What is provided for me in my room?

All rooms in halls of residence come fully furnished, the fixtures and fittings include a bed and mattress, study desk and chair, hand wash basin, mirror, wardrobe, small refrigerator, shelving, easy chair and bed side cabinet with chest of draws.

If your moving into private accommodation An inventory as a Microsoft Word file or pdf is available for download.

Do I need a TV licence?

TV Licences are required by all rooms containing a TV. Student may also need a licence if they are using a laptop to watch television. More information is available from http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk.

As every room is fitted with Virgin media connection, cable TV is available for a monthly payment with the choice to access Movies and Sport channels for an extra fee. Over 50 digital channels are also available via freeview, however there is no rooftop aerial on the halls of residence. Students will need to provide their own indoor aerials to pick up the signal. More information is available from http://www.freeview.co.uk

Does my room have a telephone?

Virgin Media provide every bedroom with a telephone point which can be paid for on a monthly contract.

Does my room have an internet connection?

Every bedroom in halls of residence will have access to a free wireless internet connection. Students will be given their username and passwords on enrolment. Virgin media are also on site for the first two weeks of term if you wish to have Broadband installed in your study bedroom subject to a monthly fee. Students can purchase the service package from the representatives and arrange a suitable date for installation.

Do I need to arrange insurance for my belongings?

Information on this subject is on the internet website http://www.endsleigh.co.uk. Swansea Metropolitan University does not provide cover for student belongings and we strongly recommend that you take out sufficient insurance.

What do I need to bring with me?

Students are required to bring their own bedding, towels, coat hangers, cooking utensils (including cutlery and crockery), cleaning and washing products, dish cloths, tea towels, food etc.

Is there a bus service?

Regular bus services run between sites and the city centre during term time. Bus timetables will be provided to students on arrival into halls of residence.

Are there items I shouldn’t bring with me?

Items which are not permitted include: candles, incense sticks, fairy lights, chip fryers, pets including goldfish, large white goods (this includes mini fridges), large items of furniture or equipment are not allowed in Halls of Residence for health and safety and fire safety reasons.

Can I bring my car?

Resident students are not permitted to park on the Mount Pleasant Campus. Car parking is available on the Townhill Campus for a fixed fee. Regular bus services run between sites and the city centre.

Can I bring my bike?

Students can use the cycle racks and bike shed available on Campus. Keys to the bike shed can be collected from Reception. Keeping any bicycle, motorcycle, moped or other petrol driven machine inside Halls of Residence is not permitted.

What laundry facilities are available?

Coin operated washing machines and driers are present at both our Mount Pleasant and Townhill Campuses. They are located on the ground floor of Halls of Residence.

Who is responsible for cleaning?

All students living in halls of residence are responsible for keeping the accommodation clean and tidy. A team of cleaners will enter the building every day between 8am and 12pm to clean the corridors and kitchen areas however students are expected to clean their own study bedroom.

Where do I collect my mail?

Letters will be distributed to students in halls of residence directly, large items of mail or parcels will need to be collected from reception on either the Mount Pleasant or Townhill campuses.

Can I stay on Campus during the holidays?

Your license agreement covers the use of your room for 40 weeks, which includes the Christmas and Easter holidays. If you would like to stay on Campus during the summer holiday, arrangements can be made with the Accommodation Officer.