Sonoda Christchurch Campus
Short walk to lectures
University of Canterbury's premier on campus accommodation
Offering a smaller close-knit community with just 110 rooms and 30 casual rooms, Sonoda is located adjacent to Hayashi on the Dovedale campus.
Sonoda Christchurch Campus is a modern accommodation facility offering a quieter, peaceful environment surrounded by Japanese-inspired landscaped grounds. Depending on demand, alcohol-free and/or single-gender apartments are available. Facilities include a common room, seminar room and laundry facilities within each building.
The residents’ wellbeing and support is at the top of the priority list, and Sonoda further offers residents services, security, and pastoral care 24/7, including a strong and vibrant Residential Life Program.
Sonoda is managed by UniLodge Auckland Ltd, on behalf of New Zealand Education Holdings. UniLodge proudly work in partnership as a preferred hall of residence for University of Canterbury.
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Property Facilities
Common Area/Lounge
A common room is available to all residents, with a shared kitchen, pool table, table tennis, SKY TV, and DVD player. There are also organised social events for you to enjoy.
Internet
Unlimited internet available for UC students. UC Visitor Wifi available for all causal guests.
Car Parking
32 car parks are available with an additional $232 fee.
Bicycle Storage
Secure bike storage available on-site.
Security and Support
The accommodation is equipped with internal and external CCTV, swipe card access to the building and a key to bedroom. There are 24-hour student support and emergency response.
Computer Suite
There is a computer room and printer connected to UC network.
Games Room
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