First Year Student Application Process
Applying for a hall of residence
The application process for a hall of residence starts before the enrolment process, so most students will apply for a hall of residence even before being accepted into the university.
Applications for the Academic Year or Semester 1 (February) open on 1 August in the year prior to study.
Applications for Semester 2 (July) are due 1 May in the year of study. Late applications will be accepted if places are available.
Next steps
Submitting an application does not guarantee you a place in a hall of residence. All halls run a selection process. Halls aim to select students from various backgrounds and abilities to establish a well-rounded student community within the hall.
The selection process will run between 24 September and 3 October 2025. Students who are not able to be offered a room in their preferred hall will automatically be placed on a General Waitlist for all halls.
PLEASE NOTE: READ YOUR OFFER AND CONTRACT CAREFULLY. Your contract is a legally binding document, make sure you read and understand it before signing.
Accept your offer
Once you have an offer you want to accept you need to confirm your place. You must:
- Complete and return your contract. If you require a car park, or have room allocation requirements, make this known to the hall on accepting your offer.
- Pay the required deposit as specified in the offer (this amount varies from hall to hall).
If you do not return your contract by the due date, your contract will expire and your place will be offered to another student. To return to the General Waitlist, email Acccommodation Services with your request.
If you are paying for accommodation through a scholarship, please contact your hall to discuss a payment plan.
UC Accommodation Services Fee
A $150 administration fee will be charged by the university to contracted new students residing in the halls of residence from 2025. The University uses this fee to support students throughout the application process, provide ongoing training for Taurima | Residential Assistants across all halls and offer pastoral care.
More information
If you need help with your application or have general questions, contact Accommodation Services.
Halls of Residence set their own fees, manage the selection process and send the offers. If you have a question related to either of these, please contact your hall directly.
