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It’s just a 5 minute walk to the main campus on Ilam Road and 10 minutes to the Engineering Block.

There are 2 bus stops just outside the Uni Hall entrances.

There are heaps of events on site and these are posted on our Facebook page  It is also a short stroll to Bush Inn Shopping Centre and Riccarton where there are plenty of bars, eateries and shopping malls.

15 Minutes’ bike or bus ride, 5-6 km walk or $20-25 cab ride.

No, all rooms are single.

Can you bring your own bed? 

There are 561 rooms in total.

No - sorry.

No smoking is allowed on-site. UC is also a smoke free campus.

No, but we do practice quiet hours. (Sunday-Wednesday from 10pm, Thursday-Saturday from 12am and extended hours during exam times).

Yes, you will be allocated an individual front door card, a private bedroom door key and your bedroom windows will have secure locks.

Yes, UC security patrols throughout the night. We also have Evening Duty Managers who work in the evening. There are also RA’s at Uni Hall and Duty Managers who will pick up emergency calls. Support is always available 24/7 and throughout holidays.

Yes, talk to your insurance provider for recommendations.

Uni Hall has two Sky TV lounges available and there are TV’s in smaller common rooms around the campus.

Uni Hall has two Sky TV lounges available and there are TV’s in smaller common rooms around the campus.

Yes, you can decorate your room. Please do not use pins on the walls - use Blu Tack instead. Each room also has pinboards provided.

We implement designated quiet hours during exam periods to support focused study.

You may bring TVs, gaming consoles, hair styling appliances, and Nespresso machines.

• Do not bring fridges (unless required for medical purposes).
• Do not bring cooking appliances unless you live in a flat.
  All appliances must be tagged and tested before use.

It is possible to change rooms in the second term. We encourage residents to spend the first term settling in before requesting a move.

You can pay by bank transfer or direct debit. Payments can be made in full for the year, per semester, or fortnightly.

There is a laundry room on-site, free of charge, with both washing machines and dryers available.

We have study rooms and common rooms equipped with Sky TV.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is included for all University of Canterbury students

University Hall is fully catered.

Yes, you may have one guest per week stay for a maximum of two nights. Guests must:

• Be signed in at reception
• Be 18 years or older
• Stay with you at all times while on site
• Please note: Guests are not allowed during Orientation Week and will not be able to eat in the dining hall.

We also request that parents do not stay on site to support independence, unless there is a medical reason. Guests are your responsibility during their stay.

Yes, visitors not staying overnight must leave the premises by 10:00pm.

Our staff are available 24/7 to provide support whenever you need it.

Yes! We run Orientation Week events when you first arrive and host a variety of social, sporting, and cultural events throughout the year.

Yes, there are limited car parks available. Residents will be notified when they are available for purchase.

Yes, there are three fully secure bike sheds on-site, as well as bike storage rooms in the East Flats for flat residents.

You must be checked out by 10:00am on the final date of your contract.

University Hall does not provide summer stays, but Ilam Apartments does, and we can assist you when that time comes.

You can end your contract early, but this will incur an early termination fee as set out in your contract.