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Welcome!

Our diverse and inclusive community is excited to welcome you for the best years of your life.

Nestled next to Monash University’s Clayton campus, the Mannix experience offers unparalleled ease and support.

Designed for Monash University students, we provide the perfect blend of friendship, fun, comfort, and safety, helping you to focus on what truly matters.

Home Away From Home

Perfect for Monash students, our accommodation options provide you with comfort and peace of mind.

Each student enjoys the privacy of a well-furnished, secure room, complete with all the essentials for a comfortable living experience.

Stay connected with unlimited internet access in every room, supporting both your study and entertainment needs.

Enjoy the convenience of a weekly housekeeping service, keeping your personal space fresh and tidy.

Rooms are equipped with a bed and mattress, bookshelf, study desk, chair, wardrobe, vanity with mirrored storage, sink, heater, and waste bins

We provide a pillow and sheets, which are laundered weekly, for your convenience and comfort.

Experience clean and private bathroom facilities with individual cubicles, ensuring comfort and privacy.

Add your personal touch to your room; decorate with your favourite photos and consider bringing a small fridge for added convenience.

Residents who stay longer or hold leadership positions are rewarded with rooms featuring additional amenities such as larger floor plans, private balconies, or ensuite bathrooms.

 

We have two accommodation options:

Your Community

With around 300 residents, including a mix of local and international students, Indigenous students, and those from all walks of life, our community is diverse and inclusive.

With around 300 residents, Mannix College offers the perfect size for getting to know everyone, and creating a close-knit, friendly community.
Right Size
Right Size

With around 300 residents, Mannix College offers the perfect size for getting to know everyone, and creating a close-knit, friendly community.

All residents are Monash students, fostering a shared academic journey regardless of the campus they attend.
Monash Uni Connection
Monash Uni Connection

All residents are Monash students, fostering a shared academic journey regardless of the campus they attend.

Our community is a dynamic mix, with 90% Australian residents, including a significant 70% from rural or regional backgrounds, and 10% international students, bringing global perspectives.
Rich Diversity
Rich Diversity

Our community is a dynamic mix, with 90% Australian residents, including a significant 70% from rural or regional backgrounds, and 10% international students, bringing global perspectives.

We proudly embrace, respect, and support our First Nations residents, valuing their unique cultures and contributions.
First Nations Inclusion
First Nations Inclusion

We proudly embrace, respect, and support our First Nations residents, valuing their unique cultures and contributions.

Mannix is a community of varied backgrounds, including students on scholarships, ensuring opportunities for all walks of life.
Access for All
Access for All

Mannix is a community of varied backgrounds, including students on scholarships, ensuring opportunities for all walks of life.

Reflecting a sense of continuity, 1 in 5 residents have a family history with Mannix, adding to our rich tapestry of stories.
Legacy & Tradition
Legacy & Tradition

Reflecting a sense of continuity, 1 in 5 residents have a family history with Mannix, adding to our rich tapestry of stories.

As a Catholic college, we welcome individuals of all faiths and those with none, celebrating diversity in beliefs and perspectives.
Faith & Openness
Faith & Openness

As a Catholic college, we welcome individuals of all faiths and those with none, celebrating diversity in beliefs and perspectives.

Food

Enjoy a variety of sumptuous meals with full catering – hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays, and brunch, lunch, and dinner on weekends (except Saturday night).

Enjoy a variety of sumptuous meals with full catering - hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays, and brunch, lunch, and dinner on weekends.
Delicious Meals Daily
Delicious Meals Daily

Enjoy a variety of sumptuous meals with full catering – hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays, and brunch, lunch, and dinner on weekends.

Our skilled catering team expertly prepares vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, and halal options.
Your Diet, Our Priority
Your Diet, Our Priority

Our skilled catering team expertly prepares vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, and halal options.

With pick-up lunches and late dinners available, you'll never have to miss a meal due to your university schedule.
Flexible Meals
Flexible Meals

With pick-up lunches and late dinners available, you’ll never have to miss a meal due to your university schedule.

Be enticed by the aroma of freshly baked muffins in the afternoons, a delightful treat to fuel your studies.
Afternoon Delights
Afternoon Delights

Be enticed by the aroma of freshly baked muffins in the afternoons, a delightful treat to fuel your studies.

Have a say in your dining experience by joining the Food Committee, where you can provide direct feedback to our chefs.
Food Feedback
Food Feedback

Have a say in your dining experience by joining the Food Committee, where you can provide direct feedback to our chefs.

The Dining Hall is more than a place to eat; it's a welcoming, inclusive space where friendships are formed and community is celebrated.
Be Our Guest
Be Our Guest

The Dining Hall is more than a place to eat; it’s a welcoming, inclusive space where friendships are formed and community is celebrated.

Healthy snacking is made easy with an abundance of free, fresh fruit available for grab-and-go convenience.
Free Fruit
Free Fruit

Healthy snacking is made easy with an abundance of free, fresh fruit available for grab-and-go convenience.

Community & Support

Our community and support network provides 24/7 assistance from trained leaders and staff, ensuring help and guidance are always available.

Always just a call away, our 24/7 Duty Phone is your immediate line of support for any incident, injury, or emergency, ensuring peace of mind at all hours.

Feel at home with our Principal, Dean of Students, and Director of Academics living onsite, actively engaged in our community and always ready to assist.

Our friendly Residential Support Officers are committed to ensuring your safety and wellbeing every night, providing peace of mind.

Access to the College Counsellor and wellness programs to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Our College Counsellor offers confidential, personalised support, helping students navigate life's challenges and promoting mental wellbeing.

Friendship & Fun

We offer a vibrant array of activities and opportunities for Monash students who live at Mannix.

From parties to fundraisers and fun-runs to the wacky, our events are designed to make making friends effortless.
Epic Events
Epic Events

From parties to fundraisers and fun-runs to the wacky, our events are designed to make making friends effortless.

Start your journey with a bang during Welcome Week - a fun-filled introduction to campus life, brimming with events to forge lasting friendships.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week

Start your journey with a bang during Welcome Week – a fun-filled introduction to campus life, brimming with events to forge lasting friendships.

Immerse yourself in the tradition of our fortnightly formal dinners, where guest speakers, musical performances, and exquisite food inspire and unite our college community.
Formal Dinner
Formal Dinner

Immerse yourself in the tradition of our fortnightly formal dinners, where guest speakers, musical performances, and exquisite food inspire and unite our college community.

Our sports programs span from friendly, fun gatherings to competitive matches across various sports, ensuring something for everyone.
Sports
Sports

Our sports programs span from friendly, fun gatherings to competitive matches across various sports, ensuring something for everyone.

Tailored assistance with assignments and exam prep, ensuring you have the academic tools for success.
Academic Support
Academic Support

Tailored assistance with assignments and exam prep, ensuring you have the academic tools for success.

Elevate your career prospects with our comprehensive services, from CV polishing to career guidance.
Career Support
Career Support

Elevate your career prospects with our comprehensive services, from CV polishing to career guidance.

Engage in meaningful volunteering programs to give back and enrich both your life and the lives of others.
Community Service
Community Service

Engage in meaningful volunteering programs to give back and enrich both your life and the lives of others.

Explore your passions and meet new friends through our student-run clubs.
Clubs
Clubs

Explore your passions and meet new friends through our student-run clubs.

Celebrate and learn from a diverse array of cultural events, fostering an inclusive community.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrate and learn from a diverse array of cultural events, fostering an inclusive community.

Participate in leadership programs and student committees to develop your skills and contribute to college life.
Leadership Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities

Participate in leadership programs and student committees to develop your skills and contribute to college life.

Connect with our extensive alumni network for mentorship, networking, and professional growth opportunities.
Alumni Network
Alumni Network

Connect with our extensive alumni network for mentorship, networking, and professional growth opportunities.

Elected by you, the Mannix College Student Society works to support and improve your student experience.
Student Representatives
Student Representatives

Elected by you, the Mannix College Student Society works to support and improve your student experience.

Music is a vital part of the Mannix experience, offering numerous opportunities for aspiring and talented musicians to develop their talents.
Music
Music

Music is a vital part of the Mannix experience, offering numerous opportunities for aspiring and talented musicians to develop their talents.

Excellent Facilities

Our range of facilities cater to every aspect of Monash student life.

Stay fit and focused with our modern, 24/7 gym. Whether you're into cardio or strength training, our gym, equipped with the latest machines, is your wellness hub.
Gym
Gym

Stay fit and focused with our modern, 24/7 gym. Whether you’re into cardio or strength training, our gym, equipped with the latest machines, is your wellness hub.

The heart of student life! From global events to local parties, this is where our community comes alive.
Junior Common Room
Junior Common Room

The heart of student life! From global events to local parties, this is where our community comes alive.

Challenge friends to table tennis, pool, or board games, and make lasting memories in our fun-filled games room.
Games Room
Games Room

Challenge friends to table tennis, pool, or board games, and make lasting memories in our fun-filled games room.

Discover your artistic side in our music and performance spaces. With rehearsal rooms, a grand piano, and opportunities in the College Choir and College Play, there's many stages for your talents.
Performing Spaces
Performing Spaces

Discover your artistic side in our music and performance spaces. With rehearsal rooms, a grand piano, and opportunities in the College Choir and College Play, there’s many stages for your talents.

Stay connected with our comprehensive tech facilities, including computers, printing, and a fast, reliable wireless network throughout the college.
Technology
Technology

Stay connected with our comprehensive tech facilities, including computers, printing, and a fast, reliable wireless network throughout the college.

Movie night, anyone? Our six cinema rooms are perfect for movie marathons or gaming sessions with friends.
Cinema Rooms
Cinema Rooms

Movie night, anyone? Our six cinema rooms are perfect for movie marathons or gaming sessions with friends.

We offer over 120 on-site parking spaces at a nominal cost, perfect for those who prefer the convenience of having a car at college.
Car Parking
Car Parking

We offer over 120 on-site parking spaces at a nominal cost, perfect for those who prefer the convenience of having a car at college.

Relax and socialise in our seven cozy common rooms, each equipped with a TV and kitchenette for your convenience.
Residential Common Rooms
Residential Common Rooms

Relax and socialise in our seven cozy common rooms, each equipped with a TV and kitchenette for your convenience.

Our versatile sports court is the perfect place for netball, basketball, soccer, or a casual footy session. Join our vibrant sports teams and participate in exciting intra and inter-college competitions, catering to all skill levels.
Sports Court
Sports Court

Our versatile sports court is the perfect place for netball, basketball, soccer, or a casual footy session. Join our vibrant sports teams and participate in exciting intra and inter-college competitions, catering to all skill levels.

Immerse yourself in nature in our beautiful gardens. From native plants to our productive herb and vegetable patches, these green spaces are perfect for relaxation and reflection.
Gardens
Gardens

Immerse yourself in nature in our beautiful gardens. From native plants to our productive herb and vegetable patches, these green spaces are perfect for relaxation and reflection.

Complete with easy-to-use equipment, you can unleash your culinary creativity, take a cooking class, surprise friends with homemade birthday cakes, and prepare a snack just in time to watch the big game!
Student Kitchen
Student Kitchen

Complete with easy-to-use equipment, you can unleash your culinary creativity, take a cooking class, surprise friends with homemade birthday cakes, and prepare a snack just in time to watch the big game!

Convenient on-site laundry facilities, featuring coin-operated machines and ample drying lines, make student life easier and more sustainable.
Laundry
Laundry

Convenient on-site laundry facilities, featuring coin-operated machines and ample drying lines, make student life easier and more sustainable.

St Dominic's Chapel serves as a serene space for reflection, prayer, and personal spiritual growth, welcoming all students regardless of their faith background.
Chapel
Chapel

St Dominic’s Chapel serves as a serene space for reflection, prayer, and personal spiritual growth, welcoming all students regardless of their faith background.

Committed to a green future, Mannix boasts solar panels, a communal vegetable garden, and robust recycling program.
Sustainability
Sustainability

Committed to a green future, Mannix boasts solar panels, a communal vegetable garden, and robust recycling program.

Keep your precious wheels safe in our secure bike cage.
Bike Shed
Bike Shed

Keep your precious wheels safe in our secure bike cage.

We’ve got several outdoor areas with BBQs that are perfect for informal gatherings and relaxation.
Outdoor Recreational Areas
Outdoor Recreational Areas

We’ve got several outdoor areas with BBQs that are perfect for informal gatherings and relaxation.

Enjoy fresh, homemade meals served daily in the welcoming atmosphere of our dining hall.
Dining Hall
Dining Hall

Enjoy fresh, homemade meals served daily in the welcoming atmosphere of our dining hall.

Discover a love for learning in the library, surrounded by versatile study spaces.
Library
Library

Discover a love for learning in the library, surrounded by versatile study spaces.

We ensure your safety with CCTV, security guards at night, fenced boundaries, and electronic keys for residents.
Security
Security

We ensure your safety with CCTV, security guards at night, fenced boundaries, and electronic keys for residents.

Transition to Residency Program

The Transition to Residency (TRes) Program is a unique opportunity for Monash University students living in Melbourne to immerse themselves in college life while living at home.

Designed for those we’d love to accommodate but can’t immediately, TRes provides early access to college life and priority consideration for residential places as they become available.

The Program is an exclusive, invitation-only opportunity for Monash University students living in Melbourne. It provides a priority pathway to full residency, offering access to Mannix College life while living at home. TRes participants receive priority consideration for residential vacancies as they become available.

As a TRes participant, you’ll be fully immersed in the Mannix experience, forging friendships, accessing facilities, and participating in college events—ensuring you feel part of our vibrant and supportive community.

  • Priority access to residential places as they arise
  • Guaranteed residency for the following year if a place doesn’t open earlier
  • Membership in the Mannix College Student Society (MCSS) – join clubs and attend social events
  • Access to Welcome Week accommodation (5 nights) and all orientation activities
  • Fortnightly lunches with senior staff and fellow members
  • All Dining Hall meals and fortnightly Formal Dinners
  • Full access to College facilities, including the gym, music rooms, sports spaces, and study areas
  • A personal storage locker for your belongings

TRes participants receive the same pastoral care and academic support as full-time residents, ensuring a smooth transition to university life.

  • Support from the Dean of Students, Director of Academics, and College Counsellor
  • Peer support and mentoring programs
  • Access to StudyFest, the library, and one-on-one mentoring

Res is the perfect way to experience Mannix College while living at home, providing an early connection to college life and a priority pathway to full residency.

Find out more today by contacting us at mannix@monash.edu.

Welcome to Mannix

Arrival Day at Mannix isn’t just about unpacking boxes—it’s about stepping into a community that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your next chapter.

From the first warm greeting to the final family farewell, Welcome Week is filled with genuine connection, helpful hands, and moments that make you feel right at home. Friendships are sparked, traditions begin, and your college journey starts with care, kindness, and purpose.

Wellbeing & Sport

At Mannix, sport and wellbeing go hand in hand—with action on the field, support off it, and a community that’s always in your corner.

From social kick-arounds to fierce competitions like the College Clash, students get moving, make memories, and find their people. Whether you’re chasing goals, clearing your head, or just showing up for your mates, there’s something here for everyone.

Where You Belong

Mannix is more than where you live—it’s where you find your people.

From your first day, you’re welcomed into a caring, connected community. It’s late-night chats, shared meals, big laughs, and quiet support when you need it most.

Here, you’ll grow, make memories, and feel at home—every step of the way.

Your future starts here