If you are a Curtin student it is included in your rent. If you are not a Curtin student, they have a selection of internet packages available for you to discuss in further detail with reception.
Yes, the bike storage is FREE and bicycles must be stored in the storage area provided. Residents are restricted to storing one (1) bicycle per person.
If you are a Curtin student, they do not charge you a security deposit or bond. If you are a non-Curtin student, you will be required to pay a security deposit equivalent to 4 weeks rent.
The following fees are payable on acceptance of Accommodation Agreement:- Administration Fee - AUD 123 per booking
Activity Fee - AUD 112 per person, per semester
Facility Fee - AUD 68 per person, per semester
Departure Fee - AUD 115 per room to be paid upfront
If you need to cancel your booking you can do so by emailing them before you Contract Start. The Administration Fee and a one-week cancellation fee will apply. The remaining balance of any payments will be refunded to you. Cancellations on or after the start of your contract will be considered an early termination. This process for early terminations is outlined in the Accommodation Agreement in further detail. First years to Curtin University have the option to cancel their contract up until 14 days prior to the start of their contract without penalty. This cancellation can be processed, and balance of payments refunded to you, provided that documentation is received by the reservations team at least 14 days prior to the contract start date. This documentation must confirm non-acceptance/deferral of university offer or failure to be offered a place at the university.
Parking is FREE. Limited reserved car parking is provided for property at Curtin residents. Permits are compulsory and available from Property's reception.
All rooms are furnished with a bed, study desk and chair, lamp and wardrobe. A multi-share apartment has a full-size kitchen with fridge, oven, stove and microwave. In the common area there is a couch, dining table and chairs and T.V; there is a bathroom shared between 2-3 people.. A studio apartment will contain a kitchenette with microwave, stove- top and fridge plus an ensuite bathroom. You can purchase an All-In-One Essential pack available online via their convenient property online shop, Your Shop.
You can have guests visit you at Property. As this is a secure student accommodation building, all residents are required to meet their guests at the entrance door as this is only accessible by a resident swipe card/key. If your guest is staying after 10pm, this is classified as an overnight guest and you will be required to fill out an application at reception.
Once you have signed a contract for your room, there is a AUD 100 room move administration fee plus a departure clean fee should you decide to move to a different room within on-campus housing. Room moves are subject to availability.
When you move into your apartment, you sign a Residential Agreement. This is a legally binding document that means you have committed to paying rent from the start date on your contract until the end date of your contract. However, if you have no choice but to move out, you can break your lease if your enrolment status has changed, or, you have exceptional extenuating circumstances. Please refer to the Resident Handbook for more information on this process.
You need to leave your apartment clean and tidy, and ensure all personal items have been removed, report any damage that may have been caused during your tenancy.
The Activity Fee of AUD 112 per semester covers all your weekly activities through their Residential Life Program. Residential Life is an integrated, contemporary, residential life program, run by property for their Residents. It is designed to support and bring out the best in each Resident through the duties and activities carried out by Residential Advisors, the Residential Life Manager, the Customer Service Staff, and the Area General Manager. They host many different events each month.
You can insert your friends' name in the Special Needs section of the application. Please ensure all of your friends also include all of your names in their applications.
Curtin has a range of Scholarships available for academic year and semester study options.
If your preferred room type is not available, they will be in touch with you and offer a room that is closest to your original preference. If you do not wish to accept this alternative offer, you can remain on a waitlist for your preferred room type.
You can request to live with others who identify as the same gender as you. Please ensure you have selected No under Are you okay to share in a mixed gender room? in your application. They try to accommodate all preferences, but they cannot guarantee them.