Incentives for Curtin lodgers in 2022

Students looking to lodge at Curtin University’s new Curtin Exchange precinct will be offered a slew of incentives to live on campus next year, including halved weekly rent and thousands of dollars to cover residential fees.

The new, $500 million precinct is set to open at the start of next year, with 1,000 beds available, split between the 407-room St Catherine’s College and the 517-bed Twin Dolphin Hall.

Students admitted to St Catherine’s College will receive a $7,500 bonus payment to cover residential fees in their first year, while students lodging at Twin Dolphin Hall will similarly receive a 50 per cent reduction on their weekly rent over the same period.

Curtin vice chancellor Harlene Hayne said research from across the globe had shown that students who lived on campus achieved better grades and were more likely to undertake postgraduate studies.

“When students are actually living in their learning community, studies show they do substantially better,” she said.

“They show young people will be better students because they are living on campus, surrounded by hundreds of like-minded peers with similar hopes, ambitions and dreams.

“I am beyond thrilled that Curtin will be able to offer the incredible benefits of on-campus living to young people, particularly those from rural, regional and remote areas, as part of 1000 new student accommodation places set to open in the buzzing on-campus innovation precinct next year.

“As a product of the US college experience and a mother of two daughters who enjoyed the lasting benefits of on-campus living and learning, I am delighted to be able to offer this life-changing experience to Curtin students.”

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St Catherine's College Premium Single Room

St Catherine's College Premium Studio

Twin Dolphin Hall Common Area

Twin Dolphin Hall Studio