Experience Deakin Res

Nestle straight into Victoria’s happiest university*. Our helpful humans (Residential Leaders) will be on-hand to get you settled in and connected. Deakin Res offers a tight-knit, welcoming and inclusive community, with lots of opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills and immediately feel at home.

Settle in with ease

You'll make friends for life while living on campus. Meet your new friends via our pre-arrival online induction and upon arrival as part of our residential orientation program.

Personalised support

Feeling homesick? Or just need a helping hand? Our Residential Leaders (RL's), are students who know what it's like to live on campus, and will ensure you are warmly welcomed. Staff and RL's recognise and can refer matters relating to student safety and welfare to our expert Campus Life staff.

An event for everyone

Into photography? Drama? Sports? Singing? We've got it all covered. Our Campus Life team and Residential Leaders run a variety of small and large events. During any month, you'll find our residents trying out new things, learning new skills or volunteering their time in the local community.

Finding your new home starts with discovering the right on-campus location and when you get it right you can forget about having transport woes or being late to class as everything you need will be within easy reach.

More time and convenience

Like to sleep in? When you live on campus getting to all of your classes will be no more than a five-minute walk! Once classes are over, you'll have plenty of time to explore the local area and you'll have even better access to university services and facilities like the library and computer labs.

All your living needs covered

Forget the hassle of finding housemates and setting up amenities – everything is already connected. Each precinct includes common and study rooms, laundries, a movie room, pool tables and outdoor spaces. Our pro-active maintenance approach ensures your home is maintained to a comfortable standard.

No fuss payment system

When you live on campus you have a simple, no fuss payment system and no separate utility or internet bills. Everything is included. Plus, you get to decide which rental agreement (1, 2 or 3 trimesters) is going to work best for you. Rather than the full 52 week if you were living off campus.

Feeling safe in every possible way – culturally, physically and emotionally – is our number one priority. It starts with friendly staff available 24/7, well maintained spaces for you to hang out in, and your own lockable bedroom for when you need downtime. Together we create a healthy and happy community guided by our Community Values of RESPECT.

24-7 customer service and security

Enjoy peace of mind, knowing you have access to an on-site staff member 24/7. These staff are available to provide an immediate response in cases such as a lockout or during emergencies, and are supported by dedicated Campus Support team members.

Proactive wellbeing support

Student accommodation is a safe place to live and your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You'll be invited to health and wellbeing events that will help you stay well and connected during your time on Res. Plus make sure that all safety, hygiene and cleaning measures are in place.

A welcoming community

Deakin Res is a nurturing environment with a collaborative culture of respect that enables you to thrive. Our residents and staff share the responsibility of building and maintaining a healthy and happy community, and all experiences are guided by our RESPECT values.

Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. So when you make the move to live on-campus say ‘no’ to less and ‘yes’ to more. The wide range of free events means you are guaranteed to find an event to match your interests and by saying ‘yes’ you will meet so many amazing people along the way.

Deeper Friendships

On-campus students have a stronger sense of belonging and form deeper connections with other students, as a result of tailored living options, peer support, and an extended transition program. You'll make friends for life while living on campus.

Better academic performance

Students who live on campus achieve higher grades! Residents have been proven to consistently outperform non-residents in their studies. With dedicated onsite study spaces and easy access to libraries and student central, academic success is at your fingertips.

Student leadership opportunities

If you return to live on campus for another year, you have the chance to give back to your residential community by taking on the role of Residential Leader. Comprehensive training is provided and you'll have the opportunity to help others, make more friends and it'll look great on your CV.