Royal Holloway Accommodation Guide 2018 - Q&amp;A

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Original post by KataB2001

Are all corridors at founders single-sex or is there an option for mixed sex?

Hi KataB2001,

The corridors in Founder's are single-gendered, but there are a number of common areas and shared spaces that are available to be used by everyone so it's easy to meet other people from the other floors.

Susana :smile:

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Vinster2000

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Hi,
I was wondering how easy it was to rearrange my living arrangements with Royal Holloway. On my UCAS application I put that I would be staying at home. However, I have now decided that I would like to stay away and I was wondering when and how I would go about changing this.

Many Thanks,
Vinay

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Original post by Vinster2000

Hi,
I was wondering how easy it was to rearrange my living arrangements with Royal Holloway. On my UCAS application I put that I would be staying at home. However, I have now decided that I would like to stay away and I was wondering when and how I would go about changing this.

Many Thanks,
Vinay

Hi Vinay,

You don't need to make any changes as our Halls of Residences are open to all students. We'll send you information about applying for accommodation once you receive an offer from us.

Susana :smile:

Thanks Susana!

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Original post by Vinster2000

Thanks Susana!

You're welcome! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Susana :smile:

Reply 48

Georgina_Pridham

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I've accepted my place to study at RHL and I'm trying to book accomidation, but when I try to register with my student ID number it says it can't find my details? I'm using the ID from the application email but nothing is working?

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Original post by Georgina_Pridham

I've accepted my place to study at RHL and I'm trying to book accomidation, but when I try to register with my student ID number it says it can't find my details? I'm using the ID from the application email but nothing is working?

Hi Georgina_Pridham,

Applications for accommodation will be open in Spring 2019 for September 2019 entry. We'll send you an email once the applications open.

Have you had a look at our accommodation options on our website?

Susana :smile:

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Jinkx Monsoon

17

Hello!

Are there any available photos of the shared Founders rooms? I've been looking around, but I can't find any consistent/modern pictures.

Also, are you able to move any of the furniture in the shared Founders rooms? I'm not planning on stealing anything!!! I was just wondering what was bolted down (e.g. bed configs, desks?) and what was more free-moving. :biggrin:

Reply 51

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Original post by Jinkx Monsoon

Hello!

Are there any available photos of the shared Founders rooms? I've been looking around, but I can't find any consistent/modern pictures.

Also, are you able to move any of the furniture in the shared Founders rooms? I'm not planning on stealing anything!!! I was just wondering what was bolted down (e.g. bed configs, desks?) and what was more free-moving. :biggrin:

Hi Jinkx Monsoon,

None of the furniture is bolted down in the rooms, but the furniture is heavy so we wouldn't recommend moving any furniture on your own.

I've also attached a couple of images of the shared room so you can have an idea of the general layout.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Susana :smile:

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Reply 52

Sint

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Original post by Jinkx Monsoon

Hello!

Are there any available photos of the shared Founders rooms? I've been looking around, but I can't find any consistent/modern pictures.

Also, are you able to move any of the furniture in the shared Founders rooms? I'm not planning on stealing anything!!! I was just wondering what was bolted down (e.g. bed configs, desks?) and what was more free-moving. :biggrin:

The wardrobes are fixed to the walls but everything else is movable. You have to put it back each time you move out though.

Reply 53

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Hi everyone,

A little festive notice: Royal Holloway will be closed from Saturday 22 December to Tuesday 1 January inclusive. Any questions will be picked up when the College opens on Wednesday 2 January.

We wish you all a happy holiday season!

Susana :smile:

Reply 54

clw0201

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hi! i have a couple of questions about accommodation. when applying for accommodation do you get to see different photos of the rooms? (sorry if this is an obvious question i just wanted to make sure) also, does the accommodation renting time cover freshers week? the start of the term is set for the 23rd of september 2019 for me and i just wasn’t sure if freshers week was included in that or not? i’d like to be able to attend freshers week to meet new people but i live over 100 miles away so i was just wondering (again, sorry if these are repetitive or obvious questions i just don’t know a lot about how accommodation works 😅)

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Jinkx Monsoon

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Original post by clw0201

hi! i have a couple of questions about accommodation. when applying for accommodation do you get to see different photos of the rooms? (sorry if this is an obvious question i just wanted to make sure) also, does the accommodation renting time cover freshers week? the start of the term is set for the 23rd of september 2019 for me and i just wasn’t sure if freshers week was included in that or not? i’d like to be able to attend freshers week to meet new people but i live over 100 miles away so i was just wondering (again, sorry if these are repetitive or obvious questions i just don’t know a lot about how accommodation works 😅)

Accommodation always covers Freshers, don't worry! It's considered the first week of term, with courses officially starting in week 2.

What do you mean by different pictures? You can find a lot of sample rooms online if you search for them. Butler/Tuke/Williamson/Gowar/Wedderburn are all identical on the inside - I think Founders is the only one with real variation in room size and facilities.

Reply 56

clw0201

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Original post by Jinkx Monsoon

Accommodation always covers Freshers, don't worry! It's considered the first week of term, with courses officially starting in week 2.

What do you mean by different pictures? You can find a lot of sample rooms online if you search for them. Butler/Tuke/Williamson/Gowar/Wedderburn are all identical on the inside - I think Founders is the only one with real variation in room size and facilities.

Ah alright thank you! I found a couple of photos of the rooms now I just wanted to see the room from different angles etc. but I ended up finding photos after I looked around.

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clw0201

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How does the process of paying for accomodation work? I’ve seen that there’s a deposit you have to pay when you apply but is there anything else I need to know about (E.G. paying up front upon arrival)?

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