Accommodation

Accommodation

Study Abroad and Exchange Programme Students

For those students coming only for one semester, it can difficult to find accommodation as most rental properties around the university area come unfurnished and have 52 week leases and the halls of residence give preference to full year applicants.

Therefore, in conjunction with Campus Living Villages (NZ) Ltd, UC has developed a special accommodation package specifically designed for students on approved study abroad or exchange programmes.

This package offers excellent value and is the most hassle-free option for most students, however acceptance of the arrangement is not mandatory.

Students who do not wish to take this package offer may apply for homestay accommodation or try private renting ('flatting'). Students on full academic year programmes (February - November) may also choose to apply for a place in another hall of residence.

Accommodation Package

A special on-campus accommodation package for Study Abroad and Exchange students has been developed in conjunction with Ilam Apartments. This university owned complex of modern 3, 4, 5 or 6 bedroom apartments (Manuka, Kowhai and Hinau) is managed by Campus Living Villages NZ Limited (CLV), an Australian-based company which also manages university accommodation at a number of universities in Australia, USA, England and New Zealand.

These self-catered apartments offer independent living with the bonus of living on-campus in a secure and supportive study environment and are ideal for individual students over 18 years of age. Residents have their own fully-furnished bedroom with internet access and each apartment has a kitchen equipped with basic essentials for students to make their own meals. Residents also have the option of purchasing either a full meal plan or casual meals at the University Hall dining room, located only a few minutes walk away.

This package is open to all students coming on university-approved Study Abroad or Exchange programmes, as verified by the University of Canterbury International Office.

The package includes the following:

  • Administration Fee
  • Accommodation Fees
  • Utilities charges, including water and electricity
  • Linen and Bedding Pack
  • Residential Services Fee
  • A two hour room clean at the end of stay
  • Christchurch Day Trip Excursion Voucher
  • Opportunity to make up for any ‘unused time’ in the student’s contract at another CLV Village in Australia (subject to availability and dates) - (refer to information on Swap below)

Package Prices

Students coming for one semester only (pdf, 178KB)
2010 Package Rate: NZ$4,450** for a one semester only arrangement.

Students coming for the whole academic year (pdf, 178KB)
2010 Package Rate: NZ$8,150** for a whole year arrangement (February-November).

**In addition, a $500 refundable Contingency Fee must be paid on acceptance of the Offer of Accommodation. This will be refunded at the end of the student's stay, less any deductions for damage, loss, unpaid accommodation fees or fines etc.

Accommodation Dates:

Semester 1 (February start):
Arrival - no earlier than 11.00 am on Monday 1 February.
Departure - 24 hours after the student's last university commitment, with a final leaving day of 10.00 am on Monday 28 June.
Please Note - International Orientation will take place on Monday 15 February.

Semester 2 (July start) :
Arrival - no earlier than 11.00 am on Monday 5 July.
Departure - 24 hours after the student's last university commitment, with a final leaving day of 10.00 am on Monday 29 November.
Please Note - International Orientation will take place on Wednesday 7 July.

Whole Academic Year (February start)*:
Arrival - no earlier than 11.00 am on Monday 1 February.
Departure - 24 hours after the student's last university commitment, with a final leaving day of 10.00 on Monday 22 November.
Please Note - International Orientation will take place on Monday 15 February.

*Students coming for UC's Semester 2 2010 and also Semester 1 2011 can apply for the Semester 2 package and will then need to apply separately for 2011.

Availability Guarantee:

Campus Living Villages guarantees the availability of this accommodation package for all students coming on university-approved Study Abroad or Exchange programmes (verified by the University of Canterbury’s International Office), provided that they complete the online application for accommodation by 1 December 2009 for first semester (February 2010 start) or by 1 May 2010 for second semester (July 2010 start).

However, all intending residents should note that the Offer of Accommodation (emailed out following receipt of the application by CLV) has a two week deadline for acceptance. Late return of the acceptance may result in
the loss of the room. Applications received after the above deadlines will be offered accommodation subject to availability.

Room placement is at the discretion of the Village Director and while every endeavour will be made to place Study Abroad and Exchange students in the Hinau and Kowhai buildings, these rooms are subject to availability.

Application Procedure:

All students who would like to take up this offer must complete the online application form for accommodation before 1 December for first semester (February start) or by 1 May for second semester (July start).

Student details will be confirmed with the university's International Office and then applications will be processed.

All students should send their arrival details to the Accommodation Office to arrange an airport pickup. This must be done at least one week prior to your departure.

Information on Swap Procedure with Australian Villages:

Students may stay for no longer than 2 weeks in another CLV Village. The stay must be taken up either immediately before the start of the academic year (Jan – Feb) for those students arriving in Semester 1, or immediately following their last university commitment at the end of the year (Nov – Dec) for those students arriving in Semester 2.

Students should notify Ilam Apartments of their intention to request to take up the Village Swap at the time of application and complete the booking form. A booking form and further information is available by emailing a request to enquiries@clv.canterbury.ac.nz.

No guarantees can be given on availability for the swap. Where there is no availability at the Village of first preference, the application will be forwarded on to the Village of second preference.