Application process

 

Applications for 2012 are now closed

 

Accommodation in St Martins College is available for undergraduate students studying for their first degree on campus at CSU Wagga Wagga. Students are required to be enrolled as full-time internal students studying no less than 3 subjects internally. Priority is given to Rural students moving away from home for the first time.

All students are required to submit a copy of their Academic Transcript to the Head of College in July and December each year to assist the college in providing the best support possible for the student.

Start of year vacancies are only available for first year students and demand for these vacancies always exceeds the number of positions available. Once offered a place in St Martin's College students retain their accommodation until the completion of their studies and are not required to reapply each year, providing all college rules and regulations are adhered to.

Ongoing students who would like to get in to St Martin's College are placed on a waiting list for any mid year vacancies that may arise.

A summary of College Facilities

St Martin's has grown from 8 residents in 1992, to a current capacity of 98. The College offers accommodation, pastoral care and social activities for the College residents during the academic year.

The College consists of 12 cottages, a student flat, Chapel, Community Centre and Head of College Residence.

Each cottage has eight bedrooms and is fully air-conditioned and heated. Each bedroom has a bed, cupboard, phone, desk, chair, small refrigerator, rubbish bin, doona, pillow and bed linen. Each bedroom also has a data point connection to the CSU IT network. Each cottage has a kitchen and common room with lounges and TV. The kitchen has a convection microwave oven, kettle, toaster and gas cook-top. Each cottage has a freezer. Each resident has a lockable food storage cupboard in the kitchen. The College has washing machines and clothes dryers for the use of St Martins students only.

A Cottage Common Room

St Martin's residents need to provide their own crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, towel/s, desk lamp, iron, and any other cooking items. Fan heaters and bar heaters are not allowed in the college. Students should also bring their own first aid and medical supplies - the college has an emergency first aid kit but does not supply day to day needs such as panadol, bandaids, ice packs etc to students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are questions commonly asked by prospective residents:

How big are the rooms?
11 square metres

What is in the rooms?
Each room has a single bed, wardrobe, desk, shelf space, chair and fridge. Also provided are data connection to the CSU network and private phone with voicemail facilities. Provided to each room are a pillow and a doona. Bed linen, including sheets, towels, pillowslips and doona cover. All rooms are serviced on a weekly basis with linen and cleaning.

 
Cottage Bedroom

What is in the kitchen?
The Kitchen is equipped with a convection microwave oven, kettle, toaster and a gas cook top. Fridge and freezer. Lockable food storage cupboard and additional cupboards for dishes, cutlery etc (per student). Residents need to provide crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and tea towels.

Cottage Kitchen

How much does it cost?
Accommodation is provided on a 35 weeks basis and is is $6,364.65 per annum for 2012.

The 2012 fees and payment options can be viewed in the Handbook for 2012.

Are phone calls included in my fees?
Internal CSU phone calls are free but you will need credit on a CSU Phone Card to make external phone calls.

Do I need to know how to cook?

Yes. St Martin's College is a self-catered college so you do your own cooking, washing and drying of dishes and laundry. You are also expected to keep your room and cottage clean and tidy at all times. You can buy take away food on campus and in town at Wagga Wagga.

Is linen supplied? Who does the laundry?
The college provides clean bed linen weekly but students are responsible for washing their own clothes and towels etc.

Cottage Laundry

How often are the rooms serviced?
The rooms are serviced weekly with the common room and bathrooms serviced daily.

Is there access to computers / Internet/ e-mail?
A data connection point is provided in each bedroom. You need to supply your own computer and purchase a network card and a category 5 network cable to access the internet from your room. CSU IT department has details of how to configure your computer and how to use the CSU network.  The college also provides a Study Common in the Community Centre which has a laptop connected to the college photocopier. Students can use this laptop to access the CSU IT network and for printing on the photocopier - this is charged at 10c per page + GST. CSU also provides wireless computer access.

Can I get car parking?
Yes

Can I request a specific room?
Only from the second year. But there is not a guarantee that you will get the requested room. You are however, guaranteed a room in St Martin's College for the duration of your degree as long as you abide by the College rules. This means you do not need to reapply for accommodation each year.

Can I stay in my room during the holidays?
Yes. But you must notify the College office dates of when you will be in residence during university breaks for security and cleaning purposes. At the end of Semester 2 all students must fully vacate their rooms for the Summer Session.

Do I need a Post Office Box?
No. Your mail is delivered to St Martin's College, PO Box U1 then the RAs (Senior Students) deliver mail to student's rooms daily.

Campus Facilites

What Student Services does the University provide?
Lots! Look here to find out!

What shops are there on campus at Wagga?

The Mini Mart (and Post Office)

Student Supplies Shop