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Vision

UOW Living will excel at providing diverse housing options, and be recognised for enriching the UOW experience.

Mission

We offer supportive, secure and sustainable residential communities and advice on housing alternatives.

Key objectives:

  • Support University enrolment and retention strategies by providing affordable student residence living opportunities for at least 10% of students in the Wollongong area.
  • Develop University residence properties that provide an encouraging environment that cultivates the Attributes of a Wollongong Graduate in its residents
  • Provide a welcoming, safe and sensitive environment to diverse cultures in residence and local community
  • Expand the services and facilities within residence properties that attracts students and encourage participation in the UOW education experience
  • Ensure effective financial stewardship and accountability
  • Foster a climate of environmental knowledge and responsibility

Contact Us

Accommodation Services staff are available to assist you from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Our office is located on the ground floor Building 17 directly opposite Out To Lunch Café and adjacent to the Library. The friendly and professional staff are able to answer all of your questions relating to accommodation in the Wollongong area. See the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website, or feel free to contact us.

Telephone:
From Australia: (02) 4221 5467, (02) 4221 5468
International:    (+61) 2 4221 5467, (+61) 2 4221 5468

Fax:
From Australia: (02) 4221 3797
International:    (+61) 2 4221 3797

Email:

For general enquiries about UOW Living please email us at:

accom_services@uow.edu.au

If you have already lodged an application and would like an update please check out our offer timeline information section on our website or email us at:

accom_services@uow.edu.au

Postal Address:
PO BOX U279
University of Wollongong
Accommodation Services
Northfields Ave NSW,
2522 Australia

Who's Who in Accommodation Services
Ms Sharon Peaston
Applications
sharonp@uow.edu.au
Mr Nigel Pennington
General Manager
nigel@uow.edu.au

 

The Residences
Campus East
campuseast@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 3351
International: (+61) 2 4221 3351
Cowper St Fairy Meadow 2519
International House
internationalhouse@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 5252
International: (+61) 2 4221 5252
Cnr Porter St & Hindmarsh Ave North Wollongong 2500
Keiraview
keiraview@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4229 9700
International: (+61) 2 42 299700
75-79 Keira St Wollongong 2500
Weerona College
weerona@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 5240
International: (+61) 2 4221 5240
Cnr Throsby Dr & Foleys Rd Wollongong 2500
Kooloobong
kooloobong@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 5467
International: (+61) 2 4221 5467
University of Wollongong Northfields Ave 2522
Graduate House
graduatehouse@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 5467
International: (+61) 2 4221 5467
University of Wollongong Northfields Ave 2522

Marketview
marketview@uow.edu.au
From Australia:  (02) 4252 8242
International: (+61) 2  4252 8242
Cnr Market and Church Streets, Wollongong 2500

Gundi
gundi@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 5240
International: (+61) 2 4221 5240
Cnr Gipps & Marr St
Wollongong 2500
Residence Location Map [pdf 117kb]

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Last reviewed: 8 February, 2012

News Updates

Some vacancies available for Autumn Session 2012
A small number of vacancies are now available in UOW Living.  These will go very quickly.  If you are interested contact us on 02 4221 5656 as soon as possible.
 
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Apply Now for Spring Semester (Session 2) July intake 2012 and Autumn Semester (Session 1) February intake, 2013 
Due to increasing demand, if you are interested in UOW Living for the Spring Semester 2012 or Autumn Semester 2013, it is strongly advisable that you apply as early as possible.
You can Apply Online NOW through the UOW Accommodation Portal.

2012 Schedule of Fees Available here. 

Winners of the Government Award in the 2011 National Multicultural Marketing Awards 
Global Highway celebrates the many nationalities that live at UOW and the cultural diversity of students living in university accommodation.
Click here to read more.

Check out the Accommodation Services brochure [pdf 1.9mb]

NEW LIVING OPTIONS FOR 2012

Marketview - This self catered residence has recently joined the UOW Living offering and is conveniently located in the heart of the city.  Rooms are motel style and the free gong Shuttle is only minutes away.  Apply Online through the Accommodation Portal.

 

Alternate living options in 2012:

The Housing Officer can assist with enquiries about private rental accommodation in Wollongong.  Students seeking rental or share accommodation are strongly advised to be alert to scammers and to read the New Student Information page.   

 

  Quality Assurance

Accommodation Services is included in the scope of University of Wollongong Administration AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification (NCSI certification number 14038).

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