What's
it like living in Halls?
Currently, there
are 10 catered and six self-catering halls at Loughborough University,
all of which are well equipped, heated and provide good value for
money.
The
range of facilities and services offered varies from hall to hall,
but each has a common room with a TV on the premises or nearby and
vending machines.
Of
the self catered halls, there are five to choose from:
1.
Butler Court
2. Falkner/Eggington Courts
3. Harry French
4. John Phillips
5. Relford
6. Forest Court
In
the self-catered halls, you can choose to either cook yourself or
eat out at one of the venues on campus.
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| Loughborough
University offers halls for first year students |
If
you do decide to cook on campus, you are usually provided with an
electric cooker with grill, fridge, electric kettle, cooking pans
and fitted cupboards to store your goodies.
You’ll
need to bring your own crockery, cutlery and food if you’re planning
on living in the self-catered halls. On average, you’LL be sharing
a kitchen with six to seven other students. There are eight catered
halls at Loughborough University. Most of these are within easy
walking distance of the University.
How
do I apply for accommodation in the Halls of Residence?
All
students who make Loughborough University their first choice, need
to fill in the Accommodation Preference form distributed by Loughborough
University.
Indicate
in order of priority, with 1 being your first preference and 3 your
third preference, where you would like to live.
Loughborough
University advise choosing three different Halls and a mix of catered
and self-catered and three different room types. This will give
you a better chance of getting at least one of your preferences.
What
is the likelihood of being offered the type of accommodation I have
asked for?
It
is not always possible to be allocated your preferred choice of
accommodation.
Accommodation
is allocated based on your preferences. But, the chances of getting
your preferred choice depends on several factors:
1.
The Halls are considered as communities. A balance of gender, course
and year in each Hall is achieved. The system aims to prevent too
many students who share the same course or gender from being allocated
to the same Hall.
2.
Final students and second year students are allocated accommodation
before new students.
They
are also able to choose the premium rooms, which you will of course
enjoy when you are in your final year.
3.
The chances of getting your preferred choice depend on how many
people have opted for the same preferences as you. Student are twice
as likely to get into a catered hall than a self catered hall.
When
do I find out about my accommodation?
Once
the University has received confirmation from UCAS that you have
met the entry requirements for the course, you will officially registered
as a student.
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| It
will be a good idea to make a list of what you require from
any accommodation |
The
University can then allocate you accommodation - usually around
late August, early September. If you are a late applicant, you may
not hear from the University until a few days before you arrive.
What
happens if I am not allocated one of my preferred choices of accommodation?
It’s
recommended that you accept the offer at this stage if you wish
to live in the Halls, as the University can’t reallocate accommodation
before the start of term.
But,
once the term starts, if you’re still unhappy, it may be possible
to transfer to another Hall, depending on the availability at the
time.
How
do I secure my accommodation?
You
will be sent an accommodation offer, terms of conditions and form
of reply. These form your contractual licence agreement to stay
in the Hall.
The
form of reply must be signed and returned with your room bond. If
you fail to sign it and return it with your room bond, your accommodation
will be allocated to another student.
What is my room bond for?
Your
room bond secures your accommodation and is held against damage
to your room during your stay in Hall. It will be returned (either
in part or full) at the end of the Hall contract.
Once
I've signed the contract, does it mean I have to stay in Hall all
year long?
Yes.
You will be legally bound to stay in the Hall for the contractual
period. The only exception is for students who leave the university
or on genuine compassionate grounds. You may be required to pay
an administrative charge.
How
long are the Halls let for during the year?
All
of the catered halls, aside from David Collette, are let on a 31-week
basis - meaning you have to vacate your room during the Christmas
and Easter holiday periods.
If
you live in a 35 week Hall, you don’t need to vacate your room at
Christmas, but will need to at Easter.
If
you live in a 38-week let Hall, you don’t need to vacate your room
at Christmas or Easter. Studio rooms are let on a 50 week basis
and means you will stay in Hall throughout the summer, Christmas
and Easter holidays.
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