Arrivals and moving in

Moving into halls will be an exciting time and there will be lots of things you'll need and want to bring with you.

When should I arrive?

If you are arriving from overseas, you should arrive from Wednesday 21 September. Our Meet and Greet service runs scheduled coaches from nearby airports to our halls accommodation from Wednesday 21 September to Wednesday 28 September 2022 (excluding Saturday 24 September). Please use the link to book onto a Meet and Greet coach that is convenient for your flight arrival time.

For students arriving from other parts of the UK, arrivals start from Thursday 22 September and runs until Sunday 25 September. The main arrival dates for each hall are shown in the table below.

Site	Thursday 22 September 2022	Friday 23 September 2022	Saturday 24 September 2022	Sunday 25 September 2022
Archers Road Romero			√
Archers Road Gateley				√
City Gateway			√	√
Erasmus Park Curved Block, Straight Block			√
Glen Eyre Beechmount, Chancellors Courts, Chamberlain, Hartley Grove, Hillside House, J Block, Main Building, New Terrace, Richard Newitt Courts, South Hill		√	√	√
Highfield Hall				√
Mayflower	√	√	√	√
Wessex Lane Montefiore 1, 2, 3 and 4, Connaught		√	√	√

Students known to the University’s Student Disability and Inclusion team may be able to arrive on Thursday 22 September, which will be a quieter arrivals experience. If you think you would benefit from this, please contact the Student Disability and Inclusion team to request it.

If you are a UK student, you will be required to book an arrival date and time. You can do this after you have completed your Essential Life in Halls induction, in the accommodation portal.

We also understand plans change, so if you can no longer arrive on the date you originally selected you can log back into your account on our accommodation portal and select a different available timeslot.

What to expect when you arrive

Upon arrival there will be a buzz at your halls site, with hundreds of students arriving to their new home. You will be directed to the best place where you can park and unload.

It’s then time to head to the key collection point, which will be signposted, to collect your room key or electronic keyfob.

Trolleys will be available to borrow to transport your belongings, and student ambassadors will be located around the site to direct you to your block and answer any queries.

Please note, there is limited parking available at each unloading area and therefore you will be required to move your vehicle after unloading to allow everyone else to unload when they arrive.

What do I need to bring?

It can be difficult knowing what you need to bring with you. Our best advice is to travel light! Just bring enough kitchen/ cooking items to get you started – any forgotten items can then be bought with your flat mates to share. There’s already a lot included in your accommodation so check what’s included below, to avoid doubling up on things.

When packing, try to use reusable items, such as suitcases, that can either be sent home or stored easily after arrival and avoid cardboard boxes wherever possible as they create a lot of waste.

Things to bring for your bedroom and bathroom

Bedding (duvet, duvet cover, pillows, pillow cases and sheets) (Check your bed size here)
Towels
Toiletries
Bath mat (for en suite accommodation)
Laundry bag
Clothes hangers
Toilet roll and cleaning materials

Mains extension leads can be used provided that the load on the extension is a maximum of 13 amps and one lead per socket. Cables should be positioned carefully and not present a trip hazard.

Things to bring for your kitchen

Crockery (plates, bowls, glasses, mugs)
Cutlery (knife, fork, spoon)
Cooking equipment (saucepan, frying pan, baking tray, oven dish)
Cooking utensils

Top tip: don’t forget a bottle/can opener

You don't necessarily need to bring all these things with you on day one - you could wait to see what your flat mates bring with them so that you don't end up with 8 kettles or cheese graters!

General things to bring

Cleaning products including washing-up liquid, sponges, cloths and tea towels
If you will watch or record live TV on any channel, or download or watch any BBC programmes on iPlayer - be that live, catch-up or on demand, you will need a TV Licence. You can check to see if you need a TV Licence, and if so how to pay, on the TV Licensing website.

Items that we provide

Bedrooms

Bed, mattress & mattress protector
Wardrobe
Desk, chair and task lighting
Bookshelves
Curtains
Mirror

Kitchens in self-catered residences

Oven and hob*
Fridges
Freezers
Dining table and chairs
Storage cupboards
Ironing board
Microwaves
Rubbish bin
Vacuum cleaner
Mop and bucket

Please note: in our Enhanced Plus flats at Wessex Lane (Montefiore 1), the hobs are induction hobs requiring induction pans.

Kitchen/pantries in catered residences

Small cookers/microwaves
Fridges

And lastly, we will provide you with a cleaning pack which will get you through the first few weeks.

Don’t forget

On moving day there will be some important things you’ll need to have to hand:

Check in letter – either a printed copy or on your phone
Photo ID (passport, driving licence, etc)
Phone charger
Spare/rubbish bags
Pen & paper

FAQ’s

What if my travel plans change? – you can book a different arrival slot, subject to availability. If you need to delay your arrival by more than a week, please contact the Student Hub to let us know your situation so we can advise further.
When does my catering package start? – if you are in a part-catered room, your catering package will start from Monday 26 September. You will be able to collect a packed lunch over the weekend of 24/25 September.
Where can my friends/ family stay? – There are plenty of hotels and guesthouses in Southampton and Winchester and the surrounding areas. We do not have any additional rooms available to rent, and do not permit family members to stay in students’ rooms over intake weekend as this makes it difficult for flatmates to meet each other and get settled in.