University of CanberraStudent Guide

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
18K+ students
@canberra.edu.au
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Student guide · Study Block 4 (Extended) - 2026

The semester, explained for University of Canberra

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Study Block 4 (Extended) - 2026
Campus terms
14
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Study Block 4 (Extended) - 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

36 entries
  1. Study Block 3 (Extended) - 2026
  2. Study Block 4 (Extended) - 2026Relevant now
  3. Period 4 - 2026
  4. Semester 2 - 2026
  5. Trimester 3 - 2026
  6. Study Block 5 - 2026
  7. Study Block 5 (Extended) - 2026
  8. Period 5 - 2026
  9. Study Block 6 - 2026
  10. Study Block 6 (Extended) - 2026
  11. Summer Semester 2027
  12. Period 6 - 2026
  13. Trimester 1 - 2027
  14. Study Block 1 - 2027
  15. Study Block 1 (Extended) - 2027
  16. Period 1 - 2027
  17. Semester 1 - 2027
  18. Study Block 2 - 2027
  19. Study Block 2 (Extended) - 2027
  20. Period 2 - 2027
  21. Study Block 3 - 2027
  22. Trimester 2 - 2027
  23. Study Block 3 (Extended) - 2027
  24. Period 3 - 2027
  25. Winter Term - 2027
  26. Study Block 4 - 2027
  27. Study Block 4 (Extended) - 2027
  28. Period 4 - 2027
  29. Semester 2 - 2027
  30. Trimester 3 - 2027
  31. Study Block 5 - 2027
  32. Study Block 5 (Extended) - 2027
  33. Period 5 - 2027
  34. Study Block 6 - 2027
  35. Study Block 6 (Extended) - 2027
  36. Period 6 - 2027

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Campus language

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14 terms

C

Campus West
A residential complex offering a more traditional college experience.
Coffee Grounds
A well-known coffee shop located in the Building 1 Hub.
Cooper
Cooper Lodge, a major on-campus student residence.

M

Mizzuna
A popular cafe located in the Building 1 Hub area.

O

O-Week
Orientation Week, the week of events before classes start.

S

SRC
Student Representative Council, the elected body representing student interests.

T

The Hub
The central social and dining area in Building 1.
The Hub
The central food and retail area located in Building 1.
The Refec
Short for The Refectory, the main dining hall.
The Refec
The Refectory, the main food hall and social hub in Building 11.

U

UC Life!
The organization responsible for campus events, clubs, and sports.
UC Lodge
A modern student accommodation facility on campus.
UCSA
University of Canberra Student Association, the primary student advocacy body.

W

Weeden
Weeden Lodge, a student residence located in the Belconnen town centre.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Action
The local Canberra bus network (Transport Canberra) used by students to commute.
Building 1
The Student Centre and 'The Hub', housing administrative services and food.
Building 11
The Refectory, used for dining and large events.
Building 8
The University Library.
cafe_mizzuna
Cafe Mizzuna
Canvas
The online learning management system used for course materials and assignments.
global_kitchen
Global Kitchen
MyUC
The official student portal for managing enrollment, grades, and finances.
oscar_s_bakery_caf
Oscar's Bakery Café
The Boiler House
A historic building converted into a lecture theatre and event space.
the_noshery
The Noshery
ucbarx
UCBarx
UCID
The student identification card required for library access and exams.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Study Block 4 (Extended) - 2026 runs Jul 6, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
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Life in Canberra for University of Canberra Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Canberra.

Timezone

Australia/Sydney

Median Rent

$520

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

45,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

70

Public Transit

Transport Canberra bus network, Light rail (Canberra Metro)

Nearest Airports

Canberra Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Oceanic

Avg Annual Temp

53.2°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Carpark 9A

surface_lot

Permit only parking.

Carparks 9B, 9C, 9D

surface_lot

Available for permit and casual parking.

Campus West Carpark (R2)

surface_lot • Reserved for residents

Managed through UniLodge Campus West.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Canberra

New report outlines path to closer connections between local news and communities

Researchers from UC, Deakin, and RMIT released a report on news consumption behaviour in regional areas, highlighting high trust in local news despite increasing paywalls.

Oct 8, 2026

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Influencers and AI Win Young Audiences as Their News Interest Climbs

The 2026 Digital News Report: Australia reveals a generational shift toward TikTok and AI for news consumption among young Australians.

Jun 16, 2026

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Bushfire season preparedness: The University monitors bushfire risk and maintains emergency arrangements throughout the ACT bushfire season.

Bushfire season preparedness: The University monitors bushfire risk and maintains emergency arrangements throughout the ACT bushfire season.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Canberra

Wellbeing Walk and Talk S2 2026

October 13, 2026

The Coffee Grounds

A community wellbeing event for students and staff to connect while walking around the campus.

Culture and Creativity Seminar: Frank Bongiorno

October 15, 2026

On-Campus, Building 1, Room 21 (1A21)

Seminar titled 'Some Reflections on Political Memory in Australia' by Frank Bongiorno, hosted by the CCCR.

Culture and Creativity Seminar: Beaux Guarini

October 22, 2026

On-Campus, Building 1, Room 21 (1A21)

Seminar titled 'Enabling Spaces: Relational Sonic Practice in Clinical Care Settings' by Beaux Guarini.

JET: The Rumblin Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

October 22, 2026

UC Refectory

One of Australia's most recognisable rock outfits, Jet, performs live at the UC Refectory as part of their regional tour.

Culture and Creativity Seminar: Emma Adams

October 29, 2026

On-Campus, Building 1, Room 21 (1A21)

Seminar titled 'Reciprocity and Resilience: Trauma Management whilst Caring for our Mother Earth' by Emma Adams.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Canberra

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

21 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Arscott House

Capacity: 214

Room types: single room in a 24-person group

Australian Sports Commission Residences

Capacity: 36

Bimbimbie

Room types: not specified

Buru

Room types: not specified

Campus West

Room types: multi-share apartment room, private unit

College House

Capacity: 26

Room types: single bedroom

Cooper Lodge

Capacity: 296

Room types: single studio, double deluxe studio, one- to five-bedroom apartment rooms

Dyara

Room types: multi-share apartment

Guginga

Room types: multi-share apartment

Guginya

Room types: not specified

Gurubun

Room types: not specified

International House

Room types: seven-bedroom apartment, nine-bedroom apartment

Mulleum

Room types: not specified

New Apartments

Room types: one-bedroom apartment, two-bedroom apartment, five-bedroom apartment

New Ressies

Room types: six-bedroom apartment

Old Ressies

Room types: 12- or 13-bedroom apartment

UC Lodge

Capacity: 353

Room types: single studio, double deluxe studio, four- or five-bedroom apartment rooms

University Village

Capacity: 1,629

Room types: 12-bedroom apartment

Wagan

Room types: not specified

Wamburun Hall

Room types: not specified

Weeden Lodge

Capacity: 309

Room types: twin studio, double studio, three- to seven-bedroom apartment rooms

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Unknown

Email Domain

@canberra.edu.au

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