Massive congratulations to our College Executive, especially Gian and Hamish, as well as the entire College for a fantastic King's Conclusion event last night. What a party and I was extremly impressed with how the event ran. 

We now move into the serious part of the academic year, and with this comes a higher expectation around the fundamentals of sleep, study and noise. Please be respectful of others as the College would hate to ask students to head home early. 

ANDREW EUNSON - DEPUTY CEO

Returner Rooming

PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RETURNER ROOMING

• Returner Rooming is now open through the link below. This link will close at 5pm Monday 27 October. Please take your time to think before you fill in the link, as you can only fill it in once.
• RL's, ADSS, EXEC, those in the 2nd year Flat (H) do not need to fill in this survey.
• H Flat, as well as those assigned to this flat, have been removed from this process. They do not need to fill in the survey, nor will others be able to choose them as a friend preference. Pls see Sam Fountain if you need more clarity on this.
• CB, K, Wensley will be Fresher Flats and will not be able to be picked by returners as a part of this process.
• The College will not be putting Freshers in the Houses in 2026. Please think carefully about whether the House, and a free carpark, ticks boxes for you as a 2nd year or 3rd year. If you want a house, and can populate it with friends, I'll allocate based on first in, as they were this year. Remove the stress of rooming by claiming a House!
• The Head Porter, Emma Trumpold, will oversee the rooming process this year, supported by the Deputy CEO.

FILL IN THE SURVEY BELOW

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026rooming

KEY DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

• 27 October - Holiday Accommodation Applications Close
• 27 October - Returner Rooming Closes 5pm
• 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.

QUT (+QUT Student Leaders & QUT Dubai Group) Final Week Accommodation

I hope you are enjoying Semester 2 at King’s and that your studies are going well. As the end of the academic year approaches—and with your time at QUT soon coming to a close—I wanted to remind you of the upcoming term dates and your departure requirements from King’s College. 

The QUT official departure date is 12 midday on Saturday,15 November.  

By this time, you are required to: 

• Schedule a room inspection with the Head Porter. 
• Vacate your room and remove all belongings. 
• Return your academic gown. 
• Please note that your fob access will be deactivated shortly after this time. 

If you are planning to stay at the College for the final week, please be aware that an additional week's fees will apply. Please register your intention to stay and pay this additional week’s fee no later than Monday 3 November. 

Additional Week’s Fees (Saturday 15 November to Saturday 22 November): 

QUT STUDENT LEADERS & DUBAI TOUR PARTICIPANTS

If you were thinking of staying at the College for the final week prior to Planning Days/Dubai Tour, please be aware that an additional (50% discount) fee will apply.  

You are very welcome to depart College by 15 November and return on the 22nd at the commencement of the Planning Days or for the departure of the Subai Tour on 23 Nov. There is no fee for stay at the College 22 & 23 November for Student Leaders). 

Failure to pre-pay your extended accommodation and/or communicate your departure with the Head Porter, may incur financial penalties and have an impact on returner offer rounds. 

Unless alternative arrangements have been made directly with Emma Trumpold, Head Porter, your departure date remains 15 November. 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your plans further, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Christmas Holiday Period Accommodation - final opportunity : applications close Monday 27/10

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

Resources | King's College Connect

Coming Up

• 24 October - Women Beyond King's Event
• 26 October - Senior Common Room Poker Night
• 27 October - QUT SWOT VAC (27-31 Oct)
• 27 October - ADSS, RL & KCSC Executive  Meetings
• 27 October - Returner Rooming Closes 5pm
• 28 October - KCBC Meeting - 9.30am
• 28 October - St Cuthbert's NZ Visit
• 29 October – Shortlist to Interview Student Positions – Gym Convenors, Captains of Boats, Rugby Captains, Community Convenors, Netball Captains etc.
• 29 October - ICC Presentation Night - The Women's College
• 29 October - KCRUFC Meeting 4.30pm
• 31 October - KOCA Golf Day
• 31 October - UQ Classes End
• 1 November - QUT Exam Period (1-15 Nov)
• 3 November - UQ Swot Vac  (3-7 Nov)