Future Students FAQ
Can I apply for accommodation at Burgmann College directly?
Students wishing to apply for accommodation in any of the ANU halls and residences must submit an application through the ANU Accommodation portal, available via the ANU website. Burgmann College is unable to take applications directly.
What is the difference between an academic offer and an accommodation offer?
An Academic Offer is an offer of study from ANU Admissions. An accommodation offer is an offer of place in a residence/hall and it is sent by ANU Accommodation Services, who oversee all halls and colleges. All accommodation requests must go through ANU Accommodation Services and residents must be future or current students of the ANU.
When do I apply?
Application dates for both semesters are published on the University Accommodation website.
Does ANU guarantee accommodation?
If you are applying as a first-year student to the ANU, Accommodation Services offers you guaranteed accommodation. However, this does not mean a guarantee to your preferred residence. Please refer to the ANU website for further information.
I applied for Burgmann College through the ASA Early Entry but didn’t get in. Can I reapply?
ANU Accommodation offers a Change of Preference process once ASA offers are accepted. If you have an ASA offer, please read it carefully and follow the steps outlined. For queries, please contact ANU Accommodation.
If I apply for accommodation at Burgmann College and I am successful but decide to defer, will I automatically be given a place when I apply in future years?
Burgmann College seeks a diverse and integrative community and as such we review applications at each intake to ensure we maintain this standard. Applicants who are successful at one intake but defer must reapply to be considered.
I currently reside in another college but want to change to Burgmann?
If you are already a resident in an ANU college or hall, you will need to go through an inter-hall transfer round. Please contact ANU Accommodation Services who can let you know when the next transfer round will commence.
Does Burgmann College offer financial assistance?
Bursaries are available for both new residents and continuing residents. Scholarships are available for new residents at Burgmann College either undergraduate or postgraduate. Please refer to ‘Financial Assistance’ on our website which sets out details of assistance: click here for link.
What is the difference between a conditional and an unconditional offer from Burgmann College?
A ‘conditional’ offer is the first step and is dependent on your accepting your academic offer. As places are limited, and Burgmann College is highly competitive, if you have not accepted your offer to study at the ANU as well as your offer to live at Burgmann College by the early New Year acceptance deadline, you will automatically be placed on a waitlist and offered a place dependent on availability.
How do I secure my offer from Burgmann College?
Securing your offer must be done online with a credit card, once done you will receive a Statement of Account and payment options.
Why does Burgmann College ask for documents in support of their application?
Burgmann College prides itself on its diverse and integrative community. The College seeks to give opportunities to regional as well as urban students, including a wide range of personal and academic preferences.
What supporting documents do I need to submit?
We pride ourselves for having a wonderful community and we want to ensure our new residents also feel passionately about positively contributing to the Burgmann Community. For this reason we ask for supporting documents so we can get to know you. We want to know your interests, hobbies, what you’d love to bring to Burg. We are asking applicants to submit video responses and written references as their supporting documents.