The OUSA Clubs and Societies Centre is the ultimate student hub! It provides a variety of campus clubs and societies, a renowned recreation programme, a variety of services and has a wicked line up of rooms and spaces for students to book free of charge.
"Clubs and Socs" is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 10:30 pm and 10 am to 8:30 pm in the weekends. Periods of reduced hours include:
- Summer School; 9 am to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed weekends)
- Otago Anniversary Observance Day; open as per normal (we observe on the 23rd of April)
- Semester one mid-semester break; closed
- Semester break; 9 am to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed weekends)
- Semester two mid-semester break; 9am to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday (closed weekends)\
- Public holidays; we are closed for all public holidays
- End of the academic year until December; Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm
- December; closed
Why not learn a new skill? There are over 70 short courses going on at Clubs and Socs, from indian cooking to ukulele. Or want to make a quick buck? There are loads of tournaments (with cash prizes) throughout the year, from photography to the famous OUSA bake off!
There are over 160 Clubs and Societies affiliated with OUSA. So whatever you're into, there is probably another group of students that are into it too! Have a good browse through the massive list that you're welcome to join, and don't miss Clubs Day held at the start of each semester.