Accommodation, meals and social events

On-Campus accommodation

Accommodation is available at the USQ Residential Colleges*.

• McGregor College 
• Concannon College 
• Steele Rudd College 

Please note:  Generally every attempt is made to locate students from the same faculty in the same College and residential block. However, due to the heavy demand for places, it may not be possible to satisfy special requests for a specific room or to be in the same block as others. If you want to indicate who you wish to be located near, please do so, but no guarantees can be given.

* Subject to availability. 

On-Campus accomodation booking form

Semester 3 2011

Students attending February Sessions for Semester 3 2011 Residential Schools, please submit an Accommodation form (PDF*137 KB) . Registration preferred by 16 January 2012.

Please complete and return the booking form together with full payment to:

The Administration Office
Residential Colleges
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba  Qld  4350

If accommodation is available, forms received after the dates listed above will still be accepted.

Confirmation of booking

Accommodation will be offered on a first-come first-served basis and preference is given to students requiring accommodation for three or more nights. Accommodation will only be provided where payment has been made in full for your intended stay. Please do not send cash through the mail as no responsibility is accepted for any loss. Your on-campus accommodation will be confirmed in writing. 

Booking in and out times

Students who have confirmed on-campus accommodation can book in at the College office, McGregor College, Baker Street, Toowoomba.
If you are unable to make travel arrangements that coincide with the times listed below, please contact the College office on +617 4631 2650

Booking in can only be provided at the times indicated. If you are unable to make your travel arrangements to coincide with the above booking in times, please contact the College office on +617 4631 2650 as soon as possible to make alternative arrangements. On the day of your departure, please vacate your room and return your key to the College office by no later than 10.00am. A replacement key charge of $110.00 applies to anyone not returning their key on departure. Luggage can be left at the Heathwood Room, McGregor College until 4.30pm (Monday to Friday). Please ensure that your bags are clearly marked with your name and address.

What to bring

Toowoomba weather is often unpredictable. You will need to bring some warm clothing, particularly for the evening. Please bring your own toiletries, washing powder and pegs, etc. Students are also reminded to bring their own alarm clock.

Meals and meal times

The Colleges provide breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Mid-week, students are provided with the ingredients to make their own lunch at breakfast time. The College Dining Halls will prepare meals to meet students special dietary requirements. If you have specific needs, please note these on your accommodation booking form in the 'Special Requirements' section.

College meal times are as follows:

Refunds and cancellations

If your application is received after all rooms have been filled, your payment will be refunded in full.
All cancellations will incur a $27.50 administration fee.  The only exception to this rule is where the Faculty alters or cancels the program in circumstances beyond the control of the student. In these circumstance, please advise the Accommodation Officer, in writing, and provide relevant documentation.

Any student who cancels their booked accommodation less than 24 hours prior to their arrival will receive a refund less the cancellation fee and one night's accomodation. If you change your arrival date, please advise us of this at least 24 hours prior to the origional date of arrival. If vacating early, at least 24 hours notice of the cancellation is required to be able to receive a refund. Refund claims cannot be entertained for students who do not arrive and have not advised of cancellation prior to the commencement of Residential School.

No refund claims will be considered for accommodation cancelled whilst at Residential Colleges unless a written claim is received before the completion of the accommodation period booked. Any requests for a refund will only be considered uppon receipt of a written claim.

Contacting the Residential Colleges

The College office may be contacted by:

• Mail: The Administration Office, Residential Colleges, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba  Qld  4350
• Telephone: +61 7 4631 2650 (Accommodation Officer)
• Fax: +61 7 4635 5347
• e-mail: accommodation.officer@usq.edu.au

Student Network Access

You may gain access to the USQ student network by going to the Computer Labs located in K Block and the Library. With your own computer, you may also access the network from your bedroom by following the instruction leaflet available from the College Office or you may use wireless access. College office staff are unable to provide individual support to short stay residents. If your student quota is exceeded, costs will be incurred.

Off-Campus Accommodation

Students preferring to live off-campus will need to make all their own arrangements. Further information on accommodation within Toowoomba is available from:

• Toowoomba and Darling Downs Tourist Information
• Where to Stay in South East Queensland
• Toowoomba's Online Directory

The Residential Colleges office is unable to assist you in finding off-campus accommodation.

Fraser Coast Accommodation

Fraser Coast campus does not have on-campus student accommodation. Information on current accommodation options within the Fraser Coast area is available. Please note that each student is responsible for making their own accommodation bookings.

Social events

Residential School trivia nights are held for students and staff at the USQ Club, dates for up and coming events include;

• Monday 13 February (7 pm USQ Club)
• Tuesday 18 Septermber (7 pm USQ Club)
• Tuesday 25 September (7 pm USQ Club)

Residential School Gym Pass

You can get a one week gym pass to USQ Works.

*This file is in Portable Document Format (PDF) which require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy of Acrobat Reader may be obtained from  Adobe. Users who are unable to access information in PDF format should email  usqassist@usq.edu.au or telephone +61 7 4631 2285 to obtain this information in an alternative format.