The University of Southampton Accommodation Thread

Hey, was wondering how many people share the shower and bathroom facilities for a non en-suite room at both wessex lane and glen eyre. Also, how many are usually in an ensuite flat together.

Hey,
i was wondering if these any information or advice surrounding private halls. i know there are pros and cons to each, I'm just worried about the quality of private halls in Southampton and wonder if anyone has any experience with them.
thanks in advance

Hi I was just wondering how part-catering actually works at Southampton - is it a case of you'll get a certain amount a day or week to spend or is it more like help yourself type thing where people who are part-catered have a card to swipe for their breakfast then second meal?

hi there,
excellent question!

part catered food I included in the fee you pay for halls. this works in that you go to the outlet and your ID card acts as proof of eating in your halls canteen.

if you decide to take lunch on campus, you can spend around £7.50 (changes a bit each year) in university catering outlets in the same way but with your ID card.

you always get breakfast Mon - Fri and the option of the above or the evening meal at your hall

I hope that is clear. if it's not feel free to ask another question!
cheese

Thanks for such a quick reply, that’s really helped make things clear. When you say we can spend around £7.50 on either lunch or dinner would any remaining amount be rolled over to the next day say if you didn’t use it that day? Or is it a case of you get that amount just for that day?

no that's the daily amount. nothing rolls over but you can spend it in several uni catering places.
ie: lunch at piazza and then coffee at café

is it possible for 1st years to be in the same block with friends?

Do you mean make an application so you are placed in a flat with a friend when you're both first year students?
if so
no you can't do this.
it's to benefit your student experience by getting to know your flatmates, making some friends. you get a bus pass with your accommodation which means you can go see your friend anytime for no extra cost so i promise it will be ok and no detriment to seeing them!
hope this helps,
cheese

Not a flat but like share a kitchen in the same block with that friend and then a few others

right well it's unlikely as you can't make group applications if you're a first year student
don't worry though, you can go to their kitchen/flat at any time and cook together
I used to do this with my friends all the time ))

I've heard for Glen Eyre, the cheapest rooms i.e Non Ensuite Category 1, there is a very big chance game involved whether you get a nice modern or an old shabby one? How true is this?

Nice thread! I've applied for (All en-suite self catered)
1. Wessex Lane Category 1
2. WL Category 2
3. Glen Eyre Category 1

Really hoping I get in come September, it means so much to me at the moment.

Also: Don't suppose you know but are those halls good socially? Like pre's, clubbing etc

I am a bit concerning now, as the virus issues.
Should we book the accommodation now or should we wait

Worry that if i booked and the course said we can distance study and i can get back the deposit.

Dose anyone here have the same concern ?
I am not sure is that a right place to ask.
I am new to the forum.

Hi there
Welcome to

First question is, are you booking private accommodation or University accommodation (halls of residence)?
Are you a postgraduate or new undergraduate student?

It's a troubling time but the accommodation services at the University are currently planning to go ahead and receive applications as normal. I've even put my own one in!
You don't have to sign anything with them or ever pay a deposit unless you fit certain criteria.

Please don't worry

Hope this helps,
Cheese