Carrington College

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Carrington College is a Residential College at the University of Otago in New Zealand. This complex of buildings has accommodation for 231 male and female students and was opened in 1945. It was the first university hall of residence in Australasia to accept both men and women students. It is named for G.W. Carrington, a former head of the Otago Education Board. The current Warden is Ashley Day, replacing David King in 2007. It was known as Carrington Hall until 2006.

The College consists of a number of houses, with a wide range of style and atmosphere. The houses are:

Jenkins House, consisting of four floors, each with up to 25 study rooms. It has a TV lounge.
Stuart House, consisting of three floors, with between 8 and 17 study rooms on each. It has a TV lounge.
Pine House, a two-story villa-style house.
Tiro Moana House, situated across Queen st, a two-story villa-style house with views straight down to the University.
Blackie House, a two-story villa-style house.
Blackie Flat, has heating throughout.
Mahuru House (Mahuhu?), a two-story villa-style house.
Linton House, consisting of study rooms, Linton lounge, the administration offices, a study centre, a conference room, the Head of Hall's office and two computer rooms.
Wardell House, a three-story villa-style house. It has a bath.
Dawson House, situated across Heriot Row, consisting of flat-style accommodation.

Also included in Carrington is the tennis court, gym, study centre, pool room, coral fish tank, smokers gazebo (situated outside Wardell), and dining hall, with associated kitchen facilities, and Heriot Lounge.