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Rest AssuredA student guide to accommodation in

Sunderland 2013/2014

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How to contact us

Accommodation Oce

The Gateway

University o Sunderland

City Campus

Chester Road

Sunderland, SR1 3SD

t: 0191 515 2943

: 0191 515 2902

e: residentialservices@sunderland.ac.uk

www.sunderland.ac.uk/residentialservices

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Welcome to theAccommodation Off ice

ScholarshipsThe University o Sunderland has

introduced several scholarships this year

relating specifcally to university

accommodation. The Get There campus

scholarship worth 500 and the Live In

scholarship which oers to pay students

frst years rent.

Please visit:

http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/ug/

feesandfunding/sunderlandscholarships/

or more inormation.

Finding the right place to live is as important as picking

the right programme to study. At Sunderland we place

great importance on helping you nd accommodation

which suits your needs and liestyle. We oer an

excellent choice o locations to live in, rom Clanny

House, one o our larger halls oering a selection o

room sizes and fat layouts, to The Forge U Student

Village oering a spacious modern environment with

its own shop and bar; a great place to eat and socialise

with riends. Our University accommodation oers a ull

range o benets and is o a very good standard with

rents amongst the lowest in the country.

No matter which accommodation you choose to live in,

you can rest assured that we will do our best to ensure

that your time in Sunderland is comortable, sae, and

hassle ree.

Our Guarantee

The University has a wide range o modern purpose-built

accommodation and we aim to provide you with a single

study bedroom i you decide to attend the University oSunderland.

You are eligible to apply i you are:

anundergraduatestudentstudyingatthe

UniversityofSunderlandforthersttime.

apostgraduatestudent.

aninternationalundergraduate(youpayfees

attheinternationalrate).Youareguaranteed

aplaceinouraccommodationuntilyounish

yourcourse.

ContentsWelcome to the Accommodation Ofce 3

University Accommodation 4

Clanny House 4

The Precinct 5

Panns Bank 5

Scotia Quay 6

The Forge - 6jointly managed U-Student Village

Family Accommodation 7

Couples Accommodation 7

Accommodation Facilities - Matrix 8

University Map 9

Accommodation Cost 10

How to Apply 11

After you Apply 11

Live in a Supportive and Fun Environment 12

Visit Us 13

Early Arrivals 13

Studying other Courses 13

Casual/Short Stay and Summer 13Accommodation

Living Outside of University Accommodation 14

Student Accommodation Code and 14National Code

Personal Possessions 14

Car parking and Permits 15

Environmental Good Practice 15

Smoke Free Campus 15

Accessibility Statement 15

Data Protection 15

All your questions, we hope, will be answered

in this guide, but i you cant fnd what you are

looking or why dont you join the conversation

through our various social media channels and

search or us on:

Twitter - @SUniAccom

Facebook Accommodation Ofce

University o Sunderland

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The Precinct -

communal kitchen area

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University AccommodationEach university accommodation offers an all inclusive package with heating, water,

electricity, internet, and personal possession insurance included in the rent.

To make your move hassle free we will also offer all students a FREE bedding pack if

requested on arrival!

Other essential items can be purchased from the University online store visit:http://onlinestore.sunderland.ac.uk/ The PrecinctThe Precinct oers students standard or premium rooms,

and can house up to 412 students. The Precinct premium

rooms have recently been reurbished throughout and they

oer students the choice o both wireless and connected

internet access. Situated near to City Campus, The

Precinct is close to the University Library, CitySpace,

Students Union and other university acilities.

Sunderland City Centre is only a 5 minute walk away with

The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peters (1.5 miles away)

easily accessible by oot.

It was quite daunting moving out from

home, but living at Clanny has been one

of the best decisions Ive ever made, it

really gives you a condence boost.

Tara Seaman,

Resident in Clanny House

Clanny HouseClanny House is one o the Universitys largest residences and can house up

to 559 students. Students who apply to Clanny House have the opportunity

to choose rom a variety o room sizes ranging rom medium, large, and extra

large; perect or students who wish to bring a lot o stu! Bathroom and

kitchen acilities here are shared, with a washbasin in each bedroom.* This

accommodation has a lot to oer and is situated next to great bus and metro

transport links both into the City o Sunderland and throughout the North East;

giving students a great excuse to explore what our region has to oer.

*Excluding 2 bedded fats

It is the best place to live ever!I love it so much I really dontwant to leave. I have met amazingpeople and have had such a laugh.Caitlin Burn,

Business Management (WhatUni)

Panns BankPanns Bank is situated next to the River Wear, opposite

the Universitys riverside campus at St Peters and only

1 mile rom the Universitys City Campus. Panns Bank is

made up o two courts; Hart Court and Douglas Court,

and houses 266 students. Having two courts at Panns

Bank means, unlike many other universities, we can oer

our rst years the opportunity to stay in university

accommodation throughout their programme o study.

Students living in Panns Bank can also opt or a river

view*, taking advantage o the location o this

accommodation and with a shop and Students Union bar

only a short walk away, students living at Panns Bank can

easily buy their daily essentials and socialise with riends.*Limited availability

I love the accommodation, my

couples at is very homely! Youre

never alone in accommodation either,

you meet some of the best people and

you have the craziest times!Amy-Lauren Fitzsimmons,

Fashion Journalism student

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Clanny House -

bedroom

Clanny House -

communal kitchen area

Panns Bank -

communal kitchen area

The Precinct - standard room

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Scotia QuayScotia Quay is made up o two houses, Allan House

and Russell House and oers both postgraduate and

undergraduate accommodation. Scotia Quay oers its

residents en suite acilities and houses 228 students.

Scotia Quay is located next to Panns Bank and some

rooms oer a river view*. Each fat is sel-contained with

a study bedroom containing its own bathroom and toilet

acilities with the kitchen and lounge being shared with

ellow residents in the fat. A shop and the StudentsUnion bar are on the doorstep, allowing students to buy

their daily essentials and socialise with riends. A small

ridge is available in each study bedroom, with some

rooms in Scotia Quay designed to accommodate

students with disabilities.

*Limited availability

FamilyAccommodationI you are considering bringing your amily to Sunderland, please contact the Accommodation Oce beore making

any travel arrangements. The Accommodation Team will endeavour to meet your requirements; however we cannot

guarantee accommodation to all amilies.

Our amily houses (maximum 2 children) at Scotia Quay and Panns Bank oer 2 bedrooms (one double bed and

two single beds), a bathroom, lounge, and kitchen. I we do not have available amily houses students can nd

suitable accommodation through our Student Pad site.

Couples AccommodationThe Accommodation Oce oers a selection o couple based accommodation and can suit the needs o both

undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The Forge U-Student Village(workinginpartnershipwiththeUniversity)

The Forge U-Student Village works in partnership with the

University o Sunderland and the Accommodation

Oce. This means that we do not own the accommodation

but we would highly recommend it to our students as it

oers the same services and acilities as the rest o our

accommodation including the all inclusive rent package.

U-Student has looked at the nancial diculties acing

students and to help with the cost o living they have

reduced the cost o a standard study room or September

2013 intake. This is a positive move by U-Student and

shows commitment in providing high quality

accommodation at aordable prices.

Located on Neville Road Sunderland, The Forge

U-Student Village is within minutes o the Metro train

station, within walking distance o the University City

Campus (0.9 mile) and within a short walk to all local

amenities. Free campus bus services run regularly during

term times between The Forge and the University

Campus and accommodat ion buildings. Recent ly

reurbished The Forge U-Student Village is ully

urnished and oers a modern high quality living

environment, with common room and ully tted kitchen

including dishwasher, appliances, and ample storage,

each bedroom has tted modern urniture and

vanity basin, a small number o en suite rooms, studios,

and accessible rooms are available on site. The Forge

U-Student Village is unique in Sunderland, a secure

student environment with excellent on site acilities

including bar, shop, ree to use computer room, laundry,

and a ree to use cash machine.

Accommodation or students studying at postgraduate

level is also available in The Precinct, Clanny House and

The Forge U-Student Village.

To see virtual tours o all o our university

accommodation please visit

www.sunderland.ac.uk/residentialservices

I like living in Scotia Quay, it

has one of the best student

accommodation landscape views,

its quiet yet has all the facilities

needed to give that wholesome

university student experience.

Everything is in close

proximity and good friends andfun are never too far away.

Obiora Ndeo,

Resident at Scotia Quay

Its got everything that I need. A shop

thats open till 10, an amazing bar, a FREE

cash machine and lovely staff.

Nancy Campopiano

The Forge U-Student Village

Suitableforundergraduatesonly:

TheForgeU-StudentVillage

One bedroom fats consisting o a bedroom (double bed),

study room, a joint lounge/kitchen, and bathroom.

Suitable or postgraduates only:

ScotiaQuay

One bedroom fats consisting o a large bedroom (twin beds),

study acilities, a joint lounge/ kitchen, and bathroom.

Suitableforbothundergraduatesandpostgraduates:

ClannyHouse

Two bedroom fats consisting o two single bedrooms, with

study acilities, a joint lounge, and kitchen and bathroom.Couples accommodation at Scotia Quay and The Forge U-

Student Village are only available to established couples and is

not suitable or two riends who want to live together. The two

bedroom fats at Clanny can be oered to either.

The Forge - typical bedroom

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Scotia Quay

The Forge - bar area

Scotia Quay - bedroom

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2013/2014 RentWe oer a transparent rent list or students who are considering living with us; ater all, we are one o the

cheapest in the UK and we want to show you this in an easy and clear way.

How to ApplyApplying or accommodation is simple with our online application orm. To apply please visit:

www.sunderland.ac.uk/residentialservicesandgotoApplyOnline

Students applying or The Forge U-Student can alternatively apply via the U-Student website at:

www.u-student.com

First time users need to register with their student application number and date o birth (a validation code will be

emailed to you).

Log in and use the validation code, once the code has been accepted you are able to apply.

1. To apply select applications rom the let hand menu and create a new application.

2. Continue with your application, adding your choices o university accommodation and any additional

inormation you wish or us to know, or example, room preerences, medical

inormation etc. Finished? Then submit!

3. You will receive an automatic email conrming that you have submitted an application.

Note: The validation code only needs to be submitted when you logon or the rst time.

All applications will be allocated in accordance with the Accommodation Allocation Policy. For more inormation

please visit our website.

After you ApplyStudents holding either an Unconditional Firm (UF) or Conditional Firm (CF) will receive an email rom theaccommodation oce within seven working days. Details o your room oer and rent payments will be on your

contract, ollow the instructions on the email to see this inormation.

Remember to print your contract!

To accept your room oer you must pay a booking ee o 300, the University will take various methods o payment

or more details visit: http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/nance/student-ees/htp/

Once the booking ee has been veried by the bank, you will receive a conrmation email rom the Accommodation

Oce and a conrmation or the booking ee rom Finance. Once received you have completed your accommodation

application!

Check our website or useul inormation on what to do beore you arrive!

UniversityHalls 2013/14Rents PaymentPeriod1 PaymentPeriod2 PaymentPeriod3

CLANNYHOUSE:(40WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Xlarge room 3058.17 1070.36 1070.36 917.45

Large room 2856 999.60 999.60 856.80

Medium room 2794.30 978.01 978.01 838.29

Sel contained 2 bed unit(price per bed)

2794.30 978.01 978.01 838.29

CLANNYHOUSE:(50WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Xlarge room 3822.72 1376.18 1376.18 1070.36

Large room 3570 1285.20 1285.20 999.60

Medium room 3492.88 1257.44 1257.44 978.01

Sel contained 2 bed unit(price per bed)

3492.88 1257.44 1257.44 978.01

PANNSBANK:(40WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Standard room 3060 1071 1071 918

Standard room (river view) 3121.20 1092.42 1092.42 936.36

Dormer room (height restriction)Limited availability

2878.55 1007.49 1007.49 863.57

PANNSBANK,FAMILYHOUSES:(50WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

2 adults + up to 2 children 7500 2700 2700 2100PRECINCT:(40WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Premium room in 10 bed block 3200 1120 1120 960

Standard room in 10 bed block 2720 952 952 816

Standard room in 6 bed block 2856 999.60 999.60 856.80

Xlarge room in 6 bed fat(limited availability)

3058.17 1070.36 1070.36 917.45

PRECINCT:(50WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Premium room in 10 bed block 4000 1440 1440 1120

Standard room in 10 bed block 3400 1224 1224 952

Standard room in 6 bed block 3570 1285.20 1285.20 999.60

Xlarge room in 6 bed fat(limited availability)

3822.50 1376.10 1376.10 1070.30

SCOTIAQUAY,ENSUITEUNDERGRADUATEACCOMMODATION:(40WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Standard room 3520 1232 1232 1056

Standard room (river view) 3599.20 1259.72 1259.72 1079.76

SCOTIAQUAY,ENSUITEPOSTGRADUATEACCOMMODATION:(50WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Standard room 4400 1584 1584 1232

Standard room (river view) 4499 1619.64 1619.64 1259.72

SCOTIAQUAY,COUPLESFLATS,POSTGRADUATEACCOMMODATION*:(50WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

1 bed fat 6182 2225.52 2225.52 1730.96

1 bed fat (river view) 6314.25 2273.13 2273.13 1767.99

SCOTIAQUAY,FAMILYHOUSES:(50WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED(SUBJECTTOSYSTEMCONVERSIONS)

2 adults + up to 2 children 7500 2700 2700 2100

PRIVATEHALLTHEFORGE-USTUDENTVILLAGE:(WORKINGINPARTNERSHIPWITHTHEUNIVERISTY) (MINIMUM40WEEKCONTRACT)HEATING/ELECTRICITYINCLUDED

Standard room 3100

Various payment options available. Check the U Student Village website at:

www.u-student.comEn suite 3600

Sel contained 1 bed fat 5080

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Live in a Supportive and FunEnvironment!

Visit UsYou can visit a show fat on a University Open Day and an Applicant Day.

During the summer months, students can also send an email request to the

Accommodation Oce to visit their preerred accommodation. Just send us

your student details and the date you would like to visit and we will try to

accommodate this. I we cannot accommodate we will look at alternative

dates or you.

The Universitys Student Recruitment Team oer university and

accommodation tours. To book a place please visit:

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/student-recruitment/visiting/open-days-and-tours/

Early ArrivalsAlthough we do not encourage students arriving early we understand in

some circumstances it is unavoidable. I you are arriving early please tell us.

Where possible, early arrivals will be booked into their contracted rooms but

where this is not possible temporary accommodation in another room may

be used.

A charge per night or the room will be applied. Further inormation on

prices can be discussed with the Accommodation Oce.

Studying other Courses?We understand that some courses dier in length or they may start at

dierent times o the year and that a standard accommodation contract may

not suit your requirements.

The Accommodation Oce will endeavour to cater or students who may

only study or part o the academic year. Contract dates will be determined

ollowing consultation with aculties and other university departments. More

inormation can be ound on our Accommodation website at:

www.sunderland.ac.uk/residentialservices/accommodation

Casual/Short Stay and SummerAccommodationCasual accommodation is available at Clanny House (subject to bed

availability). For inormation on nightly rates and how to apply please visit

our website www.sunderland.ac.uk/residentialservices/accommodation

The Accommodation Oce can oer students a room within a summer stay

fat i they require accommodation over the summer, these fats are located

in Clanny House. Please give the oce prior notice o your arrival into

summer stay accommodation so we can check availability.

We understand that living away rom home can, at rst,

be a daunting experience. Thats why all o our

properties are staed 24-hours a day, with a residential

and security team. Our residential teams are made up o;

a Hall Manager, Assistant Hall Manager(s), and a group oResident Student Assistants who are there to help you

adjust to your new environment and are available to

discuss any issues or problems you may have during your

stay. Social events are planned throughout the year at

your chosen accommodation, giving you a great

opportunity to meet new people rom around the world.

One thing you can be sure o is that you will never lack

support. There is a large network o proessionals to turn

to within the University who can oer advice, and where

necessary a signpost to other internal/external

departments and agencies. For more inormation on therange o services on oer please visit:

http://sls.sunderland.ac.uk/sls/services/student-services/

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I you decide that living in university accommodation is not the right option

or you then you can chose to live in private accommodation. Properties can

be ound through Google searches or lettings agencies. In addition you can

use Studentpad, this site contains private rented accredited properties whichaccommodation sta have visited. We strongly recommend that you choose

a reputable landlord, preerably one who is accredited with the City o

Sunderland or one who is registered with a Letting Agent. To explore

Studentpad visit: http://www.sunderlandstudentpad.co.uk

Further inormation on the private rented sector in Sunderland can be ound

at www.sunderland.gov.uk and visiting their Housing pages, alternatively

you can email the Housing Team at housing.renewal@sunderland.gov.uk

Student AccommodationCode and National CodeAs part o our commitment to providing you with a rst-class housing serviceboth the University and The Forge U-Student Village have signed up to a

code thereby providing students with inormation, reassurance and a

procedure to ollow i a dispute occurs. A ull version o the Student

Accommodation Code is available to download at:

http://www.thesac.org.uk/

and the National Code athttp://www.nationalcode.org/

The codes outline best practice and provide benchmarks or the

management and quality o student housing in the Higher Education sector,

protecting students rights to sae, good quality accommodation, wherever

they are studying, and makes sure they get the best out o their time living in

university or college residences.

Personal PossessionsInsuranceAs part o your university accommodation package you will receive personal

possessions insurance cover through Endsleigh. For urther inormation on

enhancing your insurance please visit:

http://www.endsleigh.co.uk/Student/

Insurance cover is not applicable to short term bookings. (less than 18

weeks)

Car Parking and PermitsStudents living in university accommodation qualiy or

ree parking at their chosen residence with a valid

permit. For more inormation on how to apply or a

permit and University transport available visit

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/facilities/

transporttravel/

Students living at The Forge U-Student Village can

reserve a parking bay or 200 per year paid in advance,

more inormation can be ound at www.u-student.com

Environmental GoodPracticeSunderland University was the rst University in the

North East to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard

accreditation. The Carbon Trust Standard is the worlds

rst carbon award that requires an organisation to

measure, manage and reduce its carbon ootprint and

actually make real reductions year-on-year. The

University is proud o its achievements in this area and

is committed to environmental sustainability.

Residential Services seeks to reduce its carbon

emissions through greater environmental awareness and

control across all its accommodation monitoring closely

the areas o waste, energy and utilities, transport andprocurement to promote sound environmental

management policies. We encourage our residents to

save energy usage through simple measures, ranging

rom switching o lights, computer screens and phone

chargers to sharing the cooking o meals. In doing so our

residents will support the Universitys energy awareness

campaign The Big Turn O and collectively these small

measures can have a massive impact on the amount o

carbon produced by the University and help in achieving

our carbon reduction targets.

Smoke Free CampusThe University o Sunderland aims to promote the health

and well-being o its students, sta and visitors by

providing a smoke ree environment throughout the

University and its accommodation. Whilst acknowledging

that smoking is a matter o personal choice, the

University recognises the responsibility it has to the

majority o its students, sta and visitors who are

non-smokers and to all those who wish to live or study in

a smoke ree environment.

Accessibility StatementThe University o Sunderland celebrates and values the

diversity o all students and sta. Through our policies and

practices, we work to ensure that all students and sta are

welcome in our community and do not ace discrimination

or encounter barriers with regards to their disability.

In line with our strategic aims, we work to deliver a

positive environment or the conduct o all our

activities, where all members o our community can

maximise their potential in an environment o mutual

respect and dignity.

Residential Services is committed to providing an accessible

environment to all disabled visitors and residents.

I you are intending to apply or University

accommodation, or i you anticipate visiting any o the

accommodation sites, please contact us as soon as

possible so that we can discuss your particular

requirements and consider any reasonable

adjustments that you may need. I you wish to

arrange an individual visit to the accommodation or i

you have any questions or concerns, or require

inormation in an alternative ormat, do not hesitate to

contact the Accommodation Oce in the Gateway. This

is intended to assist in ensuring that you identiy the

most suitable acilities or your particular needs.

Data ProtectionThe University o Sunderland is registered as a data user

with the Oce o the Inormation Commissioner. The

University holds data relating to its students or a variety

o purposes including the management o student

accommodation, whereby the accommodation contract is

between the student and the University.

This means that the Accommodation Oce is not able to

enter into any discussions with a third party (including

parents and other amily members) unless the student

has given their permission (exceptional circumstances

apply as provided by law).

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