UON student living operations and finance
what to bring If this is your first time living away from home – or even if it isn’t – there are lots of things you need to know about practical day-to-day life as a student resident. Below are some of the things you may be wondering about, but for more information please visit our website or contact your friendly UON Student Living teams. All of our Residences are fully furnished except for bed linen, which can be bought from home or purchased on arrival or through our online shop if necessary. All rooms include a single bed, study desk and chair, study lamp, wardrobe and storage for books and personal items. Barahineban rooms contain two king singles which can be converted into a king size and larger rooms at Blue Gum House have the luxury of a king single bed. Kitchen equipment: All catered residents have access to a shared tearoom equipped with a microwave, fridge, instant hot water and sink. Self-catered residents share a kitchen equipped with kettle, toaster, microwave oven, electric stove and fridge/ freezer. Students living in any of the self-catered residences will need to bring along all cooking and dining utensils. This includes your cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils such as tongs, spatulas, sharp knives and wooden spoons. Please note you will also need pots, pans and chopping boards. All residents must bring their own dining utensils or may purchase dining packs containing 1x large plate, 1x small side plate, 1x bowl, 1x drinking glass, 1x coffee/ tea mug, 1 each x knife, fork and spoon.
Dining and bed linen packs will be available for purchase via the Accommodation Portal We recommend that you bring the following items with you to UON Student Living: • Licence/photo ID- (birth certificate and passport) and make copies of the originals, signed by a JP! • Medicare card • Kitchen equipment, utensils • Bed linen, including sheets, pillows, blanket. Or you may wish to order a bed linen package for your room through the Accommodation Portal. • Bath towels • Toiletries • Computer/Laptop • Alarm clock • Clothes • Clothes Hangers • Laundry basket/bag • Headphones • Mosquito Repellent/Sunscreen • Study Stationery
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