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Uniting Church Candidates Association

The UCCA is the official student body of the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania.
All candidates are eligible to be members, and students who are not candidates may become associate members.

The UCCA's three objectives are to:
• advance and represent the interests of members
• foster a Christian Community at the Theological College
• support and join with other students of the UFT to further the interests of members.

The UCCA meets four times a year, on a Friday, (also at the Commencement Camp) and the Executive meets regularly in the interim.
The constitution is available here.
We trust that you will enjoy your time at UCA Theological College. If you require any assistance during the year please do not hesitate to contact any member of the 2009-10 Student Executive:

President Michele Lees lees3550@bigpond.com.au
Secretary Brendan Byrne stillcircle@yahoo.com.au
Treasurer Sue Stott stottsofboronia@hotmail.com

In addition to the UCCA, membership of the UFT Theological Students’ Association is open to all students of the UFT. Membership of both the UCCA and UFT TSA is voluntary, however all Uniting Church students are encouraged to participate in these associations in order to gain the maximum benefit from your time in college.

UCCA Student Association Fees
The membership fee is $20.00 pa and is handled by the Treasurer. Our main item of expenditure is the Valedictory Dinner.

General information

• A peer support program exists to assist new students. New candidates will be introduced to their 'peer support person' (Buddy) on new candidates’ day.
• An annual Theological College community photo is taken.
• A number of social activities are held during the year, including the Valedictory Dinner at the end of 2nd semester when we farewell the exit students. You are strongly encouraged to participate in as many activities as possible.
• Students should note the importance of maintaining outside interests apart from study and College activities.
• You are advised not to leave valuables anywhere on campus.

People studying at the UFT come from many denominations and provide a great opportunity to learn from other cultures and denominations. There may also be opportunity for involvement in social activities organised by other constituent Theological Colleges.

A UFT Student Card will be issued early first semester (you will need a recent passport size photo of yourself). This will enable you to:

• Belong to the Dalton McCaughey Library
• Obtain discounted entry to some picture theatres
• Discount at some retail stationery and bookshops, and computer software
• Concession entry to AFL home and away games excluding Geelong games

Don’t hesitate to show your student card at tourist attractions.