Know that they are safe and protected during their UNE College experience
Have gained stronger independence and life skills
Agree that the support from staff members is kind and welcoming, helping them feel more at home.
Agree that they have made life-long friends and connections.
Mary White is located on the academic campus, minutes from lectures, Dixson Library, cafes, and campus facilities.
Our College motto is ‘Ad Humanitatem’ which in Latin means ‘For Humanity’ reflecting our history and values. We are a culturally diverse, inclusive and caring student community. To live at Mary White is to join a lifelong community who love learning and are always striving for greater things. As our college is unique in being situated on the academic campus, our students have even more time for studying, relaxing, socialising, playing sports, joining clubs, practising musical instruments, joining the choir and are supported by a strong leadership team. Our facilities are modern, clean and accessible which encourages a culture of respect, inclusiveness and wellbeing. Our calendar of social events, including themed casual dinners, block challenges and formal dinners, creates a fun atmosphere where strong friendships are made. We look forward to welcoming you to our unique college experience.
Mary White College
Life at Mary White
Apply for Accommodation
Starting at $217 per week
Sport UNE gym membership, wifi and all utilities included.
Mary White College is primarily a catered college. Our optional meal package, priced at $59 per week, includes five dinners (Sunday to Thursday) served in the Mary Bagnall Dining Hall.
Meet your Mary White College support team
Our Head of College, Jane, leads the program of pastoral, academic and residential care of the whole student community at Mary White. Jane is supported by a strong team in Residential Services, Catering, Cleaning and Maintenance at UNE.
Jo, our Office Assistant provides administrative support to the Head of College, including attending to the daily operations, bookings and managing student accounts and enquiries.
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Explore your new living areas
Free Wi-Fi
Individual Wall Heaters
Kitchenettes
Cleaning services of communal areas
Mixed gender living
24/7 Security
Book a Campus Tour
A free campus tour is a great way to experience the lifestyle of a university student.
Parent and Student Testimonials
“It's a fantastic place to live and I have always felt comfortable, safe and had so many great experiences at events. It's 10 out of 10, and would recommend it to anybody thinking of studying at UNE.”
Callum Reid - Bachelor of Medical ScienceI love how everyone is accepting of my identity and how I don't have to put on a mask around people and just be myself. Being an indigenous student I get to showcase my culture when it comes to things like NAIDOC week and Reconciliation week which is great. Also having the opportunity to do acknowledgement of country at the formal dinners is awesome. I would definitely recommend Mary White to everyone.
River Shea - TRACKS"At Mary White College, I discovered more than just a place to study — I found a vibrant community that felt like home from day one. The campus's close-knit, diverse environment fostered an inclusive atmosphere where individual expression was not just accepted but celebrated. Mary White College has provided me with a supportive network of like-minded peers who quickly became friends for life.
Jess Trow - Bachelor of Education (K - 12)"My time at Mary White College so far has been nothing but positive. The college has a very academic outlook, allowing me to excel at my course. As well as academic, Mary White has a thriving social life with numerous sporting options available and so many fun events."
Jaide Robinson - Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Laws"Moving to Armidale was a pretty big decision for me, being so far from home, and surrounded by strangers. I had no idea what to expect moving into Mary White. I chose it at first for the convenience of being close to my classes and the library, yet Mary White became more than just a convenient place to eat and sleep at. Mary White became a home, and a place to live."
Franko Soriano - Bachelor of Urban and Regional PlanningAll the facilities to make your stay feel just like home
Mary White offers a wide range of shared spaces throughout the College, designed to support both social and academic activities, including:
- Computer Lab
- BBQ Area
- Common Rooms
- Communal Kitchens
- Free access to Sport UNE with heated swimming pool, large modern gym, climbing wall, tennis courts and sports grounds
- Secure Bike Shed
- Spacious Courtyards
Students often meet up in our BBQ area
Students enjoying a BBQ at Mary White College
Mary's Kitchen, a student run canteen
Students catch up with friends in one of the many common spaces around College
Study Groups at Mary White College
Students socialising in a Communal Kitchen
Students walking to class
Games and Studying at Mary White
Aerial view of Mary White College
Studying in a standard room
Meal planning at Mary White College
Meal options available from $59 per week!
Mary White College offers a meal package of five dinners, Sunday through to Thursday. Other meals be purchased from Austin College Dining Hall - Walters Cafe, or one of the other food venues on campus, including SportUNE, the Booloominbah Collection, Cafe Life, and the Natural History Museum's Cafe 77.
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Dining Hall and Formal Dinners
The floor-to-ceiling windows bring plenty of natural light into the dining hall, with views of the nearby duck pond. The black baby grand piano and stage are ideal for our College Formal Dinners and events. -
Communal Kitchens
Modern clean kitchens with large and contemporary fridges and appliances and plenty of storage, provides an excellent option for students who prefer to cook their own meals. -
BBQ Area
The hub of outdoor entertaining, the barbecue area adjoining the gorgeous Marnie Yeates Room, is a great area for student social events. It can also be used by students to cook their own barbecues on weekends.
Learn more about our colleges
With 6 colleges to choose from, there are plenty of accommodation options to suit your preferences and budget. Choose from a variety of meal plans or self-catered accommodation.
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Austin Page College
Austin Page provides college accommodation with shared bathroom facilities and a kitchenette and common area on each floor. A large communal kitchen and a commercial café are also available for residents to enjoy. -
Duval College
Duval offers secure, gated grounds with student rooms featuring shared bathroom facilities and kitchenettes conveniently located on each floor. The accommodation consists of twelve blocks arranged around two charming traditional courtyards. -
Wright College
Wright College provides self-contained apartments with in-room kitchenettes and ensuite bathrooms. You can be completely self-sufficient, while also enjoying modern spaces and activities in the College's common areas. -
Robb College
Robb college houses residents in single study-bedrooms, with shared bathroom, common living and kitchenette facilities. There are many study and common rooms, outdoor courtyards and a large dining hall for you to use and enjoy. -
Mary White College
Located on the academic campus, Mary White offers a range of facilities and accommodation types for students living on campus or visiting for intensive schools. -
Wright Village
Wright Village apartments offer shared facilities in four-, six-, or eight-bedroom flats. Each apartment has a full kitchen, and communal bathrooms shared between two to four residents.
Information for current college residents
Your portal to everything you need to support you during your time with us.
