Step 1. Find the right college for you
You can select up to five accommodation preferences, so browse through our Accommodation website to view the different room options, with 2025 fees available via our fees page. We also suggest you book a tour of the Colleges, if you are in the area.
Step 2. Prepare your application
The Residential Colleges Application Guide 2025 is now available. To ensure diversity of our on-campus community, we will strive for balance among genders, as well as domestic and international cohorts and returning and new resident cohorts.
The Residential Colleges may consider the following when reviewing applications:
- academic performance and/or progression
- suitability for residential life
- tenancy history
- other considerations, based on University priorities
For new residents, please have the following ready for your application:
- A reference letter from an independent authority (e.g. school or landlord)
- A copy of your most recent academic results (e.g. school report card or academic transcript)
- Personal statement of suitability for residential life (up to 300 words)
- Demonstrating participation in, and contribution to, school community and/or wider community (up to 300 words and up to five supporting documents)
- Providing a reflection relating to the Residential Colleges community values (up to 100 words)
The Residential College reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse applications. Please view the Residential Colleges Application Guide 2025 to help you prepare for the application process and application question responses.
Step 3. Apply for accommodation
Complete your application through our Res Portal. We encourage all new applicants to view our Residential Colleges Application Guide 2025, prior to starting your application.
Step 4. Offer of accommodation
Offers of accommodation are sent from early September of the previous year. The offer email will include important information relating to your fees, the rental period and the due date for acceptance of your offer.
Below are the major offer rounds for 2025. Applications received up to one week prior will be considered for each offer round.
Round | Applications close | Offer outcome |
Major Offer Round | 28 November 2024 | 5 December 2024 |
Ad hoc / weekly offers following | Ad hoc | 10 January 2025 |
Step 5. Acceptance of offer
Once you receive an offer of accommodation, you will be asked to accept your offer and proceed to the Accommodation Agreement and payment of the Acceptance Deposit by the due date.
Step 6. Start packing!
Once your agreement is signed and Acceptance Deposit paid, it's time to start packing! You will receive further information in the lead up to check-in.