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Free Services
Academic Mentoring & Private Tutors
During first semester all first year students are allocated to an Academic Mentor Group. A senior student is appointed as a mentor for up to ten students in their course. Being part of a mentor group helps students settle into university life with others from their course and it provides a supportive environment for them. Attendance is compulsory for the first term and attendance is flexible after that.
Private tutoring is provided when a resident is struggling with a particular subject and is provided free of charge upon formal request to your Mentor or the Pastoral care team.
Professional Counselling
Saints provides a professional counselling service for residents who are struggling with their time here at Saints and JCU. Simply see our Pastoral Care & Resident Services Supervisor and they will book you sessions with a professional Counsellor, either face to face or via our online service.
There is never a reason to suffer in silence, let us help you through your tough times.
Saints Wellness Centre
All residents have access to our Cardio and Weights Gym and also our Group Fitness Program.
We are the only College on Campus with our own Gym & Group Fitness Program.....and its free!!.
Courtesy Car
All residents with a valid drivers license can book the courtesy car for 2 hour allotments.
All fuel and insurance is covered by the College.
Free Family & Friends Accommodation
Feeling home sick or just need a night with your BFF from school.
No Problem. A limited number of nights accommodation are available to all Residents Family and Friends.
These are of course subject to availability, so make sure to book as early as possible.
These are NOT available during O-Week or the the first week of Semester.
Netflix, Kayo, Prime, Stan, Binge, Paramount+, Chromecast, PS4's with Playstation Plus.
A HD 75 Inch television with Netflix, Kayo and Chromecast connection are available in each of the common rooms situated throughout the College. You can watch sports or a movie with other members of your floor and it's a great way to relax and socialise at the same time.
We have also supplied PS4's with multiple controllers for those who like gaming.
In the Bongo Bar we also have Foxtel & Kayo Sports events such as UFC or World Cup etc. See your Bongo Rep from the Student Association to suggest an event that you would like us to register for.
Linen
The housekeepers will make up your bed for your arrival. Your bed will have a mattress protector, two sheets, a pillow and pillowcase as well as a quilted bedspread. After that you can exchange your used sheets and pillow case for fresh linen once a week with your building housekeeper.
You are welcome to bring your own sheets and quilt if you prefer but you will have to launder them yourself. Why not take advantage of this free service so as to reduce your time doing chores!
Laundries
Laundry facilities are available in each building/wing of the College for residents personal use. Washing machines are free but the dryers are coin-operated. There is also outdoor hanging space available at all the Wings.
Students need to supply their own washing powder, pegs and laundry basket.
Computers & Printing
Each building of the College has a wireless link to the JCU network and the Saints Catholic College central printer located in the main dining Hall. We also have desktop computers available in the administration Office in case you don't have your own PC, laptop or tablet.
Free printing is also available with the communal printer located in the man dining hall. However you will need to supply your own good quality printing paper (80gsm is highly recommended).
Room & Public Area Internet Connection
Each study bedroom in the College has wireless internet connection and also a hard wire port where you can set up your own PC or laptop. You can buy an internet cable from the office if you need one. Wi-Fi is also throughout the college in all areas.
Technological Support
Technological assistance is available at the College for basic internet set-up needs or simple troubleshooting. You need to be responsible for any time-consuming problems or repairs.
An added benefit of College life is there are generally other students available to assist with technical problems.
All residents are strongly encouraged to have a reputable anti-virus program in their computer which is updated regularly. The University provides Sophos antivirus as a free service to students and this can be downloaded from the JCU Website.
Music Room
The College has a soundproofed Music Room in the St Raphael's Wing. An upright piano is available as well as an electronic keyboard and drum kit. All College students can use this room for practice because we know you won't want to lose the skills you've gained over many years.
Two other pianos which residents can also use for practice are located in the group fitness room in St Raphael's.
Parking Space
There are plenty of parking spaces for students' vehicles throughout the College. Students are required to register their vehicle at the office so that if the vehicle needs to be moved for any reason, we know who to contact.