What is it that makes Cumberland such a great Otago College?
It's the people of course! You’ll feel it right away - Cumberland is a friendly, lively place to be. We have an awesome active and varied social, sporting and cultural program so you can get involved in the fantastic 'Cumby' community. Our great staff make every effort to ensure that the year you spend at Cumby will be the best ever! We value diversity and will support you and encourage you in your personal development and endeavours during your stay and beyond.
Most importantly Cumbie provides the ideal place to be during your first year of study at the University of Otago. We value YOUR academic success highly and as such we allocate bedrooms by course - so you will be living and learning with people doing the same course as you, giving an amazing academic advantage. Our excellent academic program will help you achieve your academic goals through tutorials, study groups, study skills seminars and much much more!
Each resident is of the utmost importance to all staff and the health and well-being of each and every individual takes precedence over all else. We care about you and will keep you safe.
Free University of Otago wireless internet access is installed in the majority of our common rooms and some bedrooms with plans to expand this service on the way!
The Cumberland College and Cumberland Court Terms and Conditions of Residence can be found on our Terms and Conditions page.