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A GUIDE TO YOUR
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 2019/20
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 4                                              Contents
                                                Find your freedom....................................................................... 4

                                                Experience more........................................................................... 6
                  Why choose
                  university                    10 reasons to choose university accommodation............ 8
                  accommodation
                                                At home in Hull. . .......................................................................... 10

 16                                             Safe as houses...............................................................................12

                                                What to consider..........................................................................14

                                                What to look for............................................................................14

                                                Westfield Court. . .......................................................................... 16

                                                The Courtyard. . ........................................................................... 20
                  The Courtyard

Taylor Court.................................................................................. 22

Partnership provided student houses.............................. ..24
                                                                                                             26
The Lawns......................................................................................26

University-leased accommodation. . ....................................28

Out and about.............................................................................. 30
                                                                                                                              The Lawns
Private-sector housing. . ............................................................ 32

 30                                             Contract dates and accommodation fees.......................... 33

                                                Policies.. ..........................................................................................36

                                                How to apply for accommodation........................................38

                                                What to bring.............................................................................. 40

                                                After your first year.................................................................. .42
                  Out and about

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        Find your

freedom
Leaving home to start student life can be challenging as well as
exciting. So knowing you’ve got a decent place to live is a major
box ticked. When you choose to study at the University of Hull,
you have a wide range of living options.
On campus or off campus. Catered or self-catered. Really affordable or really impressive. In the
thick of it, or somewhere quiet and out of the way. Whatever you choose, our accommodation
team are on hand to help you find the place that suits you best.
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. Just go to www.hull.ac.uk to find
out when our next events are on.
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 welcoming you in September 2019.
Plan your Open Day
www.hull.ac.uk/opendays

                                                                                                    GET IN TOUCH
                                                                                                   University of Hull Accommodation Team   uniofhull
                                                                                                   2nd Floor, Student Central
                                                                                                   University of Hull                      UniOfHullAccomm
                                                                                                   Hull, HU6 7RX                           UniversityOfHullAccomm
                                                                                                   T +44 (0)1482 466042 or 466026          universityofhull
                                                                                                   E rooms@hull.ac.uk
                                                                                                   E pgaccomm@hull.ac.uk
                                                                                                      (for postgraduate enquiries)
                                                                                                   E universityleased@hull.ac.uk
                                                                                                      (for university-leased enquiries)

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More life.
  Experience 		      More time.
  more...            More facilities.
                     More friends. More options. More fun.
                     To experience university life fully, nothing beats living on campus where you can enjoy
                     convenience and a sense of community. Our on-campus accommodation sits at the
                     heart of university life and is just a short walk from teaching rooms, labs, our library,
                     sports facilities, students’ union and a fantastic range of eateries, allowing you to
                     make the most of your study and leisure time.
                     Whatever subject you or your friends are studying, your lives will
                     revolve around our single-site campus, which just keeps getting
                     better thanks to our continuous programme of investment.
                     Even though our campus has the laid-back atmosphere of a leafy,
                     secluded site, it’s actually located in a vibrant, student-orientated
                     area – only two miles from the city centre. That brings an extra
                     dimension to your student life as you explore everything Hull has
                     to offer.
                     It’s easy to feel at home here, and it tends to happen quickly.

                                                       Why the campus feels like
                                                       home to Georgia
                                               “The campus brings a really inclusive
                                               feel – everything is in walking distance,
                                               and everyone is really cheerful and
                                               helpful all the time.”
                                               Georgia Chapman
                                               LLB Law

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                                                                                                             CONVENIENT INSTALMENTS
                                                                                                             Accommodation fees are paid in

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                                                                                                             instalments in October, January                    SAFE AS HOUSES
                                                                                                             and April and coincide with
                                                                                                     student loan payments. You can also                         Round-the-clock help and support
                                                                                                     choose to pay monthly.                                      is available should you need it.
                                                                                                                                                                 We’re here to offer practical help
                                                                                                                                                        and advice, but also emotional support too.

                                REASONS TO CHOOSE                                                                                                       So whether you’ve lost your key or you’re
                                                                                                                                                        feeling homesick, we’ll be there to help.

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                                                                                                                          FANTASTIC
                                                                                                                          FACILITIES

                                UNIVERSITY                                                                                 We continually

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                                                                                                                           invest in our
                                                                                                                                                                STUDENT EXPERIENCE
                                                                                                                  accommodation to provide

                                ACCOMMODATION                                                                     a quality living experience
                                                                                                                  and top-notch facilities.
                                                                                                                                                                 You’ll meet people from
                                                                                                                                                                 diverse cultural and
                                                                                                                  We’re proud to offer some of                   social backgrounds, and
                                                                                                                  the most desirable student            university accommodation is a great

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       GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION                              FREE WI-FI                                           accommodation in the region.          place to make new friends.

        If you’re a new, full-time                            niversity-owned accommodation
                                                             U
        unaccompanied student, and you apply                 includes up to 100mbps free WiFi and
        for accommodation by 1st September,                  UPP-owned accommodation provides

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  we guarantee you a room that’s owned, in                   up to 150mbps #stayconnected                    LOW LIVING                             LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
  partnership, managed or directed by the                                                                    COSTS
                                                                                                                                                    Most of our accommodation is on or
  University.                                                                                                  Students living                      near campus, placing you at the heart of
                                                                                                               in Hull are                          the action where you can make the most

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                                                                        HASSLE-FREE                  experiencing the best             of every minute of university life.
                                                                                                     value for money in the UK

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                     A RESPONSIBLE LANDLORD                              We take care of the         according to Natwest’s
                                                                         fiddly bits, so you can     Student Living Index
                     We take our responsibilities as                     concentrate on the          2018, and we have a
                     a landlord seriously. You can             important stuff: settling in and      range of accommodation
                     relax in the knowledge that our           getting to lectures. Contents         to suit different budgets.
             accommodation is of a good standard,              insurance, internet and utility
             that repairs will be carried out, and our         bills are all included in your rent
             homes are safe and secure.                        with all of our properties.

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At home in Hull

                                            SHOPPING
                               BAR
     BUS STOP
                                                       RESTAURANT
                                     CAFÉ

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Safe as houses
The Courtyard and The Lawns comply with the Student
Accommodation Code, which was developed by Universities
UK and GuildHE.
The code protects your right to safe, good-quality accommodation and makes sure you
get the best out of your time living in university accommodation. To find out more, go to
www.thesac.org.uk.
Our partnership student houses are accredited by Unipol, and Westfield Court and Taylor
Court are accredited by UUK.

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What to consider                                                                                         Postgraduate students
                                                                                                         We recognise that postgraduate and PhD students have different needs to undergraduates. That’s
                                                                                                         why we dedicate a proportion of our accommodation in Westfield Court (page 16), The Courtyard
When choosing where to live,                         If you’re thinking of living in halls, you should   (page 20), Taylor Court (page 22) and student houses (page 24) for use by single postgraduate
                                                     take into account your contract length.             students.
you should think about your                          Nursing students are advised that clinical
course commitments and how                           placements will not exempt them from                Courses starting mid-session
                                                     liability for residence fees.
they might affect which type                                                                             If you’re starting your course at a time of the year other than October 2019, please contact us for
of accommodation will be best                        If you’re spending a year away as part of           accommodation advice at least four weeks before you arrive. You can get in touch via email at
                                                     your course — whether studying abroad or            pgaccomm@hull.ac.uk.
suited to you.                                       on an industrial placement — you should get
                                                     in touch with us for advice in December if
If you’re studying Drama, you’ll often work          you’re due to return the following September.
irregular hours including evenings.
                                                     We have a number of designated quiet                Adapted accommodation
If you’re studying at Hull York Medical School,      blocks, which are ideal if you’re looking for a
you may be required to attend phases of              more peaceful place to live. Please note that       If you need an adapted property, there are a number of options open to you:
tuition or observation work in the evenings.         it’s the responsibility of residents within these
                                                     blocks to keep noise to a minimum and be            Westfield Court                         page 16      Student Houses                                  page 24
Nursing students are often best suited to the
self-catered environment and longer contract         respectful of their neighbours.                     19 accessible rooms available.                       Three fully adapted en-suite bedrooms in
lengths offered by the student houses (page                                                                                                                   houses with adapted kitchens (two having
24), Taylor Court (page 22), The Courtyard                                                               The Courtyard                           page 20      automated doors), suitable for wheelchair users.
(page 20) and University-leased properties                                                                                                                    There’s also one fully adapted bedroom, plus
                                                                                                         Six accessible rooms available.
(page 28).                                                                                                                                                    four accessible bedrooms with shared level-
                                                                                                                                                              access bathroom facilities and adapted kitchens.
                                                                                                         Taylor Court                            page 22
                                                                                                         24 ground-floor en-suite bedrooms with               If you have specific accommodation needs due to
                                                                                                         ramped access available. En-suites include           physical or mental health difficulties, please contact us as
                                                                                                                                                              soon as you accept an offer (firm or provisional), and get

What to look for
                                                                                                         a raised shower tray, toilet and basin. Many
                                                                                                                                                              in touch with the University’s Disability Services so we can
                                                                                                         rooms have some adaptations, and can be fitted       provide the right support.
                                                                                                         with grab rails and shower seats on request.
                                                                                                         Cottingham House has a deaf alerter installed.
Over the next few pages we’ll tell you more about our different types                                    There’s no lift access in Taylor Court.
of accommodation. To help you narrow down your options, we’ve
included some icons so you can see key features at a glance.

Icons
        Free WiFi
        (up to 100mbps)
                                          Wheelchair access             Wheelchair access varies
                                                                        across sites.
        Free off-road parking             Self-catered                  Please visit our accommodation
                                                                        if you have specific needs.
                                                                        Or visit ww.disabledgo.com
        Parking available                 En-suite
                                                                        and search accommodation in
                                                                        Hull campus                      Westfield Court showroom

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                                                                                                                                                  Visit our showflat

         Westfield Court
                                                                                                                                                  near the Allam
                                                                                                                                                  Medical Building

         Stylish, contemporary campus living
         Our new development on the west of campus offers a mixture of high quality, self-catered rooms for
         1,462 students.
pes        R oom type
         Alongside        details – ensan
                    the accommodation,    uite clusgreen
                                             urban  ter rooms
                                                         and avenue offer a range of facilities including a main
         reception, laundrette, bike storage and beautiful outdoor areas.
          Studio                             1 bed apartment
                                                        Standard
         The rooms form part of a multi-million pound scheme  developed in partnership        Deluxe
                                                                            Premium between the
         University and provider of award-winning student accommodation, UPP.

         BEDROOMS
         Designed for modern student living, this spacious, contemporary accommodation caters to all
         budgets, from single rooms to one-bedroom apartments.
                                                                                     I ncrease in size, fit out and quality

                Typical upper floor plan                                                                                                                                    Need to know
                                             Blocks I & J

                  R oom type details – s hared bathrooms – clus ters and townhous es
                                             omitted for
                                             clarity

                                                                                      Townhouse
                                                                                                                                                                       1,462 students

                                                                                                                                                                       Fees: £130 – £195 per week*

                       Standard                                         Shared                                                                                         42 and 50-week contracts
                                                                        bathroom
                      Premium
                                                                        cluster
            Studio
      20. 5m²        flats
              - £155/wk               One-bedroom      flat
                                            34. 5m² - £175/wk            12.Standard   en-suite
                                                                            8m² - £125/wk         Premium      en-suite Deluxe
                                                                                                    14. 8m² - £135/wk             en-suite
                                                                                                                             16. 8m² - £140/wk
                      Deluxe 2
                    Typical
           17.82 – 20.32m             28.98 – 33.54m2                      12.20 – 13.25m2        13.94 – 16.15m2       16 – 17.23m2
           Average
                    upper
                       19.45m
                    floor plan 2
                                                                                                                                                                       On campus
                                      Average 30.64m2                      Average 12.73m2        Average 14.69m2 Average 16.56m2

                                                                                                                              Townhouse
                                                                                                                              10. 5m² - £125/wk
                         Shared cluster

                                                                                             Neighbouring                         Neighbouring
                                                                                             room                                 room
                 Bed      Bed                               Bed   Bed

                         10. 5m² - £120/wk

            Shared four-bed flat                                            Six-bed cluster flats with          Town houses with
                                                                                                                                                                       For contract dates and fees, see page 33.
            12.45 – 13.13m2                                                 shared WC 9.65 – 13m2               shared WC 10.73 – 12.35m2                              *2019/20 fees.
            Average 12.60m2                                                 Average 10.67m2                     Average 11.01m2

         Indicative room layouts and fittings

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Social spaces
Westfield Court has been designed to ensure that you have a great student experience.   Welcome to Westfield Court
The social spaces at Westfield Court provide opportunities to relax, socialise and
participate in the thriving student community. There is a fully equipped games room,
music room and even a cinema room. Popcorn at the ready!

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                                                                                                                                                                                              L
                                                                                                                                               E
                                                                                                                                                           social lounge

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Campus 

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                                                                                                 PANKHURST – Six-bed cluster flats with
                                                                                         A                                                         H         SINGH – Premium en-suites. Deluxe en-suites.
                                                                                                 shared WC. Premium en-suites.
                                                                                                 SEACOLE – Premium en-suites.                                MILL – Eight-bed cluster flats with shared WC.
                                                                                         B C D                                                     I
                                                                                                 Six-bed cluster flats with shared WC.                       Standard en-suites.
                                                                                                 DOUGLASS – Shared four-bed flats. Standard
                                                                                         E                                                         J         JACKSON – Town houses with shared WC.
                                                                                                 en-suites. Premium en-suites. Studio flats.

                                                                                         F       PAUL – Premium en-suites. Deluxe en-suites        K         WATKINS – Standard en-suites.

                                                                                                 KAMENY – Deluxe en-suites.
                                                                                         G                                                         L         PARKS – En-suite studio flats.
                                                                                                 One-bedroom flats

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The Courtyard
Modern, bright, central

STANDARD AND DELUXE ROOMS                           COOKING FACILITIES
All bedrooms are en-suite with large beds and       The accommodation is self-catered, and each
modern, bright interiors. You’ll have plenty of     cluster flat of 8 rooms shares a large kitchen/
room for your things, with a good-size wardrobe,    dining area that has two full-size fridges and
under-bed storage and ample shelving and            freezers, two cookers, microwave, kettle and
cupboards. There’s also a study area complete       toaster.
with desk and office chair. Deluxe rooms are
                                                    There’s also a bookable MasterChef-style kitchen
larger than standards, with extra storage and a
                                                    where you can cook meals for your friends on
TV point.
                                                    special occasions and enjoy them in the dining
                                                    room next door. Ideal for small events or even
ROOFTOP APARTMENTS                                  hosting your own Come Dine with Me night, or
Our one-bedroom rooftop apartments feature          Great Student Bake Off.
outdoor living space and impressive city views.
Inside, you’ll find a living/dining/kitchen area    SOCIAL SPACE
                                                                                                            Need to know
with comfortable seating, a workstation and TV,
                                                    There’s plenty of space to relax with friends,
plus plenty of fitted storage. Your kitchen comes
                                                    including comfy lounges, a games room, and a
with a microwave, kettle, fridge, freezer, oven,
                                                    multi-function room.                               562 students
hob, storage units. The en-suite bedroom has a
large bed, fitted wardrobe and bedside cabinets.
                                                                                                       Fees: £138 – £193 per week*

                                                                                                       38, 42 and 50-week contracts

                                                                                                       On campus

                 Michelle felt secure in                                                               Postcode: HU6 7DF
                 The Courtyard.

          “I lived in The Courtyard in my first year.
          Great security – feels very safe. Very
          spacious, staff across the whole of the
          accommodation and lovely, helpful people.”
          Michelle Whitton
          BA Marketing with Foundation Year

                                                                                                       For contract dates and fees, see page 33.
                                                                                                       *2019/20 fees.

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Taylor Court
Small, friendly, convenient

Taylor Court is the smallest of our on-campus accommodation
with just 288 residents. It’s ideally suited for those seeking a
small, friendly student community while still enjoying all the
benefits that come from being located right on campus. With just
24 residents in each block, getting to know your neighbours and
making friends couldn’t be easier.

Each flat of 8 people shares a well-equipped
kitchen and dining area that has everything you
                                                     with each block having its own keypad door
                                                     entry system. There’s also a 24-hour on-campus
                                                                                                             Need to know
need to prepare your meals or just enjoy a chat      security service should you need should you
and a coffee with your friends. Each kitchen even    need help.
has a washing machine, so no trips to a central                                                          288 students
                                                     As well as being just minutes away from your
laundry area are needed.
                                                     lectures, the library, the students’ union, the
Bedrooms are all singles with en-suite facilities,   sports centre and a great choice of cafés, you’ll   Fees: £125 – £130 per week*
and have large desks and good-sized wardrobes.       be just around the corner from the vibrant
                                                     Newland Avenue where you’ll find everything
Taylor Court is undergoing refurbishment with
                                                     from coffee shops to nightclubs.                    42 and 50-week contracts
some blocks benefiting from more modern
décor and updated kitchen facilities. If you
choose one of the upgraded rooms, you’ll pay
slightly more and you should bear this in mind                                                           On campus
when budgeting.
Taylor Court is a safe and secure environment,                                                           Postcode: HU6 7SX

             Taylor Court was the perfect
             location for Noureldin

      “I lived in Taylor Court in my first year
      because I wanted to be as close as                                                                 *2019/20 fees.
      possible to the library. I had a very                                                              For contract dates and fees, see page 34.
      good experience and quickly made
      good friends with my flatmates.”
      Noureldin Noureldin
      MSc Marketing Management

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Partnership provided
student houses
A home just around the corner
In the streets close to campus you’ll find inclusive student
houses, provided by our award-winning partners, Kexgill.

Student houses allow you to be fully                 even include en-suite facilities. If you choose a
independent, but with the security of knowing        refurbished house, you’ll pay a little bit more –
that there’s help and support if you need it.        around £5 extra per week – so it’s important to
What’s more, being so close to campus, you’ll        consider this in your budget.
only ever be around a 10 or 15-minute walk from
                                                     If placed in a partnership house, your contract
your lectures.
                                                     will be with Kexgill and you’ll be supported by
Most houses accommodate five people, and all         their own team of on-site staff, including
offer self-catered accommodation. Bathroom           24-hour maintenance. As well as offering                 Need to know
facilities are mostly shared, and there’s a fully-   practical help and support, the team run regular
fitted kitchen for preparing meals. Most houses      events and competitions, which means there’s
also have a social area, which is great when         always something to get involved with – from
you’re getting to know your housemates.              fantasy football leagues to Pancake Day             Fees: £82 – £131 per week*
                                                     contests.
If you apply to live in a student house, you
choose the type of room you want, and                                                                    42-week contracts
the University does the rest. Some of our
partnership houses are newly refurbished, with
modern décor, brand new furniture and some                                                               Close to campus

                                                                                                         Example postcodes: HU6 7SP,
                                                                                                         HU6 7SE, HU6 7SX, HU6 7SY,
               Lydia loved her student house                                                             HU6 7SD
               and the friends she lived with
       “I lived in a student house on Auckland
       Avenue in my first year. I really liked
       the location – I could roll out of bed
       and be at a lecture in 15 minutes. The
       facilities were really good, and I got on
       really well with my housemates.”
       Lydia Sidney
       MChem Chemistry                                                                                   *2019/20 fees.
                                                                                                         For contract dates and fees, see page 35.

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The Lawns
Leafy, fun-filled student village

The Lawns is, in effect, its own student village. Standing in
25 acres of landscaped parkland, it’is actually made up of six
separate halls, which are home to around 500 students.
All rooms are single, and you’ll find a mixture of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities.
Most of the halls are self-catered but one hall is semi-catered for those wanting a freshly prepared, home-
cooked meal each evening. Residents of other halls can choose to opt in for a catered package if they
wish, or can buy one-off evening meals at around £4 each.
At the heart of The Lawns, you’ll find the Lawns Centre. This bright, modern social hub boasts a café bar
with rooftop terrace, a licensed bar, a servery and dining hall, and is the ideal place to meet friends, grab a
bite to eat or catch an event.
                                                                                                                      Need to know
There’s also a lecture theatre that doubles as a cinema room, card-operated laundry facilities, social
learning areas, and a 25-station fitness suite and gym.                                                           500 students
The Lawns Centre also has a multi-purpose studio offering regular sports and fitness activities, including
spinning, Zumba and dodgeball. If it’s football, basketball, netball or tennis you’re into, we’ve got that
covered too – with our outdoor sports courts, which are free to book for Lawns residents.                         Fees: £105 – £153 per week*

                                                                                                                  38-week contract

                                                                                                                  3.5 miles from campus
                                                                                                                  (free bus pass included)

                                                                                                                  Postcode: HU16 5SQ
               Benjamin enjoyed being part                                                                        (Lawns Centre)
               of a community at The Lawns

       “During first year, I lived at The
       Lawns because I wanted a sense of
       community – and was really happy
       how quickly I met a lot of people.                                                                         *2019/20 fees.
       The Lawns bar is a really good                                                                             For contract dates and fees, see page 34.
       place to go and socialise.”
       Benjamin Channell
       BA American Studies

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University leased
accommodation
Great value, close to campus

University-leased properties are owned by private landlords but
managed by us. Your contract is with the University, so if you
experience any problems with your accommodation, we provide
help and support and will get in touch with the landlord with the
landlord on your behalf.
Most rooms have a double bed (smaller rooms          As residents sign a single contract, you only
have a single), and most have shared bathroom        need one TV licence for the property (and this
facilities, although some en-suites are available.   is included). This means you can bring a TV for
Most houses are conveniently located within a
mile of campus.
                                                     your own room without needing to pay for an
                                                     extra licence.
                                                                                                            Need to know
As the properties are privately owned, the           The University provides an out-of-hours
houses and their facilities vary, so it’s best to    emergency response service, so you’ll always
speak to us about what’s available. But you can      be able to contact us if you need help.
                                                                                                       Fees: £64 - £98 per week*
expect that properties will:
•   have a shared kitchen                                                                              44-week contract
•   have a social area with TV
•   be fully furnished
                                                                                                       Most within a mile of campus
•   have central heating
•   be fitted with smoke detectors
•	hold gas and electrical safety certificates
•   be alarmed (the majority are)

                                                                                                       *2019/20 fees.
                                                                                                       For contract dates and fees, see page 35.
            The location of her accommodation
            was perfect for Megan

    “I was really close to absolutely
    everything and the campus was only a
    bus ride away. I met the most amazing
    group of friends.”

    Megan Ewing
    BA German

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Out and about
Around the University
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the University (and the majority of our accommodation) is the thriving,
cosmopolitan Newland Avenue, and a little further South is Princes Avenue. By day, you’ll find quirky
shops, cosy coffee bars and a range of eateries. By night, it becomes one of the city’s most popular
social spots, with a wide selection of restaurants and bars. There are several supermarkets within
easy walking distance too, so you’ll never be stuck for those kitchen cupboard essentials.

In Cottingham
The Lawns lies in the leafy, laid-back village of Cottingham. On the outside, it may look like a quiet
community, but the picturesque setting disguises a thriving student centre – especially popular
among first years as they explore their new surroundings. Cottingham makes the perfect base for
getting used to student life. There are decent-sized supermarkets, cashpoints, a collection of cafés,
coffee bars, restaurants and takeaways, interesting independent shops … and, of course, a selection
of good pubs.

                                                                                                                                    Princes Avenue
                                                                                                         Princes Avenue

                                           Heather tells us how
                                           everything she needs
                                           is within easy reach
                                   “Everything is quite close to
                                   the University; you’re never
                                   too far to catch a bus and go
                                   buy something you need or
                                   grab something quick to eat.”
                                   Heather Walton
                                   BA Primary Teaching

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Private sector housing                                     Accommodation fees
If you’d prefer to live more independently, there’s
the option of private-sector accommodation.
                                                           (2019/20)
                                                           Westfield Court
 HullSTARS
 HullSTARS is part of Hull University Union. It works      6 – 8 bed cluster,   42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £5,460   42 week contract
 with proactive landlords to improve the quality of        shared bathroom                         £130.00
                                                                                                                                       Saturday 14 September
 student accommodation by auditing properties and          Townhouse            42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £5,586
                                                                                                                                       2019 to Saturday 4 July
 awarding them a 0-5 star rating.                                                                  £133.00
                                                                                                                                       2020
 Students can also anonymously review their                Standard en-suite    42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £5,795
 accommodation at www.hullstars.com, giving                                                        £138.00
 prospective tenants and future students all the           4 bed cluster,       42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £5,712
 information they need to make an informed choice          shared bathroom                         £136.00
 when it comes to choosing their term-time home.           Premium en-suite     42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £6,259
                                                                                                   £149.00
                                                           Deluxe en-suite      42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £6,509
                                                                                                   £155.00
 StuRents                                                  Studio               42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £7,141
 StuRents have hundreds of properties in their online                                              £170.00
 portfolio, whether you’re searching for a large student
                                                           1 bed flat           42 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £8,191
 house or something to suit a smaller budget.                                                      £195.00
 To find out more, go to                                   6 – 8 bed cluster,   50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £6,500   50 week contract
 www.sturents.com.                                         shared bathroom                         £130.00
                                                                                                                                       Saturday 14 September
                                                           Townhouse            50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £6,650
                                                                                                                                       2019 to Friday 28 August
                                                                                                   £133.00
                                                                                                                                       2020
 The University of Hull can’t accept responsibility for    Standard en-suite    50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £6,899
 the condition of private-sector accommodation. This                                               £138.00
 information has been included as a signpost to the        4 bed cluster,       50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £6,801
 private sector and not as a recommendation.               shared bathroom                         £136.00
                                                           Premium en-suite     50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £7,452
                                                                                                   £149.00
                                                           Deluxe en-suite      50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £7.749
                                                                                                   £155.00
                                                           Studio               50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £8,502
                                                                                                   £170.00
                                                           1 bed flat           50 week contract   Weekly price   Total price £9,751
                                                                                                   £195.00

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The Courtyard                                                                                              Partnership student houses
Rooftop             38 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £7,328   Saturday 14 September      Prices range from £82 - £99 for standard rooms and £87 - £131 per week for en-suite
                                       £192.85                                  2019 to Saturday 6 June    rooms. Contract lengths available are 42 weeks, 50 weeks and 51 weeks.
                                                                                2020
Standard            38 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £5,246                              There are a wide choice of room types available. These can all be viewed at
                                       £138.04
                                                                                                           www.hull.ac.uk/accommodation or speak to our accommodation team for further
Rooftop             42 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £8,100   Saturday 14 September      information and advice.
                                       £192.85                                  2019 to Saturday 4 July
                                                                                2020
Deluxe              42 week contract   Weekly price
                                       £154.28
                                                           Total price £6,480                              The Lawns
Standard            42 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £5,798                               The Lawns      Single en-suite   38 week contract   Weekly price   Total price   Saturday 14
                                       £138.04                                                              semi-catered                                        £152.60        £5,799        September 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                             to Saturday 6 June
Rooftop             50 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £9,642   Saturday 14 September       The Lawns      Medium single     38 week contract   Weekly price   Total price
                                                                                                                                                                                             2020
                                       £192.85                                  2019 to Saturday 29         semi-catered                                        £128.17        £4,870
                                                                                August 2020                 The Lawns      Small single      38 week contract   Weekly price   Total price
Deluxe              50 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £7,014
                                       £154.28                                                              semi-catered                                        £124.11        £4,716
Standard            50 week contract   Weekly price        Total price £6,902                               The Lawns      Single en-suite   38 week contract   Weekly price   Total price
                                       £138.04                                                              self-catered                                        £132.09        £5,019
                                                                                                            The Lawns      Medium single     38 week contract   Weekly price   Total price
                                                                                                            self-catered                                        £108.92        £4,139
Taylor Court                                                                                                The Lawns      Small single      38 week contract   Weekly price   Total price
                                                                                                            self-catered                                        £105.00        £3,990
Refurbed en-suite   42 week contract   Weekly price £130   Total price £5,478   Friday 13 September 2019
                                                                                to Saturday 4 July 2020
Standard en-suite   42 week contract   Weekly price £125   Total price £5,269
Refurbed en-suite   50 week contract   Weekly price £130   Total price £6,518   Friday 13 September 2019
                                                                                to Saturday 29 August
Standard en-suite   50 week contract   Weekly price £125   Total price £6,269
                                                                                2020

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Policies
Occupation of your room                                Disabled students                                     B) 	 University-leased accommodation. These          Continuing students
You’ll need to occupy your room by 9am on 17           Disabled students and those with declared,                  properties are owned by private landlords       We reserve a number of rooms for continuing
September 2019, unless prior arrangements              medically certified health problems registered              but managed by the University. We supply        students in all of our accommodation.
have been made with us. Failure to do so may           with, and supported by, the University’s Disability         the residence contract, collect residence       Unfortunately, we can’t provide accommodation
result in us keeping some or all of your deposit       Services, are given first priority.                         fees and issue keys. Repairs are reported to    to the following groups and recommend private
until the room has been re-let.                                                                                    our Accommodation Team who then get in          sector accommodation:
                                                       We integrate students with disabilities within              touch with the landlord on your behalf.
                                                       our general student community. The demand                                                                   • 	 Students with children, expectant mothers or
Allocation of places                                   for en-suite accommodation is very high               C) 	 Directed accommodation. These properties             students accompanied by their family
We allocate places in our accommodation                and may exceed supply. If you want en-                      are owned by private landlords or letting
equally between genders wherever possible.                                                                         agents who are known to the University          • Part-time and non-registered students
                                                       suite accommodation, we encourage you to
Some residences have single-gender areas,              submit your application and complete the                    and are located within 1.5 – 3.5 miles of       • Married couples
while others use a semi-random allocation,             online questionnaire early. We try to prioritise            campus. Residence contracts, payment
usually with a concentration of males on the                                                                       of residence fees and key collection            • 	Students who fail to meet UKBA requirements
                                                       applicants who need en-suite facilities due to a
ground floor. Most houses and flats are mixed                                                                      are done through the landlord or agent              either before, or during, their course
                                                       medical condition or disability. To allow us to do
gender, but some single-gender areas and               this fairly, we may request supporting medical              themselves. Any first-year student directed
properties are available. Please note that guests      evidence.                                                   to this type of accommodation will be fully     Local students
of other residents and University staff of the                                                                     supported throughout the process by our         If you live locally, you’re very welcome to apply
opposite sex are likely to need access. If you                                                                     Accommodation Team and Hull University          for University accommodation. If you accept a
                                                       Undergraduate students                                      Union. This includes an inspection of the
have cultural, religious, medical, dietary or                                                                                                                      residence contract with us but then decide to
                                                       We reserve a proportion of our accommodation                property before you move in.
other needs, you should consider whether a                                                                                                                         move back to your family home, you’ll be liable
                                                       for new, unaccompanied, undergraduate
mixed environment might pose difficulties for                                                                                                                      for the residence fees (unless we’re able to re-let
                                                       students. If you apply after 1 September 2018,
you before applying.
                                                       you’ll find that your accommodation options are       Postgraduate students                                 the room).
In self-catered accommodation, some students’          reduced and will reduce further over time until       A number of places are reserved for
diets and stores of foodstuffs are likely to include   all properties are let. If demand exceeds supply,     postgraduate students in Westfield Court,             Mature students
meat, pork and alcoholic drinks. It’s not possible     we’ll offer anyone who we can’t permanently           The Courtyard, Taylor Court and our student           A number of places in Westfield Court, The
to provide students with separate refrigerators,       accommodate on arrival several residence              houses. Once you’ve accepted your offer at the        Courtyard, Taylor Court and student houses are
cooking utensils, dining areas or kitchens.            options, normally on a first-come, first-served       University, you’ll be sent an email inviting you to   reserved for mature students.
                                                       basis. These options include:                         apply for accommodation.
We allocate places in the following order of
priority:                                              A) The use of a temporary standard single
                                                          room at The Lawns with an expectation (but
                                                                                                             Exchange students
1. Disabled students who have specific                                                                       We reserve a number of rooms for exchange
                                                          not a guarantee) that we’ll be able to offer
   accommodation needs                                                                                       students (both full-session and single-semester
                                                          permanent accommodation once vacancies
2. New undergraduate students                             arise in the first two weeks of semester.          applicants). In the event of demand exceeding
                                                          If vacancies don’t arise within University         supply, students will be directed to alternative
3. Postgraduate students                                                                                     accommodation within the private sector.
                                                          accommodation, you’ll be offered a place in
4. Exchange students                                      either University-leased accommodation or
                                                          directed to accommodation in the private
5. Continuing undergraduate students
                                                          sector.

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How to apply for
accommodation                                                                                           Insurance applicants
                                                                                                        When the accommodation process opens, applicants holding Hull as their insurance choice
                                                                                                        will be able to access the accommodation portal to express an interest in applying for
                                                                                                        accommodation. (Please note: at this stage you’ll not be able to apply for a specific type of
Undergraduates applying via UCAS                                                                        accommodation).
(with the exception of insurance applicants)
If you’ve selected Hull as your firm choice with UCAS, you’ll receive an email confirming when the      Once you’ve accepted your offer at Hull (typically around A-level results day) you’ll be sent an
accommodation application process opens.                                                                email inviting you to apply for accommodation through the accommodation portal. At this point
                                                                                                        you’ll be able choose and apply for accommodation from the list of available accommodation
This will be sent to the personal address as registered with UCAS, and will advise you how to use our
                                                                                                        options. Your application will be confirmed once you’ve accepted your residence contract
online service to apply for accommodation. You’ll need to:
                                                                                                        online and paid a £250 deposit.

                                                                                                        Hull York Medical School
                                                                                                        Once we know which applicants will be based at the Hull campus, we’ll contact you via email
                                                                                                        with information about how and when to apply.

   ollow the email instructions provided to
  F                                                                                                     Direct Entry (non-UK)
  activate your account
                                                                                                        You will be contacted via email and provided with links and information about how to set up a
                                                                                                        user account and apply for your accommodation.

                                                                                                        Postgraduate applicants
  Choose the ‘apply for self-                                    Log in to the                          You will be contacted via email with information about how and when to apply for your
  select accommodation’                                          university of Hull                     accommodation.

  option to make your                                            Accommodation
  application                                                    portal

                       Accept your                                  Pay a £250 deposit
                       residence contract                           to complete your
                                                                    accommodation
                                                                    request

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                                                                 BOOKS

What to bring                                                                                                                PERSONAL ITEMS
When you arrive, you’ll find your room clean and ready                                                                              to transform your room
                                                                                                                                    into a home.
to move in to. All that’s left to do is add your bits and
pieces and make it nice and homely.

It can be tempting to bring everything but the kitchen
sink when packing for university. But to save you from
loading your whole life into the car, here’s a list of the
essentials:

                                                             BED LINEN
                                                             Duvet, duvet cover, pillows,
                                                             pillow cases etc.
        TOILETRIES
       Toiletries and medicines (shampoo,
       shower gel, paracetamol etc)

                                                                                                                       TOWELS

                                                                Your checklist:
                                                                  Bed linen (duvet, duvet cover, pillows,      Extension cable
                                                                  pillow cases etc). Bedding packs are
                                                                  available to buy online at
                                                                  shop.hull.ac.uk

                                                                  Food and drink supplies                      Toiletries and medicines (shampoo,
                  TOILET ROLL                                                                                  shower gel, paracetamol etc)

                                                                  Towels (bath and tea towels)                 Coat hangers

                                                                  Kitchen utensils (crockery, cutlery, pots,   Laundry holder and detergent
                                                                  pans, glasses etc)

                                                                  Laptop (don’t forget your charger)           Toilet roll

                                                                  Books                                        Personal items to transform your room
                                                                                                               into a home

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                               After your first year
                               University accommodation isn’t just for first years. You can apply
                               to live in our accommodation the following year, or for the full
                               duration of your studies.
                               You can apply to live with a group of friends in our houses, flats and halls, and continue to enjoy all
                               the benefits that living in University accommodation brings: location, community and quality living.

                                Affordable
                               Don’t be fooled into thinking the private sector is cheaper. Once you add on utility bills, internet
                               services, contents insurance and the extra weeks rent that come with longer contracts, things really
                               start to add up.

                                Live with friends
                               There are loads of options available for friends wanting to live together, from new on-campus flats, to
                               student houses and halls of residence. You’ll each have an individual tenancy and we won’t hold you
                               jointly liable if one of your friends doesn’t pay or decides to leave.

                                No nasty surprises
                               We never charge an admin fee and there are no scary credit checks.
                               Once you’ve settled in, gotten to know your housemates and people on your course, and know
                               where you’d like to live and who with, we’ll be happy to chat with you about your options.

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