Undergraduate Accommodation at Brisbane’s Duchesne College
Duchesne College caters primarily to undergraduate students, accommodating 216 students at capacity. The College focuses on providing opportunities for personal development and academic success in an atmosphere of wise freedom, according to the fifth goal of the charism of the Sisters of the Society of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart.
Duchesne College differs from other UQ undergraduate accommodation in that we are:
- Values-driven
- Feminine focused
- Small, unique and bespoke
- Comprised of gender-equitable and intergenerational staff
- Globally connected through the Society of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Residential and Wellbeing Support at Duchesne
In order to create a safe and supportive residential environment, Duchesne offers the following residential and pastoral support services:
- Resident Leaders (senior students) who provide additional support after hours. These are paid positions and all RLs go through a rigorous selection process
- A comprehensive tutorial programme which provides academic support for most courses undertaken at UQ and QUT
- An Associate Programme for students who wish to participate in an active social life on campus and take advantage of the academic support provided.
- Progress interviews with a member of the College Leadership Team
- A secure environment through individual fob entry, night porters and external security guards, who are on duty overnight
- A security bus which runs at night.
Weekly Wash-up
Academic Awards 2021 (331 KB)
Babysitting job 05/03 (245 KB)
College Idol 2021 (394 KB)
Vicky Dawes Counselor (328 KB)
Duchesne Idol (744 KB)
Academic Dinner (267 KB)
International Women's Day Lunch (269 KB)

Background
Duchesne College Foundation was established in 2013 to achieve a range of objectives. Provide financial assistance through scholarships and bursaries to students, development and improve the…
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Events
The alumnae organise many events each year, from business and networking through to Social Gatherings. If you would like to attend and event or see what’s coming up, click below. We’d love to see you there!…
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Service and Mission
To live the Goals of Sacred Heart Education, Mission and Service are key elements of College life and all students are encouraged to participate in this area. Each year, the Service Convenor…
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