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Student Housing - Northam

• Student Housing
• Fees, occupancy agreement and other matters
• Rating of Muresk facilities
• Campus Housing Information
• Detailed description of student housing at Northam [PDF file]
• Useful Links

Student Housing

There are three Halls of Residence: Dempster Hall, Hughes Hall and Southern Hall. Each hall was named after a Principal of Muresk College (as Muresk was known before it became a University). The Halls, with a total of 118 single rooms (including four double rooms), have been newly refurbished. Each Hall is divided into four units; each unit has bathroom and toilet facilities and a common room with lounge facilities, television, video and fridge. Some twin-share rooms are available. Rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, wardrobe, bookcase, ceiling fan and heaters. Since each student's room has connection facilities to the computer network with access to email and the Internet, personal computers are encouraged. The Halls are pleasantly situated close to teaching, laboratory, dining, library, computing and recreational facilities.

Dempster Hall, a bedroom with work unit, and a common room

There are four Settlement Cottages with a total of 25 rooms (including four double rooms). Each room has a bed, a work unit, plenty of cupboard space, and well-heated in winter and cooled in summer (with ducted air conditioning). All settlement units have bathroom, toilet, lounge and kitchen facilities. Two units are fully self-contained with 7 rooms [one unit is designed for disabled people]. The remaining two, one with 6 rooms and the other with 5, also have kitchenette facilities. All are tastefully decorated. The floors are made from Indian slate; colours and fabrics used reflect a rural atmosphere. The units are constructed of Western Red Cedar with iron roofs, pre-coloured to blend with the landscape.

Settlement cottage, bedroom with work unit and kitchen

AAA Tourism have given Muresk settlement cottages a rating of 3.5 stars in the self catering category. This applies to family and week-end stay only.

For postgraduate and international students, there are three houses available on campus. These have self contained kitchens and are fully equipped with all amenities. Each house has a master's bedroom and at least one twin room. All are nicely situated with their own gardens. Priority to these houses is given to international students with families.

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Fees, occupancy agreement and other matters

Accommodation Fees

Annual bond equivalent to four weeks rent. The annual bond is refundable at the end of each year subject to the conditions set out in the agreement. A fee for carpet cleaning will be retained from the bond by the Housing Office each year.

Deposit. With the return of the Acceptance of Offer form for a place in the Muresk residences, a deposit has to be paid. This deposit is refundable upon payment of the semester fees. However, prospective resident who cancels his or her room reservation prior to the commencement of the semester will forfeit this deposit.

Semester fees. Semester 1 is equivalent to 15 weeks rent and Semester 2 is equivalent to 16 weeks rent.

Fees are payable on arrival (first day of each semester). They can be paid by cash, cheque (made payable to Curtin University - Muresk) or by Mastercard, VISA Card or Bankcard.

Occupancy Agreement

Students taking up residence in the campus will be expected to sign an agreement which includes acceptance of the conditions of residence and rules.

What is supplied and what to bring

Supplied

• Bed & Mattress cover
• Wardrobe
• Desk & Chair
• Heater & fans
• Desk Lights

What To Bring (Not Supplied)

• Linen, pillow and pillowcases.
• Plate, cups, glasses, cutlery, etc. & tea towel.
• Towels.
• Toiletries [the nearest shops are in Northam].
• A supply of first-aid items.
• Some clothing of a standard suitable for use on formal and semi-formal occasions.
• A sleeping bag and pillow for tours.
• A computer/printer (recommended)

 

Campus Housing Information

For information about living in the campus and the facilities/services available, enquiries may be made to the Housing Manager's office which is located in the Reception building. Office hours are from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The Housing Office staff are responsible for all aspects of student accommodation, the administration of the welfare of students, and the facilitation of activities to improve the quality of campus life.

For further information on student housing and campus life at Muresk, please contact:

Dominique Esszig
Housing & Conference Manager
Muresk Institute
Northam 6401
Western Australia

Email: d.esszig@curtin.edu.au
Phone: (08) 9690 1518
Fax: (08) 9690 1500

Useful Links

• How to get to Muresk Northam campus
• Map of Northam and the town centre
• Tourist information on Northam
• Muresk Northam campus map
• Muresk student facilities
• Muresk farm
• Muresk history
• Photogallery of facilities at Northam campus

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