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       MOVING IN GUIDE
            KING’S RESIDENCES
MOVING IN GUIDE KING'S RESIDENCES - King's College London
What to do before you move in?                                                             GDSA

                                                                                                                     Induction
                                                                       First Name

                                                                       Email
                                                                                    Last Name         Student ID

                                                                                                      City
                                                                                                                     Complete your online induction. We take your health and safety very seriously. To ensure your personal
Contents                                                                                                             safety and that of others, you are required to complete our online induction module. This module pro-
                                                                       Address                        Phone Number

                                                                                                REGISTER

                                                                                                                     vides you with some important information you need to know before moving into your residence as well
What to do before you move in.........................3-4                                                            as details about the activities and support available to you as a resident at King’s.

Things to pack..................................................5-9
                                                                                                                     Book your arrival slot
What’s the big day like?.....................................7
                                                                                                                     Once you have confirmed your contract start date (September / October / January), you will be asked
Settling into your room.....................................9                                                        to complete your online induction and book an arrival slot.

Life in Residences.............................................11

Handy tips........................................................17
                                                                                                                     Get connected
Get Connected.................................................18                                                     Start getting to know your residence, your flatmates and neighbours, and the members of your resi-
                                                                                                                     dence team. Join your residence’s official Facebook group to find out what fun activities are in store.
                                                                                                                     Search [residence name] + 2020/21 Official to find your group.

                                                                                                                     You can also follow us on Twitter @KingsResidences and Instagram @KingsResiLife
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MOVING IN GUIDE KING'S RESIDENCES - King's College London
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                                                                                                                             Things to pack
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                                                                                                                         Take it or leave it? The most common mistake                      Please note that we do not provide bedding and crockery in
                                                                                                                         our new residents make is bringing more than                      residences. Please note that we do not provide bedding and
                                                                                                                         they need, so when it comes to packing, less is                   crockery in residences. If you wish to pre-order your bedding/ linen,
If you have any additional support needs:                                                                                                                                                  please visit: www.studentessentials.co
                                                                                                                         definitely more!
It is extremely important that you let us know as soon as possible about any additional support needs, if you                                                                                          Residence                    Bed size     Dimensions
haven’t already done so. Our friendly team is available to discuss your needs to ensure everything is in place for       What is already in your residence?
                                                                                                                                                                                               Angel Lane                3/4 Bed                120cm x 190cm
your arrival. Please contact our team by emailing kingsresidences@kcl.ac.uk.
                                                                                                                         √ Desk with drawers                                                   Atlas                     3/4 Bed                125cm x 190cm
                                                                                                                         √ Desk and a chair                                                                              Double Bed             137cm x 189cm
Do I need to pay any fees before I move in?
                                                                                                                         √ A bed and mattress with a mattress cover                            Great Dover Street        Double Bed (Large      137cm x 189cm
                                                                                                                         √ Small wardrobe                                                                                Ensuite)
If you are arriving in October or January, you will be required to make a pre-payment of 4 weeks rent to secure          √ Curtains/ blinds on the window                                                                Single Bed             91cm x 190cm
your room.                                                                                                               √ Card/ coin-operated laundry facilities                              Julian Markham            Double Bed             137cm x 189cm
                                                                                                                         √ Ironing boards are available at all residences
If you are arriving in September, no payment is required before you move in. Your accommodation fees will be             √ Microwaves in all kitchens                                          Moonraker Point           3/4 Bed                120cm x 190cm
invoiced to you on a termly basis, with the first instalment due on 25 October 2020. Once your IT account has            √ Vacuums, mops, buckets and brooms                                   Orchard Lisle & Iris Brook 3/4 Bed               120cm x 190cm
been set up, you will be able to check your student accounts online.
                                                                                                                                                         Please note that studios at!          Stamford Street           Single Bed             91cm x 190cm
For more information on paying your residence fees visit the fee payments page.                                                                          Julian Markham House and
                                                                                                                                                         one-bed flats at Wolfson              Tower Bridge              3/4 Bed                120cm x 190cm
                                                                                                                                                         House have double size beds.
                                                                                                                                                         We also adivse that you
                                                                                                                                                         contact your residence to             Vauxhall                  3/4 Bed                120cm x 190cm
                                                                                                                                                         ensure you have the correct
                                                                                                                                                         bedding for your room type.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Double Bed             137cm x 189cm
                                                                                                                                                                                               Wolfson House             Single Bed             91cm x 190cm
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What To Bring                                              GDSA                                                                      GDSA           GDSA                                                                GDSA

                                                           What not to bring
                                                                                                                                                     You’re only going to be here for a year or two and when you move out,
  Checklist                                                                                                                                          someone else will move in. So although it’s very tempting to try to
                                                           Leaving aside the obvious (including family pets), the following items
   Bedding                                                                                                                                           recreate your room at home there are some things to bear in mind:
                                                           are not allowed:
   Clothes hangers
   Cleaning products (laundry detergent, washing-up                                                                                                  1. Space in your room will be limited, so leave chairs, tables, desks,
   liquid)                                                 • Anything involving naked flame and smoke, such as candles,
                                                                                                                                                     fridges and wardrobes at home. It’ll be limited in your wardrobe too,
   Toiletries/ Toilet paper                                hookah pipes, incense burners, fairy lights and barbecues
                                                                                                                                                     so you will probably struggle to fit in your entire shoe collection. And,
   Towels                                                  • E-cigarette chargers
                                                                                                                                                     because drying clothes causes condensation (and, ultimately, mould)
   Crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen gadgets to    • Large items of furniture and electrical appliances
                                                                                                                                                     in rooms, please don’t bring a clothes drying rack. There are dryers in
   satisfy your culinary inclinations!                     • With the exception of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs
                                                                                                                                                     every residence.
   Portable personal electronic and IT equipment           for disabled users, please don’t bring a car, moped, motorbike, quad
   Important documents like your ID, passport, any         bike, articulated lorry or any other motor vehicle.
   official documents pertaining to your course                                                                                                      2. Wall decorations stay well past your residency, so don’t go all
   funding/enrolment, etc.
                                                                                                                                                     60-Minute Makeover on us and start redecorating - that means not
   Chargers
                                                                                                                                                     attaching anything to the walls, including Blu-Tac, tape, and pins,
   UK adapters (if your electrical gadgets were
   purchased outside of the UK).                                                                      If you’re moving into a flat with              because walls with holes and patches of chipped paint are an eyesore
                                                                                                      a shared kitchen, you may want                 for whoever is next in your room. Remember that you are responsible
And if you still have room, you may consider packing                                                  to think about what items you                  for all damage costs when you do move out.
                                                                                                      would be happy sharing with
   Photos of friends and family                                                                       your new flatmates. This will
   Smart clothes—for fresher’s balls and job interviews.                                              help you to build a relationship               A word of warning: Some rooms have aerial sockets, however, you are
   Sports kit/swimwear                                                                                with your new friends and to                   required to purchase your own TV and TV licence. Please note that
   City map                                                                                           ensure you don’t end up with 7                 wall-mounting of TVs is not permitted.
                                                                                                      kettles in the one kitchen!
   An umbrella (this is a necessity).
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Electrical equipment                            GDSA                                                                 GDSA

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Laptops, printers and small electrical appliances such as speakers, lamps and alarm radios are all welcome, as                      What’s the big day like?
long as they’re in good condition and fitted with plugs or adaptors that are compatible with the UK.
                                                                                                                                    We know that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing uncertainty for everyone and we’ve shaped our plans so we can
If you’re bringing electronics from outside the UK, you will need threepin adaptors that comply with the British                    be ready to welcome you in Residences. As always, the health and wellbeing of our community and students is our
electrical system (230V, 50Hz) and British Standard BS 1363. To avoid the hassle (and save space in your luggage)                   absolute priority. Several changes have been put in place to ensure our residents are safe, secure, and
we recommend purchasing any electrical equipment from retailers here in the UK when you arrive. Most things,                        comfortable. You can find out more about these changes on our Covid-19 Updates page.
including rice cookers, hair straighteners etc, are readily available here. Extension leads are OK, as long as they’re                                       KING’S RESIDENCES

not overloaded, but block plug adaptors are not. The only exceptions are electric shavers: there are two-pin plug                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       KEEP YOUR

sockets in all residence bedrooms.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          THIS WAY                                                                                                                                      DISTANCE

To ensure that your electrical equipment is in good working order, we will offer Portable Applicance Testing (PAT)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2
                                                                                                                                                         Arrive on allocated                                                                                        One Way systems                                                                                                              Safe distancing                                     You will be directed
shortly after move in at Great Dover Street, Stamford Street and Wolfson House.                                                                               time slot.                                                                                                in place                                                                                                                promoted, luggage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                trolleys available
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to express
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      check-in stations

Excess baggage scare?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WELCOME HOME

If you are flying in, we understand that you may not be able to squeeze in your duvet, pillows and all other essentials
into your checked baggage. If you can’t pack everything you need, remember that the world is a shop and home
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essentials can be purchased in major London stores or online for delivery. In some of our residences, kitchen and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You will be directed to blocks/ rooms                                  Ambassadors will bring your
                                                                                                                                                                                        You will arrive at your room.
bedding packs may be purchased for delivery to your room so that they are waiting for you upon your arrival.                                                                             Here you will find welcome
                                                                                                                                                                                                 information.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 via one way systems and lifts - 1 per
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  person/1 household. Please observe
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        room key whilst you wait in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the contactless station
Remember that the world is a shop and that London has multiple stores that can assist you in making your room                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            site distancing advice

your own. Some key stores include:
                                                                                                                                                                                             YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS IS:
                                                                                                                                                                                                   WOLFSON HOUSE                                                                                                    Welfare Leads
                                                                                                                                                                                                  49 WESTON STREET                                                                                                 Contact Details
                                                                                                                                                                                                       LONDON                                                                                                        07787151779
                                                                                                                                                                                                      SE1 3RRB                               Fill in your name in the bricks                                                                                                  Introduce yourself to your flat mates
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to complete your home

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Create a flat Whatsapp group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            QUIET TIME 23.00 – 08.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Find us on:                                                                                       Your neighbors may be trying to work or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Check out your kitchen poster

• Primark
                                                                                                                                                                                              Instagram: @kingsresilife                                                                              sleep so keep voices/music at reasonable
                                                                                                                                                                                               Facebook: @kingsresilife                                                                                                  levels.
                                                                                                                                                                                              Twitter: @kingsresidences                                                                               Avoid slamming doors and running down
                                                                                                                                                                                              Youtube: King’s Residences                                                                                              corridors.
                                                                                                                                                                                        Blog: https://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/resilife/                                                                      Avoid socialising in corridors, outside or in                            Watch the Kitchen Talk Video on YouTube
                                                                                                                                                                                                Web: kcl.ac.uk/accomm                                                                                  the shared kitchens after quiet time.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          To report noise, call reception on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     02071885764
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Follow ResiLife Instagram Account
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              @kingsresilife

                                                                                                                                                                                                Wash your hands.                  Practical social distancing           Maintain kitchen cleanliness                     If you are displaying symptoms                       Join King's Residences Twitter Account
                                                                                                                                                                                                Practice good hand hygiene        If you need to go out, maintain       by wiping down surfaces after                    of covid-19 you must isolate
                                                                                                                                                                                                by washing your hands with        at least 2 meters (6 feet)            use. Clearing plates etc. Take                   immediately and inform
                                                                                                                                                                                                soap and water or using           distance from others.                 out the rubbish regularly.                       kcl-advice@kcl.ac.uk.
                                                                                                                                                                                                alcohol or hand sanitizer.

• Argos
• Asda
                                                                                                                            8   9                                                   See how to introduce
                                                                                                                                                                                 yourself to your flat mates
                                                                                                                                                                                 and look out for our resi life
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Please ensure you complete
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       the checklist activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        booklet. You will find
                                                                                                                                                                                 on-line welcome events and                                                                                                                                                        information on which events
                                                                                                                                                                                        flat meet ups.                                                                                                                                                                 to join, and things to do.
On The Day                                     GDSA                                                              GDSA

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1. Keep to your arrival slots                                                                                                 5. Unloading vehicles

Each site has a specific number of residents they can safely welcome per hour/per day. Residents will be asked to             Welcome Ambassadors will direct you to where you can unload your belongings, and trolleys will be available to
remain within their pre-booked arrival slot and only to bring one guest/person to assist them.​If you arrive at the           assist with this process. As there is limited space for unloading vehicles, we will need students and parents to unload
residence without an arrival slot, you will be asked to wait until the end of the day.                                        their vehicles swiftly to make room for others. If you think you might need more time to unload, we suggest that you
                                                                                                                              proceed to the nearest car park and unload from where you have safely parked. To find out where the nearest car
2. Plan your journey to the residence                                                                                         park is please visit the NCP website. Remember to never leave your baggage and other personal belongings
                                                                                                                              unattended.
London can be subject to considerable roadworks throughout the summer and you are advised to check the traffic                6. Check-in
news on the BBC website or Transport for London’s website. Remember to map out your trip ahead of move in day
to avoid delays.                                                                                                              You’ll be directed to an express check-in station via a one-way system. We may be wearing face coverings, but we
                                                                                                                              are still pleased to see you! We would like you to wear a face covering too, unless you are medically exempt.
3. Arriving at the Residence                                                                                                  On presentation of a government-issued photo ID (eg, passport or driver’s licence) they will provide you with your
                                                                                                                              flat and room key.
There is no parking at our residences, so on move-in days there will be a stop and drop system. If you require
parking, please refer to these handy parking maps online. If you are new to London, download a journey planning               7. Finding your room
apps such as Citymapper or Google Maps. These will help you find the best route to your residence and campus.
                                                                                                                              Once you have your keys, a Welcome Ambassador will direct you to your block/room via the one-way system.

4. Meet and Greet                                                                                                             8. Get to know your household!

Welcome Ambassadors will meet you at the main drop-off point and direct traffic to the check-in area. You can                 Get involved in the welcome activities planned for you by our ResiLife team. Check out the information left in your
easily spot King’s Residence staff by their red t-shirts and “Ask Me” badges.                                                 bedroom and kitchen for details on how to take part.
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Your Room
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 It’s now time to settle into your room. Before you do, there a few more important things to take note of:                           Remove all unwanted packaging after unpacking
 Familiarise yourself with the fire evacuation plan
                                                                                                                                     Remove all boxes, bags and other items that may cause blockages from all access routes within your flat and
 Your residence evacuation plan can be found in your flat, whether this is on the back of your flat door, bedroom                    along the corridors. Your residence has a designated bin area for all refuse / recycling.
 door or lift lobby. Fire safety equipment can be found in your flat and kitchen.

                                                                                                                                     Additional Support​for Self-Isolation

                                                                                                                                     Before you arrive, we ask that you make the most of any online shopping services in advance to ensure you
                                                                                                                                     have everything you need to quarantine, including bedding. You will receive some guidance on arrival, but be
 Make sure that you orient yourself           Your kitchen is equipped with a       Ensure you know where these are
with the nearest fire exits to your flat.   fire extinguisher and fire blanket.   located and how to use them properly               prepared to spend the entire isolation period in your room. To support you, we will be running a special online
                                                                                  or ask reception for more information.             events programme specifically for those in quarantine. Residents needing to quarantine, or self-isolate can
                                                                                                                                     expect:
Check over your room
                                                                                                                                     • Residents needing to quarantine, or self-isolate will be supported by:​
Upon arrival to your room please take a moment to check that everything                                                              • Food packs delivered for first three days ​
is in a clean and working order. Our staff have worked tirelessly to ensure                                                          • Food deliveries and post/parcels brought to room ​
your accommodation is in tip-top shape before you arrive. If you find that                                                           • Online events targeted to involve those in isolation ​
something is not working please report this to a member of your reception                                                            • Regular welfare checks online ​
team by sending them an email or giving them a call (you can find their
                                                                                                                                     • High traffic touch point areas cleaned every 2 hours ​
contact details on the poster in your kitchen) and we’ll make sure this is
addressed asap.                                                                                                                      • Cleaning start up pack in every kitchen to encourage resident led cleanliness​
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Settling Into Your Residence
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                                                                                                                                 Once your room is in order, it’s time to get to know your new flatmates!
Our ResiLife Programme
                                                                                                                                 Start your ResiLife Checklist!
The ResiLife Programme is run by a team of Community Facilitators, who are students just like you! Set up to help
                                                                                                                                 In your room, you’ll find your checklist guide for welcome week. Try to tick off as many as you can!
build communities through social events and new experiences, residents can come together to share interests,
increase physical and mental wellbeing, and make friends for life.
                                                                                                                                 Attend our online welcome events
                                                                                                                                 Check out the ResiLife Welcome Week calendar and get your favourite events in the diary!

                                                                                                                                 Watch your orientation kitchen talk
                     Mindfulness             Kitchen Hacks      Entertainment            Tea Talks
                      Sessions                                     Evenings                                                      Head to our YouTube channel to find a talk by your Community Facilitator on kitchen etiquette and living with others.

                                                                                                                                 Explore!
                                                                                                                                 Get to know your residence and the surrounding area. London is an easily accessible city so make the
For your safety and peace of mind, the ResiLife Programme is currently operating online. Events such as Tea Talk                 most of it. A final reminder: keep your valuables safe by making sure you lock your room/ flat door
Podcasts, Guided Meditations, Kitchen Hacks, and entertainment evenings are all available weekly for King’s                      whenever you leave.
residents and take place via online channels.

Resilife Facebook page @           Follow us on Instagram      Follow our twitter feed               Follow us on TikTok
       kingsresilife                    @kingsresilife           @KingsResidences                      @kingsresilife
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Welfare & Support
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Handy tips to keep you safe & well in
Every Residence has a dedicated team of Welfare Leads who live on site to help look out for you during your stay.
They are specially trained to support you and help you adjust to your new home. We recognise that moving to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        residences
University is a big transition for most students at the best of times and we want you to know it is ok to feel
worried, scared, anxious or over-whelmed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wear face coverings                                                                        Keep a hand sanitizer
The Welfare team is here to listen and help you navigate this time with confidence. Right now, all welfare support is                                                                                                                                                                in public
done over the phone, by text, email or digital platforms to keep you as safe as possible.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Wash your hands           Keep a safe distance

Check out the poster in your kitchen for details on how to contact your local Welfare Lead.

                                            &
                      Join the Residence Welfare Leads at your
                       Residence for a cup of tea and a chat.
                                                                                                                                                                         Do you know your Residence Welfare Lead is a specially                                                          Cover your mouth & nose                  Regular rest                       Avoid touching your
                                                                                                                    Live In Welfare Leads
                    Date:                                                                                                                                                trained student/ staff who lives right here in halls? They are
                                                                                                                                                                         here to support in a range of areas including student welfare
                                                                                                                                                                         and conduct, and building a safe and nurturing environment                                                      when sneezing & coughing                                                            face
                            Place:                                                                                                                                       for all residents.
                      Tea and talk is a great space to talk about uni life and all
                                                                                                                                                                                                      “I am so behind with my
                      the associated ups and downs. Pop by and grab a biscuit                                                                                                                       coursework but don’t know
                        with us, we would love to see how you’re getting along!                                                                                                                       who to tell or where to
                                                                                                                                                                                                              start?”

                                                                                                                                                                         “I am feeling so anxious                               “I am really concerned about
                                                                                                           Our role is to support your welfare during your stay in         and stressed all the                                        my flat mate”
                                                                                                           halls. Feeling low? Talk to us. Having issues in your flat?     time and I don’t know
                                                                                                                                                                               what to do!”
                                                                                                          Reach out. Need help in an emergency? Call 999 and us. We
                                                                                                                             can be there for you.

                                                                                                                         You will see us around the
                                                                                                                        Residence, at reception and                     Drop by and see your Welfare Lead:
                                                                                                                         in all the common spaces.

                                                                                                         Come say           - we would love to meet you.
                                                                                                                                                                         This week at reception, on:

                                                                                                                                                                                                     time:
                                                                                             Everyone needs
                                                                                            help from time to
                                                                                                                         EMAIL:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    have
                                                                                            time. Let’s grab a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and a
                                                                                              tea and chat.              PHONE:                                                                                                             chat

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Disinfect surfaces                             Stay home & seek                          Eat well, exercise and look
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     regularly                                help if you feel unwell                     after your mental health
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Get Connected
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