Future Students

Each student room at Women’s College is a private sanctuary – a comfortable space to study, relax and make your own. Bedrooms are fully furnished and include a bed, desk and study chair, bookshelves, ample storage, a fan and heater, and natural light through opening windows.

Students are encouraged to personalise their room with their own linen, cushions, artwork and other decorative or functional items, creating a space that feels like home while supporting academic focus.

Rooms are cleaned weekly and are located within five residential wings. Each wing is arranged in corridor groups that share bathrooms, generous common lounge areas, and kitchen and laundry facilities. A limited number of rooms feature shared ensuite bathrooms between adjoining rooms.

New students are allocated a room upon entry to the College, while returning students are invited to select their room through a lottery system. Corridor groups include students from all year levels, fostering a strong sense of connection, peer support and community across the College.

Meal times are when you will come together to eat and socialise. The Harriet Marks Dining Hall is one of the most recognisable spaces at Women’s. All meals are served here, including Formal Dinners and some key social events. The Women’s College is very well known for its excellent food.

Meals can be provided outside of the set times for when you are unable to attend due to study/work commitments.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available by arrangement, and food and beverage staff will also try to assist students with other special dietary requirements.

From Monday to Saturday, you can make-your-own ‘cut lunches’ with ingredients provided in the kitchen at breakfast time, while tea, coffee and whole fresh fruit are available throughout the day.

Accompanied guests are welcome to eat at Women’s, with the exception of special occasion meals. Guest meals are charged to a resident’s account.

During the official study and exam weeks, afternoon tea is provided every day.

Rooms are cleaned weekly by professional College housekeeping staff. In between these times, it is each resident’s responsibility to keep their room clean and tidy. Fresh bed sheets are issued weekly, and vacuum cleaners and other housekeeping items are available for students to use.

Women’s has cashless laundry facilities (registration is through an app), and indoor and outdoor clothes lines.

At Women’s, we view safety and security as a shared responsibility. Residents must act responsibly and respectfully towards their fellow community members, while the College commits a range of resources to ensure safety and security are top priorities.

Women’s has an advanced security system operating at all points of entry, with external doors locked, alarmed and monitored from 10:00pm. Residents may gain access to the front door until 11:00pm and external doors at any time with their fob key.

During office hours, there are professional staff at the front entrance, with Residential Services Officers (RSOs) on duty from 5:00pm to 11:00pm each evening and security patrol from 11:00pm to 6:00am.

Women’s is also serviced by the university security bus so that residents can enjoy safe and easy access to UQ libraries and lecture theatres until 11:00pm during the working week.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are appointed by the College to provide guidance for the residents within their wing. By providing support, acting as a resource, coordinating wing events, and working together to ensure College policies and expectations are met, RAs are the first level of wellbeing support at Women’s.

Additionally, Women’s professional staff are on hand to support students in a variety of ways when extra care or encouragement is required. The Deputy Head of College and Dean of Students provide both one-to-one and group support to assist with any personal issues. Working in a collaborative, sensitive and confidential environment with you, they can find the best way to overcome any challenges and move forward.

In-house counselling appointments are also available for all students.

Our Wellness Centre provides a dedicated space for students to focus on their physical and mental health, offering equipment to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to the Wellness Centre, students have access to a full-sized tennis and basketball court, as well as attractive garden spaces that are perfect for relaxing, yoga or Pilates. Music practice spaces are available for relaxation, meditation and study. If you enjoy cycling, a secure storage facility is available for bikes.

Students are encouraged to participate in the UQ Inter-College Council (ICC) sporting competition, with sporting fields conveniently situated within walking distance. A UQ Sport membership is included with your College fees, ensuring you have access to a wide range of fitness and recreational facilities.