Meal times are when you will come together as a community to eat and socialise. The Harriet Marks Dining Hall is one of the most recognisable spaces at Women’s. All meals are served here, including Formal Dinners and some key social events. The Women’s College is very well known for its excellent food.

Meals can be provided outside of the set times for when you are unable to attend due to study/work commitments.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available by arrangement, and food and beverage staff will also try to assist students with other special dietary requirements.

Monday to Saturday, you can make-your-own ‘cut lunches’ with ingredients provided in the kitchen at breakfast time, while tea, coffee and whole fresh fruit are available throughout the day.

Accompanied guests are welcome to eat at Women’s, with the exception of special occasion meals. Guest meals are charged to a resident’s account ($15 per person per meal including Sunday brunch).

During the official study and exam weeks, afternoon tea is provided every day.

Rooms are cleaned weekly by professional College housekeeping staff. In between these times, it is each resident’s responsibility to keep their room clean and tidy. Fresh bed sheets are issued weekly and vacuum cleaners and other housekeeping items are available for students to use.

Women’s has cashless laundry facilities (registration is through an app), and indoor and outdoor clothes lines.

At Women’s, we view safety and security as a shared responsibility. Residents must act responsibly and respectfully towards their fellow community members, while the College commits a range of resources to ensure safety and security are top priorities.

Women’s has an advanced security system operating at all points of entry, with external doors locked, alarmed and monitored from 10:00pm. Residents may gain access to the front door until 11:00pm and external doors at any time with their fob key.

During office hours, there are professional staff at the front entrance, with Night Porters on duty from 4:00pm to 11:00pm each evening.  An evening security patrol is shared with Duchesne College.

Women’s is also serviced by the university security bus so that residents can enjoy safe and easy access to UQ libraries and lecture theatres until 11:00pm during the working week.

Resident Assistants (RAs) are appointed by the College to provide guidance for the residents within their wing. By providing support, acting as a resource, coordinating wing events, and working together to ensure College policies and expectations are met, RAs are the first level of wellbeing support at Women’s.

Additionally, Women’s professional staff are on hand to support students in a variety of ways when extra care or encouragement is required. The Deputy Head of College and Dean of Students provide both one-to-one and group support to assist with any personal issues. Working in a collaborative, sensitive and confidential environment with you, they can find the best way to overcome any challenges and move forward.

In-house counselling appointments are also available for all students.

Common Rooms and Meeting Rooms: Two common rooms in each wing provide a place to meet up, make a coffee or watch TV.  In addition to each wing’s common room, we also have the Freda Bage Common Room where you can study together or play the piano. Additionally, a range of meeting rooms are  available to students to use for group work and quiet study. In the lead-up to exams, all meeting rooms are provided exclusively for students to use for study and assessments.

Study Hub: The Study Hub opened in 2020 and includes three purpose-built tutorial rooms, a meeting room, common room and kitchenette. The space is air-conditioned, and is well-appointed for quiet study as well as tutorials for student use.

The Playhouse: Women’s has its own theatre with a foyer in the May Hancock Auditorium. Fully air-conditioned with all the technology you would expect, this is a superb venue for drama productions, lectures and seminars.

Lurleen Perrett Wellness Centre: The Lurleen Perrett Wellness Centre has gym equipment and space for yoga and pilates.

Parking: Parking is available to Second and Third Year Residents.

Gardens: The Maureen Aitken Garden between the Sallyanne Atkinson Building and New Wing has beautiful views to the UQ Lakes. The Quad, outside the Harriet Marks Dining Hall, and a paved courtyard, also provide a quiet haven for relaxing outside.

Tennis Court / Wellbeing Precinct: Women’s has a full-sized asphalt tennis court. This area will be refurbished during the latter half of 2024 into the Wellbeing Precinct.

Vic’s Place: Affectionately named in memory of a member of the College staff, Vic’s Place is a room away from the accommodation wings that has TV/DVD facilities. Here you can meet with friends or  celebrate College sporting wins while not disturbing others.

Music facilities: Women’s has several music practice spaces including one with soundproofing (provided through a donation from an alumna). There are two grand pianos, and three upright pianos at College.

Other: Our other facilities for students include

• Disability facilities to support wheelchair access, including dedicated lifts, ramps and suitable rest areas
• A bike shed