Facilities & Services

Accommodation Services offer a variety of facilities to students and staff on campus. The Residences are geared to meet the needs of over 1300 live-in students, and there are several accommodation options available that are University managed.

The UOW Accommodation Guide will tell you what facilities and services are available at each of the residences.

lnternational House and Weerona College are able to assist residents with check-in, payment of fees, maintenance requests and a range of other services.

Services and facilities for students with disabilities
Staff in Accommodation Services are happy to discuss specific student needs both at the point of enquiring about student accommodation and once they become a student in residence.  There are a number of designated rooms for students with disabilities across the residences, and depending on the nature of a student’s needs, other non-designated rooms may also be suitable.    It is recommended that incoming students have a tour of the residence and discuss their particular needs with our staff well in advance of university commencing.  To organise a tour, please contact Disability Services who will organise for a Disability Officer to assist with the tour and help identify the most suitable accommodation.

Campus East
There are a several rooms available at Campus East which are designated for wheelchair access.  There are two rooms in the four bedroom self-catered units and two rooms in the four bedroom flexi catered units which also have access to private ensuite bathrooms. 

Weerona College
Ground floor rooms and bathrooms in B&C Block of Weerona College are easily accessible by wheelchair.  The dining room and other administration areas can be accessed from B&C Block.  

International House
International House has one room suitable for wheelchair access.   

Marketview
There are several rooms at Marketview which are designated for wheelchair access.

In Accommodation Services on the ground floor of Building 17, the following facilities are available for students and staff:

Payment of Accommodation Fees – Residents living in University managed accommodation can pay their fees at the counter. Accepted methods of payment are: cash, personal cheque, bank draft or postal order, EFTPOS and credit card. All major credit cards are accepted, with the exception of Amex and Diners Club Cards. All cheques or bank drafts must be drawn in Australian dollars.

Housing Services - Any student or staff member that has questions about private accommodation in Wollongong should speak with the Housing Officer in Accommodation Services located in building 17.  There is a range of information available about private rental, and share accommodation on this website.  It is strongly recommended that all new students read the New Domestic/International Students to Wollongong page on the Accommodation Services website.

Email & Internet – Students can check their email and access the internet at the terminals provided. As space and computer terminals are limited, we ask that students endeavour to use the terminals for urgent matters only. Student computer labs are conveniently located on the second level of building 17. Students may also lodge their Accommodation Application on-line.

Free Gong Shuttle, Free North Gong Shuttle, general bus & train timetables – Timetables for a range of transport services around the Illawarra and to outlying regions and Sydney, can be accessed via the following link: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/transport/

Maintenance Requests – Residents can lodge maintenance requests and report urgent maintenance problems online by going to the "Report Maintenance Here" icon.

Emergency Telephone – A telephone is available free of charge for students who need to make a local emergency call.

Other Services

Student Service Centre staff are available to assist with:

• Access to SOLS (Student OnLine Services)
• Varying your enrolment details
• Update your personal details
• Completion and submission of Uni Administration forms
• Paying your Uni tuition fees and HECS payments
• Registering for graduation

Download:

• Fees & Charges Schedule [pdf 41kb]
• Apply Now (online application form)