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Note: Thread updated on 6 October 2007. The thread is current as of this time, but it is always best to check with the university for current information at the time of your application - Without Wings.
I thought this would be helpful for people who are looking at possibly moving into university accomodation next year... here is all the information i could find on each campus including its location and the prices
University Managed Accommodation
CAMPUS EAST
Campus East houses 555 University students, both Undergraduate and Post-Graduate, from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Students from around the world, including Sweden, China, Indonesia and Africa and the USA to name a few, choose to live at Campus East during the academic year.
Campus East is situated in the northern Wollongong beachside suburb of Fairy Meadow. Originally the Illawarra's Migrant Hostel, Campus East was purchased by the University of Wollongong in 1987 for the purpose of housing students.
A short walk to public transport and one of the South Coast's most beautiful surfing beaches, Campus East boasts a relaxed and convivial lifestyle for residents.
Campus East runs a "user pays" shuttle bus service to and from the main University Campus at regular intervals from Monday through Friday. Bus tickets are 7 dollars each and give each resident ten bus trips.
Campus East offers two types of accommodation: flexi catered and self catered.
Flexi Catered
Flexi-catered: where residents purchase their meals via pre-paid debit card. You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Dining Room seven days per week or pack a sandwich or salad lunch to take with you to the University’s main campus on weekdays. If you have significant casual work commitments, like to travel home for the weekends, or just want to sleep in of a morning you only pay for the meals you eat. This caters for a variety of tastes, and residents dietary requirements are always considered.
Residents enjoy comfortable living arrangements in single study bedrooms within individual units comprised of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedrooms. Each unit has a bathroom and a shared telephone.
Self Catered
Campus East opened self catered units in mid 2005 where residents can cook and clean for themselves while living with friends of their own choice (the majority of units are shared between 5 students).
Enquiries can be made to the Head of Campus East, James Atkinson jamesa@uow.edu.au
WEERONA
Weerona College was officially opened in 1990, and is now home to 204 residents from all over the world
Weerona College has 35 shared rooms and 134 single rooms, and they are filled by undergraduate and postgraduate, domestic and international as well as study abroad students. Each year there are approximately 60 international residents adding to the diversity of the community.
Weerona is a fully catered college, where 19 meals a week (all meals excluding weekend lunches) are provided. Any special dietary requirements can be taken care of by the kitchen staff. College rooms are cleaned fortnightly and common areas (such as bathrooms, toilets and common rooms) are cleaned daily. A maintenance staff is available during office hours for all problems, as well as after hours for emergencies.
Any enquiries can be directed to Rene Bitabara by email or by phone (02) 42215240.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
International House (IH) houses up to 310 residents from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds with approximately 20 nations represented. IH has been providing this experience for over 25 years and offers two styles of accommodation:
(a) “The college” 218 college or dormitory style beds which are catered (breakfast and dinner is provided for you). Communal dining caters for a variety of tastes, and residents dietary requirements are always considered.
(b) “The apartments”- between 40-58 self-catered (you cook for yourself) 3 person apartments adjacent to the college. Residents often begin their experience in the College and move to the Apartments in their second or third year.
IH is superbly located in a semi Australian bushland setting. A 10 minute walk to main campus, 15 minutes to the spectacular North Beach and 15 minutes to Wollongong CBD. The railway station is 3 minutes walk - just 80 minutes from the centre of Sydney- a truly international city.
IH has several common areas including the dining room, games room with pool table, table tennis and giant outdoor chess, large TV lounge room, library and quiet study rooms, and kitchenettes to cook after hours within the College. IH also has a music room and three computer labs for 24hour connectivity. IH also has outdoor barbecue and Sun Deck eating, and its own Café.
For further information please contact our Administrative Coordinator, Ms Sharon Peaston by email or by phone + 61 02 4221 5254.
KEIRAVIEW
Located in Keira Street, Wollongong. Keiraview Accommodation is a short walk to shops, beach and either Wollongong or North Wollongong train station. A range of rooms are available including 40 student rooms, which are single rooms with ensuites, TVs and a communal kitchen which has your own fridge and lockable cupboard. They have an outdoor BBQ area and also an indoor communal lounge/TV area, and internet lounge/cafe.
More information: http://www.keiraviewaccommodation.com.au
GUNDI
Gundi is a 7 apartment complex situated closer to the City of Wollongong than the other residences.
It is located in Gipps Street North Wollongong, a short stroll from the beautiful Wollongong boat harbour, Continental swimming pool, City and North Wollongong beaches. It is a 40 minute walk from the University, with bus stops nearby.
It comprises 5 six bedroom and 2 two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has single bedroom and share kitchen/dining and bathroom facilities.
The complex caters to the independent students wishing to cook and clean for themselves.
Gundi is managed and maintained by University staff with Senior Residents on site to assist with the day-to day running of the complex.
Gundi can be occupied for 52 weeks of the year, however the following conditions apply:
- Residents wishing to remain after their licence agreement has terminated can apply to stay for all or part of Summer Session.
- New residents wishing to stay for part or all of the summer period must complete an Application form and pay the application fee. Online applications are available at http://apply-accom.uow.edu.au.
For further information, please contact Rene Bitabara or phone the office on +61 2 4221 5240.
Kooloobong
First year university students are not usually eligible to live at Kooloobong , however consideration can be given under special circumstances to individual students.
Kooloobong is located on campus, West of the University buildings in a picturesque location at the base of the Illawarra escarpment.
Kooloobong residents have direct access to all University services and amenities. eg. heated swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, library, bank, food halls, medical facilities.
Kooloobong is a 190 bed residence comprised of 38 units, located on the main University campus in Northfields Avenue.
All units are five single bedrooms and residents share bathroom, kitchen and lounge/dining areas. The Kooloobong residential campus caters to residents who wish to live independently - doing their own cooking and cleaning. Units are fully furnished, managed and maintained by University staff.
The licence period of agreement is 39 weeks and fees include electricity and water. (Conditions apply.)
Kooloobong has a diverse population with the majority of residents concluding undergraduate qualifications and a number of the population continuing their post graduate qualifications.
For further information, please contact acccom_services@uow.edu.au or the office on 61 2 42215467
Graduate House
Graduate House is at the University's gateway. It provides independent living for students undertaking post graduate study. 78 units provide single bedsitters (single person), large bedsits (2 persons), 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for families.
Graduate house is the University of Wollongong's only residence established exclusively for post graduates and their families. Apartments are basically furnished, but residents must provide their own crockery, cutlery, small appliances and linen.
For more information please contact accom_services@uow.edu.au or phone the office on +61 2 4221 5467
Prices For Accomodation - 2007
UOW Accommodation 2007 Fee Schedule
Accommodation Fees are quoted on a per session basis.
Standard Accommodation Contract Dates for All Residents (new and returning)
Applying to Live on Campus
Applications for University accommodation close on November 30th for entry in the Autumn Session or March intake of the following year. For those students commencing in the Spring Session or July intake, the closing date for applications is May 1st.
If your application is received after the closing date, it will be considered late, and will be dealt with only after those received by the closing date have been considered.
Here is the link for applying to live on campus http://apply-accom.uow.edu.au/.
If you do not wish to apply online you can contact the campus and have them send you a paper-based application form. The university encourages all applicants to apply online, as this method prevents paperwork being lost in the post or lost by a courier.
Fees to Apply:
Other Info
This is the link to see photos of each campus: http://accommodation.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/photo_gallery/index.html#
Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/faq/
I thought this would be helpful for people who are looking at possibly moving into university accomodation next year... here is all the information i could find on each campus including its location and the prices
University Managed Accommodation
CAMPUS EAST
Campus East houses 555 University students, both Undergraduate and Post-Graduate, from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Students from around the world, including Sweden, China, Indonesia and Africa and the USA to name a few, choose to live at Campus East during the academic year.
Campus East is situated in the northern Wollongong beachside suburb of Fairy Meadow. Originally the Illawarra's Migrant Hostel, Campus East was purchased by the University of Wollongong in 1987 for the purpose of housing students.
A short walk to public transport and one of the South Coast's most beautiful surfing beaches, Campus East boasts a relaxed and convivial lifestyle for residents.
Campus East runs a "user pays" shuttle bus service to and from the main University Campus at regular intervals from Monday through Friday. Bus tickets are 7 dollars each and give each resident ten bus trips.
Campus East offers two types of accommodation: flexi catered and self catered.
Flexi Catered
Flexi-catered: where residents purchase their meals via pre-paid debit card. You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Dining Room seven days per week or pack a sandwich or salad lunch to take with you to the University’s main campus on weekdays. If you have significant casual work commitments, like to travel home for the weekends, or just want to sleep in of a morning you only pay for the meals you eat. This caters for a variety of tastes, and residents dietary requirements are always considered.
Residents enjoy comfortable living arrangements in single study bedrooms within individual units comprised of 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedrooms. Each unit has a bathroom and a shared telephone.
Self Catered
Campus East opened self catered units in mid 2005 where residents can cook and clean for themselves while living with friends of their own choice (the majority of units are shared between 5 students).
Enquiries can be made to the Head of Campus East, James Atkinson jamesa@uow.edu.au
WEERONA
Weerona College was officially opened in 1990, and is now home to 204 residents from all over the world
Weerona College has 35 shared rooms and 134 single rooms, and they are filled by undergraduate and postgraduate, domestic and international as well as study abroad students. Each year there are approximately 60 international residents adding to the diversity of the community.
Weerona is a fully catered college, where 19 meals a week (all meals excluding weekend lunches) are provided. Any special dietary requirements can be taken care of by the kitchen staff. College rooms are cleaned fortnightly and common areas (such as bathrooms, toilets and common rooms) are cleaned daily. A maintenance staff is available during office hours for all problems, as well as after hours for emergencies.
Any enquiries can be directed to Rene Bitabara by email or by phone (02) 42215240.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
International House (IH) houses up to 310 residents from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds with approximately 20 nations represented. IH has been providing this experience for over 25 years and offers two styles of accommodation:
(a) “The college” 218 college or dormitory style beds which are catered (breakfast and dinner is provided for you). Communal dining caters for a variety of tastes, and residents dietary requirements are always considered.
(b) “The apartments”- between 40-58 self-catered (you cook for yourself) 3 person apartments adjacent to the college. Residents often begin their experience in the College and move to the Apartments in their second or third year.
IH is superbly located in a semi Australian bushland setting. A 10 minute walk to main campus, 15 minutes to the spectacular North Beach and 15 minutes to Wollongong CBD. The railway station is 3 minutes walk - just 80 minutes from the centre of Sydney- a truly international city.
IH has several common areas including the dining room, games room with pool table, table tennis and giant outdoor chess, large TV lounge room, library and quiet study rooms, and kitchenettes to cook after hours within the College. IH also has a music room and three computer labs for 24hour connectivity. IH also has outdoor barbecue and Sun Deck eating, and its own Café.
For further information please contact our Administrative Coordinator, Ms Sharon Peaston by email or by phone + 61 02 4221 5254.
KEIRAVIEW
Located in Keira Street, Wollongong. Keiraview Accommodation is a short walk to shops, beach and either Wollongong or North Wollongong train station. A range of rooms are available including 40 student rooms, which are single rooms with ensuites, TVs and a communal kitchen which has your own fridge and lockable cupboard. They have an outdoor BBQ area and also an indoor communal lounge/TV area, and internet lounge/cafe.
More information: http://www.keiraviewaccommodation.com.au
GUNDI
Gundi is a 7 apartment complex situated closer to the City of Wollongong than the other residences.
It is located in Gipps Street North Wollongong, a short stroll from the beautiful Wollongong boat harbour, Continental swimming pool, City and North Wollongong beaches. It is a 40 minute walk from the University, with bus stops nearby.
It comprises 5 six bedroom and 2 two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has single bedroom and share kitchen/dining and bathroom facilities.
The complex caters to the independent students wishing to cook and clean for themselves.
Gundi is managed and maintained by University staff with Senior Residents on site to assist with the day-to day running of the complex.
Gundi can be occupied for 52 weeks of the year, however the following conditions apply:
- Residents wishing to remain after their licence agreement has terminated can apply to stay for all or part of Summer Session.
- New residents wishing to stay for part or all of the summer period must complete an Application form and pay the application fee. Online applications are available at http://apply-accom.uow.edu.au.
For further information, please contact Rene Bitabara or phone the office on +61 2 4221 5240.
Kooloobong
First year university students are not usually eligible to live at Kooloobong , however consideration can be given under special circumstances to individual students.
Kooloobong is located on campus, West of the University buildings in a picturesque location at the base of the Illawarra escarpment.
Kooloobong residents have direct access to all University services and amenities. eg. heated swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, library, bank, food halls, medical facilities.
Kooloobong is a 190 bed residence comprised of 38 units, located on the main University campus in Northfields Avenue.
All units are five single bedrooms and residents share bathroom, kitchen and lounge/dining areas. The Kooloobong residential campus caters to residents who wish to live independently - doing their own cooking and cleaning. Units are fully furnished, managed and maintained by University staff.
The licence period of agreement is 39 weeks and fees include electricity and water. (Conditions apply.)
Kooloobong has a diverse population with the majority of residents concluding undergraduate qualifications and a number of the population continuing their post graduate qualifications.
For further information, please contact acccom_services@uow.edu.au or the office on 61 2 42215467
Graduate House
Graduate House is at the University's gateway. It provides independent living for students undertaking post graduate study. 78 units provide single bedsitters (single person), large bedsits (2 persons), 2 and 3 bedroom apartments for families.
Graduate house is the University of Wollongong's only residence established exclusively for post graduates and their families. Apartments are basically furnished, but residents must provide their own crockery, cutlery, small appliances and linen.
For more information please contact accom_services@uow.edu.au or phone the office on +61 2 4221 5467
Prices For Accomodation - 2007
UOW Accommodation 2007 Fee Schedule
Accommodation Fees are quoted on a per session basis.
Standard Accommodation Contract Dates for All Residents (new and returning)
- Autumn: Saturday 17 February 2007 – Sunday 8 July 2007
- Spring: Sunday 8 July 2007 – Sunday 18 November 2007
Applying to Live on Campus
Applications for University accommodation close on November 30th for entry in the Autumn Session or March intake of the following year. For those students commencing in the Spring Session or July intake, the closing date for applications is May 1st.
If your application is received after the closing date, it will be considered late, and will be dealt with only after those received by the closing date have been considered.
Here is the link for applying to live on campus http://apply-accom.uow.edu.au/.
If you do not wish to apply online you can contact the campus and have them send you a paper-based application form. The university encourages all applicants to apply online, as this method prevents paperwork being lost in the post or lost by a courier.
Fees to Apply:
- First time Australian Resident Applicants AUD$ 75.00
- Returning Australian Resident Applicants AUD$ 50.00
- Returning International Resident Applicants AUD$ 50.00
- First time International Resident Applicants AUD$ 75.00
Other Info
This is the link to see photos of each campus: http://accommodation.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/photo_gallery/index.html#
Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/faq/
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