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2021 Accommodation Guide

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Start your own story. 4 Live on campus. The right option for you 5 Townsville on-campus 6 accommodation on-campus 12 accommodation Cairns Student Lodge 14 Off-campus accommodation 16 How to apply/Deadlines 17 Don’t just finish with a degree, Important dates Study dates 2021 (Cairns and Townsville) finish with stories. Teaching period one 2021 (Semester one) Orientation (O Week) 15 - 19 February Classes begin 22 February Mid semester break 5 - 9 April Classes end 30 May Exam period 5 - 18 June Teaching period two 2021 (Semester two) Orientation (O Week) 19 - 23 July Classes begin 26 July Mid semester break 27 September - 1 October Classes end 29 October Exam period 6 - 15 November

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Finding the right accommodation JCU Cairns to suit your individual needs Choose from two residences at JCU Cairns: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT is an important step in • John Grey Hall located on JCU Cairns’ ROOM GUARANTEE preparing for life at JCU. Living Smithfield Campus. somewhere comfortable and • Cairns Student Lodge located just across the To provide first-year convenient while you are a road from the Smithfield Campus. students with support If on campus living isn’t for you, there are student will improve your for their best chance of plenty of other options. We can assist you in university success we overall university experience, finding homestays, community living, share so it’s important to get it right. housing, or a place of your own near JCU. With guarantee a room in our so many accommodation options available, There are many accommodation student housing for all you’ll be able to find something that suits your first year students. options available and our lifestyle and budget. Apply on our website. Accommodation Team can help As regional cities, Cairns and Townsville offer you find a place that suits your many of the facilities of larger cities, but without the traffic and congestion. The locals needs. are friendly and the ’s natural attractions are easily accessible. Contact information You can experience the wonders of the World JCU Townsville Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and be For further information please contact Choose from five different residences, all inspired by the ancient tropical rainforests of JCU Accommodation Services the Wet Tropics. With warm, sunny weather located at JCU Townsville’s Douglas Campus: T 07 4781 4148 almost all year, Cairns and Townsville provide • George Roberts Hall E [email protected] the perfect locations for you to combine study W jcu.edu.au/accommodation • House with adventure, and a relaxed, tropical lifestyle. • Saints Catholic Whether you need somewhere to stay for a • The College short block mode subject or for your whole • University Hall degree, there are a number of options available. With a variety of sporting, recreational and fun events on offer, campus life provides a busy social program for students. During your years at JCU you’ll develop friendships and memories that will last long after you graduate.

“My best memories of living on campus come from the overpowering enthusiasm and support the students show to one another during inter-college activities.”

Luke McCarthy Bachelor Electrical and Electronic Engineering/ Bachelor of Physics

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Living on-campus is so much more than just a room. It’s an experience. It’s your family. It’s friends that you’ll have for life. Each of our residences provides academic and wellbeing support, as well as a variety of social activities.

All rooms at our on-campus residences are single board, with a bed, desk, chair, air- conditioning and Wi-Fi. At JCU your room is your own private space and should reflect your individuality, so you are welcome to add photos or personal touches to feel at home. You can also choose to live in fully catered or self-catered housing. Each residence has a different style of living, culture and atmosphere. You can take virtual tours of each residence on our website jcu.edu.au/accommodation One of the most exciting things about moving to a JCU residence will be meeting the other students. We organise activities in the first week to help you get to know other residents, particularly those who are studying the same course as you. Throughout the year there are lots of fun social activities including movie nights, sporting events, festivals, outings and much more. Safe and secure Relocating to attend university is a big thing, which is why our on-campus team are there to talk when you need support, check up on you throughout your studies and make sure that your health and wellbeing are on track for you to achieve your academic goals. You will be welcomed by a trained and Living on campus is so much more dedicated Residential Assistant (RA), who than just a safe room in a secure will support you to settle into university and campus life. Your RA will become your source building. Students who live on campus of information and support for all matters relating to your time on residence. have been proven to outperform During your first week on campus you will * complete an orientation process. This is your non-residents. opportunity to learn about on-campus facilities, support resources, and local amenities such as public transport, shops and medical services. Your safety and security is a priority to us, so each bedroom has an individual lock that only you and our staff can access, and there are CCTV cameras throughout the buildings. After-hours access to on-campus accommodation is for residents only and JCU Security patrol 24/7. They can even escort you back to your residence if you are studying late at night. *JCU Planning, Performance and Analytics, 2020 jcu.edu.au | 5 Townsville on-campus accommodation

JCU Halls of Residence Features and services The JCU Halls of Residence All Halls provide the following: provide a variety of living styles with a strong support PRIVATE ROOM WITH SERVICES INCLUDE King single bed Three meals per day (except Rotary structure offering residents 3x International House) quiet areas, single gender Study desk and chair Daily cleaning of communal areas and floors/units and catering to Bookshelves all dietary requirements. fortnightly bedroom cleans Spacious wardrobe Maintenance Air conditioning Administration Fan University Hall Security University Hall offers 250 rooms and Wi-Fi Pastoral Care 24 hours / 7 days is the most central of all on-campus Secure swipe lock system residences. University Hall consists of Car parking and bicycle storage and The Village and Clark Wing, in addition repair facilities to The Townhouses. Situated closest to the dining hall, The Townhouses are large COMMON AREAS Bicycle hire program units with seven, eight or nine bedrooms TV rooms Accessible rooms available sharing two bathrooms. The Village comprises 118 modular rooms, each with Computer labs & printers private bathroom and TV, in a village like Common rooms CONTRACT TERMS INCLUDE environment. Just behind The Village is Clark Wing, a long corridor style with Study areas Full academic year 60 rooms over three levels sharing six bathrooms. Kitchenettes Mid-year break Outdoor seating Early arrival to assist with induction George Roberts Hall BBQ Ability to arrive early or extend George Roberts Hall consists of eight blocks, contract term Laundry each with up to 15 units consisting of three or four bedrooms. Each unit has a communal Security cameras lounge, bathroom, and kitchenette. A large common room and BBQ area are also available adjacent to the dining hall.

Rotary International House This is fully self-catered accommodation with kitchen, living room, dining room and balcony shared between seven students. Each bedroom offers standard facilities, including a hand wash basin. For something different, students can access the community garden for fresh produce. With 118 students, this is one of the smallest and is surrounded by bushland, which provides a quiet setting. The facilities are managed by UniLodge with an on-site manager and administrative support team. Residential Assistants help to provide pastoral care to students.

6 | Enquiries 07 4781 4148 | jcu.edu.au Townsville on-campus accommodation New JCU Townsville on-campus accommodation opening in 2022

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Affiliated Colleges Features and services The two Affiliated Colleges Both Affiliated Colleges provide the following: are located on campus at JCU and offer a home away from PRIVATE ROOM WITH SERVICES INCLUDE home. They provide a safe and King single bed (most) 3x Three meals per day supportive environment to Study desk and chair Weekly room clean and daily cleaning of communal areas ensure students not only strive Bookshelves to achieve their very best but Washing of linen Linen also enjoy their time at JCU. Maintenance Spacious wardrobe Administration Air conditioning (most) Security Saints Catholic College Fan Free academic tutoring Saints Catholic College is a community Wi-Fi based environment with accommodation Pastoral Care 24 hours/day for 298 students across 3 wings. With a Secure living facilities focus on bringing 5 star hospitality touches Car parking and services, the college now boasts a Bicycle storage and repair facilities complimentary courtesy car for residents, on COMMON AREAS site health and wellness centre including gym Accessible rooms available facilities and fitness programs, free of charge TV rooms family and friends accommodation, onsite Computer labs and printers travel agency and UHD TV’s and PS4’s in all CONTRACT TERMS INCLUDE common rooms. Theatres Full academic year The College is also committed to providing Junior and senior common rooms quality pastoral care in an inclusive Ability to stay during mid-year break Soundproof music rooms community where the academic, sporting, Early arrival to assist with induction cultural, social and spiritual development of Study areas all students is paramount. The College has Ability to arrive early or extend Kitchenettes live-in pastoral care and after hours security contract term to ensure students have support 24/7. Outdoor seating Academic support is offered to all residents along with a well-regarded academic BBQ mentoring program for first year students. Laundry The John Flynn College Security The John Flynn College is a family of students and staff who care for one another. It is committed to excellence in academia, sport and life, and encourages you to be who you want to be. Four room styles exist for 250 students; standard, cluster and shared ensuite. A multi-purpose hall provides a large air-conditioned space for formal occasions, cultural activities and study. Academic tutorials, a music room, high speed Wifi, JCU gym and pool access, daily newspapers and a business centre are included in the fee structure. The College is known for its pastoral care and student leadership programs.

8 | Enquiries 07 4781 4148 | jcu.edu.au Townsville on-campus accommodation “It has literally been my home away from home. We are a college that is very supportive of each other in as many ways as possible - this includes academically, socially, culturally and on the sporting field.”

Nicole Brebner Bachelor of Education (Primary)

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JCU Halls of Residence

UNIVERSITY HALL GEORGE ROBERTS HALL ROTARY INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Clark Wing Townhouse The Village Cost per week $321 $321 $341 $341 $241 from* Contract length 41 weeks 41 weeks 41 weeks 41 weeks 41 weeks Cost per $13,161 $13,161 $13,981 $13,161 $9,881 academic year Number of 60 63 118 250 118 rooms

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Affiliated Colleges

SAINTS CATHOLIC COLLEGE THE JOHN FLYNN COLLEGE * www.cathcollegesjcu.edu.au www.johnflynn.org.au Standard No AC Standard Shared ensuite Private ensuite Standard Room Cluster Room Shared ensuite Private ensuite Cost per week $279 $399 $459 $489 $412# $420# $459# $490# from Contract length 40 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks 40 weeks up to 35 weeks up to 35 weeks up to 35 weeks up to 35 weeks Cost per $11,160 $15,960 $18,360 $19,560 $14,420 $14,700 $16,065 $17,150 academic year Number of 116 110 52 18 128 68 52 5 rooms

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* 2020 full academic year prices are quoted and may change prior to application. Please see individual residence website for any rebates or additions. # For a 35 week contract. Residents may extend their contract to study during the mid year break.

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George Roberts Hall 920m to Student Hub New Accommodation Coming Soon

University Hall 160m to Student Hub

The John Flynn College 300m to Student Hub

Library Student Hub Saints Catholic College 380m to Student Hub

Rotary International House 580m to Student Hub

Veterinary Sciences Science & Engineering Recreation Marine Sciences Health Sciences University colleges Estate Services University Central

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Make the most of the Far North Features and services Queensland tropical lifestyle in John Grey Hall provides the following: contemporary accommodation at JCU Cairns, Smithfield. PRIVATE ROOM WITH SERVICES INCLUDE King single bed Maintenance Study desk and chair Administration John Grey Hall Bookshelves Daily cleaning of communal areas The seven-storey, 300-bedroom octagonal building offers a variety of apartment Spacious wardrobe and drawers Security cameras style living options. Choose from ensuite Air conditioning Pastoral Care 24 hours/day studio apartments, six bedroomed apartments with individual ensuites or Fan Study groups and mentoring six bedroomed apartments with shared Wi-Fi Car parking and bicycle storage and bathroom facilities. repair facilities All apartments are self-catering and are Secure swipe lock system Communal car available for student use equipped with modern cooking facilities Balcony including cooktop, convection oven, and Access to community garden refrigerator. Each individual bedroom Gymnasium is lockable and includes air conditioning FULLY SELF-CATERED and Wi-fi. APARTMENTS HAVE Accessible rooms available John Grey Hall was officially opened in 2018 and provides a friendly and relaxed Modern kitchen with cooktop, benches and microwave atmosphere. The 42-metre-long internal CONTRACT TERMS INCLUDE grass courtyard features shared BBQ facilities Fridge and is the perfect place to relax. Full academic year Common room The facility is managed by UniLodge with Mid-year break an on-site manager and administrative support team. Residential Assistants help to Early arrival to assist with induction provide pastoral care to students. COMMON AREAS First year student accommodation TV rooms guaranteed Scholarship available Computer lab and printer Ability to arrive early or extend contract term Recreational rooms Study areas Large outdoor communal space BBQ Laundry Security cameras

12 | Enquiries 07 4781 4148 | jcu.edu.au John Grey Hall (on-campus at JCU Cairns)

6 bedroom apartment with 6 bedroom apartment with Studio Apartment standard room ensuite room Cost per week $179 $289 $299 Contract length 41 Weeks 41 Weeks 41 Weeks Cost per academic year $7,339 $11,849 $12,259 Number of rooms 162 38 87 Accessible rooms 6 4 3 WI-FI in bedroom    Air conditioning    Bathroom amenities Shared Private ensuite Private ensuite Shared kitchen   Private kitchen Single sex apartments   (depends on demand)

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Located directly through the Features and services underpass, and just an eight Cairns Student Lodge provides the following: minute stroll to the JCU Cairns campus is Cairns Student PRIVATE ROOM WITH SERVICES INCLUDE Lodge. The fully catered facility Free double bed upgrade Maintenance includes three meals a day, a Study desk and chair Administration resort style swimming pool, volleyball court, BBQ and a Bookshelves Weekly cleaning of apartment, including bathroom fully equipped shared kitchen. Spacious wardrobe and drawers Security cameras The rooms are all lockable and Air conditioning Pastoral Care 24 hours/day come with either a bunk, Fan single or double bed, desk, chair, Study groups and mentoring Wi-Fi wardrobe, air-conditioning Free car parking and secure Key lock system and WiFi. bicycle storage Balcony Access to community garden Fridge / Freezer Free gym access Kitchenette with microwave and kettle Accessible rooms available Iron and ironing board, clothes rack, broom and dustpan CONTRACT TERMS INCLUDE TV and sofa in the common lounge room Full academic year Mid-year break* COMMON AREAS Early arrival to assist with induction Communal dining hall First year student accommodation Resort style swimming pool guaranteed Recreational rooms Ability to arrive early or extend Study areas contract term Large outdoor communal space Try before you buy option* Chillout Zone with BBQ * Conditions apply Laundry Smoking tolerated areas on the property*

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CAIRNS STUDENT LODGE Bunk bed Shared Room Standard Room 1 Bedroom Apartment Cost per week from $199/$249 $290/$330 $419/$439 Contract length 42 or 22 weeks 42 or 22 weeks 42 or 22 weeks Cost per academic year $8,358/$5,478 $12,180/$7,260 $17,598/$9,658 Number of rooms 3 210 5 WI-FI throughout ü ü ü Air conditioning ü ü ü Fully catered (3 meals per day) ü ü ü Bathroom amenities Shared between 6 people Shared between 3 people Private bathroom

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Precinct A Precinct B Precinct C Precinct D Precinct E Precinct F (TBC) Library Cairns Student Lodge (across the highway) Student Hub

JCU Student Accommodation, John Grey Hall 150m Student Hub JCU Cairns Institute JCU Dental

Off-campus accommodation

Living off-campus Please don’t hesitate to contact the JCU Accommodation team for any support or to Off-campus housing can come in the form of answer any questions you have in relation sharing a house with other students, purpose- to the property or location you are considering built student accommodation or renting an living during your time at JCU. entire property. Before committing to a property or room off campus, please be sure to: Homestay – Check what you are getting is part of your A homestay is when you are matched lease. Even though images show the property with a family in the local area to live with. with furniture they may have been put there All homestay hosts have been screened for marketing purposes only. by the University’s homestay provider, – Check the dates and length of time you are and are required to undergo training in order committing to. You will be signing a legal to provide a high level of service and comfort document, which you may not be able to to the student. break because you have changed your mind. More information is available – Check the location of the property to the jcu.edu.au/accommodation/off-campus/ proximity to the University campus, bus stops homestay and amenities.

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Applications can be made through the JCU website. Please visit www.jcu.edu.au/accommodation for information on how to apply.

JCU’s on-campus accommodation is very popular so we Applications to live suggest you apply as early as possible so you don’t miss out. on campus now open for 2021. Contact information

For further information please contact JCU Accommodation Services T 07 4781 4148 E [email protected] W jcu.edu.au/accommodation

James Cook University Student Accommodation Guide is published by Marketing, James Cook University, September 2020. This publication is intended as a guide to accommodation at James Cook University. All care has been taken to ensure information is correct at the time of printing. To apply for on-campus accommodation visit jcu.edu.au/accommodation or contact the Accommodation Office to confirm current admission requirements and vacancies. The University reserves the right to alter any provisions or pricing included in this publication without prior notice. JCU: Ready today for tomorrow

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