Student Living
Future Residents
New Applications Key dates
- New applications open* – 10:00am Thursday 7 October, 2021
- First round offers commence* – 10:00am Wednesday 24 November, 2021
- First round acceptance due* – Monday 13 December, 2021
- Second round offers commence* – 10:00am Wednesday 15 December, 2021
Contract start dates (Move-in day)
- Long Stay contract begins – Wednesday 12 January, 2022
- Standard Stay contract begins – Saturday 5 February, 2022
* From Tuesday 04 January, 2022 offers will continue to waitlisted applicants as vacancies arise due to declined offers or cancelled bookings
Living on campus at the University of Newcastle is an experience unlike any other!
Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
With nine residences to choose from, all within walking distance to class and only 20 minutes to our City campus via shuttle bus, you’ll have the unique opportunity to design your ideal on campus lifestyle.
When you live with us, you become part of the Student Living family. With 24/7 security, an award-winning ResLife program, academic support and a passionate team dedicated to making your transition to uni as smooth as possible, you won’t want to be anywhere else!
Refer to the application pack below for everything you need to know about 2022 accommodation offers.
Got questions? Watch our 2021 Open Days Online accommodation webinar here.
2022 Student Living Brochure 2022 Room Types and Fees 2022 Application Guide
Returning Residents
Returner Applications Key Dates
- Returner applications open* – 10:00am Tuesday 14 September, 2021
- First round offers commence* – 10:00am Thursday 7 October, 2021
- First round acceptance due* – Tuesday 19 October, 2021
- Second round offers commence* – 10:00am Monday 25 October, 2021
Contract start dates (Move-in day)
- Long Stay contract begins – Wednesday 12 January, 2022
- Standard Stay contract begins – Wednesday 9 February, 2022
* From Wednesday 10 November 2021 offers will continue to wait-listed applicants as vacancies arise due to declined offers or cancelled bookings
Loved living on campus this year? Join us in 2022!
We want you to be part of the Student Living community for as long as possible. After all, it would be nothing without you!
With residents from over 56 countries around the world, 24/7 Campus Security services, a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Coordinator and an award-winning ResLife program, living on campus is an experience like no other. As a returning resident, you have the unique opportunity to contribute to your community and create an unforgettable residential experience.
If you've lived with us in 2021 and just don't want to leave, now is your chance to stay with us and keep the good times rolling!
2022 Student Living Brochure 2022 Room Types and Fees Returner Applications Pack
Summer Stay 2021
Summer Stay Key Dates
- Applications Open: Wednesday 20 October 2021
- First Round Offers Commence: Wednesday 27 October 2021
- Acceptance Due: Wednesday 3 November 2021
Whether you've got a casual job you don't want to let go of, you've got your dream summer internship, are taking a summer course at uni or if you just don't want to leave Newcastle, Summer Stay is the perfect choice!
Newcastle is at it's best in the summer months and there's always plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the sun and the warm weather, but staying on-campus for the summer isn't just about enjoying the city.
You also get the chance to be a part of an exclusive resident community with heaps of activities taking place on and off-campus, including day trips, pool days, movie nights, Christmas activities and heaps more!*
Got questions about applying? Check out our 2021/22 Summer Stay Applications Pack.
Summer Stay contracts are for current Student Living residents. If you are a new resident and would like to move in early please contact us on studentliving@newcastle.edu.au
*Please note: Activities need to align with our social distancing guidelines and are subject to change.
Information Sessions
- 2022 Live on Campus Live Q&A Session – Current residents and the Student Living Team ran a live Q&A session on Monday 27 September 2021. Click here to access webinar recording.
- Parent Info Session – The Student Living Team ran a Parent Info Session on Monday 11 October 2021.
Click here to access the webinar recording.
Your new home
Student Living is the University of Newcastle's on campus accommodation at Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.
Awarded the Asia-Pacific Student Accommodation Association award for Housing Operator of the Year and Excellence in Student Experience, Student Living provides an unparalleled accommodation experience for University students.
Whether you’re from across Australia or around the globe, this is the place where you’ll form lifelong friendships, create the stories you’ll tell for years to come and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
Why choose us?
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.