FAQs - Student accommodation
If you have a question that is not included below, please contact us|.
Am I eligible?
All full-time students are eligible to apply for university accommodation. Although we can not guarantee you a place in our Residences it is very likely that we will be able to offer you a room in your first year.
Can I see the accommodation?
Yes. As there are already students living in the Residences, viewings are limited to Open Days when particular residences and rooms are available.
Can I bring my car, motorcycle or bicycle?
Yes. Parking spaces are limited, to have a good chance of securing one you should apply for a permit when you apply for your student accommodation. There are also free parking for motorcycles and free bicycle storage facilities available at each Residence.
Please note: Contrary to claims by other housing suppliers, only those students who live in the University Student Residences will be able to park at the student residences.
Can I live in residences after my first year?
Yes, we have a limited amount of rooms set aside for continuing students including several blocks in Emily Davies Student Residence.
Information on living in Residences after the first year|
Can I live in the residences during the summer?
Yes, we do have accommodation available over the Summer at discounted rates.
Information on living in Residences over the Summer|
Can I request an accommodation brochure?
Copies of the accommodation brochure| are available for downloaded from this website.
How are the rooms allocated?
The allocation of rooms will commence after the release of exam results in August, and rooms will be allocated in date order from when the application was received.
Allocation policy 2012-13|
How do I pay?
You can choose to pay all at once or by instalments.
Further information on how to pay|
What do I need to bring?
All study-bedrooms are furnished with a bed, chairs, desk, wardrobe and bookshelf space.
Students are required to provide their own bedding including sheets, pillows, pillowcases and duvet, duvet cover or blankets.
All of our student accommodation is self-catering, and therefore students will need to bring crockery, including cups, plates, dishes, and so on (suitable for microwave use). All cutlery and cooking utensils, pots and pans must be suitable for electric hob use. It is also advisable to bring tea towels, dishcloths and coat hangers.
What happens if I cancel?
We realise that people's circumstances in life can change and that cancellations do occur. It's not a problem, but do let the Accommodation Office know in writing as early as possible.
Information on cancelling and charges|
Electricity
All electricity within the student residences works on a 240 volts/50 cycles and sockets take 13 amp square pin fused plugs.
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