Off Campus Accommodation offer alternative accommodation for students who do not get space in the on campus residences in the form of accredited big properties (more than 20 beds) and small properties (less than 20 beds).

Off Campus Housing Office (OCHO) accredits accommodation that is within walking distance from the university or that is within the route of the NMMU shuttle services. The range of flats, apartments, houses and communal residence all comply with the minimum standards as set by the University Accreditation policy.

Students must all apply via Off Campus Housing Office (OCHO) for all off-campus residences. A database of all accredited properties is made available to interested applicants.