St John's College
10 Missenden Rd,
Camperdown NSW 2050
T +61 2 9394 5000
E reception@stjohnscollege.edu.au
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Applications for 2027 Residency
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Documents required to submit your application:
1. Proof of ID (birth certificate or passport)
2. Latest school report
3. A Confidential Verbal Referee
4. Final secondary education results
(eg. ATAR, IB, NCEA) (if received)
5. Letter of Offer from the University of Sydney
(if received)
6. Academic transcript (if received)
Interview tips:
1. Be prepared to answer questions concerning your submitted application
2. Speak clearly and maintain eye contact with the interviewer
3. Express yourself in a positive manner
4. Share insights about your education, intended study path and future career
5. Talk about the reasons behind your contributions to sporting and cultural life
6. Ask questions!
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APPLYING IS EASY
Our step by step application process will guide you and ensure that you are kept informed along the way.
Application Steps
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Complete the online application
Complete the online application and pay the application fee.
The non-refundable application fee is $165.00.
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Arrange confidential reference
Only the contact details of your referee are required. Your referee is not required to complete and submit a written reference. Your nominated referee can be an academic referee, employer, sports coach, or community leader.
A reference from a family member or family friend will not be considered.
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Attend an interview
Once your application has been received by the Admissions Office, we will contact you to let you know whether we’d like you to attend an interview. Interviews are conducted in person or by video conference.
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Step 4
Accept a Conditional Offer of Place
When you accept your Conditional Offer of Place, the College will hold your place until you have received your Letter of Offer from the University of Sydney in the first round of offers for which you are eligible.
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Commencing at College
On meeting the conditions of your Offer of Place, you will be welcomed to the St John’s community.
Student Fees
Included in College fees are 3 meals a day, an extensive tutorial program, room cleaning, wifi, 24-hour on-site pastoral care and membership of the Sydney University Sport & Fitness. See the full list of inclusions below for Resident Students.
Resident Students
The vibrant St John’s College community offers outstanding services and facilities
2026 Resident Student Fees include:
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- King-single bed with an ensuite bathroom, or a shared bathroom on the corridor
- Academic support with a extensive Tutorial Program
- Access to pastoral care
- Three meals a day, seven days a week
- College and Student Club events
- College jersey and academic gown
- Wifi
- Opportunity to participate and compete in intercollege sporting and cultural programs
- SUSF membership
- Chapel
- Onsite sporting facilities
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Visit us
Discover College life
Experience the atmosphere of St John’s and meet current students on a personal College tour. Simply email our Registrar at registrar@stjohnscollege.edu.au , or call 02 9394 5000 to book your tour.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply?
Complete our online application form. A $165 non-refundable application fee is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications for the following year open in April. It is best to secure student accommodation as early as possible, so you are advised not to wait until you have received your offer from the University of Sydney.
What does the College look for in an applicant?
In considering applications the College is looking for individuals who have the ability and motivation to commit to the key aspects of St John’s culture:
• participation of all St John’s students in the communal life of the College;
• high academic standards, critical and open inquiry, intellectual rigour;
• the compatibility of intellectual inquiry with the Christian Gospel;
• high standards of ethical behaviour and social responsibility;
• service to those less advantaged;
• respect, honesty and charity.
Are the Registration Fee and Commitment Bond refundable?
The Registration fee is non-refundable. The Commitment Bond is refundable only after one semester of residency. It is not refundable if for any reason you do not take up your place at College.
Is there any financial support offered by the College?
Various residential scholarships and bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the College to commencing and returning students. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement or outstanding abilities. Bursaries are awarded to Australian citizens, primarily based on financial need. Click here to view more information about scholarships and bursaries.
Does it help if someone from my family went to St John’s?
St John’s values its relationships with families past and present. However being a child or sibling of a current or past student does not guarantee the offer of a place at the College. All applicants are treated equally in the selection process.
Can I choose my own room?
No, your room will be allocated by the College, taking into account any accommodation requirements to support a medical condition.
Can I park my car at St John’s?
A very limited number of parking spaces are available. These are allocated by the College, taking into account any transport requirements to support a medical condition. Any remaining parking spots are allocated by ballot.
Can I store my belongings at College before moving-in date?
No. For security reasons, the College does not offer storage for student items.
More questions?
Please check the 2026 Student Handbook or email registrar@stjohnscollege.edu.au.
Applications for 2026
St John’s College applicants demonstrate academic achievement, an appetite for future academic success, active participation in school life and commitment to community through service.