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UOW Living
Accommodation
Guide 2018
University of Wollongong
UOW Living 2018
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Stands
for purpose
UOW Living
at a glance
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University of Wollongong
–– Guaranteed places for first-year Inside
students —
AN INSPIRING HOME 01
–– More than 2500 beds in 7 student —
residences by 2018 WOLLONGONG IS A
UNIVERSITY CITY 02
–– Award-winning wellbeing programs
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CAMPUS EXPERIENCE 04
–– Over 90% satisfaction with —
wellbeing and student life
2 WE’LL SUPPORT YOU 07
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–– 90% satisfaction with staff support
2 INSTANT COMMUNITY 08
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–– World-class student support
OUR RESIDENCES 10
Bangalay
programs available to all students
An inspiring home
Campus East
Graduate House
living in residences International House
Kooloobong Village
Marketview
Weerona
— University is the first time It’s one thing to get a degree, it’s another They are passionate about sharing their
Scholarships available UOW LIVING ON THE RISE 14
you get to call the shots
to know you earnt it while truly making knowledge, and are here to challenge and
the most of life as a student. inspire you to greatness.
uow.info/residential-scholarships —
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about what your future Uni is not just what you learn. It’s what UOW takes education beyond the
11 General Residential Scholarships is going to be, and a place you feel, who you connect with and it’s classroom. From day one, you will be
— those once-in-a-lifetime memories you given the tools to start thinking about
where you can truly follow
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OTHER ACCOMMODATION 18 make. For many of our students, this your future. You will gain practical
4 Living + Learning Partners Residential OPTIONS your passions to get there. happens in the tight-knit community that experience in real workplaces so that you
Equity Scholarships — is UOW Living. graduate ready for your dream career.
All of these things are why we have a
TRANSPORT 20 So why not make the most At every turn of your UOW experience
reputation for providing a world-class
2 Living + Learning Partners Residential of it?
there will be opportunities to meet people
education.
from all over the world, to explore new
Scholarships for Excellence ideas and to figure out what you stand for. So make the most of university by
achieving more than a degree. Explore
Whether you’re interested in the most
your interests, form genuine friendships
advanced technology, the environment
and make your mark: on a person, a
or you want to get creative, UOW gives
business, a community or maybe even
you the freedom to think independently
the world.
and explore. You will gain exceptional
access to lecturers who are at the
1 Kooloobong Village winner of Outstanding Achievement in Education’ University Category - from the Australian College of Educators for the ‘Live Out Loud’ forefront of research and industry.
program, 2015 2 Average level of student satisfaction reported in the UOW Living Satisfaction Survey since 2013
22°C AVERAGE ANNUAL
TEMPERATURE (71.6°F)
Wollongong 27°C AVERAGE MAX SUMMER
TEMPERATURE (80.6°F)
is a university 17°C AVERAGE MAX WINTER
TEMPERATURE (62.6°F)
city
There’s always something
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happening in Wollongong – so if
you want to make it your home,
here’s why it is the perfect place to
be a student.
In a prime location between the mountains and the
sea, the Wollongong region is an adventurers dream
filled with trails that lead to waterfalls, wildlife and
breath-taking lookout points.
Whether you run, walk or cycle, do it with a view
along the spectacular coastline overlooking scenic
rock pools and 17 patrolled beaches.
If your study break doesn’t involve the great
outdoors, grab a bite to eat at the food markets
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throughout the week or visit one of the student
haunts in ‘The Gong’.
In vibrant coastal city filled with a bustling nightlife
and a growing live music and arts scene, through to
beautiful botanic gardens and peaceful study spots –
you’ll soon find your place to learn, live and belong.
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(IN A GOOD WAY) (TO ALL KINDS OF STUDENTS) —
— — 2.4KM / BETWEEN CAMPUS AND BEACH
3000+ / BUSINESSES IN THE CBD 23,196 / STUDENTS ENROLLED AT UOW WOLLONGONG
80KM OR 1 HR / TO SYDNEY
5 MILLION+ / ANNUAL WOLLONGONG VISITORS 6,143 / INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UOW WOLLONGONG
2.5 HR / TO CANBERRA
208,875 / POPULATION 526 / STUDENTS VISITING ON STUDY ABROAD OR RESEARCH
PROGRAMS EACH YEAR* 4 / FREE SHUTTLE BUSES CONNECTING CAMPUS, CBD AND
3RD / LARGEST CITY IN NSW NEARBY SUBURBS
28 / PER CENT OF STUDENTS ARE FROM REGIONAL AND
4 START-UPS / NEW BUSINESSES AT UOW’S iACCELERATE REMOTE AREAS
0 30km 9000 / COMMENCING STUDENTS EACH YEAR
*2015 FIGURES
Campus
experience
At UOW, our campus STAY HEALTHY
experience is designed for If you’re in need of a doctor, a dentist, a
dietitian or a psychologist – Campus Health
the needs of our students. By has got you covered. UOW has a range of
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spending your time in class, health services and professionals available,
joining a club or seeing a gig, as well as a free and confidential counselling
service for students.
you ultimately become part of
one big community of learning. GET ACTIVE
Keep fit in the UOW gym, the Olympic-sized
As a student living in accommodation, you’ll swimming pool, or in any one of 100 group
soon come to know the little things that make exercise classes a week. More than 60 student
UOW home. Our Wollongong campus is like a sporting teams train and play at UOW, from
little village, where you’ll meet our resident social games to national comps. So whether
ducks in the pond, figure out where to find you’re hitting books or hitting punching bags,
the best coffee and learn the quickest ways to it’s all part of student life at UOW.
navigate around campus.
From your daily workout, to a dose of music JOIN THE CLUB
or a much needed study session, it’s all within
walking distance. So grab some lunch, meet Get involved and find like-minded people
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new friends and have fun – that’s your first through UOW’s 120 student clubs and societies.
semester on campus. If none of the existing ones take your fancy, it’s
easy to start your own.
You can visit us for yourself and take a free
campus tour - they run each Friday. It is your
chance to see why our students are among the SEE A GIG
happiest and the most satisfied (and how you More than 180 live acts entertain on campus
can be too). See uow.info/campustours every year, including UOW student musicians
on the duck pond lawn and a busy schedule of
international acts at the UOW UniBar.
EAT WELL
UOW students are spoilt for choice between
the eight cafes, the popular UniBar and the
IGA supermarket, which are all conveniently
located on campus.
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We’ll
support you
Living in the UOW residences Student leader positions are highly sought after
and are only available to second year students and
makes the start of your university beyond. They are selected through a competitive
experience so much easier. Not only recruitment process. Student leaders take part in a
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comprehensive training program that equips them
do we guarantee accommodation with a range of skills to ensure a harmonious and
for eligible students, your safety supportive community. They are trained to assist with
issues, including homesickness, adapting to university
and security are top priorities for life, personal difficulties and assisting with academic
us as well. support. They are also well qualified to deal with an
emergency – the residence teams are trained in first aid
and other emergency procedures.
SCHOLARSHIPS
UOW offers a number of scholarships for students ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
living in accommodation, based on both equity and Every residence offers academic programs, including
excellence. Having your first-year costs covered means peer mentoring, formal tutorial sessions and lectures
one less thing to worry about. from guest academics. These all complement the
The scholarships available to students for academic programs available on-campus to give UOW
accommodation are 11 x General Residential residents the best chance of academic success – part
Scholarships worth $18,000, 4 x Living + Learning of why residents consistently perform better in their
Partners Residential Equity Scholarships worth studies than non-residents.
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$5,000, and 2 x Living + Learning Partners Residential
Scholarship for Excellence worth $15,000. RESPASS
Find out more and apply at ResPASS is an academic program based on the PASS
uow.info/residential-scholarships
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(Peer Assisted Study Sessions) program run at the
University. This free academic assistance program
GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION utilises peer-led study groups called Peer Learning
groups (PLGs), and is available at all of our residences.
FOR ELIGIBLE FIRST-YEARS
Whether you’re relocating to Wollongong or you’re a
RAMP
born and bred local, UOW Living guarantees eligible
The scholarship has helped first-year students a place in a UOW residence.
Knowing you’re going to have a roof over your head
Available to all students living in the residences, RAMP
involves matching mentors who are alumni of UOW
with stress reduction and is one less thing to worry about, leaving you free to with students and providing mentoring opportunities.
assisted me to focus on the
concentrate on your studies. This six month program is recognised by UOWx, and
provides an excellent mentoring and networking
See conditions and apply at
academic and social aspects uow.info/accommodation by 31 October 2017.
opportunity for all students living in the residences.
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of university life. It feels like EXPERT SUPPORT STAFF
UNICAN
an enormous weight has Each residence is managed by an experienced Student
The UniCan Alcohol Accreditation Program aims
to reduce alcohol related incidents and promote
been lifted off my shoulders. Residence Manager and supported by trained student
leaders and support staff. There is someone onsite and
responsible drinking in universities. This is done
through events and activities that do not involve alcohol,
available 24 hours a day and the student leader teams
an education and awareness program in residences, and
Matthew Gadenne are committed to ensuring students can live and learn
by providing resources and support to students. UOW
Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) in a safe community.
residences are some of the first in Australia to receive
(Dean’s Scholar)
official accreditation for their UniCan program.
Recipient of the Living + Learning Partners
Residential Scholarship for Excellence
Instant
community
There’s nothing quite like arriving HOW WE DIFFER
to the welcoming atmosphere of The wellbeing and safety of our students is where we
really make a difference with our world-class support
your new residence and meeting programs and our extensive range of wellbeing,
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people from all over Australia cultural, social, sporting and academic programs that
and the world. They might be are available to all students living in the residences.
This is what really sets us apart.
strangers at first, but pretty quickly
they become like family. It’s an ARRIVING AND FITTING IN
experience unique to living in Every residence holds an Orientation Week or similar
student accommodation. welcome for new residents. You’ll get to know your
new neighbours and get used to your surroundings.
Over the week you can choose from movie nights,
–– Make new friends that will last well beyond
beach barbeques, tenpin bowling, hikes, bike rides,
university
yoga, talent quests: plenty of chances to make friends
–– Experience a wider range of ideas and cultures
and get a feel for your new home.
–– Independent living without hassles, like bills
–– Enjoy all the social, sporting, cultural and
community activities SOCIAL LIFE
–– Develop leadership skills through student
From welcome dinners to combined residence
leader roles
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sporting events, there is always something happening
at student residences. It’s not all about study, and
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each residence holds a number of events during each
session. Some are formal, some are informal and
many are organised by the students. You may want to
do yoga, join a bus trip to Sydney, take part in cooking
lessons, get involved in charity events or go surfing.
Some of the regular events include:
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UOW Living Ball
Welcome to Country Dinner
The Student Leaders
–– Orientation Week organise weekly activities;
–– Cross Community Sports Events
–– International Food Fair I like to do ‘Yoga and Yoghurt’
WELLBEING
and ‘Tea with Ted’, where we
Kooloobong Village is the world’s first positive
watch Ted Talks and drink tea
together in the common area.
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residence, planned and run entirely on the science of
positive psychology and positive organisations. This is
executed through the Live Out Loud program, which
is based on a range of tools and activities guided by
I feel like I’ve met quite a few
experienced staff who are committed to this vision. So people who I have actually
managed to connect with.
whether you want to pay more attention to the planet,
your home, the people around you, or your body, mind
or spirit, you can live positive at UOW.
Lillian Gerlach
Bachelor of Performance
Kooloobong Village
Our
UOW offers residences for undergraduate and postgraduate students,
including accommodation for families.
residences
UOW Living provides a range of PARTNERS & FAMILY MEMBERS
options that suit differing budgets Accommodation in most residences is for individual
students only. Family accommodation is available
and living needs. More than that, at Graduate House and Bangalay. Accommodation
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our accommodation enriches your for couples is available at Graduate House, Bangalay
UOW experience. and some studios at Kooloobong Village. For more
Bangalay Campus East
information contact UOW Living on (02) 4221 5467
or accom-services@uow.edu.au
Rarely will you have the chance
Self-catered Flexi-catered / Self-catered
to live in a community that has UOW LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
Furnished units with private kitchen, living, and Shared units range from two to five single bedrooms
people from so many walks of life Students with disability will have their needs bathroom facilities ranging from single studios to three with shared bathrooms
individually assessed by UOW’s qualified Disability
and countries. At UOW Living you Services team to design a living and learning space
bedroom units
Undergradiate flexi and self-catered units with some
will benefit from an environment where they will thrive.
Designated units for postgraduate, mature age and
students studying at UOW with families
postgraduate units
committed to providing high UOW Living offers a number of accessible residences, Number of residents: 254
Number of residents: 527
academic achievement, involvement,
Contract length: 44 weeks
and further modifications are possible. When you
Contract length: 52 weeks
receive your offer to a place in UOW accommodation,
development and fun. you should book a personalised residence tour—UOW Campus East is located on the University’s
Living and Disability Services staff will take you Bangalay is the newest student residence for UOW Innovation Campus at North Wollongong and is
through your residence and make sure your needs
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and welcomed students for the first time in Autumn directly across the road from one of Wollongong’s
WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU LIVE AT will be met. For a support consultation, or to discuss session, 2017. Located on Northfields Avenue just best surfing beaches. It is less than 10 minutes’
UOW how we can help you reach your study goals, call across the road from the Wollongong campus, this drive north of the main University campus. The free
Disability Services on (02) 4221 3445 or email residence features modern facilities, landscaped shuttle bus to the main campus stops just outside
STANDARD INCLUSIONS disability_services@uow.edu.au outdoor communal areas, recreation areas, study and Campus East. Students have access to playing fields,
All UOW residences have the following utilities meeting facilities. running tracks and bike paths. Shops, supermarkets
covered as standard inclusions: ACCOMMODATION GUARANTEE and take-away food outlets are all short walks away.
Students will love the convenient location and the
–– Water UOW Living guarantees accommodation to all modern facilities of Bangalay. All residents here An all-day cafe, barbecue facilities, games room, TV
–– Gas students in their first year of study, provided they can easily access the on-campus cafes, retail outlets lounges, meeting rooms and computer laboratories are
–– Electricity meet the conditions. such as the new supermarket IGA, the UOW sporting all available within the college precinct. Residents can
–– Quota free wi-fi in all rooms (from 2018) complex URAC and the beautiful university grounds. also access the facilities at the Innovation Campus,
uow.info/accommodation Not to mention how easy it is to attend lectures when which include a gym and coffee shops.
FURNITURE AND FITTINGS you are living on campus. Families with children will
As the largest of the residences, there is always
enjoy the family friendly facilities, the proximity to
All individual rooms are furnished with a bed, something happening and residents can take part
the local childcare KidsUni, and the facilities at the
mattress, chair and desk. The self-catered units have in study groups, social and sporting activities, and
adjacent Botanical Gardens.
cooking and living facilities and some have TVs. community service opportunities.
Students are encouraged to personalise their rooms The units are a mix of single bed studios, double bed
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and units with additional furniture and decorations, studios, two bed and three bed family units. For the
FLEXIBLE CATERING
but to check with the individual residences first. two and three bedroom family units, preference will
be given to families with children, with a maximum Residents can purchase meals from the dining hall
of two children per room. Familities wishing to and from the on-site cafe, which is open throughout
house more than two children per room should first the day. There are limited catering facilities for those
seek permission. living in flexi-catered units. These include a small
communal kitchen, two BBQ’s, nearby supermarkets
in Fairy Meadow shopping, a new hot meal vending
machine and microwaves.
When you’re ready for more independence, you could
move to a self-catered unit with shared cooking
facilities and living areas. Even then, if you’ve had a
big day and cooking seems like too much effort, you
can still buy meals from the dining room.
Graduate House International House Kooloobong Village Marketview
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Self-catered units Fully catered - 19 meals a week Self-catered units Self-catered rooms
Postgraduate, family and mature age accommodation 16 twin share rooms Furnished undergraduate and postgraduate rooms Single rooms with private ensuite & TV
Suitable for couple and families 190 single rooms Number of residents: 1258 including 800 new beds in four Number of residents: 144
bedroom units and one bed studios opening in 2018
Fully furnished Number of residents: 222 Contract length: 52 weeks
Contract length: 52 or 44 weeks
Number of units: 78 Contract length: 52 weeks
Contract length: 52 weeks Enjoy the feel of this motel-style residence, which
Kooloobong Village is one of two UOW residences is conveniently located in the heart of Wollongong
The mission of International House is to promote
located right on campus. This convenient location city. Students experiencing Marketview will be
Graduate House is a unique environment for UOW global wellbeing by enabling its residents to
puts residents minutes from their classes, and able to make the most of a central location while
postgraduate students and their families. Graduate be intercultural leaders. Intercultural leaders
makes for easy access to learning facilities like the they study and take advantage of all that the city
House offers a mix of bedsits for singles and couples understand cultural differences and help others
UOW library. In addition to this, the UOW outdoor has to offer. Marketview is within walking distance
and two- and three-bedroom units for families. All to understand their differences and build
swimming pool, lecture rooms and sporting grounds to great cafes, restaurants, shops, cultural events
units have cooking facilities provided along with international friendships.
are a short walk away. and the beach. Students will also benefit from the
furniture and a fridge. International House is walking distance to North support and community that UOW Living gives to
All students at Kooloobong Village have access to
Wollongong station, close to the University campus all of its students.
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The Botanic Gardens are next door and Wollongong facilities including outdoor barbecue facilities,
City is a five-minute drive. and about 15 minutes’ walk to the beach.
landscaped outdoor communal areas, recreation Marketview offers modern standard and premium
The free shuttle to the main campus stops at the areas and meeting facilities. rooms with a flat screen TV and ensuite in each room.
This postgraduate community is diverse and includes
singles, couples and families from around the world. North Wollongong train station. Rooms are all fully furnished, and the property is
Kooloobong Village is ideal for students who want
The close community has regular social activities to live independently and do all their own cooking, managed by University staff, so you will feel at home.
suitable for families with children. LIVE GLOBAL WITHOUT THE TRAVEL cleaning and grocery shopping, while still benefiting
from the development programs and social events
Home to many Australian and international
offered through the residences.
students, International House and its mission is
at the centre of the international and community
Kooloobong Village will open an additional 800 beds
engagement strategies of the University of
in 2018, with three brand new buildings. Modern
Wollongong. By being part of the International
facilities will feature in these new four-bedroom
Houses Worldwide (IHWW) network, UOW
self-catered units and single-bed studios, making
International House students and alumni can gain
a welcome addition to the very popular Kooloobong
valuable linkages through the IHWW network,
Village community.
located in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and
North America.
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Strong international friendships are formed here
as students meet people from all over the world Unique to Kooloobong Village is the focus on positive
and have the opportunity to learn about different psychology, a world-first for student residences
cultures and customs. An established alumni where everything is planned and run entirely based
connection has resulted from this culture. on the science of human flourishing – how we can be
the best we can. The vision of having every student
flourish while living at UOW is firmly supported by
the combination of wellbeing and education.
UOW
Living is
on the rise
Weerona UOW’s accommodation
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Fully catered - 19 meals a week expansion is on target to
35 twin share rooms deliver another 800 self-
134 single rooms catered student beds from the
Number of residents: 204 start of Autumn Session, 2018.
Contract length: 44 weeks
This follows the opening of Bangalay in
2017, where 254 beds were made available
Weerona College is next door to Beaton Park sporting in family-friendly accommodation for
complex, which features an indoor pool, gymnasium, postgraduate and mature age students, or
tennis courts and running track. Weerona’s own students with families.
facilities include a dining room, a popular outdoor
Forming part of the existing Kooloobong
courtyard and barbecue area, native gardens, indoor
Village, the new residence will be located
games room with plasma TV and small kitchenettes.
on campus and will embrace the positive
Weerona College is a 15-minute walk to the main psychology ethos. It will provide the high
UOW campus or a 5-minute ride on the free shuttle level of student support available at all of
Bangalay
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bus, which stops just outside. UOW’s student residences.
Weerona offers a strong community culture with a The community will feature a range of Self-catered units
vibrant social and sporting program for residents modern facilities, such as an outdoor cinema,
Postgraduate, family and mature age
while being conducive to study. Residents are from piano and guitar room, movement space, accommodation
all over the world and Weerona is an ideal place for gamers lounge, meditation and prayer space
first-years or other students who want fully catered in addition to study lounges and communal Fully furnished
accommodation. areas. Making the most of the beautiful Number of residents: 254
bushland environment, there will be outdoor
landscaped areas for bbqs and social events.
WEERONA COMMUNITY
The residence will be ideal for undergraduate
Community engagement and fundraising is an
students. Applications for the new residence
important part of the Weerona culture. Students
are now open.
are actively involved in organising activities such
as the Community Awareness Week each year,
which is aimed at raising awareness and money for
many charities and community services. Some of
the events throughout the year include the Pink
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Breakfast, Girls Night In, and raising funds for the
Cancer Council by participating in Relay for Life.
Self-catered units
Undergraduate
Fully furnished
Number of residents: 1258 from 2018
Quick reference guide
SYDNEY
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Fairy Meadow
Station
Fairy Meadow
5/10 minute walk to train station
Undergraduate accommodation
Beach
Postgraduate accommodation
FAIRY MEADOW
Length of contract (weeks)
Drive
Meal service (19 per week)
Close to popular beaches
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Close to shops and cafes
Free shuttle bus nearby
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Memor
Number of beds
Shared rooms
Single rooms
Science
Bathrooms
Centre
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Princes H
Mount Ousley Rd
Innovation
Campus
Campus
BANGALAY 52 254 a P M a a a
Self catered
Northfield
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NORTH mature age
WOLLONGONG
Botanical
Gardens
CAMPUS EAST 44 527 a S a a a a a a a
Nth Wollongong Flexi catered/
Station Self catered
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North Wollongong Beach GRADUATE HOUSE 52 78 a P M a a a
GWYNNEVILLE Self catered units
Princes Hwy
Postgrad, family and
mature age
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the INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 52 222 a a S a a a a a
Sou Catered
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KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE 52 1258 a S a a a a
WOLLONGONG Self catered &
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MARKETVIEW 52 144 a P a a a a a a
Wollongong
Hospital Crown St Self catered
Mall
Wollongong
City Beach
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17
Wollongong
Princes Hwy Station WEERONA 44 204 a a S a a a a a a
Catered
KEY
FREE Route 55 Gong Shuttle
FREE Route 9 North Gong Shuttle S = Shared bathroom P = Private bathroom M = Mature undergrad
All residences feature student development and peer mentor programs, social, sporting and cultural events,
FREE Gwynneville - Keiraville Shuttle and 24/7 student wellbeing care. Utilities, furniture, laundry, car parking and environmentally responsible
recycling programs are available at each residence.Other
accommodation
options
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PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION HAS (HOUSING ASSESSMENT
If you like a truly independent lifestyle, an option SCHEME)
you might like to consider is private, shared or Students now have more assurance they are making
single accommodation. Detailed information about an informed decision when using UOW StudyStays
these options, your rights as a tenant and general to seek accommodation. The Housing Assessment
hints and tips can be found on the Accommodation Scheme (HAS) enables students to choose properties
Services website: that have been assessed by UOW staff and have met a
uow.info/accommodation set of criteria.
It is strongly recommended that you review the If the property has met the criteria at the time of
information available on the website before assessment, it will receive the thumbs up logo,
entering into any arrangements. Please contact the which will appear on the listing. If you would like
Housing Officer on (02) 4221 5646 or email more information, have a chat with the Housing
housing-officer@uow.edu.au to discuss your Officer on (02) 4221 5646 or email
needs. housing-officer@uow.edu.au
UOW STUDYSTAYS HOMESTAY
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UOW StudyStays is the online property listing You will have the opportunity to enjoy the company
website that allows students to search for of children, family pets (if you wish) and other
appropriate and suitable accommodation that is extended family members. Your host family will
anything from temporary (up to two weeks) to generally keep similar hours to you, and meals
permanent accommodation (six months or longer). are provided. Homestay can be a fun option for
For up-to-date private accommodation listings (both international students who are already enrolled in a
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properties and shared housing), register for a free University course.
account on UOW StudyStays: For further information contact:
uow.studystays.com The UOW College Homestay Team
There are lots of tips and tricks for renting in the Tel: (02) 4252 8236
Illawarra on UOW StudyStays that will help you Email: homestay-enquiries@uow.edu.au
Web: uow.college/homestay
quickly find suitable accommodation and get you up to
speed on what you can expect in a tenancy agreement. Living in the biggest
university residence gave
me the chance to find
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heaps of friends and not
feel alone. Also this has
helped me to improve my
English a lot.
Ali Parvizi
Master of Engineering
(Electrical Engineering)
Campus EastTransport in
Wollongong
When you live in a UOW There is no need to bring a car with
you or buy one when you move because
For more information on transport:
residence, getting around there are more convenient and cheaper
–– uow.info/transport
Wollongong CBD and to the transport options for you. Parking is –– speak to your student residence leader
limited and expensive both on campus
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Wollongong campus is easy. and at residences.
All residences are close to a free shuttle
bus, and all free buses come to the
Wollongong campus. Walking and cycling
is great for your fitness, and there are
many shared paths in Wollongong to help
you get around quickly.
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BICYCLE CAR WALK
See it for
UOW has more than 800 bike racks for The UOW carpooling program lets you Most destinations in Wollongong are an
secure and convenient bike parking, two park for free when you bring two friends. easy walk away.
bike repair stations with five bike bases A car share scheme is also available at
yourself
that include lockers and change facilities. some residences: uow.info/carshare
Bike share schemes are also available at
some residences: uow.info/bikeshare
Choosing the right residence to live Campus Tours are free and are
Free in is an important part of your time conducted by current UOW
at uni. One of the best ways for you students. They are held every Friday
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BUSES AVAILABLE
and your parents to find out about a at 10.30am and 2.30pm. When you
residence is to visit and take a tour book online, you can also book a
of the grounds. You can look at the tour of a residence. To do this go to
TRAIN BUS rooms, see the other facilities and uow.info/campustours
North Wollongong station is a 15-minute Wollongong is well connected with city Buses and trains servicing Wollongong talk to the staff.
walk or a short free shuttle bus ride from
our Wollongong campus.
buses going to all its suburbs. use the pay-as-you-go Opal Card system.
Travel as much as you want on all Opal-
Alternatively, give us a call on
Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into
enabled trains and buses and never pay 02 4221 5467.
the night, linking UOW with the city
more than $15 a day or $60 a week*.
centre, trains and shopping district.
*Prices correct as of date of publication and are subject to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.auUniversity of Wollongong
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Accommodation Services
Student Central
Building 17
University of Wollongong
NSW 2522 Australia
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tel: 61 2 4221 5467
Email: accom-services@uow.edu.au
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