Choosing where to live
When choosing somewhere to live for the academic session, there are a number of things you may wish to consider, including:
Campus and study site
Some students put being close to their study site a number one priority. Others may be happy enough striking a balance between travel time and the type of accommodation on offer. The best plan is to explore the campus you are interested in and then take a look around the neighbourhood to see what you like.
Type of accommodation
The type of accommodation available varies, from en-suite shower/toilet facilities to rooms with shared bathroom facilities. You will want to weigh up the type of accommodation and its location with respect to your main site of study before making a decision.
To find out more visit campus accommodation.
Cost
Rooms in halls vary in cost, according to the quality and size of the accommodation as well as the facilities on offer. If you accept a place, you will be expected to sign a binding contract. Accommodation staff can always give advice about payment methods and how best to make the necessary arrangements.
To find out more visit hall fees for this academic year.
Transport
The university operates a inter-site bus service between Avery Hill and Greenwich and Avery Hill and Medway, which helps those of you travelling by public transport.
The distances between campuses are:
- Avery Hill to Greenwich 6 miles/9.5km
- Greenwich to Medway 30½ miles/49km
- Medway to Avery Hill 23½ miles/38km
To find out more visit our Travel and transport pages
Car
There is no parking available for halls of residence in Greenwich. A limited number of places are available at the Medway Halls of Residence but this may incur a charge for the 2011-2012 academic session. Parking is available at the Village at Avery Hill where the following charges apply:-
Student Resident: £150 per annum (1 Sept - 31 Aug) or £80 (1 Jan to 31 Aug or any part thereof) - the cost of the permit will be added to the accommodation fees. Information about how to apply for a permit will be sent to students with their offers of accommodation.
Without a resident permit, parking restrictions for at Avery Hill exist weekdays only from 9am to 5pm. Day Tickets will ordinarily cost £1 for up to 2 hours, £2 for up to 4 hours and £3 for over 4 hours. Weekly tickets will cost £12 and 4 will cost £40.
Applying after session starts
The majority of rooms in halls are made available to new students - first year and direct entry students - arriving in September for the entire academic session. Applications are welcome at any time in advance of the session but offers of accommodation will be dependent upon student status.
As a full-time enrolled student of the university, you can apply for accommodation in halls at any time during your course. Vacancies do occur, so it is always worth putting your name down on the waiting list.