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. You can find information below on how our arrivals will be organised this academic year.

Before you start packing, you can also find below what we do and do not provide for you in our halls of residence.

Accommodation contracts for students joining us in January 2022 start Monday 31 January. Students travelling from overseas are able to arrive from 19 January and will initially move in to temporary accommodation. You will be moved to your main year room on 30 January or at the end of your 10 day quarantine period if this is later.

Travelling from overseas

If you are unsure of when to arrive, please keep in mind any requirements to quarantine on arrival. Please check the gov.uk website for the latest information.

COVID-19 testing requirements prior to travel currently apply to all travellers entering the UK.

Quarantine information

What to bring with you

Moving into halls will be an exciting time and there will be lots of things you'll need and want to bring with you. Before you start packing, have a look below at what is and isn't provided for you in halls.

Our best advice is to travel light! Wait until you arrive to buy general cleaning equipment or shared kitchen items and you can share the cost with your flat mates.

Bedroom and bathroom

Bedding (duvet, duvet cover, pillows, pillow cases and sheets) please see the table below to see whether you have a single or double bed.
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.

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

Cleaning products including washing-up liquid, sponges, cloths and tea towels

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 (irons available from reception)
Microwaves
Rubbish bin
Vacuum cleaner
Mop and bucket

Please note: in our newly refurbished Enhanced Plus flats at Wessex Lane, the hobs are induction hobs.

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!

TV Licensing

You’ll need a TV Licence to watch or record live TV on any channel, or to download or watch any BBC programmes on iPlayer - be that live, catch-up or on demand.

You can check to see if you need a TV Licence, and if so how to pay, on the TV Licensing website.

Don’t forget

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

Check in letter – E-induction (either a printed copy or on your phone)
Photo ID (passport, driving licence, etc)
These are not essential but might be worth having to hand on the day:
Phone charger
Spare/rubbish bags
Pen & paper