The University Lodge
Welcome
Division of Residential Services
The University Lodge is a friendly residence, housing mostly international students, situated a short distance from the main campus. Surrounded by peaceful parks and residential areas, and housed in elegant Edwardian buildings, The University Lodge offers a community-focussed retreat from the main university campus.
The University Lodge houses only 70 students, and provides a friendly mature age community life with regular social and cultural activities. With free, 24 hour access to a computer lab and sharing facilities with the Graduate School of Management, University Lodge is a wonderful place for academic exploration and achievement.
The residents of The University Lodge consider it to be a home away from home, where everyone is valued and supported in their transition to study at La Trobe University. As Warden of The University Lodge it is my goal that all residents feel they are living in a safe and supportive community where they can pursue academic and personal growth.
Accommodation
- Single, twin share and couples rooms
- Limited en-suite facilities as well as 14 residential bathrooms
- Four large, fully equipped kitchens where residents prepare their own meals
- Food larders are provided
- Three lounge rooms and a recreation hall provide venues for relaxation and meetings
- Coin operated laundry with ironing and drying facilities
- Rooms with disabled access are available on request
Room contents
- bed, with pillow and linen,
- bath towel
- desk and chair
- bedside table
- lamp
- heater
- wardrobe
Services and facilities
Safety
- A Resident Warden and 3 resident assistants live at The University Lodge
- The reception desk is open during normal working hours
- State-of-the-art security system. All external doors lock magnetically. Only residents and staff have special keys for access to external doors
- All bedrooms are individually keyed
Activities
The Formal Activity Program offers residents the opportunity to visit places of interest in the Melbourne area and assists residents to network with local businesses and organisations. The program fosters cross-cultural activities and introduces international students to the many facets of Melbourne life.
Local area and transport
The University Lodge's location provides an ideal academic lifestyle. A ten-minute walk through picturesque parklands takes residents to the main Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. During semester, the University courtesy bus operates each evening at regular intervals between The Lodge and the main campus.
A five-minute walk through the Harry Pottage Reserve is McLeod Railway Station, which takes passengers into the centre of Melbourne in 25 minutes. Access to trams and buses is equally convenient. The nearest shopping centre is adjacent to the railway station and includes a wide variety of shops, including supermarkets, banks, post office, newsagent, food shops and more.
