
Moving In
Welcome to St Catherine’s College at Curtin
Starting university is an exciting milestone, and we are here to make your transition as smooth as possible. This page has everything you need to prepare for your arrival at our Curtin campus.
Read the Resident Handbook
This will help you familiarise yourself with the expectations of being a resident at St Catherine’s. We are home to 400 students and uphold a clear code of conduct to ensure a respectful and harmonious community.
Your start date
Your arrival date is the same as the start date in your contract. You must inform the College if you plan to arrive after your contract start date. We kindly request that you arrive on a weekday between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
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What to bring
Our rooms are semi-furnished to provide you with a comfortable, welcoming space. All you need to bring are your linens and any special touches to make your room feel like home. If you are staying in a Studio Room, please note that you will need to bring your own crockery.
For details on what is included in your room, please refer to Studio Room and Single Room on our website.
Formal Hall attire:
Please bring suitable attire and appropriate footwear for events. This includes skirts or pants, dresses, heels or nice sandals, button-up shirts, dress pants and dress shoes.
Stay connected
We share important updates and event details through the following channels:
Weekly Bulletin
Emailed every Sunday with updates and the week ahead. Please read it each week.
Social Media
Follow our official Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn channels to stay informed and involved.
Residents are expected to follow the social media guidelines of both the College and Curtin University.
Orientation Week
O’Week takes place at the start of each semester and is designed to help you settle in before classes begin. Across welcome events, workshops, tours and info sessions, you will connect with fellow residents, meet staff and start to feel at home.
Need help?
If you have any questions before you arrive, please get in touch.