University of Gloucestershire Accommodation Guide 2020/21

Accommodation Guide 2020/21 See inside for details of: • guaranteed accommodation for undergraduate students • our £38 million student village in Cheltenham • new halls in Gloucester

Guarantee First year undergraduates who apply before 5 July 2020 and accept the University of Gloucestershire as their first choice and complete the online halls of residence application process will be guaranteed a place in university halls of residence or partner halls of residence for 2020 entry.

If you are a first year international undergraduate student entering your studies at the university and you have firmly accepted your offer, paid your tuition fee deposit and completed the online halls of residence application process by 2 August 2020, you will be guaranteed university halls of residence or partner halls of residence for 2020 entry.

Contents Welcome to our service 4-7 How to apply for halls of residence Halls of residence facilities

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Cheltenham halls of residence

Map of Cheltenham

Pittville Student Village

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Halls supporting Francis Close Hall campus

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Halls supporting Park campus

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Gloucester halls of residence

Map of Gloucester

Halls supporting Oxstalls campus

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University approved housing and lodgings

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Accommodation Manager

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Second year halls

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Welcome This guide features all the information you will need regarding the accommodation options available at the University of Gloucestershire. This includes information on our halls of residence and university approved housing, the facilities on offer, how to apply and the support that is available to you.

UUK Code of Practice The University of Gloucestershire is signed up to the Universities UK (UUK) Code of Practice. The code outlines best practice and provides benchmarks for the management and quality of university managed student accommodation in the higher education sector. You can find more information about the UUK Code of Practice at universitiesuk.ac.uk

How to contact us You can contact us by calling 01242 714544 or email us at accommodation@glos.ac.uk You can also find out more about our services on our website, along with more images and virtual tours of our halls of residence. It’s also a great place to find the latest accommodation news at glos.ac.uk/accommodation

Park campus, Cheltenham

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Types of accommodation Halls of residence The Accommodation Team manages a large portfolio of halls of residence and accommodation managed by the university directly. We also have partner halls of residence, including Blackfriars, our newest development which opened in September 2018. You can find more information about our halls and application process on page 8.

University approved housing The Accommodation Team holds a large database of external student housing that meets the university’s strict safety standards. You can find more information about the scheme along with how to access it on page 34.

University registered lodgings Lodgings are where a tenant lives in the same property as the landlord. We find this option is particularly popular with international and older students. You can find out more information on page 35.

Temporary accommodation If you require temporary accommodation, please contact us.

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UK/EU undergraduate students You will be guaranteed accommodation in university halls or partner halls of residence for 2020 entry if: • you are a first year UK/EU undergraduate, and • you are holding an unconditional firm or conditional firm offer (UF or CF) at the university, and • you have accepted the University of Gloucestershire as your first choice and applied for accommodation by 5 July 2020.

Postgraduate UK/EU students We have reserved accommodation in Cheltenham and Gloucester which is ideal for postgraduates (including PGCE students).

You will be guaranteed accommodation in university halls or partner halls of residence for 2020 entry if: • you are a first year postgraduate, and • you have firmly accepted your offer, and • completed the online halls of residence application process by 1 July 2020.

International undergraduate and postgraduate students You will be guaranteed accommodation in university halls or partner halls of residence for 2020 entry if: • you are a first year international undergraduate or postgraduate, and • you have firmly accepted your offer, and • paid your tuition fee deposit, and • completed the online halls of residence application process by 2 August 2020.

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Returning students We also have halls accommodation available for returning students, so you can choose to stay in or return to halls of residence for any year of your study.

Applications are taken from October each year for the following September.

Students with disabilities The university is committed to accommodating the needs of students with disabilities. In order for the Accommodation Team to assist with specific requirements, we encourage you to initially contact one of our disability advisers.

Tel: 01242 714541 Email: disability@glos.ac.uk Please also state your requirements during the halls of residence application process (see page 8).

Care leavers The Accommodation Team ensures that care leavers are a priority group for entrance into halls of residence in their first year and the team has specialist housing advisers who help with finding suitable student accommodation in subsequent years.

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Halls of residence Halls of residence can be a great start to university life and we currently have approximately 1,900 places in halls of residence on or near all of our campuses. They are all close to the town and city centres and are also served by the university bus service.

Rooms range in price from £123 - £197 per week (£4,920 - £7,880 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* depending on the facilities available.

All rent is inclusive of the following: • utility bills (water, electricity, gas) • internet • basic contents insurance All halls are self-catered. The standard contract length is 40 weeks.

What you can expect as standard for all halls of residence is shown on page 10.

Pages 14-35 provide details of each of the residences, including the facilities, room types and costs per week for each residence.

Other university managed accommodation The university sometimes takes on additional properties in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area to accommodate incoming students. If you apply for university accommodation you may be allocated one of these properties should those listed within this brochure be fully allocated.

Halls of residence application process Once you have accepted your offer you can apply online for 2020/21 from January 2020 at glos.ac.uk/accommodation • Select your preferred halls. We cannot guarantee meeting your request but we will allocate as closely as possible. Please note that the earlier you apply the better chance you will have of being allocated your preferred choice.

• Instructions on how to accept your room offer will be emailed to the address supplied to our student records system via UCAS. • Instructions will include completing the room acceptance process via our Accommodation Portal. Here you will be given details of your room, dates of occupancy, rent and the full terms and conditions.

• You will also need to make an advance rent payment of £200 and set up a direct debit for rent payment within seven days of receiving your room offer.

If you accept an offer of a place in halls of residence, you will be signing a legally binding contract for the full period stated on the offer letter. For Blackfriars residence you will be contacted directly by Cityheart who manage this property.

Terms and conditions For many reasons, including the health and safety of all student residents, there are certain terms and conditions you are agreeing to when you accept a place in halls. You can find a copy of these at glos.ac.uk/accommodation. Please note all halls are non-smoking and no halls students are permitted to bring vehicles. *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Halls of residence facilities

Residential support

All halls come equipped with the following items:

There is a Residential Support Team that is responsible for pastoral care. This team consists of residential support advisers who are full-time staff and halls reps who are students recruited by the Accommodation Team. The Residential Support Team is on hand to assist you with a variety of issues that may arise while living in residence, including welfare and maintenance issues. The halls are also supported by our security, cleaning and maintenance teams who help ensure the smooth running of halls.

Study bedroom:

Kitchens:

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Laundry facilities are on or near each campus and are operated either by coins or via an app depending on location.

The following pages provide details of each of the residences, including the facilities, room types and costs per week.

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Whilst we make every effort to ensure the information in this guide is accurate, unforeseen circumstances may make alterations necessary. Rooms pictured may vary in size and layout within each residence.

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Both campuses are within 10-15 minutes’ walking distance of the centre of town with a regular bus service operating between all halls sites, the campuses and Gloucester.

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Pittville Student Village

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“The Uliving Village at Pittville has been designed to provide students with a first class living and learning environment. The student village has been planned to ensure residents have high quality accommodation facilities alongside a range of leisure and social amenities, creating a safe, welcoming community.�

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On site facilities include: • Reception and welcome area • Student bar • Refectory/café/shop • Gym facility with flexible-use studio/activity space • Student laundry room • Faith space • Landscaped courtyards with outdoor seating, social and gathering space

Study suite, Pittville Student Village

Our Pittville Student Village is the result of £38 million investment and opened in September 2017 exclusively for new University of Gloucestershire students, adding an additional 800 rooms to our portfolio. Pittville is included in our Accommodation Guarantee (see p6).

This exciting new site has been developed in partnership with Uliving, leaders in student living and sustainable construction.

The village boasts landscaped grounds, ergonomic social spaces, study suite and 24/7 on-site security.

All rooms offer 4ft wide (three quarter size) beds within flats and houses which look out onto green courtyards. Over 600 of the

bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

There are also 60 self-contained studio rooms available, with both en-suite bathroom and kitchenette.

The village is a short walk to Pittville Park’s rolling lawns, magnificent lakes and Grade I listed Pittville Pump Room that hosts regular concerts and cultural events. Cheltenham Racecourse, home to some of the region’s biggest festivals and events, is also a stone’s throw away.

• Multi-use games area suitable for a variety of sports • Staff, visitor and blue badge parking • Cycle stores within secure enclosures

Buses from Pittville run to all campuses

Pittville is only 20 minutes’ walk from Francis Close Hall (FCH) campus, 20 minutes’ walk from Cheltenham town centre and has regular bus routes during term time including a late night bus on student nights.

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Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham Standard/enhanced en-suite Standard en-suite

Enhanced en-suite

The cluster apartments contain a mixture of between six and 10 bedrooms on each floor with a shared kitchen and separate shared common room. Each bedroom has a study area with desk, storage, wardrobe and en-suite shower.

The cluster apartments contain a mixture of between six and 10 bedrooms on each floor with a shared kitchen and separate shared common room. An enhanced en-suite is larger and has a higher furniture specification.

Rent: £153* per week (£6,120* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 40 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/pittville

Rent: £159* per week (£6,360* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 297 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/pittville *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham Self-contained en-suite studio/one bed flat The studio rooms and one-bed flats are available across the new halls. These plush rooms are self-contained with their own kitchenette which includes a microwave, two-ring hob, sink and refrigerator.

Rent: ÂŁ197* per week (ÂŁ7,880* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 60 glos.ac.uk/pittville *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham Shared townhouse

The townhouses are four-storey buildings with a spacious ground floor shared common room with kitchen. The three upper floors have four single modern bedrooms and two shared bathrooms.

Rent: £137-£142* per week (£5,480 - £5,680* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 180 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/pittville *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham Original halls of residence

These 10 re-vamped halls of residence have four storeys, with the ground floor containing five bedrooms and the upper floors six. Each floor offers en-suite bedrooms, a shared kitchen and separate shared common room per floor. Each block has a disability access bedroom available on the ground floor.

Rent: ÂŁ148* per week (ÂŁ5,920* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 214 glos.ac.uk/pittville *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Halls supporting Francis Close Hall campus

Shaftesbury Hall: GL50 4AX Hardwick: GL50 4BS Pittville Student Village: GL52 3JG

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Tom Rees History, Religion, Philosophy and Ethics graduate

“I lived in Shaftesbury Hall for my first year and one thing I loved about my room was that I had an en-suite bathroom. I’d never had one before I came to university so it felt like a bit of a luxury! It was also great to be so close to Cheltenham because I could get to everywhere I needed to on foot – in fact it even only took me 6 minutes to get from being asleep in bed to lectures, which was just brilliant!”

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Shaftesbury Hall

Nearest campus: Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham Shaftesbury Hall is a modern development next to Francis Close Hall campus. The student flats are also within walking distance of Cheltenham town centre and are very close to the university bus service.

The hall has three blocks: Cinderford, Stroud and Tewkesbury.

Study Bedroom Rent: £143* per week (£5,720* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) One Bed Hall Flat Rent: £197* per week (£7,880* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 104 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/shaftesbury *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Hardwick

Nearest campus: Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham Our Hardwick halls of residence feature spacious en-suite rooms which are located on our newly renovated Hardwick campus. There are three Hardwick residence blocks: Avon, Severn and Thames housing 123 students. They are around three minutes’ walk from Francis Close Hall campus and 10 minutes from Cheltenham town centre.

Rent: £133* per week (£5,320* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 123 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/hardwick Rooms may vary from those pictured *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Halls supporting Park campus

Park Villas: GL50 2RH Park Challinor: GL50 2RH Pittville Student Village: GL52 3JG

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Juliet Laleye Law graduate

“ It’s a real family feeling in halls. We cook and eat together. We go to town and back at night together, and it feels safe. The library and restaurant are on campus. We often go to study together and grab coffee and chips on the way to see us through. The view of the lake from our kitchen window is so beautiful. I walk around it when I need to clear my head.”

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Park Villas

Nearest campus: Park, Cheltenham The Park Villas are located on the beautifully landscaped Park campus. The five villas, Grace, Dowty, Jenner, Tyndale and Cooke, house 36-39 students each.

Rent: ÂŁ143* per week (ÂŁ5,720* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 183 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/parkvillas Rooms may vary from those pictured *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Park Challinor

Nearest campus: Park, Cheltenham Challinor is located on Park campus and has been recently renovated to a high standard. These halls feature a mixture of en-suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities.

Rent: £123-£143* per week (£4,920 - £5,720* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 59 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/challinor Rooms may vary from those pictured *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Gloucester Just 20 minutes’ walk from the city centre you’ll find Oxstalls campus, home to our sport, business, performing arts and nursing courses. If you’re looking for a burst of adrenaline to break up your studies you can always take a trip to Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre or give rock climbing a go at the Warehouse. Alternatively, hit the shops, cinema and restaurants at the Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre.

There is a regular bus service operating between all halls sites, the campuses and Cheltenham town centre.

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Halls supporting Oxstalls campus

Oxstalls Halls: GL2 9HW Blackfriars: GL1 2JH Ermin Hall: GL1 3JP Upper Quay: GL1 2JD

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Emma Wilkinson Events Management graduate

“ Looking back at my year in halls the main thing that sticks out for me is just how much fun the whole year was! We were never short on laughs throughout. I was actually a little surprised at how much everyone got on if I’m honest. Before I moved in I was worried that living with lots of people from different backgrounds would clash, but we all got on so well. In my final year I moved into a shared house just around the corner from Oxstalls campus, mostly with students that I have lived with this year.”

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Oxstalls Halls

Nearest campus: Oxstalls, Gloucester These halls are based on Oxstalls campus and house 175 students divided into six blocks (May, Birdlip, Coopers, Crickley, Robinswood and Chalford) within 21 cluster flats.

Rent: ÂŁ143* per week (ÂŁ5,720* per year, based on a standard 40 week contract) Study Bedrooms: 175 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/oxstalls Rooms may vary from those pictured *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Blackfriars The brand new Blackfriars development opened in September 2018 for our students.

This exciting new accommodation hosts nearly 300 rooms for new and returning students, and is managed by Cityheart.

A combination of accommodation types are available, including en-suite rooms in cluster flats, townhouses offering great communal spaces and self-contained studios.

The site is located in Gloucester’s historic city centre, close to the main shops and restaurants and a 25 minute walk to Oxstalls campus. The 94U bus, operated by Stagecoach, also runs a regular service from the city centre to Oxstalls as well as our campuses in Cheltenham.

Rents Blackfriars shared townhouse room: £142 per week (£5,680 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* Blackfriars Standard en-suite bedroom: £148 per week (£5,920 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* Blackfriars Premium en-suite bedroom: £153 per week (£6,120 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* Blackfriars Studio: £191 per week (£7,640 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Ermin Hall

Nearest campus: Oxstalls, Gloucester Ermin Hall offers very comfortable halls built to a high specification. Situated in the quiet, tree lined residential area on Denmark Road, a short and pleasant 10 minute walk from Oxstalls campus and 15 minute walk from the city centre. It’s also close to the transport links for rail, coach and bus. The hall houses 85 students in single study bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

Rent: £133 per week (£5,320 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* Study Bedrooms: 85 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/ermin *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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Upper Quay

Nearest campus: Oxstalls, Gloucester Upper Quay is situated in the Westgate quarter of Gloucester, around 20 minutes’ walk from Oxstalls campus. It’s among the most historic and interesting areas in the city, with the magnificent and well-known Gloucester Cathedral on the doorstep. You can also enjoy the new shops, bars and restaurants that sit on the waterfront of the historic docklands.

Rent: £133 per week (£5,320 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* One Bed Flat Rent: £197 per week (£7,800 per year, based on a standard 40 week contract)* Study Bedrooms: 132 bedrooms glos.ac.uk/upperquay *2019/20 prices and subject to change

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University approved housing and lodgings The Accommodation Team provides a number of alternatives to halls of residence, which are available to you in the private sector.

University approved housing

Studentpad

If you decide halls of residence are not for you, then you may wish to consider shared houses or flats in the private sector. This option involves finding property away from campus and living with your fellow students for the academic year. Some first year students and a large majority of returning students choose this option.

All university approved housing is advertised on our website glosstudentpad.co.uk

The Accommodation Team advertises available housing which landlords have registered through our University Registration Scheme. This scheme ensures all properties have been visited and that they meet certain health and safety criteria set by the university including providing gas and electrical certificates.

Please note that the contract will be directly with the landlord, not the university.

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This is exclusive to University of Gloucestershire students and features in-depth information about each property along with other useful tools and a message board.

You can access Studentpad by completing the registration process on the website. Please note that access is only given to students with a firm offer at the university (UF or CF).

Property details

Letting agents

Most properties on the list will have between three and eight bedrooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms and appropriate furniture to cater for the number of students living in the property. You should expect to pay approximately £88 to £105 per week* in rent, exclusive of bills, based on four people sharing. You should try to budget approximately £15 a week* towards standard utility bills if they are not included in your rent. Phone and internet can often be charged on top of your utility bills so this would also need to be budgeted for.

There are many letting agents in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The accommodation office does not endorse or recommend any of these. Do talk to us about specific agents before signing up to a contract.

Contracts While all halls of residence contracts last for 40 weeks, housing contracts can be up to 12 months and you will find that contract lengths vary from property to property. When signing a contract ensure you have read through it thoroughly and that you are happy with all aspects. Normally you would expect to pay a deposit of one month’s rent when signing the contract to secure your room. The Housing Support Team provides information, advice and guidance but the contract is between the student and the landlord.

Housing advice The Housing Support Team is on hand to offer support and guidance to students living off campus, ensuring you settle into your new home quickly and have a happy and productive time at university. You can go to the Housing Support Team if you have any problems, queries or questions to do with any aspect of student housing.

Tel: 01242 715322 Email: housingsupport@glos.ac.uk

Student rented housing guide The Housing Support Team produces a guide to assist students who rent houses during their time at the university. You can download our comprehensive guide to renting, ‘Renting the Perfect Pad: Your Student Guide’ at glos.ac.uk/renting-guide

Lodgings The Accommodation Team also produces a list of study bedrooms available in houses where the owner lives in the same property. These lodgings offer a variety of flexible, non-fixed term accommodation with the choice of self-catering, half-board or bed and breakfast only. Rent for self-catered lodgings is approximately £70-£100 per week*. Lodgings are generally good value for money with no further bills to pay.

This accommodation also offers flexibility as there are no formal tenancy agreements. The Accommodation Team does not view these properties but asks for a copy of a landlord’s valid gas certificate. *Based on average 2018/19 prices

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Stephen Burrows Accommodation Manager

“Before I joined the accommodation team I was actually a student at the university myself.

In my second year I was also a residential assistant in halls of residence. I found the role so rewarding that I decided to stay on and become a full-time residential support adviser after successfully completing my degree. I now manage the service, providing pastoral care and support for our new students, but also ensuring that the terms and conditions of the halls contract are met. I’d like to think that my previous experience as a student here helps to enhance the service we provide.�

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Let’s do this again next year If you enjoy living in halls in your first year, we can offer you halls accommodation in your second and even third year of study.

Benefits: • no summer retainer or holding fees • bills are included • 24-hour security • excellent on-site support while you concentrate on your studies • studio and en-suite rooms available.

Contact us for more details.

In the meantime, if you’d like more details please don’t hesitate to get in touch: T: 01242 714544 E: accommodation@glos.ac.uk

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The Accommodation Office University of Gloucestershire First Floor Laurie Lee Building Pittville Student Village Albert Road Cheltenham GL52 3JG Tel: +44 (0)1242 714544 Email: accommodation@glos.ac.uk glos.ac.uk/accommodation

Disclaimer: The university will take all reasonable steps to provide accommodation as described in this brochure. However, it does not guarantee the provision of such services and this brochure does not form part of a contract between you and the university.

Please do check appropriate websites for the most up-to-date information on fees and additional costs.

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