Frequently asked questions

The College will contact you once you have completed the Application process online

Yes, we have students from QUT, Griffith, CQU, ACU, USQ and other institutions living at Leo’s.

No, all meals are provided.  There is a “Late Meal Room” which is open from 6.00am to 11.00pm with cereals, bread, fruit, ice cream, spreads, coffee, tea, cordial.  There are also hotplates and microwaves for you to cook your own food if you are still hungry.  Meals are not permitted to be taken back to bedrooms.  We have designated eating areas.

Yes, if you defer your university place you can defer your College offer.

Do not rely on accommodation being available outside your contract dates.  You will need to apply to the Head of College for special circumstances.  The College shuts from mid December until mid January.

For first year students, check in is February on the Sunday before Orientation Week starts – 16th Feb. For returning students it is the Sunday before lectures commence – 23rd Feb.

When you arrive you will be met by staff and current Residents. The day will involve being shown to your room, unpacking and settling in, being shown around the College, attending an info session and meeting other new Residents.

Check out is on the day following each resident’s final assessment item in semester 2 of each year. Departure procedures will be communicated to you before the end of Semester.

No, the rooms are all fully furnished – bed, linen, desk, chair, fridge.  Non-furniture items such as TVs are fine.  Coffee machines, rice cookers, microwaves, hotplates, etc, are not permitted.

A full list of items will be provided to you before you arrive.  Items include a suit for formal dinners, blanket, towel, washing basket, umbrella, personal items and toiletries. Don’t worry – we wont let you arrive without knowing what to bring or what to expect – and that’s what O Week is for – there are many other new residents like you. Before you know it you will be settled in and wondering what you were worried about!

Sorry, no pets are allowed at the College.

Yes, we offer on site parking to all our Residents who register for a car park.  We are the only College that can do that!  Fees apply.

Yes, casual visitors are fine.  We allow visitors to book in and stay overnight (if rooms are available) however this needs to be arranged ahead of their arrival.

We have a mail pick up point with daily delivery.  Residents will be sent a text when they receive mail.   Address for mailing items:  Residents Name –  St Leo’s College, College Rd, St Lucia, 4067.

The costs to live at College depends on the room you choose and some other variables for example. All of our fees are explained here.

There is cable internet plus a Wi-Fi unit in every room. All common areas and the entire campus has access through Eduroam.

You can get a packed lunch or a late meal at night. Just place your order through the kitchen before 6pm the day prior and it will be there.

You get 3 meals a day 7 days a week. You can get a packed lunch or a late meal at night if you are in class or have another commitment which prevents you getting back to College at mealtimes. We also have a Late Meal Room room which is open from 6.00am to 11.00pm with cereals, bread, fruit, spreads, coffee, tea, cordial, hotplates, microwaves – and ice cream!

Yes, we have numerous scholarships for Academic, Cultural and Sporting excellence as well as Equity Bursaries for those for whom the fees are presenting a challenge.

View all available scholarships and bursaries here.

No availability in 2025

Yes you can – Residents use this method to pay for washing tokens, printing, vending machine items, fees, etc.

If you are locked out of your room, please stop by reception.

If you need assistance when reception is closed please call your Resident Assistant. You will be let into your room (keyed-in) by staff or depending on the circumstances a temporary key may be issued for you to access to your room.

If you have an issue in your room, please record the issue in the Maintenance Log kept at Reception or email maintenance@stleos.uq.edu.au

All issues should be directed to the Maintenance Officer.

If anything is lost or stolen in your room please notify your RA immediately.

Contact details for our resident IT technician via itassist@stleos.uq.edu.au

The washing machines are made to be filled to 3/4 of max capacity. Underloading or overloading the machines can result in water left after the wash or impartial cleaning.
Balance your loads. That is, do not include heavy items such as towels with light items such as socks. Doing so creates an imbalance within the washer/dryer and can produce poor results. For more laundry tips, watch this video here.

No, you can come and go from the College at any time.