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- Do you have to be Catholic to live at St Francis' College?
- Is St Francis' College strict?
- Is there a curfew?
- Is the College single-sex or co-residential?
- Is alcohol allowed?
- Am I allowed to have visitors?
- What is the atmosphere of St Francis' College like?
- How much does it cost to live at St Francis' College?
Is it good value for money?
- Does this include meals?
- Is there a discount for upfront payment of fees?
- Can I pay biannually or fortnightly?
- How much does it cost to apply to live at St Francis' College?
- Are there any upfront payments if I get accepted?
- How many meals are provided by the College?
- What facilities are provided for me to prepare my own
meals?
- What do I need to supply in order to prepare my own meals?
- What else do I need to bring?
- Is there a laundry?
- Are the rooms cleaned by the College or do residents have
to clean their own rooms?
- How well do I have to do in my studies in order to continue
living at St Francis?
- If I am accepted into St Francis' College, can I
stay for the full length of my course?
- Do I have to sign a contract?
- Is the College secure?
- How close is the College to the rest of the University?
- I do not own a car. Do I need a car if I live at St Francis?
- What functions do you have at St Francis?
- I would love to be part of St Francis' College.
How do I apply?
- What is the deadline for applications for the 2005 academic
year?
- Do I have to wait for an offer from CSU before I apply
for residency at St Francis' College?
- Can I be considered in the early round offer for accommodation at St Francis College even though I have not been given an early offer to study at the university?
No. We do not discriminate on religious grounds. People of many different
religious beliefs live at St Francis. We are an inclusive community,
and proselytism and fundamentalism have no place at this College.
However, as Catholics we believe in the Divinity of Jesus Christ,
and that history records that Jesus founded a community which is
primarily and substantially the Catholic Church. We believe that
the Catholic Faith has the fullness of truth, and expect that all
residents will respect the rules of the College, which have been
based on the teaching of Christ, handed to us by the Apostles and
their successors.
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Those who are happy to live by Gospel values do not find the College
strict at all. Those who would not be prepared to live by Gospel
values – in particular, respect for the Lord and for the rights
of others – would find the College environment restrictive,
and therefore would be out of place at St Francis' College.
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No. Your room key allows you to enter the external doors of the
College and your room at any time. You can come and go whenever
you please at any time of day or night. There is no curfew at St
Francis' College. The closest thing we have to a curfew is
a restriction on noise after 11pm Monday to Thursday, and midnight
on Friday and Saturday nights. We believe that residents have the
right to live and study in a peaceful environment, especially after
the abovementioned times at night.
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The college is co-residential. Males and females live in the same building, although there are separate bathroom facilities for males and females.
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The College encourages alcohol to be enjoyed in moderation. The
College provides alcohol at many of its functions, but expects that
residents will not be irresponsible in their consumption of alcohol.
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Yes. Visitors are welcome to the College, provided that they observe
the rules of the College. Residents may also have guests stay overnight,
provided they seek prior permission from the Dean.
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At St Francis, we encourage residents to enjoy the freedom which
university life presents, within the context of a supportive family
style environment. We strive to provide an enjoyable place to live,
where life-giving values and good habits are esteemed.
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Accommodation at St Francis is offered on a 35 week basis. There are two types of rooms at the College - standard rooms and rooms with ensuite.
- In 2010 the cost of a standard room is $8,750, which includes four evening meals per week through the semester.
- A room with ensuite in 2010 will cost $9,970, which includes four evening meals per week through the semester.
This is excellent value for money when you consider the unsurpassed facilities offered at St Francis' and the intangible benefits of living in the supportive environment offered by St Francis' College.
For more detailed information about the fee structure and payment options, click here.
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The College is semi-catered. That means that the College provides an evening meal four nights per week, Monday to Thursday inclusive. The four evening meals are included in the fees. Residents must provide for themselves for all other meals.
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Yes. There is a $100 discount for full upfront payment of fees at
the commencement of the academic year.
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Yes. However, there is a $100 discount if you elect to pay for the full year upfront.
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There is an application fee of $55 which must be paid in order for
your application to be processed.
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Yes. If you get accepted into St Francis' College, there is an acceptance fee, namely:
Acceptance Fee ($200) plus GST ($20)
Services Fee (unused portion will be refunded)
Caution Fund (refundable)
‘O' Week Rent (for first years attending O week)
St Francis' Collegians Association (SFCA)*
CSU internet access fee**
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$220
$400
$40
$200
$100
$240
$1,200 |
* The SFCA fee is collected by the College on behalf of the student association.
** The CSU internet access fee is collected by St Francis' College on behalf of the CSU IT Department. This levy is charged to all residents living on campus at CSU, which enables residents to have high speed internet access at 1 cent per megabyte. [Please note that this is NOT a fee of St Francis' College, as the University IT department owns and maintains the phone and data network within St Francis' College.]
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The College is semi-catered. The College provides an evening meal
four nights per week, Monday to Thursday inclusive. Residents must
provide for themselves for all other meals.
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The College has two kitchens for the use of residents. Each kitchen
is equipped with cooktops, conventional ovens, microwave ovens,
and refrigerators. Each resident has a lockable pantry cupboard
in one of the kitchens.
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You will need to provide your own cutlery, crockery, cookware, cooking
utensils, cups and glasses.
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Apart from clothing, study equipment and personal items, you need
to bring your own towels, and are advised to bring an extra blanket
for the winter months. You should also bring a few good outfits
for formal occasions and official functions.
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Yes. There is a laundry with two washing machines and two tumble dryers. There is an annual levy on the use of the washing machines, which is included in the services fee.
Residents are required to launder their own towels and clothing. The College launders the bed linen.
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The College cleans the bedrooms and common areas, but residents
are expected to keep their rooms and the common areas in a respectable
condition to enable cleaning to be carried out efficiently.
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For continued residence at St Francis, residents need to pass at
least three-quarters of the subjects they undertake. For example,
if you study four subjects in a semester, you need to pass at least
three of them to continue residency.
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Residency at St Francis' College is offered on a one year
basis (40 weeks). Readmission to the College is not automatic –
residents must reapply for admission for the following year. Readmission
to St Francis' College is determined by the positive contribution
the resident makes to the life and tone of the College.
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Yes. Upon acceptance, successful applicants are sent a copy of the
College Handbook and a contract of Residency. The Handbook outlines
the rules of the College. Prospective residents are required to
read the Handbook and Contract thoroughly before signing the Contract
and taking up residence at the College.
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Unfortunately, attacks against persons and property are prevalent
in society. Therefore, St Francis' College takes the issue
of security very seriously. The College is the most secure accommodation
on campus. The external doors to the building are always locked,
and may only be accessed by a St Francis' College key. The
College is patrolled at night by CSU Security. Notwithstanding,
residents are responsible for their own belongings, and are advised
to exercise the normal precautions when venturing from the College
at night.
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St Francis' College is located on the main CSU campus within
close proximity to all the other CSU Halls of Residence. The College
is nestled amongst the CSU tennis courts, squash courts, pool and
gym. The College is a short walk from the lecture theatres, library
and other university facilities.
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You do not need a car to get around the university, as St Francis
is within easy walking distance of all university facilities. If
you need to get to town, the university operates a regular bus service
to the city.
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The St Francis Collegians Association puts on a number of functions
throughout the year. Some of these functions include:
o Saints Ball (in conjunction with St Martin's College)
o Karaoke Night
o Pool Comp
o Tennis Comp
o Punch Party and Wine Night
o Formal Dinners
o Road Trips (eg ski trip, State of Origin etc)
SFCA functions vary from year to year depending on what the residents
want to do. People who do not like to have a good time are out of
place at St Francis' College!
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Easy. Click here to complete the online application form.
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Early round: An early round of offers will be made for applicants who complete the application process by November 15.
Main round: Applications (and associated documentation) must be received by no later than 12 noon on 27 January in order to be considered for a place at St Francis' College for the commencement of the academic year. Applications received after this time will be placed on the waitlist for positions that become available through the year.
No. You don't have to wait to be offered a place at
the University before applying for residency at St Francis'
College. On the contrary, because of the high demand for places at
the College, prospective residents are encouraged to apply as soon
as possible.
Yes. You can apply to St Francis College and be included in the early round regardless of whether you have been given an offer to study at Charles Sturt University. Some applicants deliberately apply at St Francis before being given an offer in an attempt to solve a potentially difficult problem of having an offer to study at university but not having anywhere suitable to live. Accommodation can be difficult to find in Wagga Wagga, and the possibility of receiving an offer to live at St Francis gives the successful applicant peace of mind that if they are offered a place at university, they don’t have to stress about finding suitable accommodation.
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Do you have to be Catholic to live at St Francis' College?
