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The Baptist Student Hostel provides fully-catered accommodation primarily for students between the ages of 18 and 21 who are studying tertiary education. For this reason, the hostel reserves the right to refuse accommodation to a person outside of this category.

Please read through our FAQ page before continuing. If you have any further questions, or are unsure if you would be eligible to stay at the Hostel, then please or contact the Managers first before submitting an application.

Preliminary Acceptance & Confirmation

Confirming your position at the Baptist Student Hostel is a simple process.

Step 1.

Make your application now…
To kick the process off, we first need to receive (i) your online application and (ii) submissions by your two referees.

Step 2.

Notification of Preliminary Acceptance.
We will be in touch in due course to advise whether your application has been accepted on a preliminary basis.

Step 3.

Pay the Administration Fee and Deposit and return your Accommodation Contract to confirm your position at the Hostel.
Only after the your payments and contract are received, is your accommodation confirmed.

Student Application Form

Name and Year

Course Details

Please note, we are only located in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Please enter the dates for your course in Palmerston North.

Your Contact Details

Emergency Contact Details

Pastoral Support

At BSH, we place a high value on pastoral care. Because of this, it can be important for you to make us aware of any special circumstances that will enable us to fulfil our pastoral care responsibilities. Anything you share will be kept confidential.

Character References

Please give contact details of two referees who are not family members. A suitable referee would be a school principal, dean, teacher, employer, minister, youth pastor, or an older person with a longstanding connection.

First Referee

Second Referee

Other Details

The Hostel is open to everyone; if you don't attend just leave blank.
e.g. sports, hobbies, other interests

Terms and Conditions

  • A few Conditions apply to your stay with the Baptist Student Hostel, with some notable key points listed here. The full Conditions of Residence and Payment Schedule are provided in the Accommodation Contract sent to you after you apply. More information about life at the Hostel is available in the Information and Policy Booklet.
  1. The Accommodation Contract is for a full study year, unless otherwise agreed (i.e. MIT students).
  2. Residents are liable for the full year's fees which shall be paid as per the Payment Schedule.
  3. Applications may be withdrawn before the Withdrawal Date specified in the Accommodation Contract with liability limited to the Administration Fee.
  4. The following are prohibited on the Hostel premises or property: Firearms and weapons of any kind; Alcohol and drugs; Smoking and vaping; Flammable liquids, lighted candles, and fireworks; Pets.
  5. Residents agree to participate and contribute to the supportive and harmonious atmosphere of the Hostel, showing consideration towards other residents and neighbours, and to Hostel staff.
  6. Residents are expected to keep their rooms clean and tidy and be available for inspection or maintenance as required, and shall observe a quiet period from 10pm until 8am each day.
  7. Residents are expected to exercise a standard of reasonable care when using any Hostel property. All damage to Hostel property must be reported promptly to Hostel Management. The Hostel may require those responsible to pay the cost of repairs.
  8. Management will contact your emergency person in any situation where they have concerns about your safety or well-being.
  9. Residents must ensure their visitors adhere to Hostel rules at all times and accept responsibilities for their actions. Visitors are required to sign the visitors’ form on arrival.
  10. No person other than the current Hostel residents may stay overnight without the express permission of the Hostel managers.
if applicable

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