.
English Language Support
Undergraduate students whose first or primary language is not English are strongly encouraged to undertake the unit AL1003W English for Theological Studies at the beginning of their studies. Postgraduate students are welcome to participate in those classes as an audit student, by arrangement with the Dean.
We also provide an English language unit at the Diploma level for students in the TransFormation program.
Students needing additional English language support are encouraged to speak to the Dean of Students about available options.
Internet Access and IT Support
All students are advised to apply for a Whitley College IT Account, which provides WiFi access at the College, a Whitley email address, and access to Office365 online.
Student Mentoring and Course Advice
The Dean of Education, the Dean of Students, and the Registrar are available to meet with students requiring advice regarding course structure and selection of units for study or to discuss any concerns the student may have regarding their studies. To make an appointment, please contact the office on 03 9340 8100 or whitley@whitley.edu.au.
Orientation
As part of the enrolment interview process, all students are offered an orientation tour of the Whitley College facilities, and an introduction to key people, information, and procedures.
Whitley provides a structured orientation session for international students at least one week prior to commencement to familiarise students with how to access the support that is available to them.
Health and Wellbeing
Emergency
Fire, Ambulance, Police
Phone 000
International Students
For urgent assistance after hours, please call the University of Divinity’s after-hours hotline:
Phone 1800 775 691 Outside Office Hours
Hospital
Box Hill Hospital, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill
Phone 1300 342 255
Doctors
My Health Box Hill, Shop 16, Box Hill Central, 1 Main Street, Box Hill
Phone (03) 9020 4222
https://myhealth.net.au/box-hill/
Guardian Medical, Level 1, 459 Station Street, Box Hill
Phone (03) 9890 4585
https://www.guardianmedical.com.au/box_hill/
Check the websites and/or enquire at the clinics regarding fees payable and any concessions available to students.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid Victoria
Phone 1300 792 387 https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au
Counselling and Advocacy
Students are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students regarding referral options for pastoral advice or counselling.
Accommodation
Whitley is no longer a residential college. Please contact the Dean of Students or Registrar for any information they may have regarding student accommodation options.
Campus
While Whitley’s Parkville premises undergo redevelopment, the College campus is located on the University of Divinity premises at St Paschal’s in Box Hill. The campus offers a range of teaching and learning environments, including large seminar rooms and a number of smaller classrooms, as well as flexible spaces suitable for meetings and prayer or worship.
Students’ Common Area
Students are welcome to use the kitchen facilities on the ground floor, which include sandwich toasters, fridge, and microwave ovens. Tea, coffee, milk, and biscuits are always available.
Transport and Parking
St Paschal’s is conveniently located in relation to public transport. The closest train stations are Laburnum and Box Hill, each 1.5km away (15 minute walk).
Bus Route 733 departs Box Hill train station and has a stop immediately outside the College campus on Albion Rd.
Bus Route 765 departs Box Hill train station and has a stop 200m from St Paschal’s at corner of Victoria St and Albion Rd.
Bicycle Parking
If you choose to ride your bike, there are plenty of places to park your bike.
Financial Support
Whitley College does not currently have any scholarship funding available.
Australian citizens and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa enrolling into an accredited award course may be eligible to defer the payment of University of Divinity tuition fees through the Australian Government FEE-HELP loan scheme.
International students who are granted a student visa do have permission to work: please refer to the Australian Government information on the website of the Department of Home Affairs.
Students subject to financial hardship may be eligible to apply for a University of Divinity Bursary after completing at least one semester of study.
Further Information
- Whitley College operates in accordance with University of Divinity policies, including: