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How to Apply

Important Notices

Applications for Semester 1 2009, oncampus accommodation opened on the 1st September 2008. Please note that applications received prior to this date will not be accepted.

International student applications close on the 30th November 2008.

Domestic student applications close on the 8th January 2009.

 

The Application Process

Applications will only be considered and assessed once the applicant has completed the 4-step application process by the set deadline.The 4 essential steps are:

  1. Successful submission of your On-Line application form. Please note only one application per campus will be accepted. 
  2. Payment of the $30 application fee
  3. Complete an On-Line Personal Statement Form or download one in PDF format and then send completed to the college of 1st preference
  4. Two Referee Report Forms to be completed by your selected referees and then submitted to your 1st preference college.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you do not yet have a student number, you can still complete an application. Simply leave that data field empty when filling in your application.

Late applications will only be considered in special circumstances at the Head of College’s discretion. 

Note: The validity of the application and the application fee is two semesters.  If you have withdrawn your application for one semester and would like the college to consider your application for the next semester, please contact the college before the closing date. 

A step-by-step guide for completing the On-Line Application Form is available for download. It graphically illustrates the complete on-line application process.

If you experience difficulties with the On-Line Application Form, please email oncampusaccommodation@newcastle.edu.au 

 

The Selection Process

The assessment of applications are primarily based upon the following criteria (not in any particular order of preference): 

In selecting new and returning residents, we also aim to have a community that is composed of the following: 

 

The Offering Process

Completed applications submitted by the due date will be assessed and considered.

  1. Successful applications will be sent the offer package by email when they have been accepted into their course at the University.
  2. Those applicants who have not been offered a place at their first college preference in the first round of offer will be sent a letter via email advising them that they have been placed on a waiting list.  Applicants on the waiting list will need to advise if they wish to remain on the waiting list.
  3. Applicants on the waiting list will not be notified the position of their application on the waiting list.
  4. Applicants on the waiting list will be contacted as soon as the college is able to offer them a place.

 

To submit your Personal Statement and Referee Reports 

The Personal Statement Form in PDF format should be sent either by email or by mail to the college of your first preference (as listed in your On-Line Application Form).  If you wish to be advised on receipt of your mailed Personal Statement, please attach a stamped self addressed envelop with your Personal Statement. 

Referees will need to submit the completed Referee Reports by email, mail or fax  directly to the college of your first preference. 

First College Preference: Edwards Hall    

Email to:   edwards-hall@newcastle.edu.au

Or Mail/Fax to:   

Edwards Hall
University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia
 
Fax: +612 49241001
 

First College Preference: Evatt House

Email to:   Evatt-House@newcastle.edu.au

Or Mail/Fax to:   

Evatt House
University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia
 
Fax: +612 49241440

First College Preference: International House

Email to:   International-House@newcastle.edu.au

Or Mail/Fax to:   

International House
University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia
Fax: +612 49241450

 

First College Preference: Barahineban

Email to:   Barahineban@newcastle.edu.au

Or Mail/Fax to:  

Barahineban House
University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia
Fax: +612 49852149

 

First College Preference: Blue Gum House - Ourimbah

Email to:   Bluegum-House@newcastle.edu.au

Or Mail to:   

Blue Gum House
c/o - Edwards Hall
University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia
 
Fax: +612 49241001
 

Payment Methods for Application Fee 

  • Credit Card

f you wish to pay the application fee with your credit card, you may print theCredit Card Form, complete it and return by mail to:  

Accommodation Services
c/- Edwards Hall
The University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia 

Or by fax to:      +61 2 49241002 
 

  • Cheque, Bank Draft or Money Order

Make out the cheque, bank draft or money order to 'The University of Newcastle' and then send to:    

Accommodation Services
c/- Edwards Hall
The University of Newcastle
Callaghan 2308
New South Wales
Australia 

 

Please write the applicant’s name and address on the back of the cheque, bank draft or money order for identification. 

  • Cash

You may pay with cash at the First College Preference by completing a Cash Payment Form available at the College Office. 

DO NOT pay your application fee at the University Cashiers. 

 

Closing dates for application 

Semester 1 (February to June)

  • 30 November – applicable to international students
  • 8 January – applicable to domestic students


Semester 2 (July to November)

  • 31 May – applicable to all students

Forms 

To apply for on-campus accommodation, please complete and submit, or download the following forms: 

On-Line Application Form 

On-Line Personal Statement Form

Personal Statement Form in PDF format

Referee Report Form

Credit Card Form for Application Fee

If you wish to check the status of your application: Check Status of Application 

General Enquiries

 

For general enquiries about on-campus accommodation, please email : 

Email:  oncampusaccommodation@newcastle.edu.au 

 

For general enquiries about Edwards Hall, Barahineban or Blue Gum House, please ring : 

Joy Heard

Telephone: +61 2 49241003

 

For general enquiries about International House or Evatt House, please ring :

Warren Taylor

Telephone: +61 2 49241455