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

The only thing with Westwood is that it's corridors and 18 to 26!!! people per kitchen which is madness.

I lived in Westwood and it was great having so many people to a kitchen as you got to meet loads of new people. The kitchens are much larger to account for this but it did get very messy very quickly after the cleaner came. The advantage of the corridors system is that some people were able to easily get to know people on other floors without being locked out. However food did sometimes get stolen.

Which are the best halls to live in if you want to have outgoing friends but also some free time for revision? I don't want to be stuck in every night, would like to go out 1-2 times a week, yet have my own space.
I would prefer en-suite but coming up with 5 options is going to be tough!

It's important to remember that halls are not the only place you will make friends to go out with. Not only will you meet people on your course to but its a good idea to join at least a few societies when you get to uni. Not only will you make a load of friends at these as you all have at least one thing in common, and they often have social events (all go out together) but also these days employers like to see you did more than just study, and being part of a number of societies is great for this - especially if in later years you become one of the exec on a society.

With all that in mind and that you want your own space id suggest Lakeside as your top choice. The people in the halls will be social but not to party mad, admittedly it depends wherever you go on the people you get put with but in general its rare to be put with people that dont want to go out ever, the rooms not only have ensuite but are very spacious. Also if I remember right from when I was on campus when applying you have to fill in a question thing about what kind of person you are and this is a key place to make it clear what you are like and so what kind of people you want to be with

Thank you
I was told not to bother with Lakeside, is Arthur Vick a good idea?

how come they told you not to bother with lakeside? lakeside is the one I actually lived in so thats the one I know the best really so someone else who was in arthur vick will hopefully chip in some info *hint hint everyone out there* lol. From when I visited friends living there it was ok accommodation wise, i vaguely remember the kitchen/living room being bigger than the one at lakeside but I may be wrong. The impression that I got from others living there though was that it was less social than the majority of other halls. In my experience the en suites I found to be the most social were Lakeside and Heronbank but I guess it changes from year to year and on who you speak to although i think sometimes heron bank dosnt always have first years but not sure. Personally though I Just think the extra price for Arthur Vick compared to Lakeside isnt really worth it as I dont see the added benefit

hey guys, im still deciding whether to apply for Warwick Masters (doing undergrad atm). If I do, have I missed the masters deadline for accommodation application? It seems to be closed on the website...any help appreciated!

how come they told you not to bother with lakeside? lakeside is the one I actually lived in so thats the one I know the best really so someone else who was in arthur vick will hopefully chip in some info *hint hint everyone out there* lol. From when I visited friends living there it was ok accommodation wise, i vaguely remember the kitchen/living room being bigger than the one at lakeside but I may be wrong. The impression that I got from others living there though was that it was less social than the majority of other halls. In my experience the en suites I found to be the most social were Lakeside and Heronbank but I guess it changes from year to year and on who you speak to although i think sometimes heron bank dosnt always have first years but not sure. Personally though I Just think the extra price for Arthur Vick compared to Lakeside isnt really worth it as I dont see the added benefit

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When do the application forms come online? It's mid-April now

Also, if you're a first year undergraduate, do you have to pay the £250 deposit?

Mathematics firmers need to pass STEP. The results are published mid august.

You take part of the first round for the accomodations if you firm Warwick and met their offer by 31 of july.


What is goint to happen are we going to be consider for accomodation with the insurances?

I was just wondering, I'm planning on commuting for the first year but would I be allowed to apply for accomadation in my second year(since it's more lab based and longer hours that year)?

This is from the website
"Students entering their second year of a full time, first degree course, or the third year of a four year course are not eligible for campus accommodation and are expected to live off-campus. Warwick Accommodation manages around 1700 bed spaces off-campus and can assist students in arranging University managed off-campus accommodation. "

You can get accommodation in your second year (or third year of a four year course) if you have any medical problems such that living off campus will be a problem.

Mathematics firmers need to pass STEP. The results are published mid august.

You take part of the first round for the accomodations if you firm Warwick and met their offer by 31 of july.


What is goint to happen are we going to be consider for accomodation with the insurances?

Don't know where you got the 31/7 figure from - A Level results aren't available until late August!

edit: To answer your question, as someone who firmed Maths at Warwick last year, I can tell you your accommodation application will be considered for with the same priority as all other freshers.

I was just wondering, I'm planning on commuting for the first year but would I be allowed to apply for accomadation in my second year(since it's more lab based and longer hours that year)?

I hope they email us soon to apply!