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Welcome
A very warm welcome to all our new and returning students! We are so looking forward to starting
this new academic year with you, and to playing our part in making your university experience an
unforgettable one.

At Janet Clarke Hall we pride ourselves on our distinctive heritage and rich collegiate life. As the first
university college in Australia (and one of the first in the world) to admit women into residence back
in 1886, we are rightly proud of our foundations in the feminist and Anglican traditions. Today, we
are a friendly, diverse, and inclusive co-ed community with a wealth of opportunities for you to
develop and flourish academically, personally, and socially. JCH is a place where you can be your
authentic self, make lasting friendships, and feel a sense of home and deep belonging. We hope
you will feel inspired to try new things, to step outside of your comfort zone, and to challenge yourself
during your time with us.

As a member of the College, you have been selected for your strength of character, your ability to
contribute to the life of this community, and your potential for future leadership. University education
and College residency are an extraordinary opportunity, and we sincerely hope you will go on to
use all that you learn at JCH to make a positive change in our world. In our community you can
expect to be treated as an adult, with both privileges and responsibilities. In return, we know that
you will treat one another, the staff, and our heritage building with respect and care.

This Handbook is designed to help you to become familiar with student life at JCH. It outlines our
history and the values which shape our culture and provides practical information about living in
this community and the policies and procedures that guide us in our shared life here. Staff and
returning students live alongside you and will help you to understand life at the College. If you have
any questions or wish to discuss an aspect of College life, we are here to help you and to offer
support.

On behalf of our whole College family – staff, Tutors, other students, and our large and engaged
alumni community – congratulations on becoming a member of JCH. It is my hope that 2025 will
be a wonderful year of discovery, learning, and friendship for you, and I am excited to see you
make the most of all the opportunities before you.

Warmest wishes,

Dr Eleanor Spencer-Regan

Principal, Janet Clarke Hall

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Janet Clarke Hall Student Handbook 2025