Western Sydney University Village Parramatta, Sydney

If you are a domestic first year student applying through UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC you may be eligible for First Year Exemption.

You are eligible if:
* You did not get accepted to the university
* Were accepted to another university
* The course is now wholly offered online (ie not being taught internally)

If your contract has not commenced you will be refunded your security deposit and cleaning fee where applicable. Please note the application fee and registration fee if applicable are non refundable.

If your contract has started, you are liable for rent up to the date of notification / moving out of the village.  Your security deposit and associated fees (excluding application, registration and cleaning fees where applicable) will be refunded.

Please note that First Year Exemption will not apply where you have accepted a university offer but you elect to defer or withdraw from your studies. You must notify property management in writing (resident notification) within 5 days from the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC main round offers release date (generally around late January – refer to the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC website for actual dates) for First Year Exemption to apply.

There is no deadline for applications; however, please note that once the property has reached capacity, you are only able to sit on the waitlist, and this does not guarantee you a spot with them.

The property is your home and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
Please note though that they do have rules regarding noise and visitors within the property.

Noise Curfew
Residents must comply with all directions from property management about noise minimization, particularly in response to noise complaints from other residents of the village or neighbors of the village. For more information, please refer to the Property Noise Policy.
Sunday - Thursday: 10 pm*
Friday - Saturday: 12 pm*

*during the exam periods, please note that these times do change and there should be no excessive noise within the property during this time.

Visitors

A visitor is defined as a person who is meeting with a resident for a short period, while a guest is defined as a person who is staying overnight with a resident by the Rules.

All visitors are required to leave the property by midnight (unless otherwise notified to Residents). Any visitor present in the property after the specified time will be considered an 'unauthorized person' to which Rule 52 (Overnight Guests & Unauthorised Occupancy) and Rule 69 (Trespassing) applies. See also Rule 13 (Conduct of Guests and Visitors).

If you are looking to check into the property on the weekend, there will be a resident assistant on duty who will be able to assist you. Please notify the property management, if you plan to check in after 5pm on Friday and they will be able to provide you with the relevant contact details for the person on duty.

If you plan to arrive very late at night or early in the morning, please give them as much notice as possible so they can ensure someone is there to welcome you.

You are allowed to bring oil heaters. Fan heaters are not allowed in the property.

For information regarding airport pick-up, the university has options for 'airport pickup'.

Please note, this is not a facility managed by the property management.

You don't need to find your own roommates. If you're interested in a shared apartment, they will do their best to pair you with people who have similar preferences.

If you already have specific individuals you'd like to live with, please list their names in the roommate preferences section of your application. Whilst they will try to accommodate these requests, please be aware that they cannot guarantee them due to the high volume of requests they receive.

Property management fosters independent living while also accommodating students just moving out of home for the first time. There is a strong communal attitude among the residents; however, it also helps students adjust to a more self-sufficient lifestyle where they look after themselves through their cooking, laundry, and housekeeping duties. There are many options for residents to become involved in the property atmosphere, while also providing an environment where the resident can also choose not to participate and this is okay. In the case of any queries, the property team is always there for support in case the student is looking for assistance.

All of their fixed term contract dates as advertised are not flexible.

Parramatta Village is located on-campus and is only a short walk away from classes and university facilities.

There is an option to purchase a linen or kitchen pack prior to your arrival at the property.

You will not be able to access your room or leave any belongings on the property before your contract starts.

You can submit preferences for specific rooms during the application process. They will do their best to accommodate all requests during the allocation process; however, due to the high capacity of requests, they cannot guarantee anything or make any promises.

They open applications early due to the high demand of students looking for residential accommodation. To secure a room at the this property, they recommend make your application as soon as possible, to make sure you don't miss out!

There is a Coles supermarket located a short 15 minute walk form the property. There is also a Westfield 10 minutes by bus from the campus.

They have multiple contract options that suitable for a range of different stays, these are:

• 48 weeks
• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• SAEX (for study abroad and exchange students only)

Please note, not all room types are available on all contract types and the contract dates are not negotiable.

The kitchens are already kitted out with basic amenities, such as the fridge and the microwave. However, you will need to supply your own utilities such as a toaster, kettle, and sandwich press for example. If you live in shared accommodation, you can always wait until you meet your roommates to organise a group shop to figure out what everyone has brought along with them.

Roommate allocations are conducted in accordance with any requests, such as: study preference, age, and gender. To make a request, you will be prompted to include these during the application process.

Please be aware that they cannot guarantee them due to the high volume of requests they receive.

Unfortunately there are no operating phones in the rooms at this property.

Just head straight over to reception, their friendly property staff will be more than happy to check you in and show you to your room. If arriving after hours, just call the Resident Assistant once you are at reception and they will come down and meet you to check you in.

At this property, they are able to accommodate students from all educational institutions (including TAFE and private Colleges). Please note you must be able to provide proof of enrollment.

All their rooms are single occupancy, so if you'd like your partner to live in the same apartment, each of you will need to have your own room. Please inform them during the application process if you wish to live together. Both of you must be enrolled in a tertiary institution.

They recommend bringing the bare minimum when you first arrive, that way you and your new roommates can work out who buys what to avoid doubling up on certain items. Below is a list of the essentials you will need:

• A photocopy of your ID, such as your passport or driver's license to assist in your check in
• Bedding / linen including a pillow
• Towels and tea towels
• Food and household supplies
• Cooking equipment, crockery, cutlery, glasses, cooking utensils etc
• Laundry supplies
• Toasters, irons, ironing boards etc., although some residents wait until meeting their roommates on arrival to share the costs of small appliances

Western Sydney University has a free shuttle bus.

Yes, all bedrooms have a window, it is an Australian standard that every property needs to adhere by.

Reception is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, resident assistants are available after hours.

If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of offer to stay at the property via email. Please note that an offer can only be sent once all steps of the application process have been completed.

You are more than welcome to bring your own internet provided it is a Wi-Fi dongle, the do not permit ADSL to be installed.

During the booking process, you will need to submit a copy of your confirmation of enrollment. Upon arrival at the property, you will be asked to present your student ID card.

If you are a first-year university student and have not yet received your student ID, please provide your letter of offer as proof of enrollment at check-in. Once you receive your student ID card, provide a copy of it to them as soon as possible.

Unfortunately the property does not offer any financial assistance.

The property does not provide catering. However each apartment has access to a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge, freezer, stovetop and microwave so feel free to cook up a storm at any time of the day.

Yes, if you are turning 18 within the same month which you are moving into the property. Please note you will be required to have a parent or guardian to sign our accommodation Guarantor Form before your room will be confirmed.

Although they do not encourage overnight guests, they do understand that you may have someone stay from time to time. Please make sure that you sign your guest into reception upon arrival and sign them out on departure.

As per the property rules, you can have a guest stay no more than 2 consecutive nights in a 7 day period.

It is approximately a 15-minute walk from the property to the library on Parramatta South campus.