Rochester and Rutherford Hall

Rochester and Rutherford Hall is set on grounds laid out with established trees and gardens, offering accommodation for 197 residents in three four-storied buildings.  Additional houses located on the perimeter of hall grounds are part of the Rochester and Rutherford Hall community and may appeal to students with early sporting or other commitments.

"In support of our community we will live out our values, through respecting self and others, live and learn with balance, and provide opportunities to grow with confidence."

The hall offers a home that is large enough to be interesting yet small enough to get to know everyone and make life-long connections.

Rochester and Rutherford is the closest hall to Haere-roa (UC Students' Association) and the UC Health Centre. Local shopping centres are just over ten minutes’ walk away, and the hall is within ten minutes' drive of Christchurch International Airport.

Contract dates

Wednesday 17 February 2027 - 24 hrs after your final university commitment.

Your residential contract is directly between you and Rochester and Rutherford Hall.

Costs (NZ$)

Residential fee
$25,800

Contingency fee (refundable)
$500

Administration fee (non-refundable)
$650

Students' Association fee
$300

Car parking (optional)
$550 per year

Laundry
Free

Payments and instalment dates (NZ$)

Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$3,040 (includes $650 administration fee + $2,390 fees in advance)

Payment 2 (15 January)
$8,760 (includes $300 student's association fee + $500 contingency fee)

Payment 3 (8 April)
$9,890

Payment 4 (19 August)
$5,560

Students with financial difficulties are invited to contact the Principal on arrival to discuss payment options (Payments 1 and 2 must be paid in full).  Payments 3 and 4 can be paid by automatic payment with the Principal's approval.