Drummond and Smith College

CONGRATULATIONS to all D&S Boys who participated in the PT Sporting competition!! D&S came first in PT and third in the MB womens competition! That is an awesome effort from the smallest College, once again proving that quality over quantity is best! D&S were also 2008 Minor Premiers for both Soccer and Rugby League. Great job guys!

Studying at UNE provides you with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a successful University in a beautiful rural setting, whilst living in a smaller, familiar college community.

College will be your new home away from home. You will live in a safe and supportive environment which enables you to strive for academic achievement whilst thoroughly enjoying your time at university.

Drummond and Smith College is a non denominational, co-residential college which houses up to 200 students and provides general services including cleaning and meals. Its beautiful courtyard helps provide students with enjoyable and safe study surroundings.

*College provides you with accommodation and meals at reasonable prices.

*You won’t need to do any chores so you will have all the time you need to concentrate on your studies.

*Our ideal location gives you access to UNE’s Sports Facilities, the Library and lecture halls, the other Colleges and local bus stops. You won’t waste any time commuting to uni from across town.

*College is the centre for your social life, with functions and fundraisers, musical and cultural events, study groups and tutorials and plenty of sport.

*Living at College is an irreplaceable experience that will create memories and friendships that will last your lifetime.

*Being one of the smaller colleges makes us one of the friendliest colleges. It’s less intimidating and much more personal and welcoming.

*We have an inviting mix of national and international students from varying backgrounds, taking varying courses at UNE. Everyone adds something new and unique to the College.

*As a non-denominational college we really appreciate variety and diversity and embrace the many cultural backgrounds of our students.

*We are the only UNE College that can have its very own bonfire!! Our courtyard is so big that we can fit a jumping castle, a dancing stage, our picnic rugs and a bonfire at our annual Bushrangers night.

From the handbook (every student receives a College handbook which contains guidelines, rules and all College information): 'We aspire to excellence in all aspects of University life including academic, sporting and cultural endeavors. Our College values are integrity, responsibility, self-discipline, democracy, equity, trust and tolerance, environmental awareness, altruism, enthusiasm and fun. We respect ‘difference’ but appreciate true community involvement.'

At College, you don't have to:

• do shopping, cooking or washing up
• do cleaning, sweeping, dusting, or vacuuming
• clean the bathroom, scrub mould or clean the toilet
• garden or mow the lawn
• waste valuable study time doing chores
• waste valuable study time getting from town to your lectures
• do assignments by yourself
• get bored when there's nothing to do. There's always something on at College!

It’s simply impossible to make as many friends and have as good a time without D&S College!