Aquinas College life is all about being looked after, being well fed, meeting people and succeeding in your studies.
I have really enjoyed my year here. The staff are awesome and so are the friends you make. Hope you enjoy your time at Aquinas College as much as I did.
Radhika
Wellington
Friendly, a good family environment yet still able to be independent. There is a place for everybody.
Sung-Hye
Auckland
The AQ Spirit
Our community spirit is what makes us different from other Colleges. From our friendly and supportive staff to the wonderful bunch of residents we have every year, this is a place you can truly call home. There's something for everyone; lots of sports, cultural and community events to complement your studies.
Make new friends
It is always daunting to go to a new place, make new friends and start a new life at University, but we understand this at Aquinas and we facilitate a warm, welcoming and inclusive community.
Academic success
Our academic results indicate that those who stay at Aquinas will improve their academic performance, regardless of whether you're a high achiever or not. Our state-of-the-art facilities and strong academic programmes will ensure you have everything you need for academic success.
Busy schedule of activities
The College:
Food
Our Head Chef, Dylan Henry, is a frequent winner and placegetter in Otago's College Chef of the Year completion, including winning the 2019 competition.
Read the Otago Bulletin Board Article – Aquinas takes home Chef of the Year bragging rights
Not only does Dylan ensure that we are the best fed College at Otago, but him and his team are extremely approachable. Dylan will also work with residents with special dietary requirements to make sure that everyone is catered for appropriately.
Helpful staff
The staff are available to help you with advice, look after you when you are sick and be available for support when needed.
Sustainability
Aquinas is pleased to be participating in the University's Green Your Scene programme and was proud to be one of only three Colleges to have achieved an Outstanding Kōwhai Award in 2020.
Aquinas College teams up with City Sanctuary Project
Visit the Sustainability at Otago website