More than just a room: Living at the student dorm

A student dorm offers more than just a roof over your head – it is the hub of student life. Here you support each other during exam periods, enjoy free time together and celebrate as a group. A good dormitory is therefore much more than just a place to sleep and eat, which is why good organization is also essential.

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What are the dorm representatives?

The dormitory council is a democratically elected body of residents that actively shapes dormitory life. Led by the dormitory representative, the council represents the interests of the residents and actively participates.

Your benefits as a dorm representative

As a part of the dorm representatives you have a lot of benefits:

  • You gain valuable experience
  • You meet many interesting people
  • You receive an additional tolerance semester (for university & student grants)
  • You earn ECTS credits for elective courses
  • Under certain conditions, your entitlement to a dormitory place will be extended by one semester

Your role as dorm representative

As a dorm representative you also have a lot of tasks:

  • You are the voice of the residents
  • You enforce the dormitory council regulations
  • You organize social and cultural activities
  • You mediate disputes between residents
  • You advocate for the rights of the residents
  • You help decide how the dormitory funds are used
  • You motivate others to get involved in the dormitory as well
  • You stay in contact and communicate with your dormitory manager
  • You collaborate with other dormitory representatives, the spokesperson for all dormitory councils at home4students and the Austrian Students' Union (ÖH)
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Support through deputies and cashier

As a deputy, you support the dormitory representative with their tasks and take over when needed. As a cashier, you manage the dormitory funds and ensure everything is properly handled.

Further possibilities of working voluntarily at your dorm

  • Floor Representative
  • Event Coordinator
  • Fitness Coordinator
  • Environmental Buddy

Join us! Become part of the dormitory council and actively shape life in your student dormitory!

For further information check out the ÖH-Website Dormitory Representation - Österreichische Hochschüler_innenschaft (ÖH) (oeh.ac.at) .

If you're interested, contact your dormitory representatives or dormitory administrator.