Applications 2025

Hall Applications for 2025 are fast approaching, and we could not be more excited.

From August 1st, 2024, students can start the enrolment process! This is an exciting journey, but often one that comes with a lot of uncertainty and questions.

As you prepare, we would love to help equip you with some tips to help you nail your application and put your best foot forward. Essentially, we want to know more about you and how you will be able to contribute to our Hall community. Our Principal take time to read every application we receive, and has given some tips below for you to consider when writing your application

  • Brief run down on you and your family (Community)

  • Someone who has inspired you to be who you are today (Respect)

  • What you enjoy with your downtime (Balance)

  • What do you enjoy with learning and extra-curricular (Opportunities)

  • Community service and other contributions outside of learning (Support)

Matthew Brett

Hall President 2024 

The most common reflection from others who had attended R&R, was about the people.  It was described as a close community where you make excellent contacts with students from all over New Zealand.  While it's a competitive hall to get into, I'm glad I backed myself for the process of selection, and now getting the opportunity to see it for myself. 

Some further considerations for your application are the following:

  • Put Us First: Consider listing Rochester and Rutherford Hall as your top choice for a thorough application review.

  • Tap into Past Residents' Experiences: Reach out to former residents for valuable insights into hall life.

  • Make the Most of Open Days and Tours: Attend events and tours to immerse yourself in the hall's environment and atmosphere.

Please watch the video below and have a click through our website to learn more about Rochester and Rutherford Hall and our values. This will help you decide if we are the right fit for you. We are not the only ones making decisions - you are too!

Rā Tōmene / Open Day will be taking place on the 30th of August. Registrations are open now. This is a great opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with life at the University of Canterbury. All Halls will be open for viewing. For all the information you need on Open Day and Tours please click here. Remember all tours are booked through the University, not directly through the Hall. 

For information on all of the Halls of Residence and the application process please click here. Applications are all processed through the University of Canterbury, not directly through the Hall. 

We so look forward to reading your application and learning more about you.