By living @ UOW you will benefit from an environment committed to providing high academic achievement, involvement, development and fun. The convenient locations, the professional staff, the community environment and the many social, cultural and sporting events that are held all add to the vibrant atmosphere of living @ UOW. Rarely will you have the chance to live in a community that has people from so many walks of life and countries.

• Find out more about the many benefits of UOW Living
• See what it's like at our residences. Take a tour.

Applying to live @ UOW

To apply to live @ UOW there are a number of steps that need to be followed and a few things the applicant should bear in mind:

1. Due to the high demand for places in the residences, we strongly recommend that you apply to live   @ UOW as early as possible.  Applications are accepted throughout the year and there is no 
    set cut off date.

2. Applications must be online at the following site:  Apply now

3. A non refundable application fee must accompany the application for accommodation. Applications will not be processed unless accompanied by the appropriate fee.

Offers to successful applicants are made as follows:


Autumn semester (Session 1) 2012 offers will be made as follows:
• International, Study Abroad and  Exchange students from 1 December 2011.
• Australian Deferred, Early Entry and direct offers from mid December 2011.
• ATAR students from late January 2012 (usually the day after the main round of university offers) .

Autumn 2012 Applications – Don't miss out!

Applications are now being accepted for Autumn 2012 (Session 1) February intake.  Please apply online for a place to live@UOW in February 2012.

Options:

While studying at the University of Wollongong there are several accommodation options available for students to consider:–

• Living @ UOW – university managed residences that are flexi catered, fully catered and self catered. All are located close to the campus and within a short walk, bus or train ride to the city centre.
• Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort (WSLR), affiliated to UOW, offers fully self contained motel style units with kitchen and ensuite facilities
• Private rental accommodation in shared houses and apartments.  For more information about finding private accommodation in Wollongong please contact the Housing Officer
  
• Homestay with a local family or other accommodation options in the Wollongong area.

Downloads:

• Apply now (online application form)
• View a living @ UOW guide [pdf 1.9mb]

Need more information?

Our staff will be happy to assist you with any enquiries. You can talk to us face to face by going to the Accommodation Services' Central Office, which is conveniently located in Building 17 on the main campus, next to the University Library and opposite Out To Lunch Café.

Phone: +61 2 4221 5467, +61 2 4221 5468
Fax: +61 2 4221 3797
Email: accom_services@uow.edu.au