Carrington College is a residential college of the University of Otago. This complex of buildings has accommodation for 242 male and female students and was opened in 1945. It was the first universityhall 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 Robyn Madden who replaced Peter Walker at the end of 2016, who replaced Ashley Day in May 2013, who replaced David King in 2007. The college was known as Carrington Hall until 2006. Carrington College is renowned for its excellent menu. The students at Carrington have a history of an overall high level of academic achievement across all fields of study, and there is also a prevalent musical tradition within the College. Traditionally, Carrington has been known for its 'work hard, play hard' mentality, although under Ashley Day's premiership, the focus of the college has shifted towards academic excellence, with a less permissive attitude to partying.
Houses and Buildings
The College consists of a number of houses, with a wide range of style and atmosphere. The houses are:
Stuart House, consisting of three floors, with between 8 and 17 study rooms on each. It has a TV lounge.
Pine House, a two-storey villa-style house.
Tiro Moana House, situated across Queen st, a two-storey villa-style house with views straight down to the University.
Blackie House, a two-storey villa-style house.
Blackie Flat, a five bedroom flat.
Mahuru House, a two-storey villa-style house.
Mahuru Flats, a new flat added to Carrington in 2009
Linton House, consisting of study rooms, Linton lounge, the administration offices, a pool room, a study centre, a conference room, the Head of Hall's office and two computer rooms.
Wardell House, a three-storey villa-style house. It has a bath.
Dawson House, is located highest on the hill, is 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, and dining hall, with associated kitchen facilities, and Heriot Lounge.
