Accommodation FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Living at La Trobe
Application process
We recommend that you apply for accommodation at your preferred campus as soon as possible. Applications for 2026 are made online and will open from the 12th of October 2026.
No, submitting an accommodation application is free of charge.
We offer 20-week, 41-week, and 52-week contracts commencing in February and end of June.
Contract Length | Contract Period |
|---|---|
20 Weeks - Semester 1 | 1 February 2027 - 23 June 2027 |
20 Weeks - Semester 2 | 28 June 2027 - 15 November 2027 |
41 Weeks - Academic Year | 1 February 2027 - 15 November 2027 |
52 Weeks - Full Year | 1 February 2027 - 28 January 2028 |
We encourage you to visit our accommodation before applying. It is a great opportunity to view our residential colleges and explore our university campus.
Please contact us to organise a time for a tour.
Important note: Note that tours are not possible during university examination periods.
No, you do not need to be a full-time student. However, to be eligible, you must be enrolled in at least 30 credit points in a recognised tertiary course offered by La Trobe University, La Trobe College Australia, RMIT University, the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University, or the University of Sydney (Broken Hill).
No. Priority is given to La Trobe University students; however, students enrolled in at least 30 credit points in a recognised tertiary course may also be considered, subject to availability. Recognised institutions include La Trobe College Australia, RMIT University, the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University, and the University of Sydney (Broken Hill).
Rental payment
Rent is charged fortnightly. If you would prefer to pay for a whole semester, or a year in advance, please visit the Living at La Trobe office to discuss.
You will be given access to the residents’ portal when you check in. You can pay your rent through the portal, by bank transfer, or at reception using a debit or credit card. Please note that rent is payable fortnightly.
A fully furnished room (bed, mattress, desk, chair, wardrobe), all utilities (water, electricity, gas), access to Wi-Fi, use of our common facilities, and ability to participate in our Residential Life Program.
Yes, you are required to pay a $1,000 bond deposit when accepting your letter of offer.
You will need to complete a bond refund form. Your bond payment will be refunded within 21 business days of your contract end date to the nominated bank account specified on your bond refund form.
No cancellation fee applies if you cancel before the agreement commences.
If you wish to leave before the end date of your lease, you must provide at least 14 days’ notice using the online enquiry form. You will also need to pay a cancellation fee equal to 28 days’ rent, along with any outstanding debts.
If you are on a full academic calendar year contract, you are able to stay in your residence throughout the midyear break. You will continue to pay rent for this period, regardless of whether you remain there or not, as rent is calculated based on a full year contract.
If you are a current resident and would like to remain over the Christmas holiday break (after the academic year has concluded), you can complete a summer residency application form. Our team will communicate further information to students about this process in the lead-up to the summer break.
Living on-campus
Please view a copy of our 2026 Rules of Residence here.
When you arrive, your room will be furnished with a bed, mattress, desk and chair. You will need to provide your own linen.
Essential items to bring with you are bed linen (sheets, pillow, doona, blankets), towels, washing powder, laundry basket, clothes hangers, tea-towels, personal toiletries and clothing. You can customise your room with posters, pictures and decorations.
Please also note you will need to supply your own pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils to use in the shared kitchen.
Due to fire safety regulations, kettles, toasters and hot-plates are not permitted in bedrooms: these are only be used in the designated kitchen areas.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available across all our accommodation residences.
All residents at our Bundoora accommodation can opt-in for daily meal plans (breakfast and dinner buffet) for an additional cost of $185 per week (2027 rate).
You can sign up for meal plans when submitting your accommodation application or through the portal if you have already moved in.
Please check our Instagram @glenndining for menu samples.
All Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga residences are self-catered.
Yes, visiting hours at the residential precinct are from 8:00am to 10:00pm. For overnight guests, submit a request through your portal 48 hours prior to the guests’ arrival. Overnight guests can stay for a maximum of 2 consecutive nights.
You can move into a different apartment/room after you move in, subject to the $85 room move fee. You will need to contact us so we can determine if there is any availability for you to move.
All car parking spaces at La Trobe University Bundoora (Melbourne) Campus require a valid car parking permit Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.
Outside of these hours, parking is free. Please visit the parking page for more information on how to apply for a permit and costs involved.
There is an IGA supermarket on campus in the Agora. Woolworths is located at Polaris Shopping Centre which is a 3-minute drive.
Yes, you can.
In Bundoora, mail can be collected from the reception office and parcels can be collected from Australia Post in Agora.
In Bendigo, mail and parcels can be collected from the Living at La Trobe reception.
Get in touch
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Our Living at La Trobe team is here to help. Get in touch with us if you have any questions about accommodation, applications, fees or residential life.
Call: (03) 9479 1071 | Email: living@latrobe.edu.au