YOUR GLASGOW HOME a guide to student accommodation
WORLD CHANGERS WELCOME Contents Your Glasgow / Your Home 4-5 Support Services / Security / Wellbeing 6-7 UofG Sport 8-9 Undergraduate Accommodation 10-11 Postgraduate Accommodation 12 How to Apply 13 Map 14-15 FAQ 16 Key Dates 17 Fees 18-19 WELCOME Contact us 20 TO YOUR GLASGOW HOME
Living in university residences is a great way to make new friends and settle in quickly to student life. Our job here at Accommodation Services is to help find your new home and ensure you make the most of your University of Glasgow experience. We have a wide range of affordable options, with something to suit everyone’s needs and type of budget.
Read on to find out more about our range of accommodation and the services we offer.
For more information including 360˚images and videos please see glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation
2 3 TOP 5 BEST STUDENT CITY IN THE UK (QS BEST STUDENT CITIES 2019) YOUR #1 FRIENDLIEST CITY IN THE UK HOME (ROUGH GUIDES 2018)
WORLD’S LEADING FESTIVAL AND EVENTS DESTINATION Why Choose University (WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2019) Accommodation? Make the right choice! We have a huge range of accommodation to suit your needs. Read on to find out why university residences are the best option.
• You only get the full University of Glasgow experience by staying in University accommodation • We have a wide variety of flat and room types to suit all budgets • 39 week contracts are offered to suit your course – YOUR GLASGOW don’t pay for any more than you need! • We don’t mix Undergraduates and Postgraduates in the same block • Each resident who lives with us will receive a FREE membership for UofG Sport and be able to take advantage of some of the finest University Sports Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is the transport links including our famous Subway and our sports facilities have also never been facilities in the UK – this will automatically activate after perfect place to enjoy student life! network, you can be between the West End better. From the Chris Hoy Velodrome to an arrival and the city centre in under 10 minutes. indoor snowboard and ski slope (with real • You have access to dedicated Living Support teams Vibrant, sociable, diverse and friendly, snow) you’ll be spoilt for choice! who are available out of hours to support and assist you Glasgow is home to a wealth of cultural Kick back and relax in the beautiful during your stay attractions, impressive architecture, award- surroundings of Kelvingrove Park. Take in the Ranked between Berlin and Paris, Glasgow • Highspeed wi-fi, Utilities and Personal Contents winning bars and restaurants, a lively social beauty of what’s on offer at attractions like was voted number one for both friendliness Insurance included – we have it all covered! scene, fantastic shopping and a year-round Kelvingrove Museum and Botanic Gardens. and affordability. It is easy to understand • Bedding and linen provided as standard programme of world-class events. Take a stroll down Ashton Lane to discover a why Glasgow is firmly established as one of • If you formally withdraw from your studies, don’t worry surprising selection of places to eat and drink Europe’s most exciting cities and top student you will not be held liable for the remainder of your With most of our residences situated in the or visit the iconic Grosvenor Cinema. Check destinations. accommodation contract. West End area, you will be living just minutes out your favourite bands at the SSE Hydro, from buzzing and quirky neighbourhoods one of the top arenas of the world. Also, don’t such as Finnieston, Kelvinbridge, Hillhead forget Glasgow is consistently voted the UK’s and the City Centre. Thanks to our amazing top shopping destination behind London HOW TO APPLY PAGE 13
4 5 CHAT TO YOUR CURRENT STUDENTS ABOUT STUDENT LIFE AT GLASGOW LIFE glasgow.ac.uk/askastudent
Moving into residence for the first time is just the beginning of your exciting and sometimes daunting journey. We understand the issues you may face along the way such as homesickness, pressure of studies, financial Living support worries, meeting new friends or even finding Living Support Assistants (LSAs) are both undergraduate your way around! We aim to build a safe, and postgraduate students who live on-site and provide out of hours support to residents. They are trained to inclusive, respectful and diverse student help with a wealth of issues such as first aid, emotional community and with the help of our residence support, homesickness, getting the hang of independent Security, Wardens, Living Support Assistants living, starting out as a university student, etc. (or LSAs) and University Support Services you can be assured that your health, safety Student experience and wellbeing are at the forefront of what we Our dedicated Living Support Team will be there to welcome you and help you settle into the halls and host do in our accommodation – don’t worry you regular events throughout the year. Whether it is coming will never have to manage alone! along to our social events and activities to meet new people, getting involved in fundraising for some amazing causes, or popping along to seek advice on finances, study support and wellbeing, we have something for everyone.
Are you and international student? Our International Student Support is a dedicated advisory service for international students on non-academic matters such as immigration, employment, finance and any other concerns you may have. To find out more visit glasgow.ac.uk/international/support
Do you have any additional requirements? If you have any specific accommodation needs, Accommodation Services ensure that appropriate support is available for students with disabilities and certain medical conditions. Find out more about our Disability Services. glasgow.ac.uk/disability/contact/register
University support services Find out more about the various support services we HOW TO APPLY PAGE 13 provide by visiting glasgow.ac.uk/studentlife/support
6 7 OVER 50 SPORTS CLUBS FROM AMERICAN FOOTBALL TO WAKEBOARDING glasgow.ac.uk/sport
Your FREE UofG Sport membership is automatically activated shortly after you WELCOME TO UofG SPORT move in – there is no need to fill out forms
As a resident of our accommodation, you can • PowerPlay strength suite - a premier courts, exercise studio, football pitches take full advantage of a FREE UofG Sport conditioning facility and cricket oval membership and gain access to the University’s • Exercise studios free for use outside class • Convenient changing, shower and locker premium on-campus fitness facilities. times facilities. Whether you are a beginner or a fitness • 25m swimming pool with six lanes fanatic there is something to suit everyone! • Sauna and steam rooms For further information see • Drop-in sport sessions glasgow.ac.uk/sport Facilities include : • Squash courts and sports halls • Over 350 group exercise classes each • Over 50 sports clubs month • 2 all-weather synthetic pitches at Garscube • Revolve indoor cycling studio - Sports Complex award-winning indoor cycling experience • 2.5km outdoor jogging route around the • Pulse cardio suite with fully interactive facility HOW TO APPLY PAGE 13 equipment • Facilities available for hire, including tennis
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from £98.49 from £126.77 from £155.89 from £126.77 from £166.18 WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
UNIVERSITY-MANAGED ACCOMMODATION The residence is owned by the University and managed by University of Glasgow staff.
MANAGED PARTNERSHIP The residence is site-managed by one of our trusted private sector partners. The University of Glasgow processes all applications and allocations and is CAIRNCROSS HOUSE KELVINHAUGH STREET QUEEN MARGARET RESIDENCE WINTON DRIVE WOLFSON HALL responsible for student welfare and Popular residence! Traditional style Hall of Less than one mile from campus, Kelvinhaugh Stylish, modern residence with excellent Whether you are an undergraduate or Our only catered halls located in close the collection of fees. Residence with a contemporary common Street is perfectly positioned for access to facilities and plenty communal space where postgraduate, our great value option at proximity to our Garscube Sports Complex ACCESSIBLE ROOMS room, study room and computer cluster both the West End and City Centre. Comfort friends can meet, study, relax and socialise. Winton Drive has everything you need for and Vet School. Discover a warm and Located on the ground floor with easy located in the vibrant Finnieston area. balanced with practicality makes it the ideal • Approximately 1 mile from campus a comfortable and enjoyable stay. close-knit community surrounded by access, our accessible rooms feature • 15 minutes from campus choice for postgraduates on a budget. • 391 students • Approximately 1 mile from campus wonderful greenery and scenic parklands. wider doorways, accessible and • 212 students • 15 minutes from campus • 5 Person Flats • 188 students • 3 miles from campus ambulant toilets, accessible showers • Variety of single, large single and twin rooms* • 346 students • Access to Common room at Queen • 232 students and have emergency alarms. • 5 person flats P P Margaret residence • Free First Bus travel pass giving you city P P P P FAMILY ROOMS • UG and PG blocks • 2 and 5 person flats wide travel for the academic year P • UG and PG Blocks • Meet, chat, study and socialise in the one Accommodation suitable for students from £112.00 P P of the many available communal areas with partners and/or families. from £154.42 P P P including Library, Computer clusters, P SOCIAL SPACE from £126.77 TV room and Living room Communal areas where you can relax, watch movies, play games and P P catch up with friends.
P CATERED Wolfson Hall is our only catered residence serving full breakfasts and evening meals Monday to Friday as P well as brunch and evening meals on Saturdays and Sundays. P NB. There is no meal provision over the Christmas and New Year STUDENT APARTMENTS P public holidays, including KELVINHAUGH GATE Boxing Day and 2 January. Roll out of bed and into the gym or *twin rooms are single sex only Situated in most populous student area of MURANO STREET STUDENT VILLAGE university library! Traditional Glasgow BICYCLE STORAGE Finnieston surrounded by an abundance tenement terraces that couldn’t be more Secure storage areas where you can of shops, bars/restaurants and only a short Prepare for an unforgettable experience convenient to campus. lock up your bicycle. walk from the City Centre. at our popular, lively student village. Take • On campus • 15 minutes from campus advantage of the excellent social space and • 132 students EN-SUITE Find out more • 251 students study zones to relax, revise and make new • good variety of room types including single, We’ve included the highlights here but if you want to find out more, including P Bedrooms with en-suite shower, toilet • 5 person flats friends. large single and twin rooms* and washbasin. 360° images and videos, see glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation P • 1 mile from campus CAR PARKING P P • 1175 students P P P • 4/5 and 10/12 person flats The residence has on-site car parking facilities. P P P P HOW TO APPLY PAGE 13
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Let us know any specific preferences POSTGRADUATE in the “Additional Information” section of your application including HOW TO information on any friends you may ACCOMMODATION want to share with. If you need a specific type of accommodation because of a disability or medical condition, please also include in this from £126.77 from £153.65 APPLY part of your application.
1 Receive Offer of Study 4 Allocations We are currently reviewing how we allocate rooms. For more information, You will receive an offer by email from We will begin allocating rooms as soon please see Admissions which includes information as we receive applications. Please try glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/ about accommodation. and be patient as we may have hundreds accommodation/admissionspolicy to get through! Unconditional offers of 2 Choose Your Favourite study will be allocated as priority and Residences students with conditional offers that Undergraduates choose 6 preferences successfully become unconditional offers will be processed as soon as the KELVINHAUGH STREET MACLAY RESIDENCES and Postgraduates choose 3 preferences. We will always try our best to offer you conditions of entry are met. We will Less than one mile from campus, Kelvinhaugh Situated in the Kelvingrove cultural quarter one of your preferences. allocate on a first-come first-served basis Street is perfectly positioned for access to within easy reach of shops, cafes, bars and so make sure you get your application both the West End and City Centre. Comfort restaurants. Enjoy making new friends in 3 Submit your application submitted as early as possible! balanced with practicality makes it the ideal this diverse and friendly community. choice for postgraduates on a budget • 15/20 minutes from campus Complete your application at 5 Accept your offer! • 15 minutes from campus • 410 students glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation. • 346 students • 3 and 5 person flats Don’t delay - apply as soon as you have To confirm your booking, an advance • 5 person flats accepted a conditional or unconditional rent payment of £600 must be paid at • UG and PG blocks P P P P offer. the time of accepting your offer. P P from £126.77 Once you have completed your 6 Welcome to Glasgow! application you will receive a Time to get excited, pack your bags and from £126.77 confirmation by email. Sit back and relax get ready to move into your new Glasgow while we process your application. home. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Accommodation Guarantee
WINTON DRIVE We guarantee accommodation to all 1st We cannot guarantee accommodation for: Note about insurance offers year undergraduate students who meet the Whether you are an undergraduate or If you have University of Glasgow as your LISTER HOUSE required criteria: Families postgraduate, our great value option at insurance or clearing choice, you will be able Enjoy living in a warm and welcoming Winton Drive has everything you need for We may be able to offer family to apply for accommodation once you have • You are new to study at the University of community situated in a quiet residential a comfortable and enjoyable stay. accommodation to those students who apply firmly accepted an offer of study at the Glasgow and do not require family area close to Glasgow’s renowned • Approximately 1 mile from campus early, on a first come first serve basis if you University. If this is after the deadline date, we accommodation; Botanic Gardens. • 188 students Find out more meet all of the above criteria. will offer accommodation to those who apply • Your online accommodation application is • 1 mile from campus • Access to Common room at Queen We’ve included the highlights in date order if we have availability. received by 5pm on 22nd August; • 42 students Margaret residence here but if you want to find out Returners or Later Year students • You are UF (Unconditional Firm) on UCAS • mixture of single rooms, studios and • 2 and 5 person flats more, including 360° images and by 22nd August; There may be a limited number of rooms that self-contained flats • UG and PG Blocks videos, see • You are studying for the full academic year, become available as the allocation process • social room with TV glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation commencing in September in year of entry. proceeds. These rooms will be allocated on a P P P first come first served basis. P P P
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