La Trobe University Accommodation: On-campus Residence, Off-campus Housing, Cost & Eligibility

La Trobe University accommodation offers a wide range of comfortable and accessible accommodation options for both domestic and international students. La Trobe University has seven campuses across Victoria and New South Wales. The student accommodations are provided at:

• The Melbourne campus
• Bendigo campus
• Albury Wodonga campus

Regional accommodation is available for students in Melton, Mildura, Wodonga and Ballarat. Around 35% of residents of La Trobe University are international students. The types of accommodation offered at the various campus are:

The Melbourne campus	North and South Apartments
	Glenn College
	Menzies College
	Chisholm College
Bendigo campus	Hillside Apartments
	The Terraces
	The Units
	Villas
	Orde House
Albury Wodonga campus	McFarlane’s Hill Residences

The University Lodge offers twin sharing and double room options while other residential colleges have single rooms only. The North and South Apartments and Glenn College are apartment-style accommodations on the Melbourne campus. The Bendigo campus accommodates undergraduate students in Hillside, Villas, Terraces, and Units. Postgraduate and mature-aged students prefer staying in Orde House that offers a peaceful setting.

You must not wait for admission at Trobe University to apply for accommodation. The weekly rent of on-campus accommodation ranges between 230-260 AUD. Off-campus accommodation in the area surrounding campus can cost around 200-360 AUD depending on the room type and area. At the time of arrival at the university eligible international students will be provided temporary accommodation for one to three weeks.

La Trobe University On-campus Accommodation

La Trobe University offers on-campus accommodation on its Melbourne campus, Bendigo campus and Albury Wodonga campus. To apply for on-campus accommodation, students will have to register on the StarRez portal. Students will be asked their preferred residence while applying for accommodation. After submitting the application, students can check the application status using the ID number and password to log into the Accommodation Application Portal. To apply for multiple residences, students will have to submit 2 separate applications.

Application Portal: Register on the StarRez Portal
Application Fee: None mentioned
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted from the open day which is usually in early August. On-campus accommodation is limited and therefore students are advised to apply as early as possible.
Eligibility Criteria: Students willing to live on campus accommodation at La Trobe University must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Enrolled as a student at La Trobe University or any tertiary education institution.
• Comply with the residential policies and rules of residence, residential agreement and resident handbook.
• Students under the age of 18 must complete an undergrad agreement form and comply with other university regulations.

Melbourne Campus Accommodation

Students at the Melbourne campus in Bundoora can stay in college residences or apartment-style accommodation. The inner campus accommodation at the Melbourne campus include Glenn College, North and South Apartments, Menzies College and Chisholm College. The facilities and services in each accommodation are discussed below:

Tabulated below are the weekly costs of accommodation at the Melbourne campus:

Bendigo Campus Accommodation

The Bendigo campus provides accommodation in Villas, Terraces, Hillside apartments, Units and Orde House. The details and pricing of the Bendigo Capus are as follows:

Hillside Apartments	Accommodate 200 students	self-catered with kitchen facilities on each floor TV rooms and lounge spaces study spaces free laundry facilities free BBQ facilities computer lab access 24/7 security presence secure individual key card entry to bedroom.	Single Room (single bed, desk and chair, wardrobe, climate control, bathroom kitchen, large common areas for recreation and entertainment)
The Terraces	Accommodate 168 residents	self-catered TV rooms and lounge spaces study spaces free laundry facilities free BBQ facilities computer lab access 24/7 security presence secure individual key card entry to bedroom.	Single Room (single bed, bathroom, laundry, kitchen for self-catering)
The Units	Accommodate 108 students	self-catered with kitchen facilities on each floor TV rooms and lounge spaces study spaces free laundry facilities free BBQ facilities free on-site gym access computer lab access 24/7 security presence secure individual key card entry to bedroom.	Single Room (single bedroom with shared bathrooms and laundry area, shared kitchens for self-catering, indoor and outdoor common areas)
Villas	112 single bedrooms with separate bathroom	self-catered TV rooms and lounge spaces study spaces free laundry facilities free BBQ facilities computer lab access 24/7 security presence secure individual key card entry to bedroom.	Single Room (self-catered, 112 bedrooms, spacious single bedrooms, shared lounge and dining rooms, separate bathroom and laundry, with washer and dryer facilities)
Orde House	Accommodate up to 24 students	self-catered with kitchen facilities on each floor TV rooms and lounge spaces study spaces free laundry facilities free BBQ facilities computer lab access 24/7 security presence secure individual key card entry to bedroom	Single Room (single bed, desk and chair, wardrobe, bathroom kitchen, large common areas for recreation and entertainment)

The cost of various accommodation options on the Bendigo campus are summarized in the table below:

Albury Wodonga Campus Accommodation

The Albury Wodonga Campus offers accommodation at the McFarlane’s Hill residence for study in Australia. The McFarlane’s Hill Residences have 28 rooms that are divided into 2 two-storey buildings each with 7 bedrooms on each floor.

• It is a self-catered accommodation with free laundry services, study spaces, TV rooms, lounges and secure key card access to the bedroom.
• There is a kitchenette on each floor.
• The accommodation provides single rooms that include a king-single bed, lamp, wardrobe, desk and chair.
• The residence is also suitable for disabled accommodation.

The weekly rate of the East End Residence and McFarlane’s Hill Residences are given in the table below:

La Trobe University Off-campus Accommodation

The University Lodge on the Melbourne campus is an outer campus accommodation primarily occupied by postgraduate students. It is located within a 10 minutes walk from the main campus and at a short walking distance from the Macleod train station.

The University Lodge

The University Lodge is home to 65 residents, mainly postgraduate students. The accommodation provides the WELCOME induction program that stands for Wellbeing, Engagement, Leadership, Community, Overnight, Mind, Events.

• The facilities available at this accommodation include free laundry, gym facility, BBQ facilities, 24/7 security, campus bus, secure individual key card, e-sports gaming room and self-catered kitchen facilities.
• The room options at this accommodation include single room, single room with ensuite, twin share and couples room and couples room with ensuite.
• Each room is furnished with a bed, desk and chair, wardrobe and heater. Bathroom, kitchen and common areas are the shared facilities in this type of accommodation. Check cost of living in Australia

The median weekly rental costs for off-campus accommodation in the area surrounding the campus are given in the table below:

Students must apply for accommodation at the preferred campus as soon as possible. If students wait to receive the admission offer then the accommodation might be filled. Applicants who wish to see the accommodation before applying can attend the Open Day or Experience La Trobe event as tours of the residential precinct are available on these days.

When a student arrives at the accommodation, they must carry their own linen for single beds, towels, laundry basket, clothing, personal toiletries, clothes hangers, etc. Students are given the flexibility to customise their rooms with posters, pictures or decorations. Additionally, a student may bring a small fridge for their room. Students in self-catered residence must carry crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pans, pots, etc. as per their requirements.

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