How to apply
On-campus student accommodation
Everything you need to know before applying, accepting your accommodation offer and moving into residence. Before you apply, we recommend that you read through the information below so you are familiar with the application criteria and process.
1. Before you apply
Eligibility
To apply for on-campus accommodation, you must:
- be intending to enrol in a course at La Trobe University, RMIT, La Trobe College, the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University, and the University of Sydney (Broken Hill).
- be willing to comply with all residential policies and guidelines including the Rules of Residence, Resident Handbook and your Residential Agreement.
When to apply
Applications for on-campus accommodation are competitive. We encourage new students to apply as soon as possible.
Applications open from the 12th of October 2026.
Accommodation preferences
When applying, you will be asked to name your preferred residence/s.
- Quiet, alcohol-free, female-only and over-24 areas may be available within some residences. Allocation to these areas is based on demand, and designated areas are subject to change.
- Quiet, alcohol-free, female-only and over-24 areas may be available within some residences. Allocation to these areas is based on demand, and designated areas are subject to change.
- Due to the limited number of rooms at our Albury–Wodonga residence (McFarlane’s Hill), specific accommodation preferences are not available.
- Due to the limited number of rooms at these locations, specific accommodation preferences are not available.
Applying at multiple campuses
If you are applying for accommodation at multiple La Trobe campuses, you will need to submit two separate accommodation applications.
Once you have accepted your study offer from the University, you can proceed with accepting your offer of accommodation for your preferred campus and decline your non-preferred accommodation offer.
2. Submit your application
How to apply
Once you have decided that you wish to live in on-campus accommodation you must register via the La Trobe, UniLodge website.
- Provide your full name in the same order as they appear on your passport, driver’s license or birth certificate.
- Use your registered email in all correspondence with us.
- You must complete all questions on the application form in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- If you have your La Trobe University ID number please enter it at the time of application. If you do not have it yet, send it to living@latrobe.edu.au as soon as you do.
Application review
Your application does not guarantee placement in accommodation or in your preferred residence. Applications will be reviewed upon submission by the Living at La Trobe team.
Manage your application
- You may change your preferences prior to offers going out by contacting the Living at La Trobe team via email and requesting a change in preference.
- In all correspondence, please provide your full name and registered email.
- If you have applied but no longer require accommodation for any reason, please email living@latrobe.edu.au to cancel your offer.
- If you have accepted your offer of accommodation online and wish to cancel, do so by emailing living@latrobe.edu.au.
3. After you apply
After you've submitted your application, learn the next steps and how to accept your offer.
- Application date is considered when sending an offer.
- The bond detailed in the letter of offer must be paid as part of the acceptance process along with the completion of the online induction modules.
- You will need to upload a passport-style digital photo during the online acceptance. The photo should only be of your head and neck, just like a passport photo, and be a clear good quality photo of yourself against a plain background, without hats, sunglasses.
- Your online accepted Conditions and Rules of Residence (within the online induction modules) is a legally-binding document and you must ensure that you understand all the contractual conditions.
- Your offer will lapse if we do not receive all necessary documentation.
If you wish to vacate residence once you have arrived, you must complete a departure form. Cancellations fees apply.
Living at La Trobe prides itself on fostering an inclusive and diverse living and learning environment, however we do understand that residential life is not a fit for everyone. As a result, we actively encourage all students to discuss their specific circumstances, and the reasons they may have for wishing to vacate, with a Residential Services staff member prior to submitting a departure form.
Get in touch
Need help or have a question? You may find the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions, or get in touch with the Living at La Trobe team for personalised advice and support.
Call: (03) 9479 1071 | Email: living@latrobe.edu.au