How to Apply for Accommodation

Eligibility

To apply for on-campus accommodation, you must: 

• Be intending to enrol in a course at Avondale University as a part-time or full-time student or
• Be an enrolled student at another University but choose to live on campus at Avondale University*.
• Be willing to comply with all Avondale University residential policies and guidelines, for example, the Occupancy Agreement, Conditions of Occupancy, and the Residential Hall Handbook.

*Please note that Avondale University students will be given priority. See Conditions of Occupancy

Accommodation Options

When applying you will be asked to choose your residence: 

• Lake Macquarie Residential Halls
  Lake Macquarie’s three residential halls are located within Avondale’s picturesque surroundings and are situated in the heart of the inner campus precinct. Ella Boyd Hall is a female-only residence with single-room occupancy. Andre Hall is the second female-only residence and includes both single and twin rooms. Watson Hall is the male-only residence, offering a mix of single and twin rooms.
• Lake Macquarie Uni View Units
  The Lake Macquarie campus provides independent accommodation to mature-aged students, married couples and small families in our Uni View housing community. There are 36 units available, each has two bedrooms, a lounge room/living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, storage area and carport; all located within a 15-minute walk from the centre of campus. For Avondale students only. 

How to Apply

New Applicants

To apply for on-campus accommodation, you'll need to register and create a profile on the ResLife Portal if you haven't done so already. You can register or log in using one of the following options:

• Avondale Student Login
• Personal Email (Note: Avoid using your high school email address, as it may expire upon graduation.) 

When registering, ensure that you provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, driver's license, or birth certificate. You must complete all questions on the application form, as incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have your Avondale University Student ID number, please include it when submitting your application.

Returning Residents

If you are a returning resident or have previously stayed in Avondale University accommodation, simply log into the ResLife Portal using your existing email address and password to update your details and apply for accommodation for the upcoming semester.

Tips for Using the Res Life Portal

Time Limit

The application portal will automatically log you out after 20 minutes of inactivity. If this occurs, simply log back in using your email and password. 

Your Application Status

Uni View Units and Sydney Residential Hall applications are forwarded to a third party who will contact you directly.

Lake Macquarie Residential Hall applications will be reviewed upon submission. Our accommodation team will review all applications and allocate as best as we can with the assistance of your preferences. Please note, while we will do our best to accommodate at least one of your preferences, we may have to allocate based on availability.

Submission of an application does not guarantee placement in accommodation or in your preferred room within the residence. 

Accepting an offer of accommodation

• Successful applicants must accept their offer along with making the necessary payments and the Residential online induction prior to move-in day, otherwise, the offer will be automatically cancelled.

You can check the status and progress of your application if you are applying for the Lake Macquarie Residential Halls at any time using your email address and password to log into the ResLife Portal. 

Once letter of offers are sent, please ensure you are checking over the details in the email body and contact us immediately by replying to your letter of offer email if any information is incorrect.