You are interested in a room in a greenbox and have a lot of questions? Answers to the most frequently asked questions can be found here.
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Regular students at Austrian universities or universities pf applied sciences, academies, vocational teacher training colleges, academies for social work or similar institutions. Equals are irregular students who prepare by taking a university course on a regular study or the university entrance exam and recipients of grants of public authorities.
The non-binding application is submitted electronically through our website. Click in the respective room on “APPLY”, fill in the form completely and send it off. The transmission can take several seconds. Then you will receive a reply e-mail that we have received your request and what documents we need from you. This can take serveral days.
We will contact you once we have received and reviewed the documents for your registration. An allocation is subject to availability of rooms for the winter semester until the end of May and for the summer semester of next year until the end of December.
Basically, the contract starts on August 1st. The contract is concluded for twelve months, ending on July 31st of the following year. For freshmen, the contract period is two years of study, if this is requested.
During the academic year a short-term contract until next July 31st is possible, depending on the availability of a room. If you want to then continue to live in greenbox, you have to make an application for a new term by April 30st.
For cancellations before the start of the contract, the following charges apply:
100 Euro until 60 days,
200 Euro between 60 and 30 days and
300 Euro from the 30th day before the start of the contract.
Since 01.01.2019 there is no deposit necessary.
Applications from students outside the European Union need to pay 2 monthly rents in advance.
If you have an entrance exam and definitely don’t want to complete any other studies without entrance examination in Graz, please consult to the administration before signing the contract. Depending on the date of the entrance examination, we strive to provide a simple goodwill solution.
The criteria for the allocation of a room in greenbox are
a) social need, which is applicable analogously to the Student Support Act;
b) transcript of records similar to the Student Support Act after the third semester;
c) distance to the place of study;
e) social commitment;
f) chronological order of application.
For twin studies, only one study is used for the assessment of academic success.
The contract starts by default on August 1st. From this date, the key can be picked up in the management of the individual house.
During office hours, you always can move in and out. After prior request with the administration, individual times are possible.
The monthly rent includes operating costs, taxes, electricity, water, heating and high-speed Internet, TV connection and the use of a gym and sauna (prior request).
There are no additional monthly costs.
When you sign the contract, there is a 80 € booking fee.
No, we have annual contracts and you don’t need to vacate your room over the summer.
Our single rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, chest, bookcase and hanging shelf. There are no limits for more customization.
The rent is collected in advance by the 5th of each month by debit order from an Austrian account.
Your bank account has to be sufficiently covered for the recovery of the rent. Reminder charges and, due to the possible return resulting from insufficient funds, bank charges are passed on to you.
By prior arrangement with the management also cash payments are accepted.
You move out regularly. Report to the management, if you want to come back to greenbox again after your stay abroad. As returnees you get preferred another room in your respective category.
If you cancel your contract in the winter semester until December 15th, you can move out the end of February. In the summer semester you can move out the end of July, if you cancel until April 30th, or not prolong your contract.
For the preservation of the period of notice of the cancellation, the receipt in the management is crucial.
The period may be reduced by the management for important reasons, provided that the subsequent allocation of the room is guaranteed.
The deposit is refunded after your move-out, unless it is taken to cover claims of attributable damages.
The stay of guests is only permitted in agreement with the other residents and limited to two nights a week. Longer visits have to be reported to the Management and require their consent.
The apartments and rooms are basically to be kept constantly clean. To enable a peaceful coexistence in the residential communities, all residents must pay attention to cleanliness and leave the kitchen, sanitary and common spaces in clean condition after use.
On cleaning days, access to the apartments has to be granted for the staff for cleaning work, including preparation and control. The respective cleaning schedules are given to you by the management.
The use of washing machine and dryer costs 1 euro per washing and drying cycle and is charged depending on the location on rechargeable laundry cards, NFC or coins.
Use of the sauna in greenbox is basically free.
The use of party rooms is free possible by appointment in the management for residents. It can, however, occur cleaning fees.
The use of network services is not part of the services that are delivered through the rent for the apartment, but an additional service, in collaboration with the ACOnet provided complimentary for residents.
Registration takes place at the move-in at the management. The basis for the use is the Acceptable Use Policy: http://www.vc-graz.ac.at/aup.shtml
Residents have to register within 72 hours after moving-in at the registration office. A copy of the certifficate of registration has to be handed in at the administration.
Residents are requested at moving-out to inform the Post office of the change of adress and arrange a redirectment order to their new address.
Residents infringing the House rule or the student house charter have to pay 100 EUR administration fee. Major infringements results in immediate cancellation of the contract of accommodation. Resulting costs and thus missing rents have to be paid by the responsible residents. Student residence student representative have to be heard before penalties are imposed.
The disregard for the statutory rest periods constitutes a violation of the house rules and the student house charter and may also draw police actions by itself. Repeated violations will result in immediate dissolution of the use contract.
You have questions? Do not hesitate to send us an e-mail directly. We will answer you personally and as soon as possible.
Of course we can also be reached by phone. For uncomplicated information we are at your disposal:
+43 316 / 54 38 24
Personal visits to our greenboxes are always welcome during office hours.
Come along spontaneously or make an appointment in advance with our local managers.
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