Facilities at Fergusson Hall
Fergusson Hall is the place to be if you want to save some money by cooking your own meals while living in a Hall environment. The Hall is situated on the hill overlooking the university. ‘Ferg’ students enjoy living next to campus while not being right on campus. The Hall’s buildings are set on 3 hectares of grounds creating an amazing place to live by providing sports fields, a volleyball court, cricket wicket, garden areas and inspiring views of the Manawatu.
Aside from the physical benefits, students value the friendships they make during their stay at Ferg. Some students enjoy their first year so much they apply to return to Fergusson Hall for a second or third year. This provides an added bonus for those in their first year as they benefit from the experience and knowledge of these returning students. Alongside the social life, Fergusson Hall provides a great environment for study. Our large study room is equipped with computers connected to the internet and the Hall computer network. All residents’ rooms have a connection to the Hall computer network, providing fast internet access for those happy to pay for their own internet access via a local internet service provider. The Hall also has wireless coverage in all buildings.
Our active social committee organises a wide range of events during the year. On-site residential staff include the Head of Hall and 3 senior student Residential Advisors who help make the Hall a positive place to live. Fergusson Hall is owned by the Presbyterian Educational Purposes Trust.
Key Features of Fergusson Hall include:
- Location: 150 Atawhai Road, 5-10 minute walk to Turitea campus
- Availability: Rooms available for semesters 1 and 2, and over summer if needed.
- Community: New Zealand and international students aged 18-24 years welcome.
- Rooms: 79 single rooms. 4 twin share rooms.
Each room has:
- wardrobe
- study desk and chair
- bookcase
- single divan bed, some king single beds
- computer internet connection and internet cable
- small fridge
- heating
- noticeboard
- electrical multi-plug, laundry basket and rubbish bin
The Hall has:
- large study room equipped with computers connected to the internet and a laser printer
- free washing machines, coin-operated dryers
- 2 fully-equipped kitchens with ovens, microwaves, gas hobs etc.
- 1 toilet and 1 shower per 5-6 residents (depending on accommodation area), cleaned 6 days per week
- games room with full-sized billiard table, table tennis table, fooseball and piano
- outside picnic tables and BBQ
- 2 lounges with Plasma TVs, 1 with Sky HDi
- carparking
- music/activities room
- workshop and secure bike shed
Technology Services:
- Wireless internet throughout the Hall, and cable internet connections in all rooms (connection to a designated local service provider at residents' expense, see www.studentcity.net.nz and select broadband on the menu for more info).
- Two study rooms with public computers connected to the internet and a public laser printer.
Security:
- Swipe card access on all external doors and front gate
- Security cameras
- Residential staff live on-site
- All residents rooms on security key system
Meals:
- Self-catered, residents cook for themselves in shared kitchens equipped with appliances
Support Services:
- Residential Support team living on-site includes the Head of Hall and 3 Residential Advisors
- Residential staff organise tutorials, study groups and provide study-related advice
- Close to bus stops. The hall offers regular van trips to supermarkets, growers market, inter-hall sports, pick-ups after night labs
Weekly Fees for 2012:
- $165 for single premium rooms, $135 - $157 for single standard rooms, $115 per person for twin share rooms
