Accommodation guides

More information and guidance for living in University student accommodation.

    Accommodation options explained

    Understand the words we use to describe the various types of University accommodation.

    Arriving at your University student accommodation

    What to do when you first arrive at your University hall of residence or University property.

    Benefit from guaranteed University accommodation

    Learn about the University’s student accommodation guarantees.

    Cleaning your student accommodation

    Find out what is expected of you and what your cleaning responsibilities are.

    Get a car parking permit as a student

    Find out how to get a car parking permit as a student, and which University car parks you can park in.

    Get bedding for student accommodation

    Understand what bedding you need for your accommodation, what to bring or what to order to be delivered before you arrive.

    Illness or injury while in student accommodation

    Find out how to get medical help and support, and what to do if you need to stay in hospital.

    Keeping pets in student accommodation

    Learn about the policy on pets in student accommodation, the definition of an assistance dog, and your responsibilities if your assistance dog stays with you in student accommodation.

    Staying in University accommodation during vacations

    Understand whether you can stay in your University accommodation during vacations.

    Storing your belongings in University accommodation

    Understand whether you can store your belongings in University accommodation during the semesters and vacations.

    Take part in hall events

    Get involved with your hall community through events hosted by your hall of residence.

    Transfer to a different University accommodation

    Understand the conditions that apply to accommodation transfer requests.

    Use devices and wifi in student accommodation

    Find out what devices can connect to the University’s wifi in student accommodation and what items you may want to leave at home.

    What to bring with you when you move into student accommodation

    Find out what to bring to help you settle in at University and what to leave at home.

    What you need to do before you arrive at your University accommodation

    Find out what to do after accepting your offer of accommodation, including how to book an arrival slot and whether you can send your luggage before you arrive.

    Who the hall wardens are and what they do

    Learn what services and support the Halls Life team offer student residents in the University’s halls of residence.

    Your hall committee, who they are and what they do

    Learn about the role of hall committees, how they can help you, and how you can join one.