3.2 Accommodation Services
3.2.1 Introduction
Accommodation Office
The aim of the Accommodation Office is to provide a comprehensive service for allocating students to places in Halls of Residence or helping them to find private accommodation near their campus of study. We also provide information and guidance on the practical issues of living in private sector accommodation. You can request information by writing, telephoning or visiting the Accommodation Service at the Cyncoed Campus as indicated above.
Location: Cyncoed Campus Opening Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm (4.00 pm Fridays) Contact(s): Accommodation Services Manager Telephone: 029 2041 6188/9
Generally there are no Halls of Residence places allocated to second or third year students on campus and as a result they will have to seek private sector accommodation (see Section 3.2.3 below).
Fax: 029 2041 6968 Email: accomm@cardiffmet.ac.uk Website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/accommodation
Halls of Residence Location: Cyncoed Campus - Cyncoed Road Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm (4:30pm Fridays)
However, in exceptional circumstances the office will endeavour to assist second/third year students who wish to be accommodated in Halls. There are a limited number of single units in flats and bedsits, which have self-catering facilities and are more suitable for second or third year students or postgraduate students. Application forms for one of these places can be obtained from the Accommodation Office at the Cyncoed Campus. If you have previously been in Local Authority Care or you have a physical disability which means you require adapted accommodation you are able to remain in halls during your 2nd and 3rd (or Post Graduate) year of study.
Telephone: 029 2041 6339 Fax: 029 2041 6479
3.2.2 Halls of Residence
Location: Plas Gwyn – Llantrisant Road
Unfortunately, the Accommodation Service cannot guarantee all first year students a place in Halls; the number of applicants far exceeds the number of places available. However, normally there is no problem in finding private sector accommodation for students even near the start of term and the Accommodation Service holds a waiting list for Halls during the first few weeks of term for any vacancies that occur. If you wish your name to be placed on this list you can contact the Service at the address or telephone number above.
Opening Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm (4.30 pm Fridays) Telephone: 029 2057 7065 Fax: 029 2057 7540 Location: Liberty Court - North Road
Cyncoed Campus:
Telephone: 029 2061 5673
Accommodation at the Cyncoed Campus comprises over 500 single study bedrooms in purpose built lowrise units. Most of the rooms are in traditional Halls of Residence with meals provided in a central dining area. Within these Halls, between 8 and 15 students share a small snack kitchen and bathrooms. All students have their own bedrooms. There are a limited number of self-catered en suite rooms on this campus. Broadband internet and IPTV services have been installed in every room and internet TVs are located in each kitchen area and are included in your rent.
Fax: 029 2061 8889 Location: Liberty Bridge - Pellett St Telephone: 029 2049 8148 Fax: 029 2049 8132
NB. As noted in Section 2.8 of this Handbook, residential student car parking is not permitted on this campus.
Location: Liberty House – Clodien Ave Opening Hours: 8.30am – 6.00pm (5.00pm Fridays) Telephone: 029 2061 6295
Plas Gwyn Campus:
Fax: 029 2061 6359
The Plas Gwyn Campus is located in Llandaff, which is approximately two miles from the City Centre and a ten minute walk to the Llandaff Campus. Plas Gwyn consists of 391 single study bedrooms, all of which are self-catered and have en suite bathroom facilities. The rooms are grouped in flats of eight, in which students share a communal kitchen/dining area. Broadband internet and IPTV services have been installed in every room in Cardiff Metropolitan University Halls of Residence and internet TVs are located in each kitchen area and are included in your rent.
Location: Victoria Halls - Blackweir Terrace Telephone: 029 2035 9500 Fax: 029 2035 9507
NB. As noted in Section 2.8 of this Handbook, residential student car parking is not permitted on this campus.
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