Joan Stevens Hall

A high-rise building located in the central city, Joan Stevens Hall is a mid-sized hall with a family-like atmosphere.

Catered hall

Meals served in a communal dining room.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10 minutes
Te Aro—20 minutes

Housing style

220 single rooms

Single room at Joan Stevens Hall, with a bed, desk and chair, and wardrobe unit.

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Joan Stevens Hall is a high-rise building in the central city with single bedrooms. It’s one of our mid-sized halls that has a family-like atmosphere where everyone knows each other.

Throughout the year, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved and meet lots of people at the many inter-hall events—sports events, quiz nights, talent quest, film festival screening, and inter-floor activities. The culture of the hall is about encouraging involvement, responsibility, and achievement, which will help you get off to a great start to university life.

About the hall

  • Joan Stevens Hall is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Popular with first-year students.
  • Joan Stevens Hall is also home to Marino, a community of Whānau House students.
  • Bedrooms are fully furnished and heated. A few ensuite bedrooms are available for those with a particular need. See the list of items provided in the Student Hall Handbook pdf3.8MB
  • All floors have a common room with a kitchenette, study area, television, DVD player, and couches.
  • Bathrooms are all-gender.
  • A Sky TV lounge, music room with piano, table tennis, and gaming consoles are available.
  • The communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday to Saturday, and brunch and dinner on Sunday. Special dietary options, late dinners, and packed lunches are also offered.
  • You can request to live on an alcohol-free floor.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There are communal laundries with tubs, washing machines, and dryers.
  • Some facilities are suitable for students with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (39 weeks) Per week

Single room

$18,876

 $484

The 2026 fees quoted for Joan Stevens Hall include food, electricity, heating and internet. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.

One-trimester-only contracts may incur an additional fee of 10 percent.

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Supporting residents

We prioritise the wellbeing and safety of our resident community—with staff and students working together to ensure our halls are an enjoyable place to live.

Support available

Our commitment to pastoral care

The University has structures and processes in place to ensure students living in our halls experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Virtual tour

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Introduction to Joan Stevens Hall
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Joan Stevens Hall–360 single bedroom (empty)

An occupied room with a single bed and a Buddhist theme.
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Joan Stevens Hall–360 single bedroom (occupied)
Joan Stevens Hall common room with television and sofas.
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Joan Stevens Hall–360 floor common room

Visit our halls

Contact the hall directly to make an appointment to visit. If you wish to see more than one hall on the same day, make sure you allow at least 30–40 minutes to cover the tour and the time to travel to the next hall. You can book a hall tour during school holidays.

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