Hamilton accommodation
University accommodation is the perfect way to make friends, experience different cultures and create memories that last a lifetime.
Our Hamilton campus has a range of different accommodation options available for all students and lifestyles.
From our halls of residence that offer full support to aid your transition into university life to Silverdale apartments and Orchard park that offer an independent lifestyle and the convenience of living on campus, find a room that will suit your needs.
Halls of Residence - Fully Catered
Fully catered accommodation includes three meals a day, seven days a week, with late meals and packed lunches available.
Halls of Residence - Self Catered
Self catered accommodation offers you the freedom of independence while still enjoying the vibrant social life of university.
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A seamless transition from living to learning
Experience unmatched convenience with halls of residence a stone's throw away from classrooms and a variety of facilities. Seamlessly transition between living, learning, and leisure spaces, fostering collaboration in a social enviroment for an empowered educational journey.
Information
Catering
We can provide catering to cover a wide range of dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, and Halal.
Self catered accommodation is not usually offered to school leavers.
Individual applications may be considered where a student has a severe dietary, disability or medical need. You will be required to provide evidence to support this application, and acceptance is also subject to availability.
Laundry
Laundry facilities (washing machines, dryers and irons) are available at each hall on campus and are included in the weekly cost.
Parking
Paid parking applies to all cars parked on campus including students living in the Halls. Each Hall has very limited reserved parking (your own park), which a student can apply for in January directly through the Accommodation Office. Students who miss out on a reserved park or do not want this option, can opt to purchase a Licence to Hunt permit via the 'PayMyPark‘ app'.
Utilities
Wifi and electricity is included in all facilities.
All accommodation applications are made online. You do not need to have been accepted into your study programme to apply.
In most cases we will also require a reference.
Applications for Trimester B open 1 April 2024.
Applications for 2025 open on 1 August 2024.
New Zealand School Leaver
For the purpose of an accommodation application, a 'School Leaver' is someone who has left or is leaving a New Zealand school in 2023 or 2024 and will be starting their Tertiary Studies in 2025.
If this is you then in addition to the online application we require a Common Confidential Reference Form (CCRF) from your School. These are usually completed by a teacher, careers advisor or principal, and forwarded to us directly by the school.
New Zealand non-School Leaver
A character Reference is required for any other New Zealand student who left School prior to 2023. The reference should be filled in by someone such as an employer, tutor, community leader, minister, or sports coach.
International Student
International Students who attended a New Zealand School in 2023 or 2024 are also required to supply a CCRF (as above).
No reference is required for an International Student who did not attend a New Zealand school.
In order for you to be considered for a place when we make our first round of offers, please ensure you have completed your application and submitted a reference (when applicable) by 30 September 2024.
We often receive more applications for a Hall that we have places. Whilst we over offer for some halls given the expectation we will receive cancellations and withdrawals, we can not guarantee we can make an offer for your preferred hall. You may be offered an alternative hall.
The information on your application along with your academic achievement to date and the comments and recommendations on your reference are used when assessing your application.
Application Dates for 2025 - New Students
| 01/08/2024 | Applications open for accommodation in 2025 |
| 30/09/2024 | All completed applications will be considered for a place |
| 01/10/2024 | First round of offers will be sent out (e-mail) from this date |
| 29/10/2024 | Acceptances due back |
| 04/11/2024 | Second round offers will start going out from this date subject to availability. |
Application Dates for 2025 - Returning Students
| 01/08/2024 | Applications open for accommodation in 2025 |
| 13/09/2024 | All completed applications will be considered for a place |
| 16/09/2024 | First round of offers will be sent out (e-mail) from this date |
| 30/09/2024 | Acceptances due back |
| 07/10/2024 | Second round offers will start going out from this date subject to availability. |
We will continue to make offers up to the start of Trimester A 2025 subject to availability.
If you are a new student, there are a number of scholarships available that can go toward your accommodation costs. To see if you are eligible and to find out more information, explore the Scholarships on offer at the University of Waikato.
To suit our students, we have a range of different payment plans and accommodation options to fit any budget.
To keep everyone safe while living on campus, we have rules and regulations. Please read the following information regarding your contract, deposit, rules and regulations before accepting an offer.
Detailing our joint responsibilities
If you are successful and offered a place, you will need to accept your offer and pay your deposit/admin fee ($550.00) online by the due date indicated on your offer letter. If you don’t, the offer expires and your place will be offered to another student. If you have concerns about meeting this deadline, contact the Accommodation Office - accom@waikato.ac.nz or +64 7 838 4084
When accepting your contract to reside on campus, you are agreeing to the rule and regulations and the fees and costs set out above.
You are required to pay five weeks rent in advance plus any optional extras before moving in. This payment is due January 2025.
Have a question? Talk to us
The Accommodation Office can help to support you throughout the application process as well as throughout the year living on campus.