The Carrington College was known as Carrington Hall until 2006. It is renowned for its excellent menu. The students at Carrington have a history of an overall high level of academic achievement across all fields of study, and there is also a prevalent musical tradition within the College.

Carrington College is a residential college of the University of Otago. It was the first university hall of residence in Australasia to accept students without gender difference.

It consists of a number of houses, with a wide range of style and atmosphere. The houses are:

• Jenkins House, consisting of four floors, each with up to 25 study rooms. It has a TV lounge.
• Stuart House, consisting of three floors, with between 8 and 17 study rooms on each. It has a TV lounge.
• Pine House, a two-story villa-style house.
• Tiro Moana House, situated across Queen st, a two-story villa-style house with views straight down to the University.
• Blackie House, a two-story villa-style house.
• Blackie Flat, a five bedroom flat.
• Mahuru House, a two-story villa-style house.
• Mahuru Flats, a new flat added to Carrington in 2009
• Linton House, consisting of study rooms, Linton lounge, the administration offices, a pool room, a study centre, a conference room, the Head of Hall's office and two computer rooms.
• Wardell House, a three-story villa-style house. It has a bath.
• Dawson House, is located highest on the hill, is situated across Heriot Row, consisting of flat-style accommodation.
• Also included in Carrington is the tennis court, gym, study centre, pool room, coral fish tank, smokers' gazebo, and dining hall, with associated kitchen facilities, and Heriot Lounge.

Rooms & Facilities

• Bedrooms
• Transport
• Communication
• Wireless
• Student health
• Safety & security
• Dining room
• Kitchens
• Common rooms
• Study rooms
• Music rooms
• Recreation

Contact Detail:
Carrington College
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Tel 64 3 479 5533
Fax 64 3 479 5530