Stuart McCutcheon House

Stuart McCutcheon House is the University's largest and newest purpose-built self-catered accommodation building for new and returning undergraduate and postgraduate students.

About the residence

Facility operated and pastoral care provided by the University of Auckland.

Stuart McCutcheon House (SMH) is located next to Parnell Rise and the Auckland Domain. It is a short walk to the Faculty of Arts building and the heart of the City Campus.

SMH first opened in January 2023, providing 907 beds in three- to five-bedroom apartments. There is also very limited availability for six-bedroom apartments. This Self-Catered Residence is available for undergraduate students in their second year and above and postgraduate students.

Stuart McCutcheon House operates 24/7 to ensure you have support available 24 hours a day. The Accommodation Management team provides personal support throughout your stay and arrange a number of social and recreational activities during the year, supported by the Resident Adviser Team.

Residence profile

Residence profile	Stuart McCutcheon House
Student type	Undergraduate (except first-year high school leavers) and postgraduate students
Total students	907
RA ratio	1:50
Students per apartment	Three-five in shared apartments Very limited availability of six-bedroom apartments
Catering	Self-catered
Facilities on site	Large communal lounge/dining/kitchen for group activities Communal and private study areas with printing facilities Games room Music room Barbecue area Volleyball net Internet - wireless Laundry - cost of use included in fees Limited car parking available - additional cost
Location	28-38 Stanley Street, Parnell
Distance to University General Library (Bldg 109)	850m - 10 min walk
Residential agreement period	Full academic year: 42 weeks Semester One*/Two: 21 weeks

*The Semester One residential period is only available to students coming to study for Semester One only, or students completing their studies at the end of Semester One.

Room types

Each apartment includes furnished bedrooms, kitchen and lounge, as well as a wireless internet connection.
You will need to provide your own linen and towels, however a linen pack can be purchased from the residence prior to arrival.
Electricity, water and laundry are included in the weekly rental costs.

Room type	Residential Period	2024 weekly rate	Features
Single room	42 Weeks 21 Weeks	$350.00 $350.00	your own room with king single bed shared bathroom per apartment (six-bedroom flats share two bathrooms per apartment)

Room type

Residential Period

2024
weekly rate

Features

Single room

42 Weeks

21 Weeks

$350.00