Summer accommodation
Need a place to stay over the summer? Here’s everything you need to know about who can stay, where you can stay, contract dates, prices, and how to apply.
The university offers accommodation during the C Trimester/Summer period. Spaces are limited, so applying early is your best chance as we can’t guarantee a spot for everyone.
C Trimester accommodation will be available between Monday 3 November 2025 – Saturday 7 February 2026. These dates are fixed and can’t be changed.
- If you’re not already living in University accommodation, the earliest contract start/move in date is Monday 3 November.
- We can not offer earlier arrivals because B Trimester contracts run until Saturday 1 November.
Who can stay over summer
Summer accommodation is available for:
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Current University of Waikato students
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Jumpstart students
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University of Waikato interns
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Teachers attending block courses at the University of Waikato
We’re not able to offer summer accommodation to people who're not connected with the University of Waikato.
Accommodation locations
Hamilton Campus
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Bryant Hall – fully catered or self-catered options
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Bleakley Place Apartments – self-catered
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Student Village – fully catered or self-catered (for teachers and current residents only)
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Orchard Park – self-catered (for current residents and confirmed 2026 residents only)
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Silverdale Road Apartments – self-catered (for current residents and confirmed 2026 residents only)
Tauranga Campus
- Selwyn Street Studios (self-catered)
Current residents
If you’re a current resident and need accommodation after Saturday 1 November (for example, due to teaching practicums, nursing placements, or waiting for flights), you’ll need to apply for C Trimester accommodation.
Choose between:
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Extending your stay for up to three weeks (until Saturday 22 November), or
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Staying for the full length of G or C Trimester.
Current residents may be required to move to another room/hall for the period of your summer stay. These exact details will be confirmed at a later date.
Casual accommodation and block courses
- Casual accommodation – offered fully catered only.
- Teachers attending block courses – fully catered accommodation at Student Village only.
- Jumpstart students – fully catered accommodation at Bryant Hall or Selwyn Street Studios (TBC) only.
Prices
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Location and room type |
Weekly rate |
| Bryant Hall – fully catered | $350 |
| Bryant Hall Cottage | $265 |
| Bleakley Place Apartment (Standard) | $276 |
| Bleakley Place Apartment (Ensuite) | $299 |
| Orchard Park Cottage (current/2026 residents only) | $265 |
| Orchard Park Studio (current/2026 residents only) | $299 |
| Silverdale Road Apartments (current/2026 residents only) | $352 |
| Selwyn Street Studios (Tauranga) |
$310 |
Rent is charged by the week only; there is no daily rate.
Specific rates and additional fees may apply based on the contract type.
- Fully catered residents will be charged $350.00/week for the duration of their contract extension.
- Self-catered residents will be charged the relevant self-catered rate (dependent on room type) per week for the duration of their contract extension.
Jumpstart course
| Location and room type | Weekly rate |
| Bryant Hall – fully catered | $300 |
| Selwyn Street Studios (TBC) |
$250 |
Casual contract
| Location and room type | Weekly rate |
| Bryant Hall – fully catered | $390 |
Teachers block course contract
| Location and room type | Weekly rate |
| Student Village – fully catered | $450 |
Rent is charged by the week only; there is no daily rate.
Specific rates and additional fees may apply based on the contract type
| Situation | Admin fee | Bond |
| Current residents extending for full C/G/H Trimesters | $50 | No bond |
| New residents for full C/G/H Trimesters | $50 | $400 |
| Teachers staying for Block Courses | $50 | No bond |
| Casual contracts | $50 | No bond |
| Current residents extending for a few weeks (nurses, teachers etc.) | No fee | No bond |
| Jumpstart course students | No fee | No bond |
Rent is charged by the week only; there is no daily rate.
Specific rates and additional fees may apply based on the contract type
Ready to apply for accommodation over summer?
Contract information
Applications take time to process. You will be contacted from early September with the outcome of your application, so please do not expect an instant response after applying.
Contract and payment
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If your application is approved, we’ll send you a contract with terms, conditions, and payment details.
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Payment must be made online via the University accommodation portal. We do not accept cash.
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Payment will only be accepted from students with a confirmed contract; you can’t pay to influence the outcome.
If you have already applied for 2026 accommodation, this will be considered when assessing your C Trimester application.
Where possible, you will be placed in the same room as your 2026 contract so you won't need to move again. Note that this is subject to availability though, and cannot be guaranteed. Room allocations are managed by the halls staff.
Summer accommodation move-in and end dates
Note that these dates are fixed and cannot be changed.
| Trimester | Start date | End date |
| C Trimester | Monday 3 November 2025 | Saturday 7 February 2026 |
| G Trimester | Monday 3 November 2025 | Saturday 20 December 2026 |
| H Trimester | Saturday 3 January 2026 | Saturday 7 February 2026 |
Move-in dates
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If you’re not currently living in University accommodation, the earliest you can move in is Monday 3 November.
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We can’t offer earlier arrivals, as B Trimester contracts finish on Saturday 1 November.
Contract end dates
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For C and H Trimester residents, contracts end on Saturday 7 February 2026, unless you have a confirmed 2026 A Trimester, Academic Year, or Full Year contract.
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Accommodation cannot be extended past this date.
Early arrivals for 2026 residents – only available for confirmed 2026 residents and subject to availability.
Casual accommodation – Available if you don’t need a room for the full length of C, G, or H Trimester.
Have a question? Talk to us
From applying to settling in, the Accommodation Office is here to help you every step of the way.