When to arrive
When to arrive
You will have an allotted date and time to arrive and a key collection point, depending on your accommodation building. Find out your arrival details here.
Your arrivals time may differ from your contract start date. This is to manage the large number of students arriving into our accommodation, and to ensure the best arrivals experience. Each household has a timeslot, so you will be arriving with your housemates.
If you are planning to arrive arriving from Sunday 22 September you will need to visit either the West Accommodation Centre or the East Accommodation Centre to collect your key.
West Accommodation Centre
- Polden
- Polden Court
- Brendon Court
- Westwood
- Eastwood Green
- Eastwood Terrace House 24 - 31
- Osborne House
- Esther Parkin
East Accommodation Centre
- Eastwood Terrace 32 - 51
- Marlborough
- Norwood
- Quads
- Solsbury Court
- Woodland Court
Arriving out of hours
If you arrive outside of reception opening hours, contact the Security team on +44 (0)1225 385349 on arrival and they will help you to collect your keys.
Parking Permits
Please download, print and complete a parking permit ready for arrivals.
Parking on campus
Car Parking on campus
- For East Car Park use postcode BA2 7PA (GPS coordinates: Latitude 51.3794 Longitude -2.3231)
- For West Car Park use postcode BA2 7AY (GPS coordinates: Latitude 51.37972 Longitude -2.33290)
Getting ready to come to University
Information on this page is subject to change so please ensure to check back regularly for the latest information for moving into your accommodation.
We look forward to welcoming you into your accommodation.
Your library card
Your library card is your official proof of ID on campus. You can use it to get access to buildings.
Before you leave home, you need to register online and upload a photo of yourself for your library card. We will then be able to create your card so it's ready for you to use when you get here.
What to bring, what not to bring
We recommend that you bring a minimal amount of belongings.
Before packing your bags, look at our list of things to bring with you. You should also read our list of things you are not allowed to bring.
If you are coming from overseas, you can send your belongings to the University for collection when you arrive.