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Benefits of living on-campus

The latest Survey shows that our residents feel we offer value for money

It is sometimes difficult to answer the question; Why should I [or my child] live on-campus? MRS has prepared a promotional DVD; More than just a room; to answer some of those questions [see http://www.mrs.monash.edu.au/]. Whilst the DVD focuses on the pastoral, social and academic support offered by MRS, it does not provide adequate details on the operational and financial benefits of living on-campus.

Rental costs coupled with additional daily/weekly living costs are very important items to consider when weighing up housing options. It would be difficult to undertake an accurate comparison of the rents charged by MRS and those charged by the various off-campus housing providers without a better understanding of what the MRS rent includes. The following dot points have been prepared to assist you in your decision.

Before you make a decision as to where you might live, I encourage you to watch the MRS promotional DVD and consider the following dot points as I believe they demonstrate the clear advantages associated with living on-campus.

Vladimir A. Prpich
Director
Monash Residential Services

For 2008, our residents can look forward to the following benefits:

  • Convenience of access at a 2 min walk to class rooms, library and other facilities of the campus.
  • NO requirement for an up front payment of a month's rental if you commence your residency from the defined period.
  • NO requirement for an up front payment of a month's rental as bond.
  • NO additional charges for electricity, water or gas.
  • ALL residents have direct access to computer connection points within their own private bedrooms. NB: There is an annual charge for computer connections.
  • 24 hour access to the University computer and email networks. (*)
  • 24 hour access to the Monash Residential Services computer network. (*)
  • 24 hour access to the internet. (*)
  • All residents have direct access to telephone connection points within their own private bedrooms. NB: There is annual rental levy for the telephone connection points.
  • Free internal telephone call within Gippsland Residential, and across Monash University (Gippsland, Berwick, Clayton, Peninsula, Caulfield and Parkville campuses); provided they are made via internal extension numbers. House phones are also available at each entrance of the Units.
  • Free access to TV streaming through the University's computer network. In addition to the local channels (ABC1, ABC2, Nine, Seven, Ten, SBS) connection to a range of satellite TV channels is also available (e.g. BBC World and many Asian channels).
  • Free use of and access to Laundry facilities; including washing machines and dryers.
  • Free use of and access to Irons, Iron boards, vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies in Units.
  • Free use of and access to audio visual equipment in our communal buildings located at West and South Units.
  • Free use of and access to Billiard tables and table tennis tables in our communal areas.
  • Free access to tennis and basketball courts in residences.
  • Free use of and access to BBQ facilities located in South and West Units.
  • Free use and access to substantial and modern self-catering facilities.
  • Free car parking. 
  • Free use and access to a shuttle bus service that regularly transports residents from campus to a local shopping centre during semester periods.
  • All bedrooms are carpeted, heated and are furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe.
  • Cleaning personnel are on site and provide weekly cleaning and maintenance of communal bathrooms, kitchens, toilets, corridors, laundries, and common areas in each of the houses.
  • Free use and access to the University security escort service. The security escort service is available each night after hours. Residents who so wish, can be escorted by security personnel to their cars, their unit or any other location on campus.
  • Gippsland Residential have a residential support team in place who are there to maintain a constant and stabilising presence within the residential area; providing care, support and enrichment for resident students in academic, personal, social and recreational matters.
  • Free access to a wide range of residential support programs and to participation in a range of social events.
  • Free access to meals during social events.
  • Access to 9 hole golf course on campus at student rates.
  • Access to leisure centre, with student rate access to gym, pool, squash and netball courts.
  • Residential grounds are patrolled by security personnel seven days per week.

* This service is free provided residents' computers are set up to our specifications. 24 hour access to the various computer services listed is subject to the daily maintenance requirements of the University Computer Centre. Maintenance requirements and scheduling are not within the control of the Halls of Residence. From 1 January 2006, Monash University commenced passing on internet use charges to all faculties and MRS. More information about internet access at Monash University is available at http://www.its.monash.edu.au/students/

All conditions and benefits mentioned above are accurate as at 1 January 2008. Please note that the conditions and benefits listed above may change without prior notice.