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One of Englands ten largest cities, Hull combines a strong maritime past with a condent, cosmopolitan present to oer an exhilarating urban experience. With a deserved reputation for friendliness and an extremely reasonable cost of living, this revitalised waterfront location dees most visitors preconceptions. Iconic recent developments such as The Deep the worlds only submarium, home to hundreds of species of marine life and the 25,000-seater KC Stadium have put the city on the national map. But these are only part of a 1 billion investment programme that has transformed the city over the last few years. The latest addition, St Stephens a 200 million, 40acre shopping and leisure complex in the city centre.
Contents
General information | 2 The Lawns Halls | 4 Thwaite Hall | 6 Needler Hall | 8 Taylor Court | 10 Student houses | 12 Head Leasing | 14 The Scheme | 15 Policies | 16 Residence fees | 18 How to apply | 20 Our accommodation guarantee | 22 Contact us | 23 Maps | 24
Disabled Access
Internet Access
En-Suite
Catered
Self-catered
Parking available
This document is available, upon request, in alternative formats from the Accommodation Oce.
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Student living
General information
Located adjacent to campus 42-week contract From 52.3671.68 per week See page 10
Types of accommodation available at the University of Hull include Lawns Hall and the traditional style Needler Hall, where an evening meal is provided (with the exception of Nicholson Hall which is self catered) Thwaite Hall, where most meals (except weekday lunches) are provided Student houses and Taylor Court for those who prefer to cater for themselves Headleased properties self-catered private accommodation which is leased and managed by the University. The Scheme which comprises of a privately owned, self-catered hall of residence in the city centre and a selection of privately owned and managed self-catered houses/ats close to the University.
We would recommend that all rst-year students coming to the University of Hull live in University-owned, -managed or -directed accommodation.
En suite?
What do I want?
(3.5 miles from campus) 34-week contract* From 78.9696.81 per week Downs, Lambert, Morgan, Grant, Reckitt and Ferens Halls See page 4
(1.2 miles from campus) 31-week contract From 111.65126.63 Breakfast and evening meal provided Monday Friday Lunch and evening meal provided Saturdays and Sundays See page 6
(3.5 miles from Campus) 34-week contract 95.69 per week See page 4
Taylor Court
YES
(3.5 miles from Campus) 34-week Contract 78.9681.97 per week See page 4
* Contract includes 31 weeks semi-catered (evening meal) and 3 weeks self-catered.
(3.5 miles from Campus) 34-week contract From 81.97 per week See page 4
Student houses
At the University of Hull, we recognise that your time here is about more than just your lectures and tutorials. The experience of where you live, and who you live with, can be just as important as any other part of university life, and often the most memorable.
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En suite?
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(3.5 miles from campus) 34-week contract* 110.60 per week Grant Hall (63 places) Reckitt Hall (63 places) Nicholson Hall (63 places) Lambert Hall (42 places) See page 4
YES
(2.5 miles from campus) 34-week contract Evening meal provided From 81.9782.88 per week See page 10
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Thwaite Hall
Needler Hall
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Downs, Ferens, Grant, Lambert, Morgan, Nicholson and Reckitt Halls and the Lawns Centre stand in 40 acres of landscaped parkland on the outskirts of the village of Cottingham, 3.5 miles from the main campus.
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Features include
330 o-road parking spaces Each hall has a combined kitchen and dining area (with the exception of Ferens Hall which has a basic kitchenette). Each kitchen includes cookers, microwaves, fridge/freezers and kettles. Telephones pre-paid voucher operation (some internal calls are free/external calls are charged at phonebox rates for calls within the UK Residents can use campus computing facilities for internet and network access from their bedrooms, provided they have a suitable PC. Basic personal possessions insurance is included and can be extended for an additional fee. TV room in each hall. Cleaning of rooms and communal areas. Each hall has laundry facilities 3 washing machines 2 tumble dryers and drying rooms On-site bus terminus to the University Campus and city centre. Football pitches The majority of rooms have washbasins and a balcony/sun terrace, however a small number of rooms (including Ferens Hall) do not. Downs Hall accommodates 132 students in single rooms, all with wash hand basins. Ferens Hall accommodates 191 students all in single rooms, usually 10 to 15 rooms located along interconnected corridors. Rooms vary in size and dont have washbasins. Grant Hall accommodates 121 students comprising 63 en-suite rooms and a further 58 single rooms with wash hand basins. Lambert Hall accommodates 130 students comprising 42 en-suite rooms a further 88 single rooms with wash hand basins. 3 rooms with disabled accessibility are also available*. Morgan Hall accommodates 133 students in single bedrooms all with wash hand basins. Nicholson Hall accommodates 124 students comprising 63 en-suite rooms and 58 further single rooms with wash hand basins. 3 rooms with disabled accessibility are also available*. Nicholson Hall is the only self catering accommodation at the Halls. Nicholson Hall Bungalows house up to 18 students, 6 per bungalow and provides residence which includes the Easter vacation period. Reckitt Hall accommodates 121 students with 63 en-suite rooms and 58 single rooms with wash hand basins. To avoid disappointment, early application for en-suite and self catered accommodation is advised.
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Weekly rent
Varies between 93.00110.70 Students should provide their own bed linen, snack preparation and eating utensils
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An online support and information site is available for student living in Halls. View the ihall site at slb-ihall.hull.ac.uk/
Useful postcodes
Downs Hall Ferens Hall Grant Hall Lambert Hall Morgan Hall Nicholson Hall Reckitt Hall HU16 5SD HU16 5SE HU16 5SF HU16 5SG HU16 5SH HU16 5SJ HU16 5SL
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Bedroom Bedroom
Disabled Accessibility
*The rooms with disabled accessibility at both Lambert and Nicholson Hall include Ramped access Single rooms Shared wet room Shared kitchen with a number of adjustable units.
Type 1 kitchen
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Thwaite Hall
Situated approximately 1.2 miles from the Hull Campus, Thwaite Hall is within easy walking and cycling distance. There is also a regular bus service to the University and the city centre. The hall has been a student residence since the 1920s and is centred on an 18thcentury country house which stands in over 24 acres of beautiful grounds. There is a large lake, parkland, woods, two tennis courts and one all-weather area for general purposes. 105 There are 183 single study-bedrooms and 9 large single rooms, each with washhand basin, telephone and computer network connection. Corridors are generally mixed gender, although bathrooms are separate. Thwaite Hall is fully catered, providing 14 meals per week (breakfast and evening meal Monday to Friday, brunch and evening meal on weekends). Non-specialised vegetarian meals are available and special provision can be made for late evening meals.
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Basic personal possessions insurance is included and can be extended for an additional fee. Students are asked to bring their own bed linen, snack-preparation and eating utensils. A distinctive feature of traditional halls is the JCR committee (Junior Common Room), which is a body elected by students every year to organise regular social events such as ve-a-side football matches, DVD screenings, trips and traditional formal dinners. The JCR committee assists in running the hall and regular meetings are held for residents to voice opinions and contribute to hall life.
Weekly rent
Thwaite Hall room plan.
Useful postcode
HU16 4RE
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Needler Hall
Needler Hall is situated 2.5 miles from the Hull Campus. It is a traditional-style hall which stands in attractive grounds close to Cottingham village centre. Needler Hall is a late 18th-century house augmented by major extensions built in the 1930s and 1960s which accommodates 167 students, all in single rooms. Rooms in the Old Wing have wash basins and are slightly larger than rooms in the New Wing. All rooms have telephone and computer network connection points with internet access. 105 Needler Hall is semi-catered with evening meals provided daily. Non specialised vegetarian meals are available and special arrangements can be made if necessary. A limited number of o-road parking spaces are available. 2.5m
Basic personal possessions insurance is included and can be extended for an additional fee. Students are asked to bring their own bed linen, snack-preparation and eating utensils. In keeping with the traditional JCR (Junior Common Room) practice, nominated corridor representatives meet regularly to assist in running the Hall and voice the opinions of the residents. A subgroup of willing volunteers generally act as a social committee to organise regular social events such as ve a side football matches, DVD screenings, trips, quizzes and special evenings at Christmas and Summer. Residents will also pay a fee towards the cost of maintenance and licensing of facilities such as the DVDs, games equipment, and televisions.
Weekly rent
Varies between 81.97 82.88
Needler Hall room plan.
Useful postcode
HU16 5QN
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Taylor Court
This on-campus site comprises 288 study bedrooms in a self-contained site of 12 units, each subdivided into three ats (for eight students). The ats accommodate both postgraduate and undergraduate students. Single sex and mixed at occupancies are both available.
Weekly Rent
88.93
Useful postcode
HU6 7SX
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Student houses
The University has 186 two-storey terraced student houses which are located in the roads immediately adjacent to the campus. The majority of student houses accommodate ve students and oer self-catered accommodation in single rooms. Single gender houses are available on request.
Basic personal possessions insurance is included and can be extended for an additional fee. Student houses are ideally located for people with high amounts of course commitments, e.g, drama, nursing and medical students. Each group of approximately 10 houses is supervised by a non resident sta tutor.
Weekly rent
Varies between 52.3669.58
Useful postcode
HU6 7SX
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Head Leasing
The Scheme
The Head Leasing service at the University provides accommodation for students in privately-owned properties, which are managed by the University on behalf of the landlord. Head Leasing forms part of the Accommodation Oce, and currently oers approximately 245, single-rooms in ats and houses (usually accommodating between 28 students) in the student area within a mile of the university.
The University also has access to good quality, furnished private-sector accommodation close to the Hull Campus which is rented out by landlords and a group of students housing companies. Local landlords, who are members of The Scheme, operate this accommodation and standards are in accordance with requirements laid down by an accreditation scheme, including gas and electrical safety certication. The accommodation comprises of 1. Single rooms in furnished, self-catering ats and houses for groups of 212 students, located in popular student residential areas close to the campus or 2. Single rooms (including a small number of en-suite rooms) in a self-catered private hall of residence located close to the Museum Quarter in the city centre. For more information, visit www.paciccourt.co.uk
Weekly Rent?
Typical weekly rents start at 48 (excluding utility bills). All-inclusive rents, starting at 70.00 are available on selected properties.
Fees
Prices range from 30 to 90 per week. An average rent would be 55 non inclusive of bills and 75 inclusive. The Scheme has a dedicated member of sta based in the Accommodation Oce. Students directed to make their accommodation arrangements via The Scheme will be contacted by the Accommodation Oce in September. For further information, visit www.the-scheme.com.
Contract
Saturday 25 September 2010 Friday 23 July 2011 (inclusive)
Contract
Saturday 25 September 2010 approximately end of August 2011 (exact dates of contract will be nalised when exact accommodation is conrmed).
Useful postcode
HU6 7SX
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Session 2010/11
Per week
single en-suite room Premium Houses extra large single room with basin extra large single room large single room with basin large single room medium single room with basin medium single room small single room with basin * small single room * Standard Houses extra large single room with basin extra large single room large single room with basin large single room
4,454.19
88.83
3,020.80 2,917.55
71.68 69.23
2,952.95 2,849.70
70.07 67.62
2,849.70 2,746.45
67.62 65.17
The Lawns Halls (semi-catered) 34-week contract (31 weeks semi-catered and 3 weeks self-catered)
* 3 weeks self-catered covers the Easter Break Saturday 25 September Friday 17 December 2010 (inclusive semi-catered) Wednesday 12 January Saturday 9 April 2011 (inclusive semi-catered) * Sunday 10 April Saturday 30 April 2011 (inclusive self-catered) Sunday 1 May Tuesday 14 June 2011 (inclusive semi-catered) Grant (Blocks A,D & E) Lambert, (Blocks D & E) and Reckitt (Blocks A, D & E) Halls Downs, Grant (Blocks B & C), Lambert (A, B & C) Morgan and Reckitt (Blocks B & C) Hall single en-suite room ,3760.40 110.60
2,643.20 2,539.95
62.72 60.27
2,669.75 2,572.40
63.35 61.04
2,657.95 2,557.65
63.07 60.69
2,607.80 2,507.50
61.88 59.50
3,291.54 3,186.82
96.81 93.73
2,306.90 2,260.60
54.74 52.36
Student houses (self-catered) only available to students studying for one semester
First semester (132 nights) Friday 17 September 2010 Wednesday 26 January 2011 (inclusive) (End date may vary) large single room with basin
1,321.32
70.07
First semester (132 nights) Friday 28 January 2011 Saturday 18 June 2011 (inclusive) (End date may vary) (Fees are shown as an example and room sizes will vary) * Limited availability Room sizes (This guide relates to all types of accommodation) Extra large = 18m2 and over Large = 13 17.99 m2
1,421.42
70.07
Medium = 8 12.99 m2
* Limited availability Room sizes (This guide relates to all types of accommodation) Extra large = 18m2 and over Large = 13 17.99 m2
Residence fees are due in three instalments payable from the start of your contract, regardless of when you arrive. You are required to pay the three instalments by 31st October 2010 (34%), 31st January 2011 (33%) and 30th April 2011 (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 Management Team in readiness for the continuing students re-application procedure which takes place in January.
Medium = 8 12.99 m2
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Policies
2. Undergraduate students a stock of accommodation is reserved for new and continuing unaccompanied undergraduate students. Students admitted during the later stages of our accommodation admissions procedure, normally after 1 September 2010, are advised that available options become fewer and fewer over time until all properties are let. If demand exceeds our capacity, those whom we cannot permanently accommodate on arrival will be oered several residence options, normally on a rst come rst served basis, including the use of a temporary (fold-up bed) located in dedicated areas at the Halls of Residence with an expectation but not a guarantee that the University will accommodate this group of students in vacancies arising within the rst two weeks of the session. Students who cannot be accommodated will be directed to our Head-Leased accommodation or to a private landlord registered with The Scheme. 3. Postgraduate students a stock of accommodation has been reserved for their use in the Taylor Court Flats and our close-to-campus student houses. Postgraduate students wishing to secure a room prior to arrival should apply and pay a 150 deposit using the online application facility (please see the How to Apply section). Those students unable to pay a deposit should complete and return the application form (downloadable from the Accommodation website) to the Accommodation Oce where it will be held until your arrival, at which point you will be allocated accommodation on a rst come, rst served basis. In the event that the number of students in this category exceeds the places reserved, those arriving after all available places have been let will be assisted in nding head leased accommodation or private accommodation with The Scheme. 5. Exchange students a limited number of rooms in the student houses are reserved to meet the expected demand from exchange students (both full session and single-semester applicants.) In the event of demand exceeding supply, students will be directed to alternative accommodation within the private sector. 6. Continuing students a limited number of places are reserved for use by this group, however demand usually exceeds the number of places available.
Unfortunately, the University of Hull is unable to provide accommodation for the following
Students with children, expectant mothers or students accompanied by their family. Part-time or non-registered students The University regrets that it is unable to provide accommodation for part-time and non-registered students. Private-sector residence is recommended. Council tax implications also need to be taken into account. Married couples accommodation provided by the University is designed to meet the needs of single, unaccompanied students. Private sector accommodation is recommended.
All students are expected to take up occupation of their room by 9.00 am on Thursday 30 September 2010 (unless alternative arrangements have been made with the Accommodation Oce). Failure to do so may result in the University keeping some or all of the deposit until the room has been re-let.
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How to apply
Undergraduates applying via UCAS
(with the exception of insurance applicants) In order to apply for accommodation you will need to access our on-line site using the unique username and password that you will have recieved via email complete a residence application form on-line pay a 150 deposit 5. Complete the residence application form by following the screens through the application process. 6. Submit your application. 7. Pay the 150 deposit as required. 8. During this process you will be issued with a Card Payment Identication Number which will begin with the prex CPG. Please keep a record of this number. 9. Your application will not be processed until we have received your 150 deposit. 10. All students will be contacted by email once an accommodation oer has been made. Postgraduate students who do not wish to secure accommodation by paying a 150 deposit will be allocated accommodation upon arrival on a rst come, rst served basis.
Lost usernames/passwords
In the event you have lost or misplaced your username and/or password, required to access the on-line application service, refer to the Accommodation website www.hull.ac.uk/accomm for further instruction and information. Please ensure that we have your most up to date email address as all students will be contacted by email once an accommodation allocation has been made.
Studying at Scarborough
Students on the Scarborough Campus should not apply for accommodation at the Hull Campus. For more Scarborough accommodation information, please contact The Accommodation Oce Scarborough Campus Filey Road Scarborough YO11 3AZ T 01723 357373 E accommodation@scar.hull.ac.uk www.hull.ac.uk/accomm
Insurance applicants
To apply for accommodation please follow steps 15 as above and submit an application. Please be aware that you do not need to pay your deposit until you have accepted a place at the University and have received an oer of accommodation. Your application for accommodation will not be processed until the University becomes your rm choice.
Postgraduate applicants
(Who have rmly accepted an oer to study at the University of Hull and wish to secure accommodation prior to arrival) should 1. Email the Accommodation Oce at pgaccomm@hull.ac.uk to request a username and password to access the online application system. Please ensure that you provide your name and applicant number. 2. Once you receive your username and password, please visit our online application service. Pay the 150 deposit by using the online application service at myadmin.hull.ac.uk 3. Enter your unique username and password. 4. Click on Book Accommodation then Apply for Accommodation.
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Contact us
All unaccompanied new students who apply for accommodation by 1 September are guaranteed a place in University-owned, -managed or -directed accommodation.
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you have applied for a place to study here you have your oer of a place to study here you have been sent this Accommodation Guide with details of how to apply.
Please note that we are extremely busy throughout late August and most of September, so please check for information in this guide and on our website before making enquires. Our website has a section dedicated to frequently asked questions. It includes downloadable residence application forms and links to other accommodation websites.
Address
The Accommodation Oce The University of Hull Hull, HU6 7RX Undergraduate placings | 01482 305345 Postgraduate placings | 01482 305340 Exchange placings | 01482 305345 E rooms@hull.ac.uk pgaccomm@hull.ac.uk (for Postgraduate enquiries) F 01482 305346 www.hull.ac.uk/accomm
Insurance applicants: please do not pay your 150 deposit until you have accepted a place at the University and received an oer of accommodation.
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