UniLodge @ UC - Cooper Lodge
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes a non-refundable application fee of $55 is required to be paid.

Yes. To secure an apartment, the Resident must pay a Security Deposit equivalent to 4 weeks of rent, an Application fee of $55, a Community Spirit fee of $100.00, a Residential Life fee of $150 and two weeks of Occupancy fees. Prices vary depending on the room type.

Greater than 14 days before the start date of your contract the following amounts will be refundable:
Security Deposit of $800.00 and Two Weeks of Occupancy Fees

Between 1 and 14 days before the start date of your contract:
Cancellation Fee Charged: Dependent on Room Type, equal to one week of rent

On or after the contract start date:
Cancellation Fee Charged: Dependent on Room Type, equal to one week of rent
You are responsible for payment of the Occupancy Fees until a suitable replacement is secured.

Weeden Lodge offers a limited amount of internal and external car parking bays paid separately to your Occupancy Fees.  Parking on campus for Cooper and UC Lodge residents is managed by the University of Canberra.

Yes, you must pay a Departure Cleaning Fee of $120 at the end of the contract. Additional cleaning fees may apply.

The resident will be charged a Early Termination Fee equal to one week of rent (dependent on room type) and will be responsible for finding a suitable replacement to take over the remainder of the contract.

Water and electricity are included in your rent.

For University of Canberra Students residing at UniLodge @ UC – UC Lodge and UniLodge @ UC – Cooper Lodge, Internet access and WiFi is provided by UC. To access the WiFi please use your Uni ID number and password. Contact UC if you have any issues.

For residents of UniLodge @ UC – Weeden Lodge, internet costs are included in utility bills. Contacts are purchased directly with our contracted supplier, Superloop.

Yes, you need to use a mattress protector which we will provide on your check in.

Yes this is not included in your rent.

UniLodge has listed a number of resources on our Student Health and Wellbeing page.

Check in is available Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm from property reception. We do not offer check in on weekends or public holidays.

Yes - please call our after hours on-site staff on 0438 453 197, they will have you complete some paperwork, provide you with your key and show you to your room.

You need to pay for the residential life program fee annually. It is compulsory and it covers for a range of events and activities organised by Unilodge.

Yes, we have a professional maintenance team to support the general maintenance requests. Contractors may be arranged if the issue persists.

Unfortunately we do not take cash payments in the lodges. You can make rent payments through credit/debit cards or pay online.