University of Wolverhampton Accommodation Guide 2010

AccommodAtion Guide

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Welcome to the University of Wolverhampton’s accommodation guide We can offer a range of affordable accommodation based on your needs. All our Halls are self-catering to encourage you to develop your self confidence and independance, but if you can’t face cooking there is always fresh food available on campus at student prices.

Living away from home for the first time can be a daunting prospect, but in many cases the people you meet in your Hall in first year will become friends for life. Welcome to your new home.

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How to apply

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in their own words

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Wolverhampton City Centre

Compton Canal

Why stay in University Halls of Residence?

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excellent location on or close to campus free car parking (limited spaces available) utility bills included IPTV via your PC or Mac. (*except Randall Lines) free Wi-Fi access pastoral care 24-hour security and CCTV accommodation to suit all budgets free inter-campus shuttle buses support, 24 hours a day free laundry

What choices do I have? rooms to suit your budget rooms suitable for disabled students flats available for couples ability to accommodate friendship groups

Arboretum, Walsall

Ironbridge, near Telford

Facilities available? fully-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, sink, oven, hob, microwave, individual lockable cupboards, furniture and kettle bedroom includes a desk, chair, wardrobe, duvet, pillow and wash basin basic contents insurance wireless or plug-in Internet access safe and secure environment

What else will I have to pay? returnable deposit of £250 is payable in advance

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City Campus city campus is based in the heart of Wolverhampton, just yards from St Peter’s church, the oldest site in Wolverhampton, and is now home to some of the city’s most striking and modern architecture.

You have the greatest choice in the type of accommodation on city campus; with economy, standard and en-suite rooms available.

Living in Halls is a great way to make new friends and have a good time while at Uni. It’s a way to gain independence when living away from home for the first time.

Rachel O’Connor Residential Assistant

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City Economy - (Randall Lines) This is a five storey building comprising of 285 rooms. Each corridor contains up to 12 bedrooms with communal bathrooms and kitchen facilities. This is a very social and interactive block which is ideal for meeting new friends and keeping your expenses to a minimum.

City Economy (Randall Lines)

City Standard (Lomas Street)

City Standard (Lomas Street) If you’re looking forward to the independence of student life but would prefer a smaller corridor and block then perhaps our standard accommodation may be what you are looking for.

Here 310 standard rooms in nine blocks are split into corridors where you’ll share a bathroom and toilet with up to six other students. Pop the kettle on in the kitchen and you’ll soon get to know your new flatmates.

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City En-suite North Road Halls are the largest and newest Halls on City Campus, offering 461 en-suite rooms in a total of 13 blocks. Each corridor will share their kitchen with up to six other students. The luxury of en-suite bedrooms means you can spend as long as you like getting ready for a night out (without infuriating your flatmates!) whilst also being able to impress them with your culinary skills in the shared kitchen. And should you forget that essential ingredient for your signature dish you can pop out to the supermarket, 24 hours a day!

City En-suite

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Compton Park Campus

compton Park campus is home to the university of Wolverhampton’s Business School, and it’s likely you’ll stay here if you’re studying marketing, business or human resource management. if you want the advantages of living close to the city, but be surrounded by trees instead of buildings, then these Halls could be perfect for you.

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Compton Park

A friendly community If you choose to live in the recently refurbished Halls on the Compton Park Campus you’ll join a small community of 118 students housed in three blocks.

The standard accommodation means that you’ll be sharing your kitchen and bathrooms between 12 people, but the peaceful surroundings make the area perfect for quiet study and relaxation.

You can pick up all the essentials locally without venturing to the busy city centre, but you’re not so far

away as to miss out on any of the action should you want to join in on those nights out! If you’re bringing your car with you to the University you can enjoy the bonus of hassle-free parking on the Campus.

Compton has a couple of good local pubs offering an alternative to the bright lights of the city centre. If your own cooking or the campus food court fail to satisfy your appetite there are local English, Thai, Indian and Chinese restaurants where you can fill your belly.

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Gorway Halls The 106 standard rooms of Gorway Halls are separated into individual corridors for 6 students.

With communal bathrooms and kitchen facilities.

Student Village The Student Village offers the newest accommodation at the University, with en-suite rooms for 338 students.

You’ll be sharing your kitchen and lounge space with up to six students.

Burn some calories The multi-million pound Sports Centre, an official training base for the 2012 Olympics, has a 12-court multi-activity sports hall, a six-lane floodlit athletics track, all-weather floodlit pitch, throws and jumps area, dance studio and swimming pool.

Campus life Walsall (Gorway Halls)

You’ll find everything you need on site at Walsall Campus; offering food from across the globe, a shop for all the essentials, and of course the Learning Centre, open seven days-a-week with expert help.

The friendly atmosphere will have you feeling at home in no time.

If you want to explore further afield, Walsall town centre is only a couple of miles away. You can be tempted by the shopping or the growing choice of bars, pubs, clubs, and restaurants. With its reputation for having some of the country’s friendliest people, you can unwind during the evening in good places and in good company.

Walsall (Student Village)

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Walsall Campus At Walsall campus you can choose between standard and en-suite accommodation.

You’ll rub shoulders with students in music, dance, sport, education, health, leisure, tourism and hospitality, so a lively and fun mix is guaranteed.

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Telford Campus telford campus is set in the grounds of the Grade ii listed, 18th century mansion, Priorslee Hall.three miles from ironbridge, the modern campus is home to a large number of international students, so you’re likely to make friends with people from all around the world. You’ll study alongside students of engineering, built environment, and business, as well as those studying certain computing and social work courses.

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The Campus includes a restaurant and café on site, which in addition to the Learning Centre and 24 hour computer suite should help you make the most of your studies.

Nine blocks of quiet en-suite accommodation offer 297 residents somewhere to study and relax. Corridors are for four to six students, so head out to the town centre together to get to know each other!

Intersite travel time between Telford and Wolverhampton City Campus is approximately one hour.

Telford

For those more athletically minded there’s a football pitch, basketball and tennis court all handily located on campus, or for something a little different, Telford offers bowling, ice-skating and skiing at one of the UK’s only dry ski-slopes.

Running every 45 minutes, the University’s free shuttle bus service will take you into the town centre, where you can indulge your shopaholic side at the 150-store shopping centre, or catch up on the latest blockbuster at the cinema.

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How to apply for accommodation Who can apply?

International students

When a Home or EU student has a CF (conditional firm offer) they will be able to apply, be allocated a room and accept the accommodation licence agreement to reside within the Halls of Residence. This will enable students to secure their accommodation prior to receiving their examination results; therefore enabling the University to secure bookings at a much earlier stage within the accommodation process.

International students will be able to apply and be allocated a room with a U (unconditional offer).

All students whether Home, EU or International will be required to pay a deposit of ÂŁ250.00 at the time of accepting their offer of accommodation.

How can I apply?

You can apply for accommodation from your University e-vision account or from the University accommodation web pages: www.wlv.ac.uk/accommodation/apply you can apply either on-line or manually.

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Who can help?

Who can help?

Accommodation Services are on-hand to help you throughout your stay in Halls with a wide range of enquiries including: allocations finance room changes maintenance reporting room and communal area inspections pastoral care and welfare resident behaviour and disciplinary issues.

Whether you are having any problems within the Halls of Residence or you want advice for finding somewhere to live next year, drop by and speak to our friendly staff, or give us a call. Accommodation Services offices are open from 8.45am-5.00pm on weekdays (offices are based on all sites).

In addition, each Campus has its own reception, open from 9am-5pm. Caretaking and Security can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Contact: Accommodation Services Office Tel: 01902 321268 Email: residences@wlv.ac.uk www.wlv.ac.uk/accom

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earl Wesley Allen undergraduate Studies in Humanities

“Accommodation is usefully located to all amenities such as shopping centres and the university campuses.

Plus the Accommodation Services’ staff are very friendly and always ready to help if you have a problem.”

matthew Weston undergraduate Studies in Social Science

“Living in Halls you meet so many people from so many different places, making friends for life. one of the best things about living in Halls is that you are a stones throw from the supermarket, university campus, city centre and all the pubs and clubs.”

Bianca matthias undergraduate Studies in media & communications

“Living in Halls offers great value for money as all bills are included in the price. there is always something to look forward to in Halls such as cook-ups, kitchen parties and movie nights!”

In their own words

city Halls of Residence

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compton Park campus Halls of Residence

Walsall Halls of Residence

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