International Students
New for 2010 - Early Applications and Offers
Accommodation for 2010 is reserved from April 2009 onwards and places are granted on a 'first come, first serve' basis.
Accommodation applications are made online and there are no application fees. There is also no obligation to accept an accommodation offer should one be made.
We therefore advise you to apply online for accommodation early in the year and before making an application for a university place. Accommodation applications are free. If you choose to accept an accommodation offer you will need to pay an $80 acceptance fee and a $500 security deposit within the time given on our letter of offer. The application fee is not refundable, however the security deposit may be refundable - please refer to the terms and conditions of residence.
How we Allocate Accommodation
Accommodation is offered to students based on the date of application. If your first preference is no longer available, you will be offered your second and then third preference. If all preferences are no longer available, you will still be offered any remaining accommodation on that campus. You will not lose your place in the queue because your preferences are no longer available. Once you have moved in, you may ask to be moved to another residence: if places become available requests will be granted.
Providing for Cultural Needs
Students from many cultural backgrounds are well cared for. Options include:
- all-female or all-male apartments or units
- all-female or all-male sections of colleges and halls of residence
- Australian, oriental, vegetarian and
- Halal meals can be provided for special occasions (with prior notice)
- special meal arrangements for students observing Ramadan (with prior notice)
- access to a kitchen where students can cook is available in every residence
- access to low cost meals at the Café and Restaurant is available to every student in every residence.
Free Extra Benefits
There are many accommodation benefits provided at no extra cost:
- additional academic tutorials
- after hours supervision by on-site staff
- on-site parking
- sporting teams
- alcohol-free social events.
Information for Agents
It is important to encourage your clients to apply for their accommodation as soon as possible. An early application can mean that your client may be able to secure their accommodation early. Your client can apply for their accommodation prior to accepting a university offer.
Accommodation applications are made on online and there are no application fees. There is also no obligation to accept an accommodation offer should one be made. If a student chooses to accept an offer of accommodation they will be required to pay an $80 acceptance fee and a $500 security deposit within the time frame outlined in their offer of accommodation. (This offer is sent via email to the address provided at the time of application.)
If your client changes their mind and no longer wants their place, they can withdraw without losing their security deposit until the date specified in their confirmation of a place letter. They will however lose their $80 acceptance fee.
Accommodation is offered to applicants based on the date of their application. If a students first preference is no longer available they will automatically be offered their second and then third preferences. Once a student has moved in they may ask to be relocated to another residence – if places become available requests will be granted.
Agents can find out more by directly contacting the application staff via email or telephone +61 3 6226 6400
For further information or questions please contact us with your enquiry. Visit our applications page to lodge an application for accommodation now.