Frequently Asked Questions

Undergraduate students enrolled (or intending to enrol) at The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and the Griffith University Conservatorium of Music. Most students live at College for the first three years of their undergraduate studies.

Applications are accepted starting in April for residency the following year. Each year we receive more applications than we have places for, so the sooner you apply, the better.

Again, lots of people love St John’s College, and we are competitive. If you would like to become a Johnian, please apply as early as possible.

Our Admissions team moves swiftly. We evaluate and shortlist applicants on a regular basis and then invite candidates for interviews. We will be holding offer rounds in June, August, October and December.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to offer everyone an interview. If you are unable to make it to campus, we are happy to interview you via ZOOM. The interview is an important part of the application process because we want to ensure we are granting admission to people who are high performers and will be an active part of the Johnian community.

YES! In fact, more than a third of our students receive some kind of financial support. More information regarding scholarships can be found here.

We have many children and grandchildren of Old Johnians at St John’s. We are committed to admitting the best students from all backgrounds to create a community of diverse perspectives and ideas. While we love having legacies join our ranks, admission is based on merit.

Please view our current residential college fees.

Sadly, no. But Ginny of John’s (the Warden’s dog and our unofficial College mascot) is always happy to give cuddles and take walks.

Limited parking is available on College grounds. Please note, parking is allocated to senior students first, so many first and second years are not allocated a car park. Many students do bring their cars to College and park on surrounding streets.

Rooms are fully furnished with all the necessities. Some students elect to bring a mini-fridge and television, but aside from that, there is no need for much else beyond your personal items.

All students receive contracts for the academic year, which includes the 5-week mid-year break in June/July and both mid-semester breaks.

Orientation week (O-week) occurs the week before the semester starts. This is a time when first-years move into the College and participate in fun educational and social events to help them acclimate and adjust to College life.

At St John’s College, we prioritise making O-week a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Typically, most students reside at St John’s College year-round. Occasionally, due to study abroad or semester-long work placements, students may depart or join mid-year. This is handled on an individual, as-needed basis.

A committee consisting of the Vice Warden, Associate Deans and senior student leaders allocate rooms. Preferences are noted and students here longest and with leadership positions are allocated their rooms first. We do our best to accommodate requests.

Most residents share bathrooms with individuals in surrounding rooms. Common bathrooms are cleaned daily by staff.

Yes, washing machines and dryers are located around the College. There are hanging lines around the College perimeter on which to dry clothes, but you may want to consider bringing a portable rack to keep in your room.

Washing is free to current residents, to access this facility each resident must download the laundry app on the college app,  you must provide you own detergent. A charge of $2.00 is requsted to access the dryer facilities in the laundry.

There is a small, recently refurbished gym at St John’s College.

St John’s College students also receive a membership to UQ Sport’s Fitness and Aquatic Centre which includes access to the swimming pools, tennis courts, and other sports facilities.

We love friends at St John’s! You are welcome to have friends visit but you are responsible for their behaviour while on-campus.

And yes, visitors may stay overnight occasionally, but you are responsible for their behaviour. 

Yes, you must maintain good grades to remain at College. You must also remain enrolled at one of the three associated universities on a full-time basis to be a resident.

If you are struggling with your coursework, there are tutorials available to give you additional assistance. You can also meet with the Dean of Studies to discuss your individual situation and develop a study plan.