This article contains information on the list of University of Cape Town (UCT) residence and detailed inforamtion about them. Read below for more information.
Residence life is an integral and important part of your university experience. Student Housing and Residence Life at the University of Cape Town strives to ensure that an optimum ‘living and learning’ environment is the foundation of our residence culture. Every effort is made to ensure that your residence life experience will foster your holistic development as well as being fully supportive of your academic programme.
Residence life at UCT is also very much community-orientated, and you will have the opportunity to experience and participate in the rich cultural diversity which our University embraces. Fostering mutual support, promoting effective governance and accountability, as well as leadership and citizenship development, are some of the fundamentals of the residence community life experience. Students are also given opportunities to participate in social responsibility initiatives organised under the auspices of the house committees.
LIST OF UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT) RESIDENCE NAMES
1. Baxter Hall
Established in 1957, Baxter Hall accommodates 233 women in mainly single rooms. Nine pavilions are grouped around two central quads with lawns, trees and park benches. Each pavilion comprises six flats of 3 – 6 rooms. The residence has DSTV, study areas and an adjacent computer lab/learning centre. A swimming pool, gym and squash courts are nearby.
Warden: Tel/Fax 021 650-3930
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3931
2. Clarinus Village (incorporating Clarendon and Carinus)
Clarinus lies on the slopes of Devil’s Peak behind Groote Schuur Hospital, accommodating 629 students in single and double rooms. Clarendon houses 328 male students and Carinus 301 female students. There are four TV rooms with DSTV, a study centre for group and individual work, and a 35-station computer lab. Other facilities include a gym, vending machines and a ‘spaza shop’ which stocks essential items such as toiletries and snacks.
Wardens: Clarendon: Tel 021 406-6493
Carinus: Tel 021 406-6656
Residence Facilities Officers: Clarendon: Tel 021 406-6322
Carinus: Tel 021 406-6655
3. College House
The original College House was the first men’s residence in southern Africa and has a long tradition. Situated next door to Glenres in Main Road, Rosebank, and identified by the two lions flanking the entrance gate, it houses 119 men in single and double rooms. It is close to shops and public transport.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3933
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3934
4. Dullah Omar Hall
Dullah Omar Hall, annexed to Glenres, is situated on the opposite side of Main Road, Rosebank. This block of flats accommodates 48 men and women students in one-, two- and three-bedroomed apartments. Except for the bachelor flats, all bathrooms are shared. Its location is close to the Lower Campus shuttle stop. Meals are taken at Tugwell Hall.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3943
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3945
5. Fuller Hall
Fuller Hall, which houses 231 female students mostly in single rooms, is situated on the Upper Campus. Along with Smuts Hall, its brother residence, Fuller was one of the first buildings to be erected on the Groote Schuursite in 1928, and is a national monument. Georgina’s, the coffee bar, offers a place to relax in the evenings as well as a venue for cultural activities.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3940
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3941
6. Glendower (Glenres)
Formerly a residential hotel, Glenres opened in 1993. It issituated on Main Road, Rosebank, next to College House, and accommodates 139 men and women. Many of the rooms have en-suite bathrooms. It is close to shops and public transport. Meals are taken at Leo Marquard Hall.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3943
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3945
7. Graça Machel Hall
Graça Machel Hall is one of the newest of UCT’s residences, housing 386 female students in single and double rooms. Most first-year students are housed in double rooms. The residence is designed around three large courtyards, with rooms arranged so that 8 residents share a bathroom and a kitchenette/lounge/communal area. These communal areas are grouped to create cores linked by stairs and provide a comfortable social space.
Warden: Tel 021 650-5571
Assistant Warden: Tel 021 650-5572
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-5573
8. Kilindini
Kilindini is a large house on the corner of Main and Chapel Roads, Rosebank. 32 male residents are accommodated in single rooms and eat their meals at Tugwell Hall.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3933
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3934
9. Kopano
Kopano houses 367 male students in five blocks, mostly in single rooms with internet connections. There are four TV rooms with DSTV, and there is also a pub.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3937
Assistant Warden: Tel 021 650-4690
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3938
10. Leo Marquard Hall
Opened in 1975, Leo Marquard Hall is located close to the Baxter Theatre and next door to Tugwell Hall. It houses 419 male students. First-yearstudents are accommodated in double rooms. Facilities include group study rooms and TV rooms with DSTV.
Warden: Tel 021- 650-3953
Assistant Warden: Tel 021- 650-4502
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021- 650-3954
11. Rochester House
Rochester House is a modern, purpose-built residence, situated just north of Groote Schuur Hospital. The residence consists of a number of blocks, each with single rooms and all with TV lounge access and limited kitchenette facilities. This residence accommodates over 300 undergraduate students. Facilities include a swimming pool, functions areas, computer lab and squash courts. The Jammie Shuttle operates to the Upper and Health Sciences campuses.
Warden: Tel 021 442-5505
Assistant Warden: Tel 021 442-5508
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 442-5501/2
12. Smuts Hall
Smuts Hall, along with Fuller Hall, forms the original historic core of the Upper Campus. 236 male students are accommodated mostly in single rooms. ‘The George’ lounge is a favourite place to watch TV or a DVD, or to play pool or table tennis.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3962 (h)
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3963
13. Tugwell Hall
Tugwell Hall accommodates 406 female students. First-year students share partitioned double rooms which have built-in furniture and hand basins. Most returning students are accommodated in single rooms. The Grapevine lounge offers a place to relax in the evenings, and also provides a venue for cultural activities.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3968
Assistant Warden: Tel 021 650-4614
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3969
14. University House
Originally built to accommodate returning WWII servicemen, University House’s five blocks house 107 men in single rooms. Situated off Rhodes Avenue opposite Mostert’s Mill, the residence is within easy walking distance of the Upper Campus. It is adjacent to the astroturf hockey pitch and a small gym.
Warden: Tel 021 650-3971(h)
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3972
15. Varietas
Varietas is situated between University House and Forest Hill, and close to Mowbray shops and transport. The view of Devil’s Peak with zebra and wildebeest grazing on the slopes is quite unique. 146 students are housed in 2- or 3-bedroom flats, and meals are eaten at University House.
Warden: Tel 021 650-5809 (h)
Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3967
