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Information for Parents
Welcome to the St Catherine's College community. This page will guide you through everything you need to know prior to their arrival, and 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.
Weekdays only between 9.00am to 4.00pm (no after-hours allowed)
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.
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 16 February
Studio Room: Monday 3 February
Contract end dates
Single and Twin Rooms: Friday 21 November
Studio Room: Monday 8 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
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