Shalom College

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Shalom College is a residential college located on the Kensington campus of the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia. Although it is run by (and keeps many ties with) Sydney's Jewish community, observes Jewish culture and follows kosher rules, the college is open to people of all religions, creeds and backgrounds. The college is run by The Shalom Institute, a not-for-profit Jewish educational organisation and also plays host to a number of organisations and projects from within the Jewish, academic and general communities. In 2006 the college housed 128 students from many different countries, in both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

The principal of the college is Dr. Hilton Immerman, who holds six degrees to his name.

Shalom College is one of the most modern colleges on the Kensington campus with new rooms (Barker Wing) built in 2003 and old rooms (Oval Wing) renovated in 2005. Most of the rooms in the college have private or shared balconies, many overlooking the village green. The newer wing of the college includes personal ensuites. The two wings are connected through two kitchenettes, a pool room, a minor common room and a tv room. Residents enjoy access at all times to six academic tutors-in-residence specialising in different fields covering a large range of subjects.

In August 2006, the college resident's society (more commonly known as RESSOC) purchased a subscription to Foxtel for residents to enjoy.

The name of the college derives from the Hebrew word for "hello" and "peace", as well as other meanings.