Accommodation Support

Congratulations on being accepted to live at Kensington! We know many of our new arrivals will have lots of questions so here are a few things you need to know to get you super-prepared for the move.

Checking in procedure for new arrivals

All you need to do is bring your University of Sydney Student ID (SID) OR any Photo ID such as drivers licence or a passport will be fine should you not have your SID already.

• You will be issued an accommodation card which you will use to gain access to the building and your room.;
• You then must complete a room inventory to ensure everything is present and in order in your room (You will have 2 days to complete this); If you fail to complete this via the student portal within 48 hours of arrival, we will assume you are satisfied with your room;

Reception is open Mon to Fri 9am-6pm and Sat-Sun 10am-3pm. Outside of office hours push the intercom button on the front door.

How to get to Kensington

UniLodge Kensington, is located in Sydney at 117-197 Anzac Parade, Kensington. It is conveniently located with multiple transport options available at the doorstep to ensure you're able to get to the University of Sydney.

• 5.2 km from the University of Sydney Business School
• 5.9km from the University of Sydney Quadrangle
• 4.6km from Redfern Station
• 3.6Km from Coogee Beach
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Travel distance

• This student accommodation is in a prime location, conveniently close to transport, shopping and the expansive Centennial Parklands.
• During peak times there are multiple bus routes available from Redfern station with the approximate travel time only 30 minutes. Additionally, there is a light rail stop which is a short walk from the building and comes directly from Central Station where students can either enjoy a short walk from the University of Sydney campus or change to Redfern.

What to bring

Save money by bringing supplies from home (as long as you’re allowed!) and for everything else you need; you can check out Broadway Shopping Centre – it’s just a 5-minute bus ride away.

Single Studio Rooms include:

• King single sized bed and mattress
• Wardrobe
• Storage
• Study desk
• Study chair
• Air-conditioning
• Private bathrooms
• Kitchenette with microwave, cooktop with rangehood and refrigerator
• Shared apartments include a shared living zone with lounge, TV and dining area

What to bring?

• Kitchen items
• Pillows
• Bed linen
• Personal electrical items

For your convenience, (particularly for those who are getting straight off a plane), the facility has kitchen and linen packs available for purchase before you arrive. To order these log into your Portal (where you applied for your room), add it to your cart and pay for it before you arrive. You can do all of this online and collect on arrival – It’s so it’s easy.

You will need to provide your own cooking pans, pots, utensils, etc. and keep them in your kitchen cupboards. You will need to bring for your own plates, cutlery, mugs and glasses.

Compulsory Welcome Orientation

All residents will need to come down to one of our Welcome Orientations. The short presentation will give you the chance to meet staff, resident assistants, new friends and covers an introduction to Kensington Life, rules, health and safety, and upcoming events. We will also cover any questions you may have about your new home. The dates of these events will be emailed to you at a later date, they will fall on a variety of days and times to give everyone a chance to attend.

Facilities

Laundry: We have one main launderette on lower ground, this is paid for with your SydPay account attached to your USYD Student ID.

Internet: Unlimited University WiFi

Mail: You can have mail sent to your mail box (which will be the same as your room number you are issued on check-in). All Australia Post letters will be placed in your mail box; any Australia post parcels will be delivered to reception for you to collect.

We can’t wait to meet you and to welcome you in to your new home!

We look forward to welcoming you soon.