All of the on-campus accommodations are equipped with kitchens since most Curtin students cook for themselves. There are also campus cafeterias. Each residence has a self-catering launderette. Students should bring, or plan to purchase while abroad, towels, pillows and kitchen utensils and bed linen. It should be noted that most Australian students live off-campus either at home or with friends.
International students occupy most of the on-campus accommodations.
The commute to classes depends on the location of accommodation and classes, but is usually 10 to 20 minutes by foot. Once a student has signed up for on-campus accommodation it is difficult to change or move out. Applications are available in the International Resource Center and from Dr. Pfaff, Director of International Business. On the Curtin application, students should list at least six courses on their applications and mark with an asterisk those courses they must have in order to graduate. Each exchange student should have two reference letters from faculty members.