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Swansea Metropolitan University has five halls of residence based on two separate campuses. There are over 300 rooms for first year students to apply for with a mixture a standard study bedrooms and rooms with en-suite facilities. When students apply for a place in halls they can specify their preference on where they would like to stay. The Accommodation Department will then allocate all rooms in halls over the summer from July until September. Every effort will be made to give students one of their three main preferences although because of demand this may not always be possible. Townhill Campus259 individual study/bedrooms Gwyr Hall (62 rooms with en-suite shower cubicles - mixed accommodation, toilets nearby) Dyfed Hall (100 rooms) - mixed accommodation Cenydd Hall (97 rooms plus two flats for disabled use with en-suite facilities) - mixed accommodation The Halls have single rooms with fitted wardrobe and hand washbasin. Showers, toilets and bathrooms are located on each floor. There is a coin-operated launderette on the ground floor of Dyfed Hall which is open daily. Services provided include: furniture and fittings, lighting, heating and water as well as free wireless internet access. Cookers, microwave ovens and freezers, are provided in each Hall, all rooms have a small refrigerator. Amenities on campus include the Main Refectory (Metro 2), Campus Cafe, Student Bar (Metro Lounge), Fitness Centre and Library. Mount Pleasant CampusSelf catering 37 study/bedroom units (en-suite) The accommodation at Mount Pleasant consists of 6 twin and 37 single study units all with en-suite toilet/shower facilities. There is a coin operated launderette on the ground floor. There are two Cafe's on site (Metro and Metro Xtra) as well as Starbucks Coffee and a Library. All of the halls of residence are very safe and secure buildings, entry into the building is by swipe card only. Night Security staff are also in operation on campus throughout the academic year. Car ParkingMount Pleasant Campus: Cars or Motorcycles are prohibited for residents except for students with mobility problems. Townhill Campus: All motor vehicles owned and parked by residents at Townhill Campus must be registered with the security staff on arrival. For 2010/2011 there will be parking fee of £200 per term or £500 per year for residents parking on the site. There are bike sheds located on both campuses. Prices - Academic Year 2011/2012Mount Pleasant Halls (single en suite room) - £72.00 per week Mount Pleasant Halls (twin en suite room) - £53.00 per week Townhill Campus (Gwyr Halls) - £65.00 per week Townhill Campus (Cenydd Halls) - £59.00 per week Townhill Campus (Dyfed Halls) - £59.00 per week. *all prices are inclusive of bills and are subject to change at the end of each academic year |







