Frequently Asked Questions
What is provided for me in my room?
All rooms in halls of residence come fully furnished, the fixtures and fittings include a bed with mattress, desk and chair, hand wash basin, mirror, wardrobe, shelving, and bedside cabinet. - You will be required to complete a room inventory upon your arrival.
Do I need a TV licence?
Information is available from TV Licensing.
Does my room have an internet connection?
Every bedroom in halls of residence will have access to a free wireless internet connection.
Do I need to arrange insurance for my belongings?
Student possessions insurance has been provided through Endsleigh for every student who is living at our student residences. This covers a range of belongings inside your room, including laptops, sports and electrical equipment, clothes and frozen food. This has been arranged by the University at no extra cost to the student. If you wish to check what is covered under the policy then please take a look at the insurance certificate in the Endsleigh Insurance section above.
What do I need to bring with me?
Students are required to bring their own bedding, towels, coat hangers, cooking utensils (including cutlery and crockery), cleaning and washing products, dishcloths, tea towels, food etc. A list of recommended items to bring with you will be sent to you by email prior to your arrival on the campus
Is there a bus service?
Bus timetables will be provided to students on arrival into halls of residence.
Are there items I shouldn’t bring with me?
A full list of prohibited items are detailed in the Guide to Residential Living
Can I bring my car?
Residential students must register their cars on or before Registration Day. Any car parking fees due must be paid prior to or on the day of registration. Please refer to the Guide to Residential Living for further details on parking arrangements.
The University reserves the right to not provide parking facilities for residential students or to provide off-campus facilities for parking for residential students. Residential student parking zones may be allocated according to the year of study, location of accommodation or any other reason defined by the University. Residential student parking areas are defined within the Guide for Residential Living.
The University reserves the right to withdraw car parking facilities from students who are in continual breach of car parking regulations.
What laundry facilities are available?
Card operated washing machines and dryers are present and are located between John Richards Hall and Edwin Morris Hall, also there is another laundry room behind the Old Building.
Who is responsible for cleaning?
All students living in halls of residence are responsible for keeping the accommodation clean and tidy. A team of cleaners (both male and female) will enter the building every working day between 1pm and 3.00pm to top up cleaning in the kitchens and corridors. Note, they do not wash dishes. Students are expected to clean their own study bedroom.
Where do I collect my mail?
Parcels and recorded letters can be collected from the security staff, which is situated in the Old Building Reception. Letters are placed in the pigeon holes in the Students Union.
Can I stay on Campus during the holidays?
Your license agreement covers the use of your room for 38 weeks, which includes the Christmas and Easter holidays.