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Information for Parents

Welcome to the St Catherine's College community! We hope that you had a fantastic holiday period and that your son or daughter (or both) is looking forward to the start of the new year at university and St Catherine's. This page will guide you through everything you need to know prior to their arrival but we are more than happy to help if you have any other questions!

Complete admissions and contract documentation

Please ensure your child's admissions and contract documentation is complete, submitted and processed prior to their arrival. They cannot be granted access to their room until all documentation is complete, submitted and processed.

Arrival times

Weekdays only    

9.00am to 4.00pm only (no after-hours allowed)

Move In Days for Semester Two

Single and Twin Rooms: Sunday 18 February
Studio Rooms: Monday 05 February

Arriving before or after the contract start date

Your child must advise the College if they intend to arrive any time before or after their contract start date. If this hasn't been arranged and confirmed prior to your arrival, your child cannot be granted access to their room.

Parking

The best way to get to St Catherine's is via 2 Park Road or our Stirling Highway carpark. Please be aware that there will be more traffic than normal on contract start dates.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Phone: +61 8 9442 0400
Duty phone: +61 439 243 921

 

Contract start dates

 

Single and Twin Rooms: Sunday 18 February

Studio Room: Monday 5 February

 

Contract end dates

 

Single and Twin Rooms: Friday 22 November

Studio Room: Monday 09 December

Stay connected

There are a number of ways that the College keeps parents in the loop about developments and people at the College:

Banksia magazine

Banksia magazine is produced twice each year and is sent to you to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and events at St Catherine's.

Social Media

Please like or follow us on our official social media channels:

Orientation Week and UniStart

St Catherine's Orientation Week 2024

Orientation Week (also known as 'O’Week') activities is the official kick-off to your child's first year at St Catherine's with a range of information sessions and fun events to help prepare them for living on campus and university life. The activities and events are the best way for them to help them make lifelong friendships and ease their transition to university life, so it's important to us and your child that they are committed to participating fully.

For more information about O’Week and what you can look forward to, click here.

UWA UniStart 2023

UniStart refers to UWA's program of orientation activities. These events and activities run concurrently with St Catherine's Orientation Week. You are free to choose which UniStart events and activities you want to take part in, however there are some events where attendance is expected and considered essential.

Family Visits

St Catherine’s on Park offers 21 modern studios and apartments for family and friends. Stay in our outstanding facilities with complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast throughout your stay. All our rooms are fully self-contained and serviced daily.

In-room features

  • Queen-sized bed and ensuite bathroom

  • Kitchenette (fridge, kettle, sink, microwave and induction cooktop)

  • Study nook and lounge area with LCD TV

  • Private balcony (Premium rooms only)

For more information and discounted prices, please visit St Catherine’s on Park. 

Any questions, please contact reservations on +61 8 9442 0585 or send us an email reservations@stcatherines.uwa.edu.au