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What is the application closing date?
There is no closing date for applications, however we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure the greatest opportunity in securing accommodation. If there are too many applications we may close applications, so we encourage you to get in early.
Is there an application fee?
There is no cost to apply for on-campus accommodation. Only once you are made an offer that you wish to accept are you required to make a non-refundable deposit payment to secure your room.
I am currently a Year 12 student in Australia. Do I have to wait till I get my results before I apply for accommodation?
You can apply for on-campus accommodation before you get your results or your offer to study at Monash. There is no application fee and we encourage you to apply for accommodation as soon as possible to ensure the greatest opportunity of securing accommodation.
Can I apply for both the Residential Village and the Urban Community?
You can only have one application at a time. However, within the application you can advise us if you would like to be considered for other accommodation options at the same campus, if you are not successful for your first preference.
Before you commence your application in the Portal, we encourage you to decide; which campus for accommodation, your preferred style of accommodation (either Halls of Residence, Shared apartments/flats or Studios) and check out the different features of each option to help you make an informed decision. It is also important to review the Admissions Policy
We encourage you to apply for your preferred residence as early as possible.
Do you give preference to certain groups of students?
Applications for on-campus accommodation are assessed as per the Admissions Policy, 4.0 Admissions priority. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to increase your chances of securing on-campus accommodation.
I am under the age of 18 at the time of completing my application, do I need to provide any other documentation?
Not at the time of application, however if you are successful in receiving an offer of accommodation, and you are still under the age of 18 years you will be sent an Under 18 Applicant Agreement which your parents/guardian and you will be required to complete as part of the offer acceptance process.
How can I apply for a male or female only hall?
While most of our accommodation facilities are mixed, if it is important for you to live in a gender specific area/floor/cluster, we may be able to assist you. You could choose the Shared Apartments options in Clayton such as the South East Flats or the Shared Apartments at Peninsula Village. Make sure that in the 'additional preferences/requests' section of the application you state your requirement for a single gender apartment.
At Clayton some halls have single-gender areas/floors/clusters. Make sure you advise us of your preference for single-gender accommodation in your application. Alternatively, you can contact us on mrs.applications@monash.edu and your application will be updated to reflect your preference.
Please note that in all residences, everyone has their own private lockable bedroom.
How can I apply for an en-suite room?
If it is important for you to have a room with an en-suite, you should consider applying for a Studio apartment. You should consider the difference in the cost of each of these options as rates do vary.
In the Traditional Halls of Residence, there are a very limited number of en-suite rooms. These rooms are only offered at a later date once we have addressed the requirements of all our current residents, so we cannot be sure that your request will be fulfilled.
Another option may be the South East Flats at the Clayton campus, or the shared houses/units at the Peninsula Residential Village which will give you the option to share a bathroom with only your flatmates.
I want to be close to my friend, how do I put this in the application?
If you are applying for a shared house/flat style of accommodation within the Clayton South East Flats or the Peninsula Residential Village you will have the option to include your friend preferences during your application.
If you are applying for halls, you and your friend can both email us at mrs.applications@monash.edu to advise that your preference is to be allocated to the same hall and we will update your application to reflect your preference. We will do our best to assign you and your friend a room close to each other, but cannot guarantee it.
Can I choose my room and hall?
We will do our best to try and meet your preferences, however we are bound by availability and cannot assure you that your first preference will be met.
Only the Studio Apartments at Clayton and Peninsula campuses offer an opportunity for residents to choose their preferred studio apartment . If you receive an offer for a studio apartment, you may be invited to select your preferred studio, depending on when your offer acceptance deadline is. If your acceptance deadline is January or later, there will be limited availability of studio apartments so the Admissions Office will pre-select a studio apartment for you.
At the Residential Village and in the Shared Apartments/flats, the rooms are assigned by the College Heads and they will take into account your preferences. As outlined in our Admissions Policy, and stated in our Mission Goals, we will endeavour to ensure that each residence maintains a vibrant, positive and diverse community of residents.
Will Monash Residential Services consider my individual requests for room preferences in my application?
If you have any personal requests please email them to mrs.applications@monash.edu, along with your application reference number and we will add these preferences to your application.
We will do our best to try and meet your preferences, however we are bound by availability and cannot assure you that your first preference will be met.
Will Monash Residential Services consider my accessible accommodation requirements in my application?
Yes of course! Within the application you can provide details on your individual accessibility requirements.
How can I change my application preference?
Easy! Login to the MRS Resident Portal and update your preferences.
Can I apply for accommodation for semester one only?
No. MRS residential contract periods have always been 42 weeks or 48 weeks, with the exception of the last two years during the pandemic when we offered the option of a semester one contract to allow for flexibility during these uncertain times. As COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we have now reverted to our standard contracts and there is no option for a semester one contact.
If you choose to apply for a 42 or 48 week contract in 2023 and then request a release from your contract in the middle of the year, please be aware that as per the Accommodation Fee Regulations you are required to pay rent for your room until a suitable replacement is found for your room after all vacant rooms have been filled. It is very important to note that MRS will not offer your room to a new student if we have rooms that are currently vacant. MRS will fill rooms that are already vacant before filling rooms which have been leased to a resident for either 42 or 48 weeks and who is looking to break their lease. Please see the following example:
I am going on a Study Abroad placement in semester two, is there an option for me to apply for Semester 1 only?
MRS does not offer a semester one only contract. Our residential contract periods are 42 weeks or 48 weeks. See previous answer.
I will graduate after Semester one. This is my final semester. Can I apply to live on campus for Semester one only?
MRS does not offer a semester one only contract. Our residential contract periods are 42 weeks or 48 weeks. See previous answer.
How do I inform MRS that I wish to end my lease.
Residents wishing to break their lease are required to inform MRS of their proposed departure date by completing a Departure Form online through the Resident portal.
Can you transfer my application to next semester/year?
If you have decided that you will not be starting your studies until Semester two you can transfer your application to Semester two very easily! Just send a quick email to us at mrs.applications@monash.edu and we will update your application for you. Once offers for Semester two are ready to be sent you will receive an email update on your application. However, applications cannot be transferred from one calendar year to another.
I have submitted my application, when will I know the outcome?
We will keep you up to date with plenty of communication and updates on your application status and further information is available on the application process and key dates.
How many people share a bathroom and kitchen in the Halls of Residence Clayton?
Our Halls of Residence at the Residential Village Clayton campus offer a great social environment which allows for greater peer interaction. You will share a kitchen, lounge and bathroom with other students in your hall. The number of residents you will share these spaces with varies by hall, check out this quick guide!
Are meals included in the price? Do you provide meal plans?
At Monash Residential Services, your meals are not included in the rental rates, although all of your amenities such as gas, electricity, water, internet, car parking and residential support are! We are very lucky to have many places to eat on campus, as well as the Halls Cafe which is located in the Residential Village at Clayton campus