2022 Residential Accommodation Terms and Conditions
This Contract is made between the University of Wollongong (“The University”) and the person named in Item A within Schedule A of this Contract (“The Resident”).
Terms of contract
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- Definitions
- Nature of contract
- Room allocation
- Access and entry
- Family members, visitors and guests
- Fees and payments
- Arrival
- Resident obligations
- Condition, repair and maintenance
- Obligations at end of contract
- Liability and indemnity
- Default and termination
- Privacy
- General
- Special Condition - COVID-19, Health Emergency
1. Definitions
Term |
Definition |
Acceptance |
The acceptance completed online within the accommodation portal once an accommodation offer has been made, forming part of this Contract. |
Acceptance Fee |
A fee of $500 (GST Free) to reserve a Room within UOW Student Accommodation, and:
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Accommodation Fee |
The amount referred to within the Fee Schedule for the Room Type accepted within the Offer of Accommodation. |
Arrival Date |
The date of access and occupation of a Room within UOW Student Accommodation. |
Associate Director, Student Residence |
The persons appointed by the University to manage the Residences, and/or their nominated delegate. |
Commencement Date |
The Contract start date specified within Item B of Schedule A. |
Common Facilities |
Those parts of the UOW Student Accommodation designated for shared use by all residents within the Accommodation Building/(s) and/or grounds. |
Condition Report |
Has the meaning given in clause 7.5. |
Contract |
Collectively the terms and conditions set out within: |
Contract Term |
The period from and including the Commencement Date, up to and including the End Date, unless the Contract is terminated or extended by the University pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Contract. |
Delegate |
A person given authority to perform a function or task under the University’s “Delegations of Authority Policy”. |
End Date |
The completion date of the Contract, unless otherwise terminated or extended, as specified within Item B of Schedule A. |
Enrolled Student |
A student who has activated their offer to study with the University, UOW College, or such other educational institution approved by the Associate Director, Student Residence and actively enrolled in at least one subject relevant to that course of study. |
Extension Date |
The date of cessation of occupancy within UOW Student Accommodation after the End Date as approved by the University. |
Family Member |
An authorised person/(s) residing in the same Room Type and related by blood, marriage (registered or de facto), adoption, step or fostering to the Resident identified within this Contract. |
Fee Schedule |
The UOW Student Accommodation document attached to and forming part of the Contract at Schedule B which provides a comprehensive list of compulsory Accommodation Fees and related charges. |
Graduating Student |
A student who, during the Contract Term, has a degree or other qualification conferred upon them by the University, UOW College, or such other educational institution approved by the Associate Director, Student Residence. |
Guest |
A person who is visiting a Resident and is staying overnight, but for not more than 2 nights without the written approval of the Associate Director, Student Residence. |
Late Payment Fee |
A fee of $50.00 (GST Incl.). |
Offer of Accommodation |
The letter of offer sent to the student via email with an offer of a Room within UOW Student Accommodation. |
Optional Fee |
The non-mandatory fees payable by the Resident for those additional goods and / or services requested by the Resident and provided for by the University as contained within the Fee Schedule. |
Residence |
The UOW Student Accommodation specified within the Offer of Accommodation, or any other UOW managed student accommodation the student occupies a Room within, as approved by the University. |
Resident |
The person named in Schedule A of this Contract. |
Residence Rules |
The rules and expectations collectively referred to within the Contract, relating to the conduct of residents and other operational matters as amended by the University from time to time and published on the website here. |
Room |
The specific bedroom which the Resident is entitled to exclusively occupy as specified within the Offer of Accommodation, or any other UOW managed student accommodation bedroom the Resident occupies, as approved by the University. |
Room Type |
The style of room specified within the Offer of Accommodation, or any other UOW managed student accommodation room type the student occupies, as approved by the University. |
Service Fees |
The amount referred to within the Fee Schedule for the provision of services other than Accommodation as accepted within the Offer of Accommodation. This amount is non-refundable. |
Session |
A period in which subjects may be offered at the University. Standard sessions are defined as Autumn and Spring as defined with the UOW “Key Dates Calendar”. |
Shared Facilities |
Those parts of the UOW Student Accommodation designated for shared use by all residents living within the same unit. |
StarRez Portal |
The accommodation website portal used to apply for accommodation, offer acceptance, accommodations fees and charges and maintenance requests. |
Student |
A person currently registered for a course at the University or who is undertaking non-award study at the University or is enrolled in an institution that has an agreement with the University permitting their students to live in residence. |
Student Conduct in Residences Policy |
The policy specified here. |
Termination Date |
The date of cessation of occupancy within UOW Student Accommodation prior to the End Date as approved by the University. |
Transfer Fee |
The charge to cover the administrative and cleaning costs (if applicable) to voluntarily change Rooms as specified in the Fee Schedule, regardless of whether it is approved by the University. |
Unit |
The Room Type, which includes shared facilities. The number of unit members varies dependent upon building location and is specified within the Offer of Accommodation, or as otherwise approved by the University. |
University or UOW |
The University of Wollongong. |
Visitor |
A person who is visiting a Resident for a short period of time and is not staying overnight (and does not include a Guest). |