Q: What is the rent schedule?

Rent is charged monthly – you will receive a charge on the first business day of each month, with payment due by 5pm on the fifth business day. If you would prefer to pay for a whole semester, or a year in advance, please visit the Accommodation Services office to discuss.

Question 1

When should I apply?

Accepted Answer

We recommend that you apply for accommodation at your preferred campus as soon as possible. Applications are made online, and are all open from our Melbourne Campus Open Day

Question 2

Can I see the accommodation before I apply?

Accepted Answer

We encourage you to attend an Open Day or Experience La Trobe event, as it is a great opportunity to view the residential colleges as well as explore the university campus.

Question 3

Do I need to be a full-time student to apply?

Accepted Answer

No, you just have to be enrolled at a tertiary institute in at least a part time capacity.

Question 4

Do I need to be a La Trobe University student?

Accepted Answer

Priority is given to La Trobe University students. If there are vacancies after first round offers, we are able to consider RMIT Bundoora students and students studying in the CBD (please keep in mind we are a 45 minute tram ride from the city).

Question 5

What if I have not received a first-round university offer to study at La Trobe?

Accepted Answer

If you hope to receive a study placement in second or third round offers, we can offer anyone who studies at a tertiary institute accommodation &ndash; please contact our team to let us know you are still interested in living at La Trobe and keep us informed if you do receive a study offer for that semester in a subsequent round.

Question 6

Can I apply for only one semester?

Accepted Answer

Offers for residential places are typically made on the understanding you will stay for a full academic year (from February to November).

We do make exceptions for students completing their studies after one semester, such as International Exchange students.

If you have applied to start in Semester 2, you will only be signed up for one semester, as the academic year ends in November.

Question 7

Do I need to have an interview as part of my application?

Accepted Answer

Interviews are not required.

Question 8

What is the rent schedule?

Accepted Answer

Rent is charged monthly &ndash; you will receive a charge on the first business day of each month, with payment due by 5pm on the fifth business day. If you would prefer to pay for a whole semester, or a year in advance, please visit the Accommodation Services office to discuss.

Question 9

Can I pay by bank transfer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we accept payment by bank transfer. Once you have been accepted to stay in La Trobe Accommodation, you will receive information with your offer, including further details on how to pay your fees.

Question 10

Can I stay over the holiday period?

Accepted Answer

During the academic year, if you are contracted for the full time, you are able to stay in your residence throughout the mid-year break. You will continue to pay rent for this period, regardless of whether you remain there or not, as rent is calculated based on a 42 week contract.

If you are a current resident and would like to remain over the Christmas holiday break (after the academic year has concluded), you can complete a summer residency application form. The Accommodation Services team will communicate further information to students about this process in the lead-up to the summer break.

Question 11

What do I need to bring with me?

Accepted Answer

When you arrive, your room will be already furnished with a bed, mattress, desk and chair. You will need to provide your own linen. Beds are all single beds*. You can customise your room with posters, pictures and decorations. If you would like a small bar fridge in your room, you are welcome to bring this also.

Essential items to bring with you are bed linen (sheets, pillow, doona, blankets), towels, washing powder, laundry basket, clothes hangers, tea-towels, personal toiletries and clothing.

If you are living in a self-catered residence, please note you will need to supply your own pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils to use in the shared kitchen. In the kitchen area, you will also receive a shelf or cupboard which you can use to store these.

Due to fire safety regulations, kettles, toasters and hot-plates are not permitted in bedrooms: these are only be used in the designated kitchen areas.

* For our Bendigo accommodation, the beds are different sizes of singles - see below.

Question 12

Will I have Wi-Fi in my room?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Wi-Fi is available across all our accommodation residences.