UWS Bankstown Residential College

About Bankstown

UWS Bankstown Residential College at UWS Bankstown campus offers state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly student accommodation and facilities.

UWS Bankstown Residential College opened in 2002 and is located next to the main academic areas of the campus. The campus is well connected by public transport to Bankstown city – a major city centre for the Southwest Sydney region, with a large and extensive shopping centre, Centro Bankstown. Bankstown is just 30- 40 minutes from the Sydney CBD.

Accommodation

• 4-bedroom villas with shared bathrooms.

• Two disabled access rooms with ensuites.

• Mixed and single-gender accommodation.

Common facilities and activities

• Common-room facilities with pool table, table tennis, Foxtel, laundry and landscaped outdoor entertainment areas.

• A wide variety of on-site activities and facilities ranging from sport and fitness to culture and entertainment.

Security

• Safe environment patrolled by UWS security 24 hours a day.

Location

• 2 minutes walk from the main academic area of the campus.

• 10 minutes drive to Bankstown CBD.

• 30-40 minutes by car or train to Sydney CBD.

Furnishing and appliances

• Bedrooms with built-in wardrobe, bookcase, bed, desk, study chair.

• Living areas with lounge suite, coffee table, television, dining table and chairs.

• Kitchens with refrigerator, stove or convection/microwave, kettle, toaster, pots and pans.

• Coin-operated laundry in the residences’ area.

• Students supply own crockery, cutlery and linen.

Services

• Electricity, water and gas included.

• Wireless internet provided by UWS.

• Cleaning service for communal areas.

• Pool table, table tennis and Foxtel in the common room.

Personal and social development

• Students from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.

• Activities from sport and fitness to culture and entertainment.

• Life skills programs and leadership opportunities.

• Resident Assistants available to help with any issues, including after hours.

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