On-campus accommodation

Student residences

The Albury-Wodonga campus offers students accommodation in two separate facilities. Both are located close to the David Mann Library, the Student Association Building and 3 Degrees Café.

The East End Residences

The East End Residences are shared with Wodonga Institute of TAFE and offer La Trobe University students 43 places.

Accommodation

  • There are twelve units with six bedrooms, one with five bedrooms, and one fully accessible unit with four bedrooms.
  • All units are mixed gender.
  • Each student has their own bedroom and shares the kitchen, laundry, bathroom and living area.
  • Units are fully furnished and have kitchen appliances. Students provide their own bedding, towels and electrical equipment such as stereo, bedside lamp, etc.
  • Most students cook for themselves, but the nearby cafeteria provides reasonably priced meals.

Virtual tour of the residences.

Costs

The cost for 2013 is $125 rent per week, plus a bond of $300. The rent and bond are required in advance at the start of each semester. The rental amount includes the cost of utilities and cleaning each week. The cost and provision of food is the responsibility of students.

McFarlane’s Hill Residences

McFarlane’s Hill Residences provide an additional 28 beds to La Trobe University students.

Accommodation

Boasting a modern and extremely spacious design, this 28 bed residence is divided into two, two story buildings with 7 beds on each floor. There are fully furnished kitchens, lounge/dining and laundry facilities on each floor. Bedrooms are spacious and individually climate controlled. Disabled accommodation options available.

Costs

The cost in 2013 is yet to be confirmed, and is required to be paid in advance at the start of each semester. The rental amount includes the cost of utilities and cleaning each week. Students are to provide their own food.

Applying for a place

Submit your application form [PDF 287 KB] by the end of the first week in January.

Places are very popular, so it's important to apply early and to consider other accommodation options as well. Priority is given to younger students (aged 18-20) and those who have not lived away from home before.

Places will be allocated by ballot after first round offers have been made. Successful applicants will be notified.

Eligibility

Students enrolling in Semester 1 are eligible to apply for a place in the residences for the first 12 months of their course.  Students enrolling in mid-year are eligible to apply for a place for only their first 6 months (Semester 2 of their first year).

Contact

Residential Manager
T: (+61 2) 6055 6389
F: (+61 2) 6055 6388
E: rmiller@wodongatafe.edu.au