Accommodation Terms

The following provides relevant information on the terms and conditions associated with residency in a UNE Residential College.

Each section provides a general overview of the key elements and offers downloads of detailed documents for closer review.

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In addition to these overall terms, each College will have specific rules, guidelines or requirements outlined within.

Accommodation Agreement - Terms and Conditions

Download a copy of the UNE College Accommodation Agreement 2026 (PDF, 336.54 KB)

Residential Accommodation Handbook

Residential Accommodation Handbook (PDF, 6164.94 KB)

Admission Guidelines

In the consideration of applications and offering of a place for residence within a Residential College, UNE applies specific priority and preference according to the following guidelines. An outline of the process is provided below.

Students enrolled at UNE applying for accommodation over the full academic year will be given priority and preference for places at all UNE Colleges. Readmission for returning UNE enrolled students is not automatic and is subject to meeting the criteria outlined below:

  • Academic commitment throughout the previous Academic Year, including attaining satisfactory academic results (minimum of 50% pass on full unit load);
  • Financial responsibility in meeting commitments as set down in the Fees Schedule;
  • Positive contribution to, and participation in, the life of the College;
  • Personal conduct as outlined by the College Rules and Residential Accommodation Handbook.

A UNE residential college reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse applications and is under no obligation to disclose reasons for such refusal.

The application for Admission to Residence for long term stays applies the following process:

  1. All applications for residence are made online.
  2. Returning Residents must apply before the closing date specified in the table of Residential Principal Dates, in order to be considered prior to the Admission process for Commencing Residents. Applications made before this closing date will not be required to pay the application fee.
  3. A Returning Resident's application will be invalid when there are outstanding fees on the account. The Returning resident will be required to reapply and pay the application fee when the outstanding debt has been paid.
  4. Returning Residents who do not meet the application criteria and are required to Show Cause will only be considered for readmission if there are still vacancies after Commencing Residence applications have been finalised.
  5. A Commencing Resident is required to pay a non-refundable application fee.
  6. A Commencing Resident application will be considered after they have been offered a place or enrolled at UNE.
  7. The Agreement periods applicable to long term stays are:
    1. Academic Year including vacations;
    2. Academic Year excluding vacations and an
    3. Academic Trimester.