Student Village North Ryde, Sydney

Their apartments do not have any heaters or fans within the rooms. Please note though that residents are welcome to bring their own fan and enclosed column heater as per the village rules; -In the interests of safety, heaters with an exposed element like small fan heaters and bar heaters are prohibited within the village. -Please use common sense when using the heaters. Do not leave heaters on when leaving the room or apartment and do not place any items of clothing or any other article over or close to a heater.

The property has a shuttle bus which runs around the campus, train station, and the village.

The village reception to the on campus library is approximately a 5-10 minute walk. Alternatively there is a campus shuttle bus which can be caught.

They offer 24 hour support to their residents with village management, RAs, and campus security. RAs and evening duty managers are always on call.

Living in shared accommodation means that everyone needs to help to keep the apartment clean and tidy. If there are any apartment disputes, residents can arrange with reception to have their village management mediate an apartment meeting.

If the semester in advance or full year in advance rent frequency option was selected, this is due before the contract commencement date. This is not automatically debited from the account and must be paid by bank transfer, EFTPOS or online.

Reminders are sent on Monday, two days before the rent is due.

Unfortunately all contract dates are fixed and non-flexible. Residents are more than welcome to arrive at the village after the contract start date but please note that rent must be paid from the contract start date, not the date of check in.

If a domestic first year student applying through UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC, eligibility for First Year Exemption may apply. Eligibility exists if: If the contract has not commenced, the bond will be refunded where applicable. If the contract has started, residents are liable for rent up to the date of notification / moving out of the Village. The bond will be refunded where applicable. Please note the First Year Exemption will not apply where a University Offer has been accepted, but the studies are elected to be deferred or withdrawn from. Notification must be given to Village 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).

• Did not get accepted into university
• Were accepted into another university
• The course is now wholly offered online (i.e., not being taught internally)

All rooms are equipped with an ensuite bathroom with exceptions of the 2 bedroom apartment which has two residents sharing the apartment bathroom. All lounge and kitchen areas are shared, unless in a 1 bedroom apartment.

The village is located on the university campus and is only a short walk from classes and university facilities. Walking from the room to the farthest point on campus will take at most 10-15 minutes.

There is always a staff member or resident assistant available for support at the village in case of emergency. Residents can call at any time for assistance.

There is no deadline for applications, however please note that once the village has reached capacity residents are only able to sit on the wait list and they cannot guarantee that a room will become available.

There are two room types that include air conditioning. For the other types of rooms there is no heating or cooling included. Residents are able to bring their own pedestal fans and oil heaters with them if they wish.

There is a bus stop right outside the village which can take residents to nearby shops, and directly into the CBD. The property train station is a short walk or bus ride away, and from there the Metro and train services can be used to get anywhere in Sydney!

There is no cleaning service at the village. Residents are required to upkeep their personal areas themselves, and organise among the other residents of the apartment how to keep the common areas clean. There are inspections throughout the year, and if areas are deemed below standard, penalties will apply where relevant to cover the cost of professional cleaning.

All rooms at the village have a window that can be opened.

Every room has a lockable door - only the resident will have access to their room. If in shared accommodation, the communal areas will be accessible to all tenants of the specific apartment.

The village has A+ security, with a staff member or resident assistant on duty at all times in case of an emergency. Residents are issued with swipe cards so only they have access to the village through the security gates, and residents are the only person with a key to their room.

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

Residents must comply with all directions from Village management in relation to noise minimisation, particularly in response to noise complaints from other residents of the Village and/or neighbours of the Village. For more information please refer to the Village Noise Policy.

Sunday - Thursday: 10pm* Friday - Saturday: 12pm*

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

A visitor is defined as a person who is meeting with a resident for a short period of time, while a guest is defined as a person who is staying overnight with a resident in accordance with the Rules. All visitors are required to leave the Village by 12 midnight (unless otherwise notified to residents by Village management from time to time). Any visitor present in the Village after the specified time will be considered an “unauthorised person” to which Rule 52 (Overnight Guests & Unauthorised Occupancy) and Rule 69 (Trespassing) applies. See also Rule 13 (Conduct of guests & visitors).

All rooms are single occupancy at the village so unfortunately couples are unable to stay in the same room.

The Village gives priority to applications from Macquarie University students. If studying at another tertiary institution, please contact them. They may be able to accommodate with management's approval.

Residents are allowed to bring oil heaters. Fan heaters are not permitted at the village due to fire safety rules. If any further questions or unsure and would like clarification please contact them.

Applications open early due to the high demand of students looking for on campus accommodation. To secure a room at the village it is recommended to submit the application as soon as possible. They don't want residents to miss out!

There are two laundries at the village, one on the West side and one on the East side. The washing machines cost $4 per load and dryers cost $1 per load.

The village has a no pet policy – this includes fish. If a service animal, please contact them in regard to the concessions that may be available.

Residents don't need to find their own roommates. If interested in a shared apartment, they will do their best to pair with people who have similar preferences. If already have specific individuals liked to live with, please list their names in the roommate preferences section of the application. Whilst they will try to accommodate these requests, please be aware that they cannot guarantee them due to the high volume of requests received.

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

The village 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 village community. There are heaps of opportunities to make new friends and create a memorable university experience, and if more time alone or in quiet is preferred they also have the right spaces. In the case of any queries, the village team is always there for support in case the student is looking for assistance.

The Common Area which makes up part of their Administration building features:

• Pool and table tennis tables
• TV with internet connection
• Vending machines
• Parcel lockers
• Study Hub
• Lounge seating
• Entertainment deck and BBQ facilities

They have two sides of the village known as EAST and WEST. The room types available on each side are:

East

1 Bedroom

5 Bedroom

5 Bedroom with air conditioning

5 Bedroom Premium

5 Bedroom Premium with air conditioning

West

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

5 Bedroom

5 Bedroom Premium

The 5 bedroom apartment rooms all have ensuites.

Woolworths Marsfield is about a 15 minute walk from the village. For more variety the nearby Macquarie Centre can be visited where shopping at Aldi, Coles, and Woolworths is possible. Macquarie Centre is approximately a 5 minute drive. Trafalgar Supermarket and Cellars is a 5 minute walk from the village if something closer to home is needed. There are also cafes and food spots which are located on campus and available to students throughout the day.

The village does not operate a direct airport pick up service, however Macquarie University does offer a service for international students which may be eligible for. Public transport, taxi, and Uber are alternative options.

Utility prices are included in the advertised room rates on their website. Residents are not required to pay an additional utility fee on top of the rental payment - there are no nasty surprise charges!

Application Fee: paid when submitting the application for the first time. Security Deposit: this amounts to 4 weeks rent and is held over the course of the stay in case of damage to the room. Where applicable, this will be refunded at the end of the contract. Please note that the security deposit is not rent in advance. Registration Fee: this is a one off processing fee, which is put towards residential life and the student experience at the village. Annual Cleaning Fee: this is held over the course of the stay and used to clean the room once departure from the village.

Residents will receive an invitation of accommodation from the village via email if successful. Please note, an invitation can only be sent if all steps of the application process are completed.

There is an option to purchase a linen or kitchen pack upon arrival at the village.

Their village reception is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. After hours residents can contact their Resident Support Officers if any assistance is needed.

The closest train station is Macquarie University train station and is a quick walk through the university campus or a bus can be taken from outside the village which will drop off at the station.

There is a pool at the Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre, which is roughly a 5 minute walk away.

Unfortunately they don't provide TVs, however residents can bring their own. There are TV aerials located within the lounge room of each apartment and within the bedroom.

Residents are more than welcome to bring their own internet provided it is a Wi-Fi dongle, they do not permit ADSL to be installed. Keep in mind that residents can connect to the free wifi provided by Macquarie University no matter where they are in the village!

The property does not provide catering. However each apartment has access to a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge, freezer, stove top, and microwave so feel free to cook up a storm at any time of the day!