I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the students who have applied, and are still applying, for leadership positions for 2026. In particular, congratulations to all the students who have been voted in to positions on the KCSC Executive, Associate Deans of Student Support, Residential Leaders, Captains of Boats and Senior Common Room. 

Don't forget that there are a number of positions still open, and these close on Wednesday 29 October. 

ANDREW EUNSON - DEPUTY 

Returner Applications for 2026 + Key Dates

As is the case this time of year, the College would ask you to start considering whether you are looking to return to the College in 2026. As you do so, I would encourage you to also ‘check the market’ relating to living costs and availability outside of the College. It is currently a complex environment.

This year, Returner Applications will open on Tuesday 16 September**, and your application needs to be submitted no later than COB Friday 17 October. Please note, a non-refundable* Application Deposit of $500 will need to be paid with your application, and will be applied as a payment against next year’s fees.

*The $500 non-refundable deposit will only be refunded if King’s does not offer you a position in 2026 in either the Round 1 Offer (26 Nov) or Round 2 Offer (10 Dec).

**Students who have recently submitted an application, or submit one prior to 16 September, will need to be redone. Applications submitted prior to 16 September will be deleted.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER

KEY DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

• 17 October – 5PM : Returners Applications due ($500 non-refundable Deposit*)
• 20 October – Returner rooming commences
• 29 October – Interview Student Positions – Gym Convenors, Captains of Boats, Rugby Captains, Community Convenors, Netball Captains etc.
• 5 November – Student Positions Endorsed by College
• 15 November - QUT Move out Day (or pay an extra week)
• 22 November – UQ Move Out Day
• 22/23 November – Leadership Team Planning Days
• 23 November – Dubai departure (Rugby, Netball)
• 26 November – Returner Rnd 1 Offers
• 27 November – Returner Rnd 1 Rooming Released
• 9 December – Returner Rnd 1 Deposits Due $4,000 ($3,000 to be applied as payment against next year’s fees and $1,000 refundable* Code of Conduct Deposit)
• 10 December – Rnd 2 Returner Offers
• 11 December - Returner Rnd 1 Rooming Released
• 17 December - Returner Rnd 2 Deposits Due $4,000 ($3,000 to be applied as payment against next year’s fees and $1,000 refundable* Code of Conduct Deposit)
• 9 January – Balance of Returner Fees due (either Full Year or Part Payment 1 of 2)

*The $1,000 Code of Conduct Deposit is refundable within 7 days of departure after room is left in a suitable condition and no other issues.

Christmas Holiday Period Accommodation

The following acts as a guidance document to how Christmas Holiday room allocations are managed at King’s College.

• There will be 9 rooms available for students to stay during the Christmas Holiday period.
• Positions will be preferenced to those returning to the College in the following year.
• The incoming President and Vice-President will be prioritised amongst these applications.
• Residents must have the capacity to assist the College with RL and Conferencing duties associated with this period
• Fees will be $225 per week or $33 per day. If you do more than 4 RL duties in the week, that week of accommodation with be gratis. If you do less than 4 duties in the week, accommodation will be gratis for the day you do a duty.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SummerHolidayStays20252026

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Coming Up

• 17 October – Returners Applications due ($500 non-refundable Deposit*)
• 17 October - Senior Common Room Elections (1pm Chapel)
• 17 October - Valedictory Dinner and Chapel
• 17 October - Cromwell College Ball
• 18 October - Kedron Wavell Cougars Awards Night
• 20 October – Returner rooming commences
• 20 October - 9.00am : ADSS (incoming & outgoing) Meeting
• 20 October - 3.30pm : KCSC Executing (incoming & uutgoing) Meeting
• 21 October - 9am : Toowoomba Grammar School Visit
• 22 October - 7.30am : Bushcare (B Flat)
• 22 October - UQ Courting the Greats Alumni Awards
• 23 October - King's Conclusion
• 24 October - Women Beyond King's Event
• 27 October - QUT SWOT VAC (27-31 Oct)