The University of Southampton Accommodation Thread

What University of Southampton accommodation is there to offer ?

Different halls, all slightly off-campus. All different but have their own things to offer students.
Southampton-based halls - you get a bus pass included with fees. The Southampton buses are very good and link up every campus to every hall to the city centre and Portswood. All halls have some common areas that are shared such as music rooms, common rooms, study rooms and sometimes gyms - check each hall website!
All bills etc. included in the price. You have the option to go into a mixed gender or single gender flat. You can choose a quiet area as well. This means that if you are put in a quiet flat you will be put with others who have selected the option.
Last year the University trialled "alcohol-free" flats and it has not been confirmed whether these will make a return.
New undergraduate students are often guaranteed an offer of accommodation if they apply before the 1st August 2020. (Not confirmed yet). Postgraduate and returning students can re-apply and can apply in a group application where all members of the group have to select the same accommodation preferences - group applications are not available to undergraduate students.

Halls:
Wessex Lane - 20 minute walk from Highfield Campus. 2 parts - Montefiore (self-catered), Connaught (part-catered)
Glen Eyre - 10 minute walk from Highfield Campus. Made up of lots of little blocks "student village".
Highfield Hall - 5 minute walk from Highfield Campus. Part-catered accommodation near to green areas and Avenue Campus.
Archers Road - 20 minute walk from Highfield Campus. 2 parts - Romero and Gately. Near to Southampton Common.
Mayflower Hall - 30 minute walk from Highfield Campus. In city centre, built in 2015. Near to NOCS.
City Gateway - 15 minute walk from Highfield Campus. Postgraduate only hall!
Erasmus Park (for WSA students) - Right next to Riverside Way, you can get a shuttle bus to Highfield Campus.
Riverside Way (for WSA students) - Built in 2017, next to Erasmus Park. Privately owned but has a partnership with the Uni.
Flats/Houses (for couples/families) - Scattered around the University site. There are very few of these.

The viewing gallery above the central common room at Connaught Hall (my photo)

What is the application process?

The process usually opens in March/April of the year (2020).

You will need the following to complete the application form:

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your Student ID number for your application. This will have been supplied to you by your faculty when you were made your offer of study

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an email address that you have access to. Email addresses that are likely to expire or terminated, for example school or college email addresses, are not suitable

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your current personal details, including a current address

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the dates that you wish to apply for (if you are a pre-sessional or visiting student, or if you wish to extend your halls contract, you may need to apply for the current academic year)

Please ensure that you read the Terms & Conditions for applying for halls before submitting your application.
[This is directly from the website here.]

You then will have to select 3-5 choices for accommodation for your application to go through. If you do not put at least 3 choices, your application will not go through (unless you are applying for Winchester accommodation, then it's 2 choices).

Offers of accommodation are made in batches up until mid-September from the Monday after A-level results day. If you submitted your application before 1st August 2020, you will be guaranteed an offer (usually).

How does allocation work and do I get much choice?

You can choose your contract length, type of room, hall and if you want your flat to be mixed or single gender, in a quiet area or a show flat.
Show flats are when your room can be used as an example for people to tour on open days (you get paid for it) :borat:

When you submit your application, the Team looks at it and tries their best to get you one of your top 3 choices. Allocation depends on availability and is done on a day by day basis. The Team allocate you a room according to what was specified on your application.
When you have met your offer conditions (you are unconditionally firmed as a student) we can offer you accommodation. You then have to log into your accommodation portal account and accept this.
Offers expire up to 4 days after being received, you should check your email and portal regularly (3 times a week) so you don't miss it!
You need to enter in bank details to accept your offer of accommodation. This sets up a recurring card payment plan for the rest of the fees which are paid in 3 instalments.

What is included in University accommodation?
see website information below:
Your accommodation fees include:

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All your bills (gas, electric, water)

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Wi-Fi and high speed internet connection

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Unilink bus pass*

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24 hour support and services

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24 hour security

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Variety of on-site facilities (e.g. common rooms and communal computers)

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Contents insurance (depending on possessions you wish to insure you may need to purchase additional cover)

*Excluding Erasmus Park and Riverside Way.

Do they cater for special requirements?
Yes - tell enabling. [email protected] with medical evidence, forward it to accommodation. They can look into your requirements and ensure the room you are allocated is suited for you!
Before you start your application for accommodation please contact Enabling Services who will be able provide guidance and who will work closely with us to meet your needs. (from Uni website)

How much is it and when/how do I pay?
See the fees table on the website here or on the pdf you can download here.

You pay for accommodation in 3 instalments.
For example for the 2019/20 academic year:
7 October 2019
6 January 2020
20 April 2020
1 July 2020*
*51 week contract only

Trouble accepting offer? Email the team.
Trouble with SFE? Get it sorted with them before contacting accommodation. Try their facebook.
Anything else (after accepting offer) - contact the SSC Fees department for more information on options.

FAQ
bed sizes etc. see here

If you visit the area - there is a walking tour of the halls here that you can do yourself.
You can find the Halls Guide for residents here.

DISCLAIMER - All of this is Student perspective and Student-based advice. This is NOT directly from the University and is no way official.

Accommodation Website.
Accommodation Portal.

General University of Southampton Contact details:
Phone: +44(0)23 8059 5000

University of SouthamptonUniversity RoadSouthamptonSO17 1BJUnited Kingdom

Student Service Centre Contact Details:

To help you get the support you need quickly, there is an online chat service. We will be online 10:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday. Just click here to speak to us during these times. You need your University of Southampton ID number for this!
If you have a more complicated query or would like to speak to us outside of our chat hours, we are still available by phone on +44(0)23 8059 9599 or email at [email protected] or in person in Building 37 on Highfield Campus (opposite the Jubilee Sports Centre) between 08:30 to 18:00 Monday - Friday.

When to contact Your Faculty and Accommodation
If you have not yet had your accommodation confirmed (and it's after mid August/mid-September) please contact accommodation to see if your application is alright.
If you've not received a confirmation email that your place at the University of Southampton has been confirmed, you need to first contact the admissions team of your faculty. You can find phone numbers for them here. Please ensure you've sent the relevant documents your faculty has requested in order for your place to be confirmed swiftly.
Then you can always inform accommodation of the steps taken and for example if you are waiting for a DBS check it ensures they know everything is on track!

(edited 5 years ago)

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Reply 580

saskiahdltea

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by Rivvy000

Guys, are there different halls in Glen eyre? I’ve heard of chamberlain halls etc, I’m a bit confused about how it works, are there certain halls allocated for different things, like non alcohol rooms or single gender room?

yes so glen has lots of sub halls i guess. it has richard newitt, brunel house etc. if you look fo a map of it you can see all the variety. i think they aren't specifically sorted like one hall (e.g. brunel house) for single gender. i think its just a flat of maybe single gender in any random block

Reply 581

Rivvy000

Does it say on the offer which sub hall of Glen Eyre we’ll be allocated in?

Reply 582

Uni of Southampton Students

Official Rep

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by Rivvy000

Does it say on the offer which sub hall of Glen Eyre we’ll be allocated in?

Hi,

When I was in first year, if I remember correctly, we were told what block we had been allocated but we were not told which flat specifically. Your specific flat was revealed on the day of your arrival, but this may have changed in the three years since I started at Southampton. To get the most accurate and up to date information, I would recommend popping the accommodation team an email.

Email: [email protected]

I hope this has helped! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jasmine (an Official University of Southampton Rep) :smile:

Reply 583

notmenami

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by sprinkledcheese

is this when you applied for first year accom because I'm currently in the process of applying and am deeply worried I won't get in hall acomm 😬

yep it was for my first year

Reply 584

Twinmum04

Morning all,
We were told on Friday that the allocation of rooms will be given to us on the 7th September e.g. flat number etc

Reply 585

Car_lmnop

I am looking for a swap from Erasmus Park Hall to a uni Hall in Southampton. I have a standard en suite room in Erasmus starting September 23.

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Reply 586

Car_lmnop

I have a standard en suite room in Erasmus Park that I would like to swap or find someone to take over as I will be studying at Highfield campus. If you are interested or know someone that might be, please get in touch.

Reply 587

ollieseaber

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by CheeseIsVeg

Chamberlain is super in demand. There's not much chance anyone gets it tbhYes I can! I was in one of these rooms last year. I can send some photos later if I get time. They are super lovely highly recommendYou get a basin in your room

I'm in one of these rooms next year could you send me the pictures you have? And what block were you in?

Reply 588

ollieseaber

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by CheeseIsVeg

Chamberlain is super in demand. There's not much chance anyone gets it tbh

Yes I can! I was in one of these rooms last year. I can send some photos later if I get time. They are super lovely highly recommend
You get a basin in your room

I'm in one of these rooms next year. Could you send me the pictures you have? and what block were you in?

Reply 589

WonStar

Hi there does anyone know what size the beds are in Glen Eyre - Chancellor's Court - Selborne Block - Enhanced Plus Shared bathroom?

Reply 590

CheeseIsVeg

Volunteer Team

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by ollieseaber

I'm in one of these rooms next year could you send me the pictures you have? And what block were you in?

Hey sure, can you just remind me which type of room this was and where ? :smile:

Reply 591

Uni of Southampton Students

Official Rep

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by WonStar

Hi there does anyone know what size the beds are in Glen Eyre - Chancellor's Court - Selborne Block - Enhanced Plus Shared bathroom?

Hello,

Final year Bm5 student at southampton here 👋
I didn’t stay in an enhanced plus room, as they didn’t have the option back when I was in halls. But from visiting them this year , the bed looks like a double. There is no more information on the website unfortunately, but the best people to ask are the accommodation to me ! You can either call on +44 (0)23 80 595959 or email them [email protected]

Don’t hesitate if you have any other questions

Cynthia ( University of Southampton student ambassador)
https://www.southampton.ac.uk

Reply 592

ollieseaber

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by CheeseIsVeg

Hey sure, can you just remind me which type of room this was and where ? :smile:

Enhanced plus shared bathroom in Selborne chancellors court :smile:

Reply 593

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Hi, does anyone know how to access the halls induction, as I can't find it on my accomodation portal. Also whether we will be assigned rooms in the flat or whether it would be first come first served. Please let me know. Thank you :smile:

Sorry to repeat this post as I just realised there was a thread specific to accomodation. Thanks!!!

Reply 594

CheeseIsVeg

Volunteer Team

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by ollieseaber

Enhanced plus shared bathroom in Selborne chancellors court :smile:

My images are only for Roll Court so they may be slightly different to Selbourne.

If you still think they will help, let me know and I can find the images

Reply 595

ollieseaber

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by CheeseIsVeg

My images are only for Roll Court so they may be slightly different to Selbourne.

If you still think they will help, let me know and I can find the images

Id still love to see them if that’s ok :smile:

Reply 596

CheeseIsVeg

Volunteer Team

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by ollieseaber

Id still love to see them if that’s ok :smile:

sure!
This top photo is my room in roll court, Glen Eyre.
my room in roll court glen eyre.jpg

Opposite the bed there was a large warderobe and next to that was the washbasin/sink + large mirror with a cupboard underneath. Really great room. I particularly liked the large desk space :biggrin:

This photo here is the shared kitchen I had. Not in the picture was a large table + bench seating, large fridge+freezer and another window.

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Reply 597

ollieseaber

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by CheeseIsVeg

sure!
This top photo is my room in roll court, Glen Eyre.
my room in roll court glen eyre.jpg

Opposite the bed there was a large warderobe and next to that was the washbasin/sink + large mirror with a cupboard underneath. Really great room. I particularly liked the large desk space :biggrin:

This photo here is the shared kitchen I had. Not in the picture was a large table + bench seating, large fridge+freezer and another window.