Applying
"The people in Duval are the best part - they're all helpful and so nice which is really important when you come into a new environment like this." - Matt, Sydney, Bachelor of Medicine
Choosing what to study at university, and choosing where to live whilst you study, can be quite difficult. Try and do as much research as you can. Have a look at all of UNE's Colleges, try and do a tour or check out their websites. It might also be a good idea to give the College a call and ask any questions that you might have. All of UNE's Residences are different. All of them provide safe, supportive environments with a balance between social, sporting and academic activities. Don't forget that it is never too late to change your mind. If you are not happy with your choice let the College staff know and you can transfer to a different College. Whatever your choice may be, you will have a memorable time at College and will make wonderful friendships and memories.
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Application Process
To apply for Duval College please fill in an online application form. All information from us will be sent to the email address that you provide on your form. We will respond to your application and will hold it until UNE sends out formal offers towards the end of the year. Students who have already accepted a place at UNE (eg. deferrals) will also hear from us when the first round of offers is sent out by UNE.
Once you have been sent an official offer of a place at Duval College, you will need to go online and accept this offer. An initial payment will be required to secure your place at College.
For any information about the progress of your application, please don't hesitate to contact us or check out the application process flow chart.
It is also a good idea to see what Scholarship opportunities there are at UNE.
College Tours
If you would like to have a look around the College before you apply, please contact us at Duval College on 02 6773 5700 or email duval@une.edu.au.
We can do tours any time, even on weekends!
We'll answer all of your questions about College life, UNE, study and assignments, Armidale, sports and fun!
How to get to Duval College
When driving to Armidale you will most likely come into town on the New England Highway. There are plenty of signs telling you when to turn off to UNE. If you are coming over from the coast you will drive through Armidale to get to the University.
If you are arriving at UNE by train, plane or bus, you can catch a taxi to Duval college. It will be a quick and cheap trip because Armidale is quite small. When you are booking your trip remeber that Armidale is a rural centre and there may only be one daily run of transport. It is also a good idea to get tickets and bookings organised early because places are normally limited.
Moving In
Each year the Resident Fellows, Academic Mentors and the appointed O'Week committee members arrive before the new students ('freshers'). They get the College ready for the freshers' arrival by putting name tags on room doors, putting up signs, getting name badges and shirts organised and fine tuning the O'Week activities. On the day that the freshers arrive the Committee wears bright shirts and name tags so that they can be easily identified. They help everyone move in and find their way around and start making new friends. They help prevent homesickness, do tours and coordinate the fun and games during O'week. Freshers have no reason to be nervous, they are all new together and everything during O'Week is designed to help them to fit in. The returning/senior students arrive on the Friday after the freshers are well and truly settled in.
Welcome to Duval College!
