the student accommodation service at uclan

The Student Accommodation Service at uclan

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Student Accommodation Service

The Student Accommodation Service helps students to find suitable accommodation in University owned/leased properties.

We also have a register of properties which are owned by a private landlord.

www.uclan.ac.uk/accommodation

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Students from China have told us the following are important when choosing accommodation:

• Living with friends

• Location

• Value for money

• Safe accommodation

This is all available at uclan.

Why not choose to live with friends in on Campus, safe, comfortable halls accommodation from £79, inclusive of ALL bills


On Campus

University Owned/Leased Accommodation

Types of Accommodation

• Standard Rooms (shared bathroom & kitchen, sharing with up to 5 friends)

• En-suite Rooms(personal bathroom, shared kitchen, living with friends)

• Self-contained Flats(flat for one person containing bedroom, bathroom & kitchen)

On Campus University Owned/Leased Accommodation - Advantages

• Internet access, Wi-Fi, gas, water and electricity bills included in rent. No other charges

• Easy walking distance to classrooms and accommodation and other friends on Campus

• Warm, comfortable, secure accommodation blocks• Living with friends – your choice• 25% deposit to secure accommodation, taken off your

first rent payment• Friendly and helpful Chinese and English speaking staff• On-site security for your safety, needs, support and even

directions to the Chinese and English supermarkets!


On Campus University Owned – Standard Rooms

Flats of up to 5 residents/friends Flats of up to 5 residents/friends Residents share kitchen and bathroom facilitiesResidents share kitchen and bathroom facilities

• Fully furnished (bed, desk, wardrobe, shelves, chest of drawers, wash basin)

• Connection for Personal Computer

• Internet access, Wi-Fi, gas, water, electricity bills included

in rent


University Owned/Leased En-suite Rooms

Flats of up to 7 residents/friends. Residents share the kitchen Flats of up to 7 residents/friends. Residents share the kitchen facilities and each room has its own bathroomfacilities and each room has its own bathroom


• Shower

• Toilet




University Owned Self-Contained Flats

Flats for 1, 2 or 3 residents. Each flat has its own bathroom Flats for 1, 2 or 3 residents. Each flat has its own bathroom and kitchenand kitchen


• Free internet access



University Owned Accommodation Cost

Type of Accommodation Cost of Contract Cost per week

Standard Room£3319.26 to

£3486.84£79.03 to £83.02

No hidden costs

En-suite Room£4024 to £4177.54 £95.80 to £99.50

No hidden costs

Single rooms in self-contained flats

(1, 2 or 3 bedroom)

£3647.64 to £4528£86.85 to £108.00

No hidden costs

INCLUDES ALL GAS, ELECTRICITY, WI-FI, INTERNET & WATER CHARGESLength of uclan contract is 42 weeks – 15th September 2013 to 5th July 2014


University Private Registered Accommodation

If you choose to live in private accommodation you are strongly advised to use the University’s register of landlords.

The Landlords (owner of the property) on our register comply with safety standards and fair contract terms and the University can advise you if you have any problems.

If you are offered accommodation and are not sure if it is registered with the University, or whether the contract is fair and correct, the Student Accommodation Office will be happy to advise. Please contact them before signing a legally binding contract.


uclan Registered Houses

• Usually 5-15 minutes to university

• Shared between 2-6 students

• Popular with international students

• Usually fully furnished

• Some have internet connection

• Gas, electricity bills usually not included in rent


Registered Accommodation Cost…

AccommodationContract Length

Cost per week

University Registered

Private halls of residence

En-suite

Standard

42-52 42-52

weeksweeks

£94 to £115

£60 to £80

University Registered Private Houses

(Fuel and internet bills not usually included)

38 – 44 38 – 44

weeksweeks £45 - £75

If you choose to live in the private sector it is important to establish the length of contract that you are signing.

Unregistered Private Providers

1. You are strongly recommended to secure private accommodation from the University Registered Landlord Scheme.

2. The University has no jurisdiction over unregistered landlords.

3. Companies like Boya Oriental/Brimar/Preston Student Homes/North West Homes/Kexgill are not registered with the University

4. Extra costs like management fees for arranging gas, electric and wi-fi, fees for repairs and maintenance of the property, company services fee and company commission fee, will significantly increase the base rent if they are charged.

Extra Costs – Unregistered Landlords

• An extra charge may be made for gas, electric, water, internet, totalling approx. £550 - £600

• In addition, an extra charge may also be made for:• Arrangement fees for gas/electric/wi-fi connection• Fees for repairs and maintenance of property• Company service fee• Company commission fee

The above may significantly increase weekly rents

All uclan rents are inclusive with no extra costs

Unregistered Landlords

• If you experience any problems with unregistered landlords please advise either the International Office or the Student Accommodation Service.

• We are committed to ensuring that you have a positive student experience and secure the accommodation you wish, so please report any issues of concern.

Applying For uclan Halls

• The following slides gives you all the information you will need to apply for uclan halls and uclan registered private accommodation.

Have You Applied For A Room In uclan Halls?

Section A

If so and if you are arriving for Orientation Week you will be able, wherever possible, to move directly into your term time room on arrival in Preston.

Please ensure that you have accepted the room offer and paid the requested accommodation fees

Temporary Accommodation For The Orientation Period

SECTION B

Temporary accommodation will be available on campus from 5th to 10th September inclusive.

The temporary room should be vacated by 9am on the day of departure and room keys returned to Vernon Building by 10am.

If you plan to arrive for the Orientation period please tick the box next to your expected date of arrival

Please note, the final day for arriving for uclan temporary accommodation is 8th September

Temporary Accommodation

• You can book University temporary accommodation from 5th to 11th September.

• If you plan to live in private accommodation, it is strongly recommended that you book temporary accommodation in University accommodation on arrival before signing legally binding contracts.

• If you require temporary accommodation please complete Section B on the application form.

• You must ensure that you are able to move into your private accommodation on the 11th September at the latest

• To avoid delays when you arrive please take some time to read the important information in Section B of the application form.

Temporary Accommodation/Orientation Cost

Temporary accommodation on campus is charged as below, rooms are available from 5th September to 11th September -

Arrival dates are 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th September

Cost for temporary rooms is £30 per night

Students with a uclan contract will pay the term-time room rate

Payment is required in advance. Further information about how to pay and room key collection will be sent by email


Fire Regulations

Halls of Residence and Private Sector Accommodation

• Fire Regulations in the UK are very strict and it is a criminal

offence to tamper with fire safety equipment, whether that be a

smoke alarm, heat detector, fire extinguisher, fire blanket, and

includes deliberately leaving fire doors open.

• All halls of residence/houses should have smoke alarms/heat

detectors and other safety equipment

• If you tamper with any fire safety equipment you can be fined £250

and/or be suspended from university

IMPORTANT! Smoking is not permitted in any uclan

accommodation. THIS IS TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY IN THE UK


Fire Regulations/Safety

• If you do not keep the kitchen door closed and open the windows in the

kitchen whilst cooking, the fire alarm will be activated. If the Fire Brigade

attend, the person(s) responsible will receive a fine of up to £250

! Never leave your food unattended when cooking !

ALL UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION AND MOST PRIVATE HALLS OF RESIDENCE ARE NON-SMOKING

EVEN IN YOUR BEDROOM

Safety regulations and instructions are displayed in properties, please make sure you make time to read

them when you arrive

SummaryMaking A Decision….Things To Think

About• I want to live with friends in University accommodation?• I want to live in private accommodation?• I want to live with other first years in University

Accommodation?• I want to live on Campus in a safe location?• I want to take the opportunity of living with other

nationalities to practice English and learn from other cultures?

• I want to be on Campus at the University or a short walk away?

• I want ensuite facilities or sharing with friends?

You can find much more information on our web pages, including pictures and virtual tours of the halls, their names and location at:http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study/accommodation/index.php

If you have any questions which have not been covered here on the web pages, you can contact us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

We hope you enjoyed this presentation and look forward to seeing you in Preston

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