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Application Processing FAQ

App Processing

What to Expect During the Applications Process?

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Seeking assistance

The University solely manages the application platform, while other aspects such as fees, leasing periods, room allocations, and operational procedures are handled by individual colleges / properties. These factors may vary slightly based on the student's preferred choice of accommodation.

Visit our College / Property Contacts FAQs page to get in touch with the relevant team and learn more.

Application processing time

The full application process with each accommodation provider — including (1) initial response, (2) interview (if applicable), and (3) offer or outcome — can take up to 25 business days.

  • Full Year and Sem 1 applications: Commence assessment around the month of August.

  • Sem 2 applications: Commence assessment around the month of March.

You can normally expect to receive an acknowledgement from your first preference college or property within 10 business days. This will confirm whether your application is progressing with that provider, or if it’s being passed to your next preference.

Applying for more than 1 Property at a time

The central application process for UWA Accommodation applications means your application will be reviewed by each provider in order of preference. The system is in place ensures that a student is not able to apply for multiple properties and take up offers that will cause other students to potentially miss out on getting accommodation.

Waitlisted

What does being on the waitlist mean?

  • All Colleges / Properties will have access to your profile on our central database.
  • Should a spot become available that the property or college deems suitable for you, they will contact you via email to inquire whether you are still interested in being considered for the available spot.
  • The property / college may proceed with assessing your application, which could include an interview process to determine if you would be a good fit for their college and the specific spot that has become available.
  • We encourage you to respond promptly to any communication from the college(s) to ensure that your application can be assessed in a timely manner.

What can you do whilst being on the waitlist?

  • You can be proactive in communicating your interest and intent to the respective property / college team.
  • You can tell the property / college team that you are currently waitlisted and are keen to join them should any spots that you are suitable for, becomes available.