Info Centre
Every year the UMSU Info Centre handles
over 50,000 enquiries from students just like you! We’re your
one-stop shop for help on campus and online, and we can help direct you to the services or support you need.
Got a question?
Come find us on Level 1 of the New Union Building (Building 168)!
Alternatively, feel free to call us on 8344 6966 or get in touch with us using the contact form below.
Equipment Booking & Hire
We hire out labcoats for daily or semesterly hire - no booking required! It's $5 for the day, or $35 ($10 hire fee + $25 deposit) for the semester. Labcoats can also be purchased from the Specialist Stores in the Chemistry building on campus for $33 - you can find them on Google Maps here.
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Picnic Rugs, Tables & Eskis (Coolers) for Clubs
We loan out picnic rugs, tables, eskis, first aid kits and BBQ cleaning packs for club use - all for free!
These can be booked on the DiBS website here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/dibs
BBQs are no longer loaned out by UMSU, however you can use the on-campus BBQs for free by booking them on DiBS here: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/dibs
We strongly recommend cleaning the on-campus BBQs with our free BBQ cleaning kits before cooking. BBQ cleaning kits can also be booked via DiBS.
JP (Justice of the Peace) Service
The Student Union has a Justice of the Peace who can certify documents for free. The JP's availablility is currently 9:00-10:30am Monday to Friday.
You can book via our contact form below or by phone at (03) 8344 6966.
Click here for FAQs regarding JP appointments.
Lost Property
The university's lost property service is currently undergoing changes in management, but you can visit the Information Centre for all your lost property queries in the meantime. To enquire about lost property feel free to visit us in person, call us or fill out a contact form below.
If you'd like to report an item you've lost, you can do so on the It's Found website here.
Our Locations & Contact Information
UMSU Information Centre, New Union Building (Primary Location):
Level 1, New Union Building (Building 168), University of Melbourne
8.30am – 5pm, Mon-Fri (or 9am – 5pm outside semester)
(03) 8344 6966
UMSU Information Centre, Faculty of Business & Economics (Secondary Location):
Ground floor, Faculty of Business & Economics
10am – 3pm, Mon-Fri (closed during semester breaks & during exam period)
(03) 8344 4674