ÃÛÌÒAV

If you have booked a room in one of the properties listed below then you should have received your arrival documentation from the local accommodationÌýteam. If you have not received this, if you have any questions or need further details fromÌýany of these properties then please contact the local teamÌýdirectly.

January 2025 entry

Your contract commences onÌýSaturday 25 January and you can collect your keys from this date. Your accommodation provider will be in touch nearer the time with further information about your arrival.Ìý

September 2025 entry

Please check the webpage for your accommodation to check your contract start date. This is the date from when you will be able to move in to your accommodation.

Bookable time slots for key collection will commence from Thursday 18ÌýSeptember to Sunday 21 September. This will be done within the e-induction thaf is emailed to you nearer the time.

Arrival maps

Please refer to our Directions and maps web page to help plan your arrival.Ìý

Our first piece of advice is not to overpack (also see 'What's supplied in your accommodation?' FAQ below)

Remember thatÌýthe rooms in our halls of residence are for single occupancyÌýand have limited storage space. Bring the essentials with you initially and see how much space you have left.

• Bedding to include, duvet and cover, (or/and blanket), bed sheets, pillow and pillowcase. (These items are also available from , delivered to your accommodation. Save with a 10% discount using the code ÃÛÌÒAV10)
• Mattress Topper – Mattresses don’t suit everyone so it is advisable to bring a topper for your own comfort
• Cleaning equipment, i.e. Washing up liquid, surface cleaner, descaler spray, washing up brush and cloth, toilet brush, etc.

If you are travelling from overseas, remember you can buy everything you need when you get here or pre-order the essentials from UniKitOut (see below for details). Just bring essentials such as a winter coat, warm clothes and a few items that will help you feel at home, such as photos to put on your noticeboard.

If you are travelling within the UK and have space to pack more, you may want to bring the following:

• Cutlery
• Crockery
• Pots and pansÌý(some flats have induction hobs, we suggest that you bring suitable pans - if in doubt then check with your accommodation provider)
• Cooking utensilsÌý(don’t forget a potato peeler!)
• Tea towels
• Bedding, Pillows and Bedlinen
• Towels.

We would also encourage you to think about bringing a bicycle with you to helpÌýwith getting around. There is plenty of secure storage atÌýthe halls of residence and both campuses. If you do bring your bike then don't forget:

• Helmet
• D-Lock
• Lights.

View our handy table (pdf 172kb)Ìýshowing what items are already provided in each accommodation.

If you aren't able to bring any or all of these items with you, or just don't want the hassle of transporting them, then don't worry, you can buy all you need and more from , a dedicated website where you can buy the essentials for the start of term and have everything delivered directly to your hallÌýof residence. If you choose this convenient option then remember to claim your discount by quoting your unique code: .

Check out Payment information web page for details on how much and when to pay.

On top of your rent you will need to fund food & drink, travel, entertainment and clothing - just a few of the things you will need to budget. Managing your money is essential whilst living at University and we recommend that you think about this before you arrive. You can use an to help you plan and manage your finances to ensure you have one less thing to worry about.Ìý

All accommodation in theÌýÃÛÌÒAV accommodation portfolioÌýbenefits from personal contents insurance.Ìý

It is important all studentsÌýunderstand their level of coverÌýto ensure you understand what is and isn’t covered. Once you receive the details of your cover from your accommodation team please check:

• What is and what isn’t covered
• Key exclusions - where cover isn’t provided
• Policy excess – the amount you pay when you make a claim
• How to make claim
• Personalise cover

If you live in Dorchester House, Student Village, Unilet or St Johns your personal contents cover is provided byÌýÌý(select for more information)

If you live in any other sites within the ÃÛÌÒAV portfolio your personal contents is provided byÌýÌý(select for more information)

Only available in ÃÛÌÒAV accommodation, ResLifeÃÛÌÒAV is uniqueÌýand isÌýyour pathway to a great student community and experience during your stay with us. To make your time the best it can be weÌýdeliverÌýyour ResLifeÃÛÌÒAV activities and services around three core principles: Social (the fun stuff), Wellbeing (looking out for your welfare) and Skills (helping you develop what you need forÌýindependent living).

£1.75Ìýof your rent goes towards funding the programme but once you get involved you will see it is worth so much more than that forÌýyour student community.Ìý

When you have secured yourÌýroom in the ÃÛÌÒAV community then our ResLifeÃÛÌÒAV team will be in touch to tell you more about this great programme and how youÌýget involved before your arrival.

To discover more about how ResLifeÃÛÌÒAV will benefit you visit ourÌýÌýfor more details.

Once you have secured your room in ÃÛÌÒAV accommodation, you might be thinking about what to expect when living in our student accommodation. We have put together ÌýaÌýseries of useful FAQsÌýabout living in ÃÛÌÒAV accommodation that will hopefullyÌýanswer all of your questions.

If after reading through these you still have an unanswered question then please contact us and we will be happy to help.Ìý