The Warwick Accommodation Thread (+Guide in Post#1)

Oh! While I'm here, do the cleaning staff wash the bedsheets or no? I have this niggling feeling someone said they don't, but just wanted to check :smile:

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Reply 5901

ttoby

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Original post by AngelCrow

Oh! While I'm here, do the cleaning staff wash the bedsheets or no? I have this niggling feeling someone said they don't, but just wanted to check :smile:

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They certainly don't in Westwood (but there are washing machines and tumble dryers easily available). In fact, the cleaners don't even go in the individual bedrooms. I couldn't say for certain with regards to those halls where the bedrooms are cleaned.

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BlueSam3

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Original post by AngelCrow

Oh! While I'm here, do the cleaning staff wash the bedsheets or no? I have this niggling feeling someone said they don't, but just wanted to check :smile:

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No, they don't. Really, though, if you take your own set of sheets, and use theirs, you can quite reasonably get through a term without washing them.

Reply 5903

bbcs2k9

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Is it too late to apply, today's the 31st but I can't find seem to find the form to apply.

Reply 5904

dragonrabbit

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Original post by bbcs2k9

Is it too late to apply, today's the 31st but I can't find seem to find the form to apply.

https://www.accommodation.warwick.ac.uk/apply
Don't think it's too late, hurry up though.

Reply 5905

Mycroft Holmes

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Is it actually true that you are allocated a hall BEFORE they read the personal description? I know it says this in the OP but where does it say it on the website?

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Reply 5906

bbcs2k9

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Original post by dragonrabbit

https://www.accommodation.warwick.ac.uk/apply
Don't think it's too late, hurry up though.

Thanks, I was searching for ages and couldn't find it. I just randomly thought when I woke up today to apply for accommodation today, luckily today was the last day, I could have missed it.

Reply 5907

DurhamChemist

Original post by Mycroft Holmes

Is it actually true that you are allocated a hall BEFORE they read the personal description? I know it says this in the OP but where does it say it on the website?

This is what seems to be the case:

You are allocated a hall purely on your preferance rankings for your five choices, and your priority ranking (#1 for disabled, #2 for firm choice, #3 for insurance, #4 for applied after deadline)

Your answers to the single sex and quiet area questions then provide the next division.

Finally, your personal description is read, and to the best of the accom. people's ability, you are matched with similar people who are in the same group you have been divided into.

Reply 5908

Mycroft Holmes

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Original post by DurhamChemist

This is what seems to be the case:

You are allocated a hall purely on your preferance rankings for your five choices, and your priority ranking (#1 for disabled, #2 for firm choice, #3 for insurance, #4 for applied after deadline)

Your answers to the single sex and quiet area questions then provide the next division.

Finally, your personal description is read, and to the best of the accom. people's ability, you are matched with similar people who are in the same group you have been divided into.

Alright thanks :smile:

Reply 5909

Mastermind2

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Do people normally take their own irons and ironing boards?

Reply 5910

MathsNerd1

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Original post by Mastermind2

Do people normally take their own irons and ironing boards?

The ironing boards are provided I think.

Reply 5911

Sigma44

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Original post by Mastermind2

Do people normally take their own irons and ironing boards?

No, it's provided.

Reply 5912

Mastermind2

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Original post by MathsNerd1

The ironing boards are provided I think.

Original post by Sigma44

No, it's provided.

Cheers

Are irons provided though?

Reply 5913

ttoby

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Original post by Mastermind2

Cheers

Are irons provided though?

From what I remember, no. But you might be able to borrow an iron off someone else.

Reply 5914

Mastermind2

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Original post by ttoby

From what I remember, no. But you might be able to borrow an iron off someone else.

Ah right, thanks :smile:

Reply 5915

nm595

Is there any other private accommodation provider apart from UNITE? I am an international postgrad student and just been told by accommodation team that it is unlikely I would get any room. I don't mind living with 1-2 people but definitely not big houses. please HELP!!

Reply 5916

Becka-la

What is the best Halls for a postgrad who would be a first timer to Warwick? Like, close to campus, quiet, and ensuite?

Reply 5917

ttoby

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Original post by nm595

Is there any other private accommodation provider apart from UNITE? I am an international postgrad student and just been told by accommodation team that it is unlikely I would get any room. I don't mind living with 1-2 people but definitely not big houses. please HELP!!

There are other landlords and estate agents. Try the forums on the Warwick SU site (I'm on my phone so it's difficult to link to them) where they have a section where groups needing an extra person to fill a house can post.

Also, even if Warwick accommodation can't offer you a room on campus, they're usually able to find you a room off campus and even sort out a group for you as well.