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Accommodation Talk

Kamrul Hussain- Senior Accommodation Co-ordinatorGeoffrey Harrison- Accommodation Co-ordinatorClaire Taverner- Accommodation Co-ordinator

Accommodation Team

Where are we?

Student Centre (Level 2 University Building)

What do we do?• Receive and log students’ applications for Halls.• Nominate students for rooms in Halls.• Help with any questions or problems you may have once you’ve

moved in to Halls.• Provide help with private sector accommodation.

Guarantee Scheme for First Year Undergraduates

What is it?• First year undergraduates will be guaranteed a place in University accommodation if

they meet all three of these criteria:

• You must firmly accept via UCAS an unconditional or conditional offer on a full-time course from City University London before the 30th June deadline— listed on website.

• Completed applications for University accommodation must be received by the Student Centre by the 30th June deadline

• You must be aged 18 years or above at the time of taking up residence in the hall. (If you are under 18 please speak to us for further information)

• Applications made after 30th June deadline will be accepted, but applicants will need to wait until early September for an outcome.

Also:

• It doesn’t matter where you live— even applicants within Greater London will be eligible.

• You don’t pay anything until you accept an accommodation offer, so applying is free.

Undergraduate Halls:all just a 10 minute walk from the main City site

CITY UNIVERSITY LONDON

LIBERTY COURT

EAST CENTRAL HOUSE

Liberty Court- Briset Street• Single study bedrooms• Cluster flats: 3-6 rooms in a group, ideal for sharing with friends.• Shared kitchen, bathroom and living area.• Tours to Liberty Court leaving from the Student Union from 10am –

2pm, tours run every 15 minutes.• Tour tickets are available from Campus Tour Desk – Main walkway

Video tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUpHSiZgSCY&noredirect=1

East Central House- Lever Street

• Single study bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.• Bedrooms arranged in cluster flats around shared kitchen facilities.• Adapted rooms available for students with mobility difficulties.• Common room with flat screen TV, DVD player, and WiFi. • Large landscaped garden.• 24 hour CCTV and security guard on duty out of hours.

Contracts: dates and prices

• The most up to date information is available online:www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/accommodation/fees-and-contracts

• Or go to the ‘Costs’ tab on each Hall page for costs, contract length, and a list of what the fees cover (e.g. utility bills, internet connection)

• For academic year 2015-16 Hall fees start from £140 per week (Liberty Court).

• Prices are constantly reviewed to get the best deal for our students.• Current information on the web relate to this current academic year

2015-16 Hall fees will updated around spring 2015.

How to apply• Apply online:

Private Sector Accommodation

Some students opt to move into private sector

accommodation in the London area instead of

City University Halls.

What options are there?• Private Halls of Residence.• Flat or house shares.• Homestays (staying with a host family)• Short term accommodation

Dedicated staff to discuss your all your accommodation options in the private sector.

StudentPad.co.ukAn interactive site to help students search for private rented accommodation.

• Details of available properties

• Advice and guidance

• Area statistics

• Interactive message board

Please note: we do not carry out inspections of the properties on the site and the fact that a property is listed does not mean that the landlord is approved by the University.

How else can we help?

• Our website contains lots of information relating to housing including listings of private halls of residence, accommodation agencies, hostels and letting agents.

www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/accommodation/private-housing

Contract checking available monthly from the Students’ Union Housing Clinic.

Legal advice also available from City Law School’s free legal clinics.

Further information

Accommodation Team Student Centre Level 2 University Building

Contact us:

Telephone: 020 7040 7040

Email: accomm@city.ac.uk

Website: www.city.ac.uk/accommodation