Accommodation in Halls of Residence

Your contract

Please ensure you read your contract fully. The Undergraduate contract period is generally 36 weeks. In some cases, depending on the course of study and term dates, this may need to be extended. In such cases additional payment will need to be made for any extra days in hall. All students are required to sign a contract for their room for the whole academic year. Please refer to the Residents' Handbook and Terms of Occupancy for further details.

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Hall / room entry

For all halls on campus you will generally be given three keys, the main entrance door key for the building, your room key and a key to your mailbox (located on the first floor of the Student Union building). Some halls have now been converted to allow proximity card access into the building. Bring a key ring with you for your keys and make sure it is easily recognisable (but not named or stating room location in case of lost or stolen keys). If you lose your keys you will be charged for replacements and in some circumstances replacement locks – please look after your keys at all times.

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Cleaning

Rooms are cleaned weekly by the University College cleaning staff. The cleaner does not have the time to tidy the room before cleaning it. You will be advised which day she comes to you and should tidy up the previous night so that the room is available for cleaning by 9am.

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Bedding

Fire retardant duvets and pillows, which meet safety regulations, are provided. However, you must bring your own bed linen, i.e. duvet cover, pillowcases, sheets
and towels. You will be responsible for laundering your bed linen and personal clothing.

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Furniture within student rooms

Essential furniture is provided (usually a wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair) and
rooms have shelf space and a notice board. Posters or photographs can only be displayed on the designated board. You may bring your own items with you, e.g. TV/Hi Fi, etc but please be aware that the University College takes no responsibility for your possessions.

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Communal facilities

There are communal kitchens available in hall for students on the meal plan. These
provide snack making facilities i.e. fridge, microwave, kettle and toasters.

Each student is responsible for their own washing up and you must provide your own crockery and cutlery. The kitchens also have irons and ironing boards.

Students must not bring any cooking equipment into the halls of residence, however small (mini) fridges are permitted. There are shared bath/shower/toilet facilities in non en-suite halls of residence.

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Essential items you will need

• Bedlinen – duvet cover, pillowcases and sheets and towels.
  
• Kitchen equipment – crockery, (plate, cereal bowl, cup/mug, knife/ fork/spoon), microwaveable dish, washing up cloth and tea towel.
  
• Limited consumables i.e. tea/coffee, sugar, cereals, etc.
  

Other items are available to purchase in local shops. You are advised not to bring too much with you in the first instance as you can always bring more from home at a later date.

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TVs and electrical equipment

If you bring you own television you must provide your own TV licence (please call 0870 600 1236 or check the TV licensing website for student details and how to apply).

Electrical equipment is subject to PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) testing by our University College electricians.

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Personal possessions insurance

You are strongly advised to take out possessions insurance if you are not covered by another policy. Some useful insurance websites are cover4students, SIS Direct and Endsleigh.

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Candles / naked flames

Due to the potential fire risk and risk of damage to property the burning of candles or any naked flames is strictly prohibited.

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University College smoking policy

Students are asked to note that smoking is not permitted in halls under any circumstances and, in addition, all University College buildings have been designated 'smoke-free' since 1st July 2007.

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Parking