Frequently asked questions

Raymont lodge frequently asked questions
  1. Does my room have internet access and phone?
  2. Do I have to provide my own linen?
  3. Does my room get cleaned?
  4. Do I have to vacate my room during vacations?
  5. Can I get a late meal if I am at uni late?
  6. Is there a selection process with applications?
  7. Do I get to choose my room?
  8. I have special dietary requirements, will I be catered for?
  9. Is there off-street parking available?
  10. How close is uni from Raymont Lodge?
  11. Can I have visitors stay in my room?
  12. What is the security like?
  13. Is there a curfew?

1. Does my room have internet access and phone?

Yes
You have your own individual phone with a direct dial number and message bank. It works on a user pays, monthly billing system. Internet is on a college network. You will need to bring your own computer.

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2. Do I have to provide my own linen?

Yes
You need to provide your own linen. The college will provide a mattress protector for your bed. You also need to bring towels, pillow and bed linen and be responsible for its washing.

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3. Does my room get cleaned?

Only if you clean it. Our cleaning services don’t clean individual bedrooms. There is a vacuum cleaner provided for you in your unit. Cleaners clean the bathrooms and common areas. Your room needs to be kept to a minimum health standard.

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4. Do I have to vacate my room during vacations?

Our year runs for 41 weeks. The only time you must vacate your room is between the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

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5. Can I get a late meal if I am at uni late?

If you are going to be at uni late you can order a late meal. You are provided with a plate and lid for this purpose that you drop off to the kitchen on the day.

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6.Is there a selection process with applications?

We do have a selection process. It is not necessarily first in best dressed, however early applications are always an advantage.

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7. Do I get to choose my room?

You may put a preference down, however Raymont Lodge makes the ultimate decision.

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8. I have special dietary requirements, will I be catered for?

Yes
We cater for all types of dietary requests, once we are aware of them.

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9. Is there off-street parking available?

There is limited off-street parking.

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10. How close is uni from Raymont Lodge?

QUT Kelvin Grove, QUT Gardens Point, UQ St. Lucia and Griffith South Bank campus are all 10- 15 mins away by car. Buses, Ferries and Train are all within 5 minutes walking distance from Raymont Lodge.

You can also travel by bicycle to Gardens Point and Griffith South Bank campus as there is an excellent bike track all the way.

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11. Can I have visitors stay in my room?

You may have visitors on the premises until 11pm. After that they must leave the Raymont Lodge area. When visitors are in your room you need to keep the door open.

Immediate family are permitted to stay overnight in your room for short periods for a nominal fee. The college will provide a stretcher bed for your room. You will need to provide linen.

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12. What is the security like?

We have security cameras at all entrances to the accommodation. You will need to pass through two locked doors to enter your room. We have updated all of our locks to a swipe system. Our supervisors lock up each night at 11pm.

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13. Is there a curfew?

There is no curfew. You can come and go as you wish. You do need to remember that noise needs to be limited after 9.30pm and that visitors to the premises must leave by 11pm.

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