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Page 1: Hull Accommodation Guide

Student livingAccommodation guide 2012–13

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One of England’s ten largest cities, Hull combines astrong maritime past with a confident, cosmopolitanpresent to offer an exhilarating urban experience.With a deserved reputation for friendliness and anextremely reasonable cost of living, this revitalisedwaterfront location defies most visitors’preconceptions.

Iconic recent developments such as The Deep – theworld’s only submarium, home to hundreds ofspecies of marine life – and the 25,000-seater KCStadium have put the city on the national map. Butthese are only part of a £1 billion investmentprogramme that has transformed the city over the lastfew years.

The latest addition, St Stephen’s, is a £200 million,40-acre shopping and leisure complex in the citycentre.

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Our accommodation guarantee | 2

General information | 4

The Lawns Halls | 6

Thwaite Hall | 10

Needler Hall | 12

Taylor Court | 14

Student houses | 16

Head leasing | 18

The Scheme | 19

Residence fees | 20

Policies | 22

How to apply | 24

Our partners

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www.hull.ac.uk

Disabled access

Internet access

Bus routes to University

En suite

Catered

Self-catered

Can stay throughout Easter

Can stay throughout Christmasand Easter

Free off-road parking

Parking available

Distance to cycle to University

This document is available in alternative formats fromthe Accommodation Office, on request.

The residence keyTo help you narrow down your options, theresidence key is shown against each property type.

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Our accommodation guaranteeAll unaccompanied new full-time students who apply for accommodationby 1 September are guaranteed a place in University-owned, -managed or-directed accommodation.

So…• You have applied for a place to study here.• You have your offer of a place to study here.

What happens next?If you have an offer (conditional or unconditional), youwill need to complete our online application form.Please see the ‘How to Apply’ section on page 24 forfurther instructions.

Please ensure that you inform UCAS if you changeyour email address, as this is the one we will use tocontact you.

When you have completed the application form, youwill also need to pay a £150 deposit, which can bedone using our online payment service. Once we havereceived your application form and deposit, we willsend you

• a residence contract• contents insurance information• details of how to pay your balance• details of when to arrive and what to bring

Insurance applicants: please do not pay your £150deposit until you have accepted a place at theUniversity and received an offer of accommodation.

Deposit andmethod of paymentOnce you have paid your deposit, it will be transferredto your residence account and held as a damagedeposit until the end of your residence contract. Anyadditional cleaning charges will also be taken out ofthis deposit.

In the event that you do not take up the offer ofaccommodation, the £150 deposit will be refunded.Please note: the University Student Financial ServicesOffice will endeavour to make such refunds by the endof October 2012.

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General informationWe recognise that your time here is about more than just your lectures. Theexperience of where you live, and who you live with, can be just as important as anyother part of university life – and often the most memorable.

We would recommend that all first-year students livein University-owned, -managed or -directedaccommodation.

Types of accommodation available include

• The Lawns Halls and the traditional-style NeedlerHall, where an evening meal is provided (with theexception of Nicholson Hall, which is self catered)

• Thwaite Hall, where most meals (except weekdaylunches) are provided

• Student houses and Taylor Court – for those whoprefer to cater for themselves

• Head-leased properties – self-catered privateaccommodation leased and managed by theUniversity

• ‘The Scheme’ – a selection of privately owned andmanaged self-catered houses/flats close to theUniversity, and two privately owned halls ofresidence: in the city centre and the other withinwalking distance of the University

What does the University provide? We provide accommodation for full-time registeredstudents on a contract basis. We do not provide part-time, short-term, family or hotel-type accommodationfor students.

We aim to provide a good standard of accommodationthroughout all of our properties, although quality andamenities can vary from room to room.

Code of Practice for Student AccommodationThe following residences at the University are signedup to the UUK/Guild Code of Practice for themanagement of student housing: The Lawns Halls;Thwaite, Needler and Ferens Halls; and Taylor Court.The Code sets out the main elements of goodmanagement practice – including health and safety,maintenance and repair, and relationships betweenmanagers and residents. Please visitwww.uukcode.info.

Student houses owned and managed by theUniversity adhere to standards laid down by anaccreditation scheme which is run in partnership withthe local council.

What are your needs?Before you choose where you would like to live, it isimportant that you consider the following.

The type of person you are• When do you prefer to go to sleep/wake up?• Do you like mixing with large groups of people?• Can you share space with other people?• Do you have any disabilities/additional needs?• Do you have any specific dietary requirements?• Are you a quiet or social person?

The area that you will be living in• Does your course demand late

lectures/commitments at weekends?• Your financial situation – rents vary according to

property type and room features.• How long you plan to stay in Hull – contract

lengths vary.

After you have taken these things into consideration,browse the chart opposite to see what facilities areavailable and which you think would be the mostsuitable for you. For example, if you do not like largegroups of people, you would be more suited to a roomin a student house rather than a large hall of residence.

Support in your accommodationThe University recognises that life in its residencesplays an important part in the educational experienceof its students. As such, we have a strongcommitment to the pastoral support of our residents.Fifty members of pastoral staff, in various residentialand non-residential roles, encourage safe, secure,happy and peaceful environments. They also providediscreet support for students if they need help,whether practical or emotional.

Any students under the age of 18 at the time of theirarrival are strongly advised to take up accommodationin one of the halls of residence where residentialpastoral support is available. In addition to thepastoral staff for the residences, numerous othersources of help are available within the University,details of which will be provided in your pre-arrivaland ‘new student’ packs.

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The Lawns HallsDowns, Ferens, Grant, Lambert, Morgan, Nicholson and Reckitt Halls – and theLawns Centre – stand in 40 acres of landscaped parkland on the outskirts of thevillage of Cottingham, 3.5 miles from the campus.

Features include• More than 250 off-road parking spaces• Each hall has a combined kitchen and dining area;

kitchens include cookers, microwaves, fridge/freezers and kettles

• Telephones – pre-paid voucher operation (someinternal calls are free/external calls are charged at‘phonebox’ rates for calls within the UK)

• Residents can use campus computing facilities forinternet and network access from their bedrooms,provided they have a suitable PC

• Basic personal possessions insurance is includedand can be extended for an additional fee

• TV room in each hall• Cleaning of rooms and communal areas.• Each hall has laundry facilities: three washing

machines and two tumble dryers and dryingrooms

• On-site bus terminus to the University campusand city centre

• Football pitches

The majority of rooms have washbasins and abalcony/sun terrace. However a small number ofrooms (including those at Ferens Hall) do not.

Downs Hall comprises five blocks and two flats. Threeof the blocks accommodate 24 residents across threefloors, each floor offering a large dining kitchen andtwo shared bathrooms. Two further blocksaccommodate up to 27 residents, over three split-levelfloors, offering three large dining kitchens and sixbathrooms. All study bedrooms have a handwashbasin. The flats are three- and four-bedroomedaccommodation, all rooms with hand washbasins andeach flat offering a shared kitchen and bathroom.

Ferens Hall comprises 170 standard rooms and 62 en-suite rooms. The standard rooms are split over threelevels within the two main wings of the hall. Each wingaccommodates up to 83 residents with 16 bathroomsand 13 small kitchens suitable for preparing snacks.

None of the standard rooms have a hand washbasin.The en-suite rooms are located in the central block,split over three levels, and offer seven large diningkitchens for residents’ use.

Grant Hall accommodates 121 students, comprising 63en-suite rooms and 58 single rooms with handwashbasins.

Lambert Hall accommodates 130 students, comprising42 en-suite rooms and 88 single rooms with handwashbasins. Three rooms with disabled accessibilityare also available*.

Morgan Hall comprises five blocks and two flats.Three of the blocks accommodate 24 residents acrossthree floors, each floor has a large kitchen diningkitchen and two shared bathrooms. Two further blocksaccommodate 27 residents over three split levellandings, each block offering three dining kitchensand six bathrooms. All study bedrooms have a handwashbasin. The flats are three- and four-bedroomedsingle-storey properties, each room having a handwashbasin with residents sharing a kitchen andbathroom.

Nicholson Hall accommodates 124 studentscomprising 63 en-suite rooms and 58 further singlerooms with wash handbasins. Three rooms withdisabled accessibility are also available*.

Nicholson Hall is the only self-cateringaccommodation at the Lawns.

Nicholson Hall Bungalows house up to 18 students:six per bungalow.

Reckitt Hall accommodates 121 students – with 63 en-suite rooms and 58 single rooms with handwashbasins.

To avoid disappointment, early application for en-suite and self-catered accommodation is advised.

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Arrival at the Lawns Halls.

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*Disabled AccessibilityThe rooms with disabled accessibility at Lambert andNicholson Hall include

• ramped access• single rooms• shared wet room• shared kitchen with a number of adjustable units

What are the shared facilities?The Lawns Centre provides the main evening mealservice to those who are semi-catered, plus a latesnack-bar service. The centre also has bars, a poolroom and television room. Parking is adjacent to theLawns Centre and bicycle sheds are available at eachhall.

Fees: self-catered or semi-catered?Two kinds of residence fee are available at the Lawns:

1. Semi-catered covers residence and a dailyevening meal in the Lawns Centre for 31 weeks ofthe residence contract. The remaining threeweeks from Sunday 17 March – Saturday 6 April2012 (inclusive) cover residence only on a self-catering basis. This applies to all first-yearstudents who stay in Grant, Lambert, Morgan,Downs and Reckitt. Students residing in FerensHall will take an evening meal at the Lawns Centreduring this period.

2. Self-catering covers residence only (NicholsonHall and Nicholson Hall Bungalows). Individualswith special dietary needs who have to self catershould apply for this accommodation. Self-catering residents can purchase evening meals inthe Lawns Centre. Approximate cost is £4.00.

What are the advantages of The Lawns?• Evening meal available• Large student community (1,000 students on site)• The possibility of living with a group of friends in

your second/third year• Sociable atmosphere• Good public transport links to the campus• Close to village centre amenities• Large number of off-road parking spaces

Weekly rentVaries between £85.82–£120.19

Students should provide their own bed linen, snack-preparation and eating utensils.

The contract (Lawns Halls – 34 weeks)Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012(inclusive – semi-catered)

Saturday 5 January – Saturday 16 March 2012(inclusive – semi-catered)

Sunday 17 March – Saturday 6 April 2013 (inclusive – self-catered)

Sunday 7 April – Friday 7 June 2013 (inclusive – semi-catered)

Nicholson Bungalows – 34 weeksSaturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012(inclusive)

Saturday 5 January – Friday 7 June 2013 (inclusive)

The main Lawns site is closed during the Christmasvacation period and students must vacate thepremises.

iHallAn online support and information site is available forstudents living in Halls. View the iHall site at slb-ihall.hull.ac.uk

PostcodesDowns Hall HU16 5SDFerens Hall HU16 5SEGrant Hall HU16 5SFLambert Hall HU16 5SGMorgan Hall HU16 5SHNicholson Hall HU16 5SJReckitt Hall HU16 5SL

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Lambert Hall, part of the Lawns Halls.

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Thwaite HallSituated approximately 1.2 miles from campus, Thwaite Hall is within easy walkingand cycling distance. There is also a regular bus service to the University and the citycentre.

A student residence since the 1920s, the hall is centred on an 18th-century country house whichstands in more than 24 acres of beautiful groundswith a large lake, parkland and woods.

There are 183 single study-bedrooms and nine largesingle rooms, each with hand washbasin, telephoneand computer network connection. Corridors aregenerally mixed gender, although bathrooms areseparate. The ratio of bathroom facilities to residentsis 1:4 and there are 13 areas of varying sizesthroughout the hall for residents to prepare snacks.

Thwaite Hall is fully catered, providing 14 meals perweek (breakfast and evening meal Monday to Friday;brunch and evening meal on weekends). Non-specialised vegetarian meals are available andspecial provision can be made for late evening meals.

What are the shared facilities?• Common room with TV, DVD player and vending

machines• Large TV room• Large music room with a Steinway grand piano• Library with large selection of books, photocopier

and adequate work space• Kitchen with a variety of equipment (kettle, fridge,

microwave, oven and grill)• Games room with pool tables, table-tennis

equipment, dartboard, and piano• Laundry with card-operated washing machines

and tumble dryers• Irons and ironing boards• Limited off-road parking• Large bicycle shed

Basic personal possessions insurance is included andcan be extended for an additional fee. Students areasked to bring their own bed linen, snack-preparationand eating utensils.

A distinctive feature of traditional halls is the JCR(Junior Common Room) Committee: a body elected bystudents every year to organise regular social eventssuch as five-a-side football matches, DVD screenings,trips and traditional formal dinners. The JCRCommittee holds regular meetings for residents tovoice opinions and contribute to hall life.

What are the advantages of Thwaite Hall?• 14 meals per week provided• Natural and spacious setting: a place to relax as

well as work• Located between the University and Cottingham

village centre• Extensive facilities• All rooms are single• A welcoming sense of community• The possibility of living with a group of friends in

your second and third year

Weekly rentVaries between £121.31 – £141.33

The contract (31 weeks)Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 Dec 2012(inclusive)

Saturday 5 January – Saturday 16 March 2013(inclusive)

Saturday 6 April – Friday 7 June 2013 (inclusive)

Thwaite Hall is closed during the Christmas and Eastervacation periods, and students must vacate thepremises at these times.

PostcodeHU16 4RE

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Thwaite Hall room plan.

The leafy and relaxing grounds of Thwaite Hall.

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Needler HallNeedler Hall is situated 2.5 miles from the campus. It is a traditional-style hall whichstands in attractive grounds close to Cottingham village centre.

Needler Hall is a late 18th-century house, augmentedby major extensions built in the 1930s and 1960s,which accommodates 167 students in single rooms.Rooms in the ‘Old Wing’ have washbasins and areslightly larger than rooms in the ‘New Wing’. All roomshave telephone and computer network connectionpoints with internet access.

Needler Hall is semi-catered with evening mealsprovided daily. Non-specialised vegetarian meals areavailable, and special arrangements can be made ifnecessary.

A limited number of off-road parking spaces areavailable.

What are the shared facilities?• Common room providing a quiet study

environment• Two common rooms, each with TV• Pool and table-tennis tables• Two music practice rooms, each with a piano• Kitchenette with a variety of equipment (including

kettle, fridge, microwave oven, oven, and grill) • Bathrooms and toilets• Laundry with card-operated washing machines

and tumble dryers• Irons and ironing boards• Large bicycle shed

Basic personal possessions insurance is included andcan be extended for an additional fee. Students areasked to bring their own bed linen, snack-preparationand eating utensils.

In keeping with the traditional JCR (Junior CommonRoom) practice, nominated corridor representativesmeet regularly to voice the opinions of the residents. Asub-group of willing volunteers generally acts as asocial committee to organise regular social eventssuch as five-a-side football matches, DVD screenings,trips, quizzes and special evenings at Christmas andin the summer.

Residents will also pay a fee towards the cost ofmaintenance and the licensing of facilities such as theDVDs, games equipment and televisions.

What are the advantages of Needler Hall?• Proximity to Cottingham village centre• Games/music facilities• Community atmosphere• All rooms are single• Evening meals provided• Social activities of the JCR• The possibility of living with a group of friends in

your second and third year

Weekly rentVaries between £90.02 – £105.28

The contract (34 weeks)Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012(inclusive)

Saturday 5 January – Friday 7 June 2013 (inclusive)

Needler Hall is closed during the Christmas vacationperiod, and students must vacate the premises at thistime.

PostcodeHU16 5QN

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Needler Hall room plan.

The 18th-century facade of Needler Hall.

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Taylor CourtThis on-campus site comprises 288 study-bedrooms in a self-contained site of 12 units,each subdivided into three flats (for eight students). The flats accommodate bothpostgraduate and undergraduate students. Single-gender or mixed flat occupancy isavailable.

What does a study-bedroom contain?• Fully furnished• Four switched 13-amp double electric sockets• Desk• Television aerial point• Networked access to the University and internet• En-suite shower room, including washbasin and

WC• Welcome pack containing a mattress cover, sheet,

duvet with cover, pillow and pillow case

What are the shared facilities?• Well-equipped kitchen (excluding personal pans,

crockery and cutlery)• Two electric cookers with extractor fans• Two large fridge/freezers• Washer/tumble dryer• Microwave oven• Double sink/drainer• Gas central heating to radiators• Dining table and chairs• Built-in window bench seating• Fuel costs included in residence fees• Basic weekly cleaning service provided for

kitchens, communal areas and en suites• Car parking facilities – residents may apply for a

Taylor Court car park permit. This costs £80 plus arefundable £40 fee for the barrier card

• Electronic lock with entry-phone system linked toeach study bedroom is provided on main entrancedoors, with separate locks on each flat and onstudy bedroom doors

All ‘blocks’ face onto a central courtyard. Basicpersonal possessions insurance is included and canbe extended for an additional fee.

What are the advantages of Taylor Court?• On the campus• Self-catered• All single en-suite rooms• Long contract• The possibility of living with a group of friends in

your second and third year

Weekly Rent£96.53

The contract (50 weeks)Friday 14 Sepember 2012 – Friday 30 August 2013(inclusive)

Taylor Court Flats operate on a 50-week contract.Students can stay in their accommodation duringChristmas and Easter vacation. They may request tokeep the room for the period between contracts, foran additional fee, if they have signed a contract tokeep the same room for the next academic year.

PostcodeHU6 7SX

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Taylor Court room plan.

One of the blocks of the fully furnished on-campusTaylor Court flats.

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Student housesThe University has 189 two-storey terraced student houses which are located in theroads immediately adjacent to the campus.

The majority of student houses accommodate fivestudents and offer self-catered accommodation insingle rooms. Single-gender occupancy houses areavailable on request.

What are the features?• External and internal security with lockable

bedrooms• Smoke detection and fire alarm systems• Networked access to the University and internet• Combined kitchen and dining area• Each kitchen includes cooker, microwave oven,

fridge/freezers, electric kettle, small selection ofpans and a kitchen bin (we advise students tobring their own crockery, cutlery and pans tosupplement our limited stock)

• Weekly cleaning of communal areas• Washing machines in each property• Vacuum cleaner• Iron and ironing board• Bathroom with bath or shower• Utility bills (surcharges may be levied on excess

usage)

Basic personal possessions insurance is included andcan be extended for an additional fee. Student housesare ideally located for people with high amounts ofcourse commitments (for example drama, nursing andmedical students). Each group of approximately 10houses is supervised by a non-resident staff tutor.

What does a study bedroom contain?• Bed with mattress• Wardrobe• Desk• Chair• Bookshelves• Drawers• Mattress cover, sheet, duvet with cover, pillow

and pillowcase• Telephone

Limited parking is available near the front of thehouses (a residents’-only scheme operates onCranbrook Avenue). Lockable bike sheds are providedbehind some houses.

What are the advantages of a student house?• Single rooms• Self-catering• Close to campus• Student neighbours• Many shops within walking distance• The possibility of living with a group of friends in

your second or third year

Weekly rentVaries between £59.22–£77.84

The contract (42 weeks)Friday 14 September 2012 – Friday 5 July 2013(inclusive)

A standard contract operates on all student houses,providing uninterrupted use of the facilities androoms during the Christmas and Easter vacations andinto early summer.

Popular postcodesCranbrook Avenue – HU6 7SP, HU6 7SN, HU6 7SU,HU6 7SR, HU6 7ST, HU6 7SS

Auckland Avenue – HU6 7SE, HU6 7SG, HU6 7SH

Salmon Grove – HU6 7SX

Ferens Avenue – HU6 7SY

Cottingham Road – HU6 7SD, HU6 7SB, HU6 7RZ, HU5 2EG

Newland Park Avenue – HU6 7SA

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Ground-floor plan of a typicalstudent house.

Student houses on Cranbrook Avenue.

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Head leasingThe head-leasing service at the University provides accommodation for students inprivately owned properties, which are managed by the University on behalf of thelandlord.

Head leasing forms part of the Accommodation Office,and currently offers approximately 309 single roomsin flats and houses (usually accommodating betweentwo and eight students) in student areas locatedwithin a mile of the University.

What are the features? • All properties have separate kitchens and

common rooms• Properties are fully furnished and have central

heating• All premises are alarmed and fitted with smoke

detectors and hold current gas and electric safetycertificates

• Basic personal possessions insurance is includedand can be extended for an additional fee

Weekly rentTypical weekly rents start at £48 (excluding utilitybills). All-inclusive rents, starting at £70, are availableon selected properties.

The contractSaturday 22 September 2012 – Friday 19 July 2013(inclusive)

Head-leasing enquiries01482 [email protected]/accomm

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A student kitchen in a head-leased property.

A typical head-leased house.

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The SchemeThe University also has access to good-quality furnished private-sectoraccommodation close to the campus, which is rented out by landlords and a group ofstudent housing companies.

Local landlords, who are members of The Scheme,operate this accommodation and standards are inaccordance with requirements laid down by anaccreditation scheme, including gas and electricalsafety certification.

The accommodation comprises:

1. Single rooms in furnished, self-catering flats andhouses for groups of 2–12 students, located inpopular student residential areas near to thecampus

2. Single rooms (including a small number of en-suite rooms) in a self-catered private hall ofresidence located close to the Museum Quarter inthe city centre. For more information, visitwww.pacificcourt.co.uk

3. Single rooms in a self-catered privately owned halllocated within walking distance of the University.

4. Single en-suite rooms in a large georgian buildinglocated in the city centre close to all amenities.

FeesPrices range from £30 to £90 per week. An averagerent would be £55 non inclusive of bills and £75inclusive.

Students who wish to make, or are directed by theUniversity to make, their accommodationarrangements via The Scheme will be contacted by theAccommodation Office in September. For furtherinformation, visit www.the-scheme.com.

The contractSaturday 22 September 2012 – approximately end ofAugust 2013 (exact dates of contract will be finalisedwhen accommodation is confirmed).

The Scheme: enquiries01482 [email protected]

www.hull.ac.uk

Pacific Court in Hull’s thriving Old Town.

The Townhouse: student accommodation in the heart of the city.

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Hull residence fees for session 2012/13

Thwaite Hall – fees 2012/13Fully catered; 31-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012Saturday 5 January – Saturday 16 March 2013

Saturday 6 April – Friday 7 June 2013

Room type

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Weekly price

£141.33£137.55£128.52£121.31

Total price

£4,401.42£4,283.70£4,002.48£3,777.94

Needler Hall – fees 2012/13Semi-catered; 34-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012Saturday 5 January – Friday 7 June 2013

Room type

Extra large*Large with basinLargeMedium single with basinMedium single

Weekly price

£96.04£105.28£92.33£90.02£89.04

Total price

£3,265.36£3,579.52£3,139.22£3,060.68£3,027.36

Ferens Hall – fees 2012/13Semi-catered; 34-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012Saturday 5 January – Friday 12 June 2013

Room type

Single en-suiteLarge single*Medium single Small single

Weekly price

£120.19£92.33£89.04£85.82

Total price

£4,086.46£3,139.22£3,027.36£2,917.88

The Lawns Hall – fees 2012/13Semi-catered; 34-week contract (31 weeks semi-catered and 3 weeks self-catered)Single en-suite provison – Grant (Blocks A,D and E), Lambert, (Blocks D and E) and Reckitt (Blocks A, D and E)Halls, Ferens Hall (Central Block) Medium/small room provision – Downs (Blocks A, B, C, D and E), Grant (Blocks B and C) and Lambert (A, B andC) HallsMedium/small room provision – Morgan (Blocks A, B, C, D and E) and Reckitt (Blocks B and C) Halls

Dates (inclusive)

Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012Saturday 5 January – Saturday 16 March 2013

Sunday 17 March – Saturday 6 April 2013* (self-catered period)

Sunday 7 April – Friday 7 June 2013* Three weeks self-catered covers the Easter break

Room type

Single en-suiteMedium single Small single

Weekly price

£120.19£105.21£101.85

Total price

£4,086.46£3,577.14£3,462.90

Nicholson Hall – fees 2012/13Self-catered; 34-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012Saturday 5 January – Friday 7 June 2013

Room type

Single en-suiteMedium singleSmall single

Weekly price

£103.95£89.04£85.82

Total price

£3,534.30£3,027.36£2,917.88

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The Lawns bungalows – fees 2012/13Self-catered; 34-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Saturday 22 September – Friday 14 December 2012Saturday 5 January – Friday 7 June 2013

Room type

Medium singleSmall single

Weekly price

£89.04£85.82

Total price

£3,027.36£2,917.88

Taylor Court – fees 2012/13Self-catered; 50-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Friday 14 September 2012 – Friday 30 August 2013

Room type

Single en-suite

Weekly price

£96.53

Total price

£4,840.29

Student houses – fees 2012/13Self-catered; 42-week contract

Dates (inclusive)

Friday 14 September 2012 – Friday 5 July 2013

Weekly price

£77.84£75.18£76.16£73.50£73.50£70.77£68.11£65.45

£71.89£69.37£70.07£67.48£67.27£64.68£61.81£59.22

Total price

£3,280.40£3,168.30£3,209.60£3,097.50£3,097.50£2,982.45£2,870.35£2,758.25

£3,029.65£2,923.45£2,952.95£2,843.80£2,834.95£2,725.80£2,604.85£2,495.70

Room type

Premium housesExtra large single with basinExtra large singleLarge single with basinLarge singleMedium single with basinMedium singleSmall single with basin*Small single*Standard housesExtra large single with basinExtra large singleLarge single with basinLarge singleMedium single with basinMedium singleSmall single with basin*Small single*

Student houses – fees 2012/13Self-catered; only available to students studying for one semester. Example of fees shown below.

Dates (inclusive)

First semester (129 nights)Friday 14 September 2012 – Sunday 20 January 2013

(end date may vary)Second semester (144 nights)

Tuesday 22 January 2013 – Friday 14 June 2013(end date may vary)

Room type

Medium single with basin

Medium single with basin

Weekly price

£73.50

£73.50

Total price

£1,354.50

£1,512.00

* Limited availabilityRoom sizes (this guide relates to all types of accommodation)Extra large = 18m2 and over | Large = 13–17.99 m2 | Medium = 8–12.99 m2 | Small = 8m2 and underResidence fees are due in three instalments payable from the start of your contract, regardless of when you arrive. You are required topay the three instalments by 31 October 2012 (34%), 31 January 2013 (33%) and 30 April 2013 (33%).

Payment can be made in full by cheque or bank draft or by debit/credit card. Fees are approved each year by the Senior ManagementGroup in readiness for the continuing students’ reapplication procedure, which takes place in January.

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PoliciesAll students are expected to take up occupation oftheir room by 9 am on Thursday 27 September 2012(unless alternative arrangements have been madewith the Accommodation Office). Failure to do so mayresult in the University keeping some or all of thedeposit until the room has been re-let.

Policy on the allocation of placesThe University currently provides accommodation forapproximately 2,964 single students – 1,386 in hallsof residence, 981 in self-catering student houses, 288in Taylor Court flats, around 309 in head-leased flatsand houses managed by the University, plus a largeportfolio of private accommodation through TheScheme.

In the halls, wherever possible, places will beallocated equally between genders. Some halls havesingle-gender areas, while others use a semi-randomallocation, usually with a concentration of males onthe ground floor. Many houses are mixed, but somesingle-gender properties are also available onrequest. Students applying to single-gender houses/flats should note that male and/or female guests ofthe residents and male/female members of Universitystaff will visit these properties.

Students who have cultural, religious, medical, dietaryor other requirements need to decide before applyingas to whether or not a mixed environment may posedifficulties for them. In self-catering accommodation,some students’ diets and stores of foodstuffs are likelyto include meat, pork and alcoholic drinks. It is notpossible to make provision for students to have extrarefrigerators, cooking utensils, dining areas andkitchens for separate use.

Places are allocated in accordance with the followinglist of priorities1 Disabled students (who have specific

accommodation needs) 2. New undergraduate students3. Postgraduates4. Exchange students5. Continuing undergraduates

1. Disabled students and those with declared andmedically certified health problems are given firstpriority as appropriate. We endeavour to integratestudents with disabilities within our generalstudent community.

Adapted accommodation includes Student houses Seven fully adapted en-suite study bedrooms in

houses with adapted kitchens (two havingautomated doors), suitable for wheelchair users.In addition, there are three accessible study-bedrooms with shared level-access bathroomfacilities and adapted kitchens.

Taylor Court There are 24 ground floor en-suite study

bedrooms with ramped access. The en-suitebathroom includes a raised shower tray, toilet andbasin. Many rooms have some adaptations andcan be fitted with appropriate grabrails andshower seats on request. One block of TaylorCourt (eight ground floor, eight first floor andeight second floor flats) has a deaf alerterinstalled. There is no lift access in Taylor Court.

Needler Hall Needler Hall has two study bedrooms with a

shared bathroom suitable for wheelchair users.

Thwaite Hall Thwaite Hall has three accessible study-bedrooms

with shared, adapted bathroom facilities. Pleasenote that, from the student bedrooms, there arefive steps down to the communal areas.

Lawns Halls Nicholson Hall and Lambert Hall each have a

three-bedroomed flat with shared adaptedbathroom facilities, suitable for wheelchair users.Please be aware that although the Lawns Centre iswheelchair accessible other halls on the site arenot.

Students with specific needs (for example arisingfrom physical or mental health difficulties)requiring University accommodation are asked tocontact the Accommodation Office as soon as theyaccept an offer (firm or provisional).

2. Undergraduate students – a stock ofaccommodation is reserved for new andcontinuing unaccompanied undergraduatestudents.

Students admitted during the later stages of ouraccommodation admissions procedure, normallyafter 1 September 2012, are advised that availableoptions decrease over time until all properties are

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let. If demand exceeds our capacity, those who wecannot permanently accommodate on arrival willbe offered several residence options, normally on afirst come, first served basis. This will include theuse of a ‘temporary’ (fold-up bed) located indedicated areas at the Halls of Residence with anexpectation – but not a guarantee – that theUniversity will accommodate this group of studentsin vacancies arising within the first two weeks ofthe session. Students who cannot beaccommodated will be directed to our head-leasedaccommodation or to a private landlord/agentwhose properties are registered on anaccreditation scheme.

3. Postgraduate students – a stock ofaccommodation has been reserved for their use inthe Taylor Court Flats and our close-to-campusstudent houses.

Postgraduates wishing to secure a room prior toarrival should apply and pay a £150 deposit(please see the ‘How to Apply’ section on page24). Those students unable to pay a depositshould complete and return the application form(downloadable from the Accommodation website)to the Accommodation Office, where it will be helduntil your arrival – at which point you will beallocated accommodation on a first come, firstserved basis. In the event that the number ofstudents in this category exceeds the placesreserved, those arriving after all available placeshave been let will be assisted in finding head-leased accommodation or private accommodationthrough The Scheme.

4. Exchange students – a limited number of rooms inthe student houses are reserved to meet theexpected demand from exchange students (bothfull-session and single-semester applicants.) Inthe event of demand exceeding supply, studentswill be directed to alternative accommodationwithin the private sector.

5. Continuing students – a limited number of placesare reserved for use by this group. Demandusually exceeds the number of places available.

Unfortunately, the University is unable to provideaccommodation for the following:Students with children, expectant mothers orstudents accompanied by their family. Private-sectoraccommodation is recommended.

Part-time or non-registered students –the Universityregrets that it is unable to provide accommodation forpart-time and non-registered students. Private-sectorresidence is recommended. Council tax implicationsalso need to be taken into account.

Married couples – accommodation provided by theUniversity is designed to meet the needs of singleunaccompanied students. Private-sectoraccommodation is recommended.

Factors to take into considerationLocal students – students whose homes are withincommuting distance of the campus are invited tocontact the Accommodation Office for information andadvice if they wish to take up University residence.Please note: local students will be held liable forresidence fees if, after accepting the residencecontract, they move back to their home (unless theAccommodation Office is able to re-let the room).

Specific course commitments• Students in the Department of Drama and Music

often work irregular hours, including evenings.• Students of the Hull York Medical School may be

required to attend phases of tuition/workobservation in the evenings.

• New Nursing students – course requirementshave been proven to be best suited to the self-catering environment and the longer contractsoffered at the student houses and the Taylor Courtflats. Where a hall location is desired, contractlength should be taken into account. Nursingstudents are advised that clinical placements willnot exempt them from liability for residence fees.Any placements made by the department will besupported by public transport facilities.

• Studying away from Hull – students who arerequired to spend a year away as part of theircourse (for example language students studyingabroad or students on industrial placements) areasked to contact the Accommodation Office foraccommodation advice in December if they aredue to return the following September.

Mature students – the residential environmentpreferred by mature students can differ from thatwhich is enjoyed by younger undergraduates. Generalhall life is usually unsuitable, though some may wishto apply for Assistant Warden Posts. A limited numberof places in student houses and the Taylor Court flatshave been reserved to provide accommodation formature students, dependent on demand.

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Undergraduates applying via UCAS(with the exception of insurance applicants)

To apply for accommodation you will need to

• register to use the online services• access our online accommodation site• complete an online residence application form• pay a £150 deposit• submit your completed application form

Between 9 and 11 May 2012 you will be sent an emailto your personal account (as recorded on UCAS)advising you of how to register online for yourUniversity of Hull user ID. Full details of how to do thiswill be included in the email.

The online accommodation application process willopen at 7 am (Uk time) on Wednesday 16 May 2012.

Instructions on how to apply1. Visit our online application service2. Enter your unique username and password3. Click on ‘Book Accommodation’, then ‘Apply for

Accommodation’4. Follow the screens through the application

process. Identify three accommodation options inorder of preference – please choose wisely in theevent that you are not offered your first choice ofaccommodation.

5. Submit your application.6. Pay the £150 deposit as instructed, keeping a

record of the card payment identification numberbeginning with the prefix CPG.

7. Your application for accommodation will not beprocessed until we have received your £150deposit.

Insurance applicantsTo apply for accommodation, follow steps 1–5 above.You do not need to pay your deposit until you haveaccepted a place at the University and have receivedan offer of accommodation. Applications will not beprocessed until the University becomes your firmchoice.

Postgraduate applicantsPostgraduates who have firmly accepted an offer tostudy at the University and wish to secureaccommodation prior to arrival should complete thefollowing steps:

1. Visit www.hull.ac.uk/accomm and click on ‘How toApply’

2. Complete a postgraduate residence applicationform, found in the ‘Download’ section on theAccommodation website

3. Complete and return the postgraduate residenceapplication form by post, email or fax, using thedetails provided on the form

4. If you require an accommodation pack to be sentto you, email [email protected] with your fullpostal address, name and applicant code

5. To reserve accommodation prior to your arrival,pay the £150 deposit using the online paymentsystem – https://epay.hull.ac.uk/epay/ open

6. During this process, you will be issued with a cardpayment identification number beginning with theprefix CPG. You will need to keep a record of thisnumber

7. Postgraduate students who do not pay a £150deposit will be allocated accommodation onarrival on a first come, first served basis.

8. All students will be contacted by email once anaccommodation offer has been made

Lost usernames/passwordsRefer to the Accommodation websitewww.hull.ac.uk/accomm for further instruction andinformation.

Please ensure that we have your most up-to-dateemail address, as all students will be contacted byemail once an accommodation allocation has beenmade.

Studying at the Scarborough CampusAccommodation information is available from

The Accommodation OfficeScarborough CampusFiley RoadScarboroughYO11 3AZ

01723 [email protected]/accomm

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For accommodation enquiriesT +44 (0)1482 466042 or 466026E [email protected] | [email protected] (for postgraduate enquiries)www.hull.ac.uk/accomm