Residence

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


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 and vending machines. A ‘spaza shop’ stocks essential items such as toiletries and snacks.

Wardens: Clarendon: Tel 021 406-6493

Carinus: Tel 021 406-6655

Residence Clarendon: Tel 021 406-6322

Facilities Officers: Carinus: Tel 021 406-6656


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

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 Schuur site 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/Fax 021 650-3940

Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3941


Graca Machel Hall

Graça Machel Hall is 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


Glendower (GlenRes)

Formerly a residential hotel, Glenres opened in 1993. It is situated 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 021 650-3944


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


Kopano

Kopano houses 367 male students in 5 blocks, mostly in single rooms with internet connections. There are four TV rooms with DSTV, and there is also a pub.

Warden: Tel 021 650-3450

Assistant Warden: Tel 021 650-3490

Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-393


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 021 650-4400

Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 650-3969

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-year students are accommodated in double rooms. Facilities include groupstudy rooms and TV rooms with DSTV.

Warden: Tel 021- 650-3953

Assistant Warden: Tel 021- 650-4502

Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021- 650-3954


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 limitedkitchenette 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 HealthSciences campuses.

Warden: Tel 021 442-5507

Assistant Warden: Tel 021 442-5508

Residence Facilities Officer: Tel 021 442-5501/2


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


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 arehoused 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


University House

Originally built to accommodate returning servicemen after World War II, University House’s five blockshouse 107 men in single rooms. Situated off Rhodes Avenue opposite Mostert’s Mill, the residence is withineasy 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