I had the privilege of attending the ICC Awards Presentation last week and I would like to pass on another massive congratulations to Eloise Robinson, Sport Convenors and Captains, as well as all the participants who assist in not only taking out the 2025 Women's Cup but also the Women's weighted Shield!

A reminder to eveyrone that the whole College has now moved into swot vac and exams. There are increased expectations around noise in the College and Night Porters have been instructed to deal with any issues swiftly and firmly. A reminder that students are able to leave the College after their last exam, and the College reserves the right to ask residents to leave if they are not allowing others the peace and quiet needed for exam preparation. 

ANDREW EUNSON - DEPUTY CEO

House Preferencing

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!

KEY DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

• 6 October – Interview Student Positions – Gym Convenors, Captains of Boats, Rugby Captains, Community Convenors, Netball Captains etc.
• 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
• 1 December NAAUC Conference
• 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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER

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 Dubai 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. 

Coming Up

• 31 October - UQ Classes End
• 1 November - QUT Exam Period (1-15 Nov)
• 3 November - UQ Swot Vac (3-7 Nov)
• ADSS, RL & KCSC Executive Team Meetings
• 6 October – Interview Student Positions – Gym Convenors, Captains of Boats, Rugby Captains, Community Convenors, Netball Captains etc.
• 6 October - Dubai Tour Meeting (7.45pm)
• 7 October - UQ Blues Awards Dinner
• 8 October - UQ Exam Period (8-22 Nov)