Living @ UOW + Beach

Mission

Living @ UOW actively supports the University and the student experience by providing secure, supportive and sustainable communities. We value diversity, personal growth and academic success.

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:
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
Residence Location Map [pdf 117kb]

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Gundi
gundi@uow.edu.au
From Australia: (02) 4221 5240
International: (+61) 2 4221 5240
Cnr Gipps & Marr St
Wollongong 2500
Last reviewed: 1 October, 2009

News Updates

Applications are being accepted for Autumn Semester 2010. Due to the very high demand to live @ UOW, it is recommended that you apply on line as soon as possible, and definitely before 30 November 2009.  While applications received after this date will be considered, they are less likely to obtain a place in residence. Information about Autumn Semester 2010 offers can be found here.

Check out the Accommodation Services brochure [pdf 1.9mb]

New living options in 2010:

The Manor specialises in meeting the living needs of Higher Degree Research students.

Rydges (affiliated to UOW) provides unique student accommodation in four star hotel facilities.

Living @ UOW can help you to manage your costs.  Click here to compare living @ UOW against Wollongong rental costs.

For all the latest news about living @ UOW go to our news page.

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