Questions

How many weeks do I have to pay for?

You will need to pay for accommodation from the start date until the end date of your course, including holiday periods. This means that you can stay over the holidays and do not have to empty your room, an added benefit that many colleges and universities don't offer.

Will I be eligible for financial support?

See Residential bursaries for more information.

What if I want to move out of halls mid-way through a term?

Please be aware that if notice is given to leave accomodation at any point during the academic year after the intial six days of the start of the Licence to occupy, the student will still be liable for the full cost of the accomodation for the whole academic year.

Will I get my first choice of accommodation?

We will do our best to accommodate your request. However, the allocation of accommodation is dependent on whether you are under eighteen. If you are applying for over eighteen accommodation, we will try hard to place you in a catered or self-catering room as requested. We will contact you if we are unable to meet your requests. You may be able to move to another block during the year if a room becomes available.

Students with an established need (e.g. students with a disability) will be given priority on certain adapted rooms. Any specific needs will need to be noted on the application form in order for these to be considered during the allocation process.

What happens after my first year?

First year students have priority over second year students so you may be required to find a room off-campus. Our Accommodation Co-ordinators can provide a list of local properties for rent.

What will I need to bring?

The Accommodation Department will contact you in the summer with this information.

Who cleans my room?

You do! We provide vacuum cleaners for students to clean their bedrooms. Our housekeeping staff clean kitchen and lounge areas, although they will not do your washing up.

How do I wash, dry and iron my clothes?

Self-service laundry facilities are available on-site for you to do your own washing and drying. Ironing boards are available in the laundry or on loan from accommodation staff.

I'm vegetarian. Does the refectory have suitable food?

Our chefs focus on healthy-eating and vegetarian options are always available. We welcome students to discuss their catering needs with our staff. If you have specific food requirements, please let us know on your application form.

I would like to bring a TV. Do I need to buy my own license?

Yes! If you bring a TV, it is your responsibility to buy a TV License from the TV Licensing Authority. Some of our residencies have aerial points; others do not. We are not able to guarantee if you will receive a signal within blocks with no aerial point.