Sydney University Village, Sydney

Property management fosters independent living while also accommodating students who are just moving out of home for the first time. There is a strong communal atmosphere among the residents which helps students adjust to a more self-sufficient lifestyle while they learn to look after themselves through their cooking, laundry, and housekeeping duties.

There are many options for residents to become involved in the property community. There are heaps of opportunities to make new friends and create a memorable university experience, and if you prefer more time alone or in quiet they also have the right spaces for you.

In the case of any queries, the property team is always there for support in case the student is looking for assistance.

The property does not provide catering. However each apartment has access to a kitchen so feel free to cook up a storm at any time of the day.

There is an option to purchase a linen or kitchen pack prior to your arrival at the property.

If you will be arriving after hours or during the weekend to check in, please contact the Resident Assistant or Evening Duty Manager once you have arrived. Their contact numbers will be in your confirmation email and posted on the property gates.

There is also an intercom next to reception if you are unable to call.

If you plan to arrive very late at night or early in the morning, please give them as much prior notice as possible so they can ensure someone is there to welcome you.

Unfortunately the property does not offer any direct financial assistance.

For domestic students, you must be at least 18 years old or turning 18 by the end of the semester you are moving in to be eligible to live at the property. In addition, a completed Guarantor Form must be submitted before the room confirmation can be processed.

For international students, they cannot accept applications until you have turned 18.

When you arrive at the property you will be asked to provide your student ID card.

If you are a first year university student and have not received your student ID, you must provide your letter of offer as proof of enrollment upon check-in and provide your student card once you have received it.

You are more than welcome to bring your own internet provided it is a Wi-Fi dongle, they do not permit ADSL to be installed.

Keep in mind though that you will have access to unlimited, high speed Wi-Fi as part of your stay at the property!

Although they do not encourage overnight guests, they do understand that you may have someone stay from time to time. Please make sure that you sign your guests into reception upon arrival and sign them out on departure.
As per the property rules, you can have a guest stay no more than 2 consecutive nights in 7 days.

Please also ensure both you and your guest understand the rules for visitor behavior.

The kitchens are already kitted out with basic amenities like the fridge and the stove. However, you will need to supply your own utilities such as a toaster, kettle, and sandwich press for example. If you live in shared accommodation you can always wait until you meet your roommates to organise a group shop to figure out what everyone has brought along with them.

Studio apartments have their own microwave and mini-fridge, but also have access to 'The Well' which is a large communal kitchen on the ground floor.

Yes! All rooms within the apartment have a window.

The property is located on the university campus and is only a short walk from classes and university facilities.

It will only take you 5-10 minutes to get anywhere on campus!

The property management accepts applications from Sydney University Students only.

They offer dual occupancy living arrangements for a limited range of room types and only for a full-year contract. Couples can stay only in the one-bedroom apartment or one-bedroom suite. Please note that there is an additional charge for dual occupancy.

Every room is private with a lockable door - only you will have access to your room. If you are in shared accommodation, the communal areas will only be accessible by the other residents of the specific apartment.

Roommate allocations are conducted in accordance with any requests, such as: study preference, age, and gender. To make a request, you will be prompted to include these during the application process.

Please note that while they do endeavour to accommodate all roommate requests, they are sometimes unable to, and cannot guarantee or make any promises. They will do their best!

If you are looking to check into the property after hours, there will be a Resident Assistant on duty who will be able to assist you.

Residents can check in after hours by pressing the green button on the blue call box next to the office which will put them in contact with the staff member who will assist with check in.

If you plan to arrive very late in the evening or early in the morning please give them as much advance notice as possible.

Macdonald Town Station is only a 10-minute walk from the property, and from there you can get anywhere in the city using the train and metro services!

Alternatively, there are bus stops less than 5 5-minute walk from the front door!

There is no deadline for applications, however please note that once the property has reached capacity, you are only able to sit on the wait list and we cannot guarantee that you will be able to secure a room.

It is always best to apply as early as possible!

If you are a domestic first-year student applying through UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC you may be eligible for First Year Exemption.

You are eligible if:
* You did not get accepted to the university
* Were accepted to another university
* The course is now wholly offered online (ie not being taught internally)

If your contract has not commenced you will be refunded your security deposit and cleaning fee where applicable. Please note the application fee and registration fee if applicable are nonrefundable.

If your contract has started, you are liable for rent up to the date of notification / moving out of the property.  Your security deposit and associated fees (excluding application, registration, and cleaning fees where applicable) will be refunded.

Please note that First Year Exemption will not apply where you have accepted a university offer but you elect to defer or withdraw from your studies. You must notify property management in writing (resident notification) within 5 days from the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC main round offers release date (generally around late January – refer to the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC website for actual dates) for First Year Exemption to apply.

You don't need to find your own roommates. If you're interested in a shared apartment, they will do their best to pair you with people who have similar preferences.

If you already have specific individuals you'd like to live with, please list their names in the roommate preferences section of your application. Whilst they will try to accommodate these requests, please be aware that they cannot guarantee them due to the high volume of requests they receive.

They open applications early due to the high demand of students looking for on-campus accommodation. To secure a room at the property they recommend make your application as soon as possible, they don't want you to miss out!

The property is your home and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
Please note though that they do have rules regarding noise and visitors within the property.

Noise Curfew
Residents must comply with all directions from property management about noise minimization, particularly in response to noise complaints from other residents of the property or neighbors of the property. For more information, please refer to the Property Noise Policy.
Sunday - Thursday: 10 pm*
Friday - Saturday: 12 pm*

*during the exam periods, please note that these times do change and there should be no excessive noise within the property during this time.

Visitors

A visitor is defined as a person who is meeting with a resident for a short period, while a guest is defined as a person who is staying overnight with a resident by the Rules.

All visitors are required to leave the property by midnight (unless otherwise notified to Residents). Any visitor present in the property after the specified time will be considered an 'unauthorized person' to which Rule 52 (Overnight Guests & Unauthorised Occupancy) and Rule 69 (Trespassing) applies. See also Rule 13 (Conduct of Guests and Visitors).

All of their contracts are fixed term, with non-flexible dates. Unfortunately you are unable to choose your own start and end dates.

Living in shared accommodation means that everyone needs to pitch in to keep the apartment clean and tidy.

If there are apartment disputes you can arrange with reception to have property management mediate an apartment meeting.

If you are locked out of your room during office hours, please make your way to reception or call their office and one of their friendly staff members will be able to assist you.

For an after hours lockout, please call the RA number and they will assist you.

All letters and parcels delivered to the property will be accepted by reception on behalf of residents. Letters will be placed in the pigeon holes inside the reception area. For parcels, an email will be sent to the resident to collect it from the administration. Residents should include their apartment and room number in the address.
The postal address is:

Your Name & Room Number
Sydney University Village
90 Carillon Ave
Newtown NSW 2042.

You will receive an invitation of accommodation to stay at the property via email if you are successful.

TVs are provided to 1 Bedroom Apartments only. However, there are wall sockets for aerials for free to air TV in all apartments, and residents are able to bring a television with them if they would like.

They advise to wait to meet all your roommates if you are in a shared apartment to see what each person brings with them, one of your new housemates may be willing to share a TV with the whole group!

There is no heating or cooling in any of the rooms excluding the studio and studio kitchenette, which have a ceiling fan. Residents are able to bring their own pedestal fans and oil heaters with them if they wish.

The physical, and mailing, address of the village is:

Sydney University Village
90 Carillon Ave
Newtown
NSW, 2042.