Postal Address

To send postal mail to a student at Hobson Hall, please use the following address format:

Student Full Name

Residence Name

Hobson Hall

Private Bag X1030

Makhanda

6140

Important: Ensure the name of the residence is clearly indicated to guarantee the correspondence reaches the correct recipient.

Mail Delivery Process:

• All postal mail is delivered to the Hall Administrator via the mailroom.

• The mail is sorted and placed in the designated residence mailboxes during the day, Monday through Friday.

• Residence Student Assistants are responsible for collecting and distributing mail to the students.

Courier Address

To send packages via courier, use the address below:

Student Full Name

Residence Name

Hobson Hall 

Gilbert Street 

Makhanda 

6140

Courier Delivery Details:

• Couriers must deliver packages directly to the student.

• If the student is unavailable, the Hall Administrator will receive the package on their behalf.

• An email notification will be sent to the student’s Rhodes University email address to inform them of the package's arrival.

Note: Students are encouraged to regularly check their university email, as this is the primary method of communication.

Updating Personal Details

It is the student’s responsibility to promptly update any changes in their home address or contact information on the Rhodes Online Student System (ROSS).

For any further inquiries regarding mail or packages, please contact the Hobson Hall Administrator.

Last Modified: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:14:33 SAST