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

I sincerely hope I imagined it...but I could swear I read somewhere that rooms are allocated on a first come/first serve basis when you go for key collection, and not decided beforehand like I originally thought.

Please tell me this isn't true!?!?!?

You might be thinking of the vacation accommodation where rooms are allocated when you get your key. For normal term time accommodation the rooms are allocated manually beforehand based on interests etc.

Reply 5261

TheTallOne

OP

18

Original post by EE1994

I was just looking on my accommodation's facebook page and someone said that rooms are allocated on a first come, first serve basis which doesn't make a lot of sense to me because I was told on the open day that they organise corridors/flats so that there's a gender balance, a good balance of home/international students and a range of courses! Just wondering if anyone knows whether that's true because it seems a little strange!

If you apply before the 31st July deadline then applications are treated all equally, according to the principles of allocation specified on the website. Everyone's choices get fed into their allocation computer program and this allocates who gets which halls. And this is the stage we are at now.

Finally, the hall wardens then allocate who goes in which room, and ultimately it's up to them who goes where, using your 'about me' bit and other preferences. So if you specified a quiet area, you might be put in the top floors of Rootes, for example.

Original post by Flying_pigs1414

I sincerely hope I imagined it...but I could swear I read somewhere that rooms are allocated on a first come/first serve basis when you go for key collection, and not decided beforehand like I originally thought.

Please tell me this isn't true!?!?!?

The rooms are allocated before arrivals weekend. In recent years, your exact room has actually been indicated in the Student Records 'term address' section a week or so before you move up.

Reply 5262

cazzy-joe

10

Original post by ellakhawkins

Sounds like a silly question, but how comfy are the beds?

This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App

Umm...fine I think...I mean comfy enough it made me skip some lectures :biggrin:

Reply 5263

AuburnGem

What's the T-Mobile coverage like on campus?

Reply 5264

booples

Hi,
Someone might've already asked about this but I've been offered a room in the older Rootes block and was wondering if it's true that the facilities are a lot worse than at new Rootes? Apparently the rooms are also a bit shabbier e.g. they're painted yellow and have thick red carpets. And is old Rootes generally as sociable/ fun as new Rootes sounds?

Reply 5265

Quexx

Quick question: Are the accommodation fees due on the same day as the maintenance loan (ie the first day of each term) or at a later date??

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 5266

Sean9001

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Original post by Quexx

Quick question: Are the accommodation fees due on the same day as the maintenance loan (ie the first day of each term) or at a later date??

If you're paying by a single direct debit each term, the money will be collected from your account on 25th October 2012, 24th January and 25th April. You need to have the amount in your bank at least 1 day before those dates.

Reply 5267

Quexx

Original post by Sean9001

If you're paying by a single direct debit each term, the money will be collected from your account on 25th October 2012, 24th January and 25th April. You need to have the amount in your bank at least 1 day before those dates.

Oh, okay thanks, thats what I needed to know :wink:

Reply 5268

christmas_steps

Sorry if this is a dumb question or if its been asked before but do you have to buy tickets for all freshers events in advance? Can you not just show up and pay on the night?

Reply 5269

jilebinator

12

Original post by christmas_steps

Sorry if this is a dumb question or if its been asked before but do you have to buy tickets for all freshers events in advance? Can you not just show up and pay on the night?

If you go on their website it tells when you need to pay. Just click on a event and see when you have to pay.

http://www.warwicksu.com/freshers/#whatson

Reply 5270

christmas_steps

Original post by jilebinator

If you go on their website it tells when you need to pay. Just click on a event and see when you have to pay.

http://www.warwicksu.com/freshers/#whatson

Thanks! Since most of the events just say the ticket price and no mention of whether or not you can get them at the door, does it mean its just a given that you can buy them at the door?

And also, for you or any one else to answer, what are the unmissable events you have to buy tickets for (apart from the paint party)?

Reply 5271

buttermints

Probably the most random question but are washing up liquid, hand wash and bin bags provided.
Also what does everyone use to carry laundry, is a washing basket a bit OTT.

Reply 5272

KittyKattyKaity

Original post by buttermints

Probably the most random question but are washing up liquid, hand wash and bin bags provided.
Also what does everyone use to carry laundry, is a washing basket a bit OTT.

Handiest thing for laundry is actually a wheelie case, saves having to carry anything :smile:

You can use it for going to Tesco as well, beats losing your fingers to carrier bag handles.

Reply 5273

Quexx

Original post by KittyKattyKaity

Handiest thing for laundry is actually a wheelie case, saves having to carry anything :smile:

You can use it for going to Tesco as well, beats losing your fingers to carrier bag handles.

Damn that's a good idea!! :wink:

Didn't think of that, I was just gonna get a large laundry bag... =P

Reply 5274

ttoby

15

Original post by buttermints

Probably the most random question but are washing up liquid, hand wash and bin bags provided.
Also what does everyone use to carry laundry, is a washing basket a bit OTT.

Washing up liquid no isn't provided (people often share this) but hand wash and bin bags are provided. I've used washing baskets to carry laundry before, as well as IKEA bags for longer distances.

Reply 5275

TheJ0ker

11

Original post by booples

Hi,
Someone might've already asked about this but I've been offered a room in the older Rootes block and was wondering if it's true that the facilities are a lot worse than at new Rootes? Apparently the rooms are also a bit shabbier e.g. they're painted yellow and have thick red carpets. And is old Rootes generally as sociable/ fun as new Rootes sounds?

Why would the old Rootes be less sociable? Well it will be just as socialble because I'm there :colone:

Reply 5276

BayBee323

do we have a mirror in our room, those in westwood? wondering if i need to take mine or not...westwood also provides a duvet but would you recommend bringing my own?

also, how is kitchen space shared out and what not?

Reply 5277

like_a_star

1

Are laptops covered by the insurance? I know phones aren't.

What do we do with the pillows and duvets that they give us if we're bringing our own? Do we let them know before hand or...???

Thanks in advance :smile:

Reply 5278

ttoby

15

Original post by BayBee323

do we have a mirror in our room, those in westwood? wondering if i need to take mine or not...westwood also provides a duvet but would you recommend bringing my own?

also, how is kitchen space shared out and what not?

There's a mirror by the sink but it's not full length. I'd recommend bringing your own duvet cover at least to personalise your room. I found that the duvet provided was fine although if you're picky about duvets then you could always bring your own.

Reply 5279

ttoby

15

Original post by like_a_star

Are laptops covered by the insurance? I know phones aren't.

What do we do with the pillows and duvets that they give us if we're bringing our own? Do we let them know before hand or...???

Thanks in advance :smile:

Not sure about the insurance, but if you're not using their bedding then you can just stick it in the back of a cupboard somewhere.

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