At Home in Hull

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

AT HOME IN HULL

A guide to your accommodation options 2017/2018

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Leaving home to start AT HOME IN … student life can be challenging as well as Halls of residence 8 exciting – so knowing The Lawns 10 you’ve got a decent Thwaite Hall 12 place to live sorted is a University-owned flats and houses 14 The Courtyard 16 major box ticked. When Taylor Court 18 you choose to study Student houses 20 at the University of University-leased accommodation 22 Hull you have a wide range of living options. Ten reasons to choose university accommodation 3 Deciding where to live 4 Whether you’re looking The Student Accommodation Code 4 for catered or self- What’s best for me? 6 catered accommodation, What’s included? 24 in traditional halls Private-sector housing 27 of residence or a Contract dates and accommodation fees 28 Policies 31 studnet house or How to apply 33 flat, our dedicated Map of residences 34 accommodation team What to bring 36 are on hand every step of the way to make sure you find the place that’s right for you.

Of course, it’s helpful to actually see the different types of accommodation before you make a decision so if you haven’t already been to one of our applicant days or open days, come along and we’ll be happy to show you around some of our residences. Visit www. hull.ac.uk to find out when our next events are taking place.

In the meantime you can check out what’s available in this guide and if you have any questions feel free to drop us a line. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you in September 2017! Plan your Open Day www.hull.ac.uk/opendays

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10 reasons to choose university accommodation

ACCOMMODATION GUARANTEED SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT If you’re a new, full time, unaccompanied A pastoral team encourages safe, happy 1 student, and you apply by 1 September, 6 and peaceful environments. Providing we guarantee you a room in University practical and emotional support whenever owned, managed or directed you need it, our team are available 24/7. accommodation.

FREE WI-FI FANTASTIC FACILITIES All University-owned accommodation Where else would you find a Masterchef- 2 includes 50mbps of free WiFi and you can 7 style kitchen, a rooftop terrace, a state- add up to seven devices at any one time. of-the-art gym, a lake, and rooms right on campus?

STUDENT EXPERIENCE A RESPONSIBLE LANDLORD You’ll meet people from diverse cultural We take our responsibilities as a landlord 8 and social backgrounds, and University 3 seriously. You can relax in the knowledge accommodation is a great place to make that our accommodation is of a good new friends. standard, that repairs will be carried out and that our homes are safe and secure. LOW LIVING COSTS HASSLE FREE Hull enjoys some of the lowest living costs 9 in the country, and our rents compete with We take care of the fiddly bits, so you any you’d find with private landlords or 4 can concentrate on the important stuff student-letting agencies. – settling in and getting to lectures. Insurance, internet and utility bills CONTINUOUS CONTRACTS are all included in your rent with most properties, so there’s less for you to sort Most contracts include Christmas and 10 Easter, so there’s no need to move your out and it makes budgeting easier too. things out during the holiday periods. CONVENIENT PAYMENT INSTALMENTS Accommodation fees are paid in 5 instalments in October, January and April and coincide with student loan payments.

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COURSE COMMITMENTS ADAPTED ACCOMMODATION Over the next few pages we’ll tell you more You should think about your course If you require an adapted property, there are a about our different types of accommodation. commitments and how they might affect which number of options open to you. DECIDING To help you narrow down your options type of accommodation will be best suited to you. THE COURTYARD (PAGE 16) we have a few tools which you might find There are six fully accessible rooms available. helpful. Next to each property we have • Students from the Department of Drama WHERE included some icons so you can see key and Music often work irregular hours, THE LAWNS HALLS (PAGE 10) features, such as whether it’s catered, at a including evenings. Nicholson Hall and Lambert Hall each have a three-bedroom flat with shared adapted TO LIVE glance. • Students from the Hull York Medical bathroom facilities, suitable for wheelchair School may be required to attend phases users. Deaf alerters are available in Morgan of tuition/observation work in the Hall (block B), Lambert Hall (block B) and evenings. Reckitt (block B). Please be aware that although the Lawns Centre is wheelchair accessible, Narrow down your options • Nursing students are often best suited other halls on the site are not. to the self-catered environment and THE STUDENT longer contract lengths offered by the THWAITE HALL (PAGE 12) Free WiFi (up to 50mbps) ACCOMMODATION student houses (page 20), Taylor Court Two accessible bedrooms with shared adapted CODE (page 18), The Courtyard (page 16) and bathroom facilities available. There is also a University-leased properties (page 22). deaf alerter. Please note there are five steps Catered Our halls of residence, The Where a hall location is desired, contract from the bedrooms to the communal areas and Courtyard and Taylor Court length should be taken into account. two steps into the hall itself. all comply with the Student Nursing students are advised that clinical Self-catered Accommodation Code, which TAYLOR COURT (PAGE 18) placements will not exempt them from There are 24 ground-floor en-suite bedrooms was developed by Universities liability for residence fees. UK and GuildHE. The code with ramped access available. En-suites include En-suite a raised shower tray, toilet and basin. Many protects your right to safe, • Students who are required to spend a rooms have some adaptations and can be fitted good-quality accommodation year away as part of their course (for with grab rails and shower seats on request. Free bus pass and makes sure you get the example language students studying Cottingham House has a deaf alerter installed. best out of your time living in a abroad or students on industrial There is no lift access in Taylor Court. university residence. placements) are asked to contact us for Free off-road parking For more information visit accommodation advice in December STUDENT HOUSES (PAGE 20) www.thesac.org.uk. if they are due to return the following We have three fully adapted en-suite bedrooms September. in houses with adapted kitchens (two having Parking available Our student houses are audited automated doors), suitable for wheelchair against criteria including users. In addition, there is one fully adapted health and safety, legislative POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS Can stay over Christmas and Easter bedroom plus four accessible bedrooms with requirements, amenities and We recognise that postgraduate and shared level-access bathroom facilities and quality of living. PhD students have different needs to adapted kitchens. Can stay over Easter only undergraduates. That’s why we dedicate a proportion of our accommodation in The If you have specific accommodation Courtyard (page 16), Taylor Court (page 18) requirements due to physical or mental health Disabled access and student houses (page 20) for use by difficulties, please contact us as soon as you single postgraduate students. Whether you’re accept an offer (firm or provisional) and get in You might also find the chart on the next from the UK or overseas, we can help you to touch with the University’s Disability Services page useful. find accommodation in Hull. so that we can provide appropriate support. COURSES STARTING MID-SESSION If you are starting your course at a time of the year other than October 2017, please contact us for accommodation advice at least four weeks prior to your arrival. You can get in touch via email at [email protected].

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I WANT CATERED ACCOMMODATION I WANT SELF-CATERED ACCOMMODATION

EN-SUITE? EN-SUITE? WHAT’S BEST YES NO YES NO FOR ME? THE LAWNS THWAITE HALL THE COURTYARD STUDENT HOUSES Contract dates and rental prices for 2017/2018 are still to be confirmed. 3.5 miles from campus 1.2 miles from campus On campus Located adjacent to campus This information is for 2016/2017 and is intended as a guide only. (includes free bus pass) (includes free bus pass) Various contract lengths 42-week contract 37-week contract* 37-week contract* From £125.00–£175.00 From £72.95–£86.75 per week £138.20 per week From £130.70–£148.91 per week per week See page 20 Grant Hall (63 places) See page 16 Breakfast and evening meal Reckitt Hall (63 places) provided Monday–Friday TAYLOR COURT THE LAWNS Nicholson Hall (63 places) Brunch and evening meal NICHOLSON HALL Lambert Hall (42 places) provided Saturdays and On campus Sundays Ferens Hall (62 places) 50-week contract 3.5 miles from campus See page 12 (includes free bus pass) See page 10 £114.11 per week * Contract includes 31 weeks 37-week contract * Contract includes 31 weeks fully-catered (breakfast and See page 18 semi-catered (evening meal) evening meal) and 6 weeks From £96.17–£99.73 per week and 6 weeks self-catered. self-catered. See page 10 THE LAWNS THE LAWNS NICHOLSON HALL THE LAWNS 3.5 miles from campus 3.5 miles from campus BUNGALOWS (includes free bus pass) (includes free bus pass) 3.5 miles from campus 37-week contract* 37-week contract* (includes free bus pass) From £94.10–£115.92 £120.97 per week per week 37-week contract See page 10 Downs, Lambert, Morgan, From £96.17–£99.73 per week Grant, Reckitt and Ferens Halls See page 10 See page 10

* Contract includes 31 weeks semi-catered (evening meal) UNIVERSITY- and 6 weeks self-catered. LEASED ACCOMMODATION

Most within a mile of campus

44-week contract

From £64.33–£86.80 per week

See page 22

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AT HOME IN… If you’re living away from home for the first time, our halls of residence are the perfect place to develop a sense of independence in a supportive environment. You’ll be mostly living with other first years, so halls are the perfect place to OUR HALLS OF RESIDENCE make new friends and settle into university life. Our halls lie in the village of Cottingham, just a couple of miles from the University’s campus, and they’re all easily reached by bus. Residents get a free bus pass which provides unlimited travel between the halls, the University and the city centre – perfect for exploring the area. FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD Most of our halls are catered – which is great if you don’t want to worry about preparing your own meals (or perhaps your cooking skills aren’t quite up to scratch just yet). Whether you choose fully catered or semi catered, you’ll OUT AND ABOUT IN COTTINGHAM be able to enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared, Our halls lie in the leafy, laid-back ‘student village’ of home-cooked food each day. We’re happy to cater for Cottingham. Outwardly, it might look a quiet community special dietary requirements and we can provide late but the picturesque setting disguises a thriving student evening meals, as well as letting you arrange for your meal centre – especially popular among first years as they allowance to be spent at the cafes on campus. Sample explore their new surroundings. Cottingham makes the menus are available at www.hull.ac.uk/accommodation. perfect base for acclimatising to student life: there are decent-sized supermarkets, cashpoints, a collection of ALL WORK AND NO PLAY… cafes, coffee bars, restaurants and takeaways, interesting If you’re looking for a sociable environment with lots to independent shops … and of course, a selection of good get involved in, then our halls won’t disappoint. As well as pubs. If you fancy exploring further afield, your bus pass University-run events, students are encouraged to arrange entitles you to discounted travel across East Yorkshire. their own activities – including anything from newspapers and magazines to concert trips, formal balls and sports HELP AND SUPPORT teams. WHEN YOU NEED IT HALLS SPORT – There’s a residential staff team at each of our halls, so you can feel reassured knowing that there’s someone on hand BE SOCIAL, BE ACTIVE 24 hours a day if you have a problem. They’re there to help Joining a formal sports club isn’t for everyone. Sometimes you feel at home, tell you about events and activities and you just want to get together with friends and enjoy a bit offer practical help and emotional support. So whether of friendly competition. That’s why we introduced Halls you’ve lost your key or you’re feeling homesick, our team Sport: informal, social, fun activities like dodgeball, table (which is made up of staff and students) are there to help. tennis, netball and football zorbing. Exclusively for halls residents, these activities are free of charge and a brilliant way to make friends.

WATCH IT Free broadband access at 50MBPS, BILLS BILLS BILLS GET AROUND SAFE AS HOUSES plus KeyView television (high-quality digital TV direct All bills included! Free bus pass included Basic personal possessions to your computer*) insurance included *A colour TV licence is needed to use this facility

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“My experience of arriving at the Lawns was great. I felt so £94.10–£138.20 welcome and got lots of help per week and advice from staff and AT HOME IN… 37-WEEK CONTRACT. second year students. The Lawns is a great place to live.” 3.5.MILES FROM THE LAWNS CAMPUS (free bus pass included) Emily Kilduff, Lambert Hall BA Criminology with Psychology The Lawns is, in effect, its own student village. Standing in 40 acres of landscaped parkland on the outskirts of the village of Cottingham, it’s actually made up of seven separate halls (Downs, Ferens, Grant, Lambert, Morgan, Nicholson and Reckitt) which together house almost 1,000 students.

All rooms are single, suite where you can work and you’ll find a mixture out in style. Designed in of en-suite and shared consultation with students, bathroom facilities. The it has everything you need Lawns are semi catered, to keep fit and active which means you’ll enjoy a including state-of-the-art freshly prepared meal each fitness equipment with TV evening (with the exception screens, internet features of Nicholson Hall and the and personal wellbeing Lawns Bungalows, which accounts (fees apply). are self catered). Self- catering residents can still As well as the gym, we have enjoy an evening meal if a multi-purpose studio they wish at around £4 per offering regular sports and meal. Early application for fitness activities including en-suite and self-catered spinning, Zumba and accommodation is advised. dodgeball. If it’s football, basketball, netball or At the heart of The Lawns, tennis you’re into we’ve you’ll find the Lawns got that covered too – with Centre. Refurbished for our outdoor sports courts, £2.5 million in 2014, this which are free to book for bright, modern social hub halls residents. is the ideal place to meet friends, grab a bite to eat or For detailed information catch an event. The centre about our bedrooms and boasts a cafe bar complete facilities, see page 24–25. with rooftop terrace, a licensed bar, a servery and For contract dates and fees, dining hall. see page 28–29.

There’s also a lecture Postcode: HU16 5SQ (Lawns theatre which doubles up Centre) as a cinema room, card- PARK IT VILLAGE LIFE

operated laundry facilities, 250 off-road parking spaces Ideal for sociable people who thrive in larger groups social learning areas, and a 25-station fitness

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“I felt really supported when I came to Thwaite. The people are friendly, the food is delicious and there £130.74–£148.91 are some great events like formal dinners and balls.” per week Leah Francis, Thwaite Hall AT HOME IN… 37-WEEK CONTRACT. BSc Sport Rehabilitation

1.2 MILES FROM THWAITE HALL CAMPUS (free bus pass included)

The approach to Thwaite Hall is quite impressive. At the end of a long gravel driveway stands a striking 18th-century country house set in over 24 acres of beautiful grounds. Venture around the rear of the building and you’ll be greeted with an equally stunning view. A large lake, pretty meadow and woodland area provide a peaceful setting and a place to relax as well as study.

Inside you’ll find 195 There’s also a large music single rooms with shared room complete with a bathroom facilities. Thwaite Steinway grand piano. Hall is fully catered, which means that breakfast Residents can work out and an evening meal are in style at The Lawns provided from Monday (another of our Cottingham to Friday – and brunch halls) at our 25-station and an evening meal are fitness suite. Designed in provided at weekends. consultation with students, And what better setting to it has everything you need enjoy your meals than in to keep fit and active our beautiful dining hall … including state-of-the-art think Hogwarts and you’ll fitness equipment with TV get the idea. screens, internet features and personal wellbeing If you need books or a quiet accounts (fees apply). place to work, you can head to our attractive, oak- For detailed information beamed library which is full about our bedrooms and of history and character. facilities, see page 26. When you’re not studying, there’s plenty to keep you For contract dates and fees, entertained too. We have see page 28. five common rooms which, Postcode: HU16 4RE between them, contain TVs, DVD players, table tennis, dartboards, and a pool ON YOUR BIKE THINK HOGWARTS! table. Limited off-road parking and large bicycle shed Perfect if you’re sociable but prefer a smaller community atmosphere

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AT HOME IN… Our University-owned flats and houses allow you to be fully independent but with the added security of knowing that we’re on hand to provide help and support if you need it. Our flats and houses are all self catered, so they’re a great choice if OUR UNIVERSITY-OWNED you’d rather prepare your own meals (or if you’re a budding Jamie Oliver or Delia FLATS AND HOUSES Smith).

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! If location is a priority for you, then you’ll love our flats and houses which are all situated either on campus or in the streets immediately adjacent to it. You’ll only ever be around a 10–15 minute walk from your lectures. CAMPUS SPORT OUT AND ABOUT AROUND THE We know that sweating it out in the gym UNIVERSITY or joining a formal sports club isn’t for everyone. That’s why we came up with Just 10 minutes’ walk from the University (and the majority Campus Sport: a programme of activity of our flats and houses) is the thriving, cosmopolitan with the emphasis firmly on having fun. Newland Avenue. By day you’ll find quirky shops, cosy Dodgeball, football zorbing and table coffee bars and a great selection of eateries. By night, it tennis are just some of the activities becomes one of the city’s most popular social spots, with you can try this year. Our sessions are a wide selection of restaurants and bars. There are several about meeting people, having a laugh supermarkets within easy walking distance too, so you’ll and getting more active in the process. never be stuck for those kitchen cupboard essentials. For more information, visit www.hull. ac.uk/campussport. HELP AND SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT FOOD ON CAMPUS Residents in our flats and houses are supported by the Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, a quick University’s ResLife Team. The team are on call to provide snack between lectures or a place practical help and advice – but also emotional support to have a coffee and catch up with too. You’ll be invited to an introduction meeting when you friends, we’ve got it covered with our arrive, and the ResLife Team will stay in regular contact six fantastic cafes and restaurants. throughout your stay. They’ll also keep you up to date with And as our student houses are close what’s going on at the University and in the city. to campus, it’s easy to pop back on an evening for our popular curry nights.

WATCH IT Free broadband access at 50MBPS, BILLS BILLS BILLS ON YOUR DOORSTEP SAFE AS HOUSES plus KeyView television – high-quality digital TV direct All bills included! Fantastic locations 10–15 minutes Basic personal possessions to your computer* away from everything insurance included *A colour TV licence is needed to use this facility

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£125–£175 per week AT HOME IN… 34-, 37-, 41- and 49-WEEK CONTRACTS AVAILABLE. SOCIAL SPACES THE COURTYARD Throughout the development, you’ll find spaces ON CAMPUS! where you can relax with friends. As well as student lounges, there’s a games room, cinema Situated at the heart of campus, The Courtyard offers room and outdoor sheltered courtyards. contemporary accommodation for 562 people. This £30-million development provides some of the best student accommodation in the country.

BEDROOMS DINING All bedrooms are en FACILITIES suite with large beds and The accommodation is self modern, light interiors. catered and each cluster You’ll find ample storage of eight rooms shares a with a good-size single large kitchen/dining area wardrobe, under-bed which contains two full- storage and plenty of size fridges and freezers, shelving and cupboard two cookers, microwave, space. There’s also a study kettle and toaster. You just area with desk and office need to pop to one of the chair. Deluxe rooms are many nearby supermarkets larger and have additional to pick up your kitchen storage, plus a TV point. cupboard essentials.

ROOFTOP In addition, there’s a APARTMENTS bookable Masterchef-style kitchen where you can cook Our one-bedroom rooftop meals for your friends on apartments feature outdoor special occasions and enjoy living space and impressive them in the dining room city views. Inside, you’ll next door. Ideal for small find a living/dining/kitchen events or even hosting area with comfortable your own Come Dine with seating, a workstation and Me night, or ‘great student TV shelf, plus plenty of bake off’! fitted storage. Your kitchen comes with a microwave, For detailed information fridge, freezer, oven, hob, about our bedrooms and storage units and small facilities, see page 26. breakfast bar. The separate bedroom has a large For contract dates and fees, bed, fitted wardrobe and see page 28. bedside cabinets and is EcoSmart SAFE AS HOUSES Green roof and smart meters 24-hour on-campus security adjoined by your en-suite Postcode: HU6 7RX bathroom.

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£114.11 per week “Taylor Court is a lovely AT HOME IN… 50-WEEK CONTRACT place, and the people are ON CAMPUS! great. It’s also in a perfect TAYLOR COURT location right on campus”

Raja Hanna, Taylor Court Taylor Court enjoys an enviable location right on campus. BA Politics and International Made up of 12 individual buildings, each has 24 rooms Relations and overlooks a communal courtyard. Popular with both undergraduate and postgraduate students, you’ll find a great mix of people in this small, friendly, student community.

Our 288 residents all have sign a residence contract single rooms with en-suite for the same room for the facilities, and there are following academic year. shared kitchen/dining Single-sex and mixed flat areas for preparing meals occupancies are available. too. For detailed information Taylor Court is a safe and about our bedrooms and secure environment, with facilities, see page 26. each room having its own electronic door entry For contract dates and fees, system linked to the main see page 29. entrance. There are also separate locks on each Postcode: HU6 7SX floor of each building and a 24-hour on-campus security service. Car-parking facilities are available for a fee of £80, plus a refundable fee of £40 for a barrier card. Taylor Court operates on a 50-week contract, so it’s ideal for students looking for a longer contract length. You can also request to keep your room for the period between contracts KEEP IT CLEAN SAFE AS HOUSES Weekly cleaning of kitchens and en-suites 24-hour on campus security (for an additional fee) if you

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£72.95–£86.75 “I love my house. The best thing is per week the close proximity to campus and the nearby shops. Everything is AT HOME IN… 42-WEEK CONTRACT accessible and that makes my life a OUR STUDENT CLOSE TO CAMPUS lot easier.” Cristian Arvat HOUSES LLB Commercial Law

In the streets immediately adjacent to campus you’ll find our fully inclusive student houses.

Most houses accommodate the local council. There are five people, and all also lockable bike sheds offer self-catered behind some of the houses. accommodation in single bedrooms. Bathroom Our houses are ideally facilities are shared, and located for people with there’s a fully fitted kitchen high amounts of course for preparing meals. Most commitments (for example houses also have a small drama, nursing and medical social area, which is great students). A standard when you’re getting to contract operates on all know your housemates. student houses, providing uninterrupted use of the Providing our students facilities and rooms during with a safe and secure the Christmas and Easter living environment is a top vacations and into early priority for us, and all of summer. Single-gender our houses are fitted with houses are available on smoke detection and fire request. alarm systems. For detailed information There is both internal and about our bedrooms and external security, lockable facilities, see page 26. bedrooms and a 24-hour on-campus security service. For contract dates and more information about fees, see Limited parking is available page 30. on the streets. A residents- only scheme operates on Example postcodes: Cranbrook Avenue, and you HU6 7SP, HU6 7SE, KEEP IT CLEAN SAFE AS HOUSES can apply for a permit from HU6 7SX, HU6 7SY, HU6 7SD Weekly cleaning of communal areas 24-hour on-campus security

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£64.33–£86.80 per week AT HOME IN… 44-WEEK CONTRACT

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO UNIVERSITY- CAMPUS LEASED ACCOMMODATION

University-leased properties are owned by private landlords but are managed by the University. If you experience any problems with your accommodation, we’ll provide help and support and we’ll liaise with the landlord – so that you don’t have to.

Most rooms have a double you’re able to bring a TV bed (smaller rooms have for your own room without a single) and have shared needing to pay for an bathroom facilities. The additional licence. majority of houses are conveniently located within The University provides an a mile of campus. out-of-hours emergency response service, so you’ll As these properties always be able to contact are privately owned, us if you need assistance. the houses and their facilities vary – so it’s For detailed information best to speak to us about about our bedrooms and what’s available. You facilities, see page 26. can, however, expect that all properties will have For contract dates and more a shared kitchen and information about fees, see separate social area with page 30. TV; will be fully furnished; will have central heating; will be fitted with smoke detectors; will hold gas and electrical safety certificates; and most will be alarmed.

As residents sign a single contract, only one TV licence is required for the property – and this is SOS SAFE AS HOUSES included. This means that Out-of-hours emergency response service Basic personal possessions insurance included

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WHAT’S INCLUDED?… All bedrooms include a wardrobe, desk, desk chair, three-drawer cabinet, and shelving.

All residences have kitchens containing a cooker, microwave, fridge freezer and kettle. Access to dining facilities, a vacuum cleaner, an iron and ironing board is also provided as standard.

THE LAWNS HALLS THE LAWNS HALLS

Downs (blocks) Downs (flats) Grant (blocks) Grant (flats) Lambert (blocks) Lambert (flats) Ferens Morgan (blocks) Morgan (flats) Nicholson (blocks) Nicholson (flats) Bungalow

Catered ü ü ü ü ü ü Catered ü ü ü û û û Distance from Distance from 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 3.5 miles campus campus Free bus pass ü ü ü ü ü ü Free bus pass ü ü ü ü ü ü Number of rooms 135 7 135 4 135 7 Number of rooms 220 135 7 135 7 18 Disabled access û û û û û ü Disabled access û û û û ü û Wash basin in Wash basin in üû room ü ü ü ü ü ü room û ü ü ü Not in adapted û Bed size single single single single single single rooms Bed size single single single single single single Balcony ü û ü û ü û Balcony û ü û ü û û û û üû û üû û 3 blocks en-suite. 2 blocks en-suite. üû 2 blocks shared – 3 blocks shared – üû En-suite 8/9 people share 3/4 people share 4 people share a 3/4 people share û û û 9 people share 2 9 people share 2 62 rooms en- 3 blocks en-suite. ü 2 toilets/showers 2 toilets/showers bathroom a bathroom 3 blocks en-suite. toilets/showers toilets/showers suite. 158 rooms 2 blocks shared – 3/4 people share a En-suite 8/9 people share 2 blocks shared – Shared bathroom shared – 4/5 9 people share 2 bathroom 2 toilets/showers 9 people share 2 per 6 residents people share a toilets/showers toilets/showers Shared kitchen ü ü ü ü ü ü bathroom Per 8/9 people Per 3/4 people Per 7/9 people Per 4 people Per 7/9 people Per 3/4 people

Washer/tumble Card-operated laundry facilities at the Lawns Centre dryer Shared kitchen ü ü ü ü ü ü Per 6/7 people Per 8/9 people Per 3/4 people Per 7/9 people Per 3/4 people Per 6 people

Washer/tumble Card-operated laundry facilities at the Lawns Centre dryer

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THE LAWNS HALLS

Reckitt (blocks) Reckitt (flats) Thwaite Taylor Court Student houses University leased Catered ü ü ü û û û PRIVATE SECTOR Distance from 3.5 miles 3.5 miles 1.2 miles On campus On campus Most within 1 mile campus Free bus pass ü ü ü û û û HOUSING Number of rooms 135 4 195 288 945 300 Disabled access û û û ü ü û If you’d prefer to live more independently, then there’s the Wash basin in ü ü ü û ü û room Majority Majority option of private-sector accommodation. Single in smaller Single. rooms. Bed size Single Single Single Single Double in extra Double in most large rooms rooms HULL STARS STURENTS KEXGILL HullSTARS is a department StuRents have hundreds The University’s partner in Balcony ü û û û û û of Hull University Union of properties in their providing student accommodation that works with proactive online portfolio, whether üû û û üû For more information visit www. 3 blocks en-suite. ü û landlords to improve you’re searching for a 4 people share a 4 people share a Small numbers student-accommodation-hull.co.uk. En-suite 2 blocks shared – the quality of student large student house or bathroom bathroom available 9 people share 2 properties through something to suit a smaller toilets/showers its grading and rating budget. system. Students can ü For more information visit anonymously review their Shared kitchen ü ü 13 of varying sizes ü ü ü www.sturents.com. Per 7/9 people Per 4 people throughout the Per 8 people accommodation at hall www.hullstars.com, giving Washer/tumble Card-operated laundry facilities Card-operated prospective tenants the The University of Hull cannot accept responsibility for dryer at the Lawns Centre facilities ü ü ü information they need to the condition of private-sector accommodation. This make an informed choice information has been included as a signpost to the private when it comes to selecting sector and not as a recommendation. THE COURTYARD their term-time home.

Standard room Deluxe room Apartment

Catered û û û Distance from On campus On campus On campus campus Free bus pass û û û Number of rooms 508 20 28 Disabled access ü û û Wash basin in room û û û

Bed size Small double (4ft) Small double (4ft) Small double (4ft) Balcony û û ü En-suite ü ü ü

Shared kitchen ü ü ü Per 8 people

Washer/tumble Card-operated laundry facilities dryer at the Lawns Centre

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THE LAWNS HALLS Semi-catered, 37 week contract

CONTRACT DATES AND SINGLE EN-SUITES – Grant (Blocks A, D and E), Lambert (Blocks D and E), Reckitt (Blocks A, D and E) and Ferens (Central Block) MEDIUM/SMALL ROOMS – Downs (Blocks A, B, C, D and E), Grant (Blocks B and C) and Lambert (Blocks A, B and C), Morgan ACCOMMODATION FEES (Blocks A, B, C, D and E) and Reckitts (Blocks B and C) Single en-suite £138.20 £5,152 24 September 2016 – 16 December 2016 17 December 2016 – 6 January 2017 (self-catered period) Medium single £115.92 £4,322 7 January 2017 – 1 April 2017 (2016/17) 2 April – 22 April 2017 (Self-catered period) Small single* £112.13 £4,181 23 April – 9 June 2017

Contract dates and rental prices for 2017/2018 will be available on www.hull.ac.uk/accommodation once agreed. FERENS HALL Students studying for one semester only The information below is for 2016/17 and is intended as a guide only. COMBINED SEMI-CATERED AND SELF-CATERED CONTRACT. EXAMPLE OF FEES

First semester (120 nights) THE COURTYARD Self-catered, various contract lengths available 24 September – 16 December 2016. Single en-suite £138.20 £5,152 17 December 2016 – 6 January 2017 (Self-catered Rooftop 34 week contract** £175 £6,000 24 September 2016 – 1 April 2017 period). 7 January – 22 January 2017 one bedroom apartment

Standard en-suite room £125 £4,287 23 April – 11 June 2017 Second semester (137 nights). 23 January – 1 April 2017. Rooftop Medium single £115.92 £4,322 37 week contract £175 £6,525 2 April – 22 April 2017 (Self-catered period). one bedroom apartment 24 September 2016 – 11 June 2017 23 April – 9 June 2017 Deluxe en-suite room £140 £5,220 Standard en-suite room £125 £4,661 THE LAWNS BUNGALOWS Self-catered, 37 week contract Rooftop 41 week contract £175 £7,175 one bedroom apartment 24 September 2016 – 7 July 2017 SINGLE EN-SUITES – Grant (Blocks A, D and E), Lambert (Blocks D and E), Reckitt (Blocks A, D and E) and Ferens (Central Block) MEDIUM/SMALL ROOMS – Downs (Blocks A, B, C, D and E), Grant (Blocks B and C) and Lambert (Blocks A, B and C), Morgan Standard en-suite room £125 £5,126 (Blocks A, B, C, D and E) and Reckitts (Blocks B and C) Rooftop 49 week contract £175 £8,575 24 September 2016 – one bedroom apartment 1 September 2017 Medium single £99.73 £3,719 24 September 2016 – 9 June 2017 Standard en-suite room £125 £6,126 Small single* £96.17 £3,586 THWAITE HALL Fully-catered, 37 week contract NICHOLSON HALL Self-catered, 37 week contract Extra large single* £148.91 £5,552 24 September 2016 – 16 December 2016 17 December 2016 – 6 January 2017 (self-catered period) Single en-suite £120.97 £4,510 Large single* £144.81 £5,400 7 January 2017 – 1 April 2017 24 September 2016 – 9 June 2017 Medium single £99.73 £3,719 Medium single £135.12 £5,038 2 April – 22 April 2017 (Self-catered period) 23 April – 9 June 2017 Small single* £130.74 £4,876 Small single* £96.17 £3,586

FERENS HALL Semi-catered, 37 week contract TAYLOR COURT Self-catered, 50 week contract Single en-suite £138.20 £5,152 24 September 2016 – 16 December 2016 17 December 2016 – 6 January 2017 (self-catered period) Single en-suite 16 September 2016 – 1 September 2017 Large single* £101.35 £3,779 £114.11 £5,721 7 January 2017 – 1 April 2017 (50 week contract Medium single £97.57 £3,638 2 April – 22 April 2017 (Self-catered period) Single en-suite* £114.11 £5,037 16 September 2016 – 1 September 2017 23 April – 9 June 2017 (44 week contract Small single £94.10 £3,508

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POLICIES

OCCUPATION OF YOUR refrigerators, cooking utensils, to do this fairly we will request dining areas and kitchens for supporting medical evidence. ROOM separate use. You will need to occupy your room by 9 am on 28 September, UNDERGRADUATE We allocate places in the STUDENTS unless prior arrangements have following order of priority. been made with us. Failure to We reserve a proportion of our accommodation for new do so may result in us keeping 1. Disabled students who have unaccompanied undergraduate some or all of your deposit until specific accommodation students. If you apply after 1 the room has been re-let. needs September 2017, you will find ALLOCATION OF 2. New undergraduate that accommodation options students are reduced and will reduce PLACES further over time until all We allocate places in our halls properties are let. If demand equally between genders 3. Postgraduate students exceeds our capacity, we will wherever possible. Some halls STUDENT HOUSES Self-catered, 42 week contract 4. Exchange students offer anyone who we cannot have single-gender areas, while permanently accommodate others use a semi-random Extra large single with basin £86.75 £3,680 5. Continuing on arrival several residence allocation, usually with a Extra large single £83.72 £3,552 undergraduate students options, normally on a first concentration of males on the come, first served basis. Large single with basin £84.93 £3,603 ground floor. Most houses DISABLED STUDENTS and flats are mixed gender, Large single £81.89 £3,475 16 September 2016 – 9 July 2017 Disabled students and those These options will include but some single-gender with declared, medically Medium single with basin £81.89 £3,475 properties are available on certified health problems A) the use of a temporary request. Please note, however, Medium single £78.86 £3,347 registered with, and supported (fold-up) bed at our halls that guests of other residents by the University’s Disability of residence with an Small single with basin* £75.91 £3,220 and University staff of the Services are given first expectation (but not a opposite sex are likely to need Small single* £72.96 £3,095 priority as appropriate. guarantee) that we will be access. If you have cultural, We endeavour to integrate able to offer permanent religious, medical, dietary or students with disabilities accommodation once UNIVERSITY LEASED Self-catered other requirements, you will within our general student vacancies arise in the first need to consider whether or community. The demand for two weeks of semester. If Single £64.33 – £86.80 £2,830 – £3,819 16 September 2016 – 23 July 2017 not a mixed environment may en-suite accommodation is vacancies do not arise within pose difficulties for you before very high and may exceed University accommodation, * Limited availability applying. supply. If you require en- students will be offered a Room sizes suite accommodation, we place in either a University- In self-catered accommodation, Extra large = 18m2 and over encourage you to submit leased property or directed some students’ diets and Large = 13–17.99m2 your application early. We try to a property in the private stores of foodstuffs are likely Medium = 8–12.00m2 to prioritise applicants who sector. to include meat, pork and Small = 8m2 and under. require en-suite facilities alcoholic drinks. It is not Residence fees are due in three instalments payable from the start of your contract, regardless of when you arrive. You are required due to a medical condition or possible to make provision to pay the three instalments by 31 October 2016 (34%), 31 January 2017 (33%) and 30 April 2017 (33%). Payment can be made in full disability. However, to allow us for students to have extra by cheque or bank draft or by debit/credit card. Fees are appoved each year by the Senior Management Group in readiness for the continuing students’ reapplication procedure, which takes place in December/January. For billing purposes the prices quoted may change due to rounding up or rounding down, resulting in a small difference in the overall cost. ** all belongings must be removed from bedrooms by 9am on Sunday 2 April 2017 until the residence contract re-commences on Sunday 23 April 2017.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION

B) University-leased POSTGRADUATE LOCAL STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATES INSURANCE 1. Visit www.hull.ac.uk/ accommodation. These If you live locally, you are very accomm and click on ‘Living properties are owned by STUDENTS APPLYING VIA UCAS APPLICANTS in Hull’ then ‘Documents, A number of places are reserved welcome to contact us for Insurance applicants private landlords but are (with the exception of forms and policies’. for postgraduate students in our information about University are welcome to apply for managed by the University. insurance applicants) student houses, Taylor Court flats accommodation. If you accept a accommodation as soon as the Residence contracts, payment We will email you between 3 2. Download and complete a and The Courtyard. residence contract with us but application process opens on of residence fees and key and 5 May 2017 at the email postgraduate application then decide to move back to your 10 May. Just follow steps 1–5 in collection are all dealt with address you registered with form and submit online. family home, you will be held the previous paragraph. Your by the University. Repairs are EXCHANGE STUDENTS UCAS. When checking for this We reserve a number of rooms liable for residence fees (unless application will be processed reported to our Accommodation message, please remember to 3. If you require an for exchange students (both we are able to re-let the room). once the University becomes Office who then liaise with the look in your junk folder too. The accommodation pack full-session and single-semester your first choice (typically landlord on your behalf. MATURE STUDENTS email will contain instructions to be sent to you, email applicants) at the Lawns halls on how to register to use our around A level results day [email protected] with The living environment preferred C) Directed accommodation. and in our student houses. In online services, set up your in mid August). It is in your your full postal address, by mature students can differ These properties are owned the event of demand exceeding user account and apply for best interests to apply for name and applicant code. from that enjoyed by younger by private landlords or letting supply, students will be directed accommodation. accommodation early, as our undergraduates. Most mature agents who are known to to alternative accommodation en-suite accommodation tends 4. To reserve accommodation students find halls of residence the University and located within the private sector. Accommodation applications to get fully booked quickly. prior to your arrival, you’ll unsuitable, though you may within 1.5 miles of campus. open at 7 am (UK time) on need to pay a £150 deposit wish to apply for a post within Residence contracts, payment CONTINUING STUDENTS 10 May. To apply for your DIRECT ENTRIES at epay.hull.ac.uk/epay/ the ResLife Teams. A number of of residence fees and key We reserve a number of rooms for accommodation, just follow (non UK) open. During this process, places in our student houses and collection arrangements are continuing students in all of our these simple steps: We will email you a link to apply you will be issued with a Taylor Court flats are reserved for through the landlord/agents accommodation. Unfortunately, online by 30 June 2017. card payment identification mature students. themselves. Any first-year we are unable to provide 1. Visit myadmin.hull.ac.uk number beginning with the student directed to take up accommodation to the following 2. Enter your unique username HULL YORK MEDICAL prefix CPG. You will need to this type of accommodation groups and recommend private- and password, which SCHOOL keep a record of this number. by the University will be fully sector accommodation: you should have already registered Once your department have Postgraduate students who supported throughout the • students with children, confirmed that you’ll be do not pay the deposit will be process by our accommodation 3. Click ‘Book Accommodation’, expectant mothers or students based at Hull, you’ll receive allocated accommodation on team and Hull University Union. then ‘Apply for accompanied by their family Accommodation’ information about how to apply arrival on a first-come, first- This includes an inspection of for accommodation online and served basis. All students will the property before you move • part-time and non-registered 4. Follow the screens pay your deposit. You should be contacted by email once in. students through the application process, identifying the receive this information by the an accommodation offer has accommodation you’d like middle of June 2017. • married couples been made. Please ensure that to apply for and putting we have your current email • students who fail to meet UKBA these in order of preference. POSTGRADUATE address.. requirements either prior to or Please choose wisely in APPLICANTS the event that you’re not during their course Postgraduates who have firmly offered your first choice LOST USERNAMES– accepted an offer to study at of accommodation. Don’t PASSWORDS duplicate any of your the University, and who wish To recover lost usernames choices, as this will slow to secure accommodation prior and passwords, simply visit down the allocation process to arrival, should complete the myadmin.hull.ac.uk. 5. Submit your application following steps. 6. You’ll then be directed to pay a £150 deposit (with the exception of insurance applicants)

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MAP OF RESIDENCES

Halls of residence Student residences on or near campus Cottingham Halls of residence, Cottingham Student residences on or near campus Student Houses Taylor Court The Lawns site Inglemire Lane H A Ferens The Courtyard B Lawns Centre F Cra E C Lambert G D D Nicholson nbrook E Morgan Beverley Road C A F Downs Au

ck To B G Reckitt Avenue Beverley H Grant land Avenu and York

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Hallgate Hallgate Cottingham Road New Railway Bus stop St Mary’s Station Village Road Clough Road

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nk ba South Street Newgate Thwaite Chanterlands Avenue Newland Park Street

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When you arrive, you’ll find your room clean and ready to move into. You just need to WHAT TO make it look nice and homely. It can be tempting to bring every man and his dog when packing for university. But to save BRING you from loading your whole life into the car, here’s a list of the essentials …

Bedding linen (duvet, duvet cover, pillows, pillow cases etc)

Food and drink supplies

Towels (bath and tea towels)

Kitchen utensils (crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, glasses)

Laptop (don’t forget your charger)

Books

Extension cable

Toiletries and medicines (shampoo, shower gel, paracetamol etc)

Coat hangers

Laundry holder and detergent

Toilet roll

Personal items to transform your room into a home

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