By accepting a room in one of our show flat locations, you are enabling prospective students and their families to visit our accommodation during the academic year on planned Open Days and Offer Holder Days, as you may have had the opportunity to do when you were choosing your university.
Your participation also offers several benefits and rewards, which you can read more about below.
The role of a Show Flat Resident
You will:
Have your accommodation (communal and bedroom areas) open, presentable and ready to be viewed by visitors during the times shown below. This is a contractual obligation as part of your agreement.
Welcome visitors to your accommodation on planned Open Days and Offer Holder Days in a friendly manner, offering visitors an opportunity to view your room, ensuite (if applicable) and communal areas.
Talk about your experiences of living in a University of Bath residence. Prospective students really value the opinions of current students and want to hear what it’s like from your point of view.
Show Flat accommodation locations
You can apply to live in Show Flat accommodation by selecting this on your accommodation application.
Our show flats are located within the following buildings:
- Derhill flats 3 to 5
- Marlborough Court MB1 to MB4
- Eastwood Terrace house 34, 36 and 37
- The Quads C1.01 to C1.29
If you live in a show flat the contract dates are from Friday 18 September 2026 to Wednesday 09 June 2027 or Saturday 19 September 2026 to Wednesday 09 June 2027.
Expectations
You and your housemates will need to ensure:
- That at least two students from your flat serve as student ambassadors at each event.
- That kitchens, communal areas and bedrooms are clean, cleared of rubbish and trip hazards and bedroom doors are left open with lights on.
- You take joint responsibility as a flat for keeping communal areas clean and tidy.
- You report any repairs or damages within 24hrs of each event finishing.
- Valuables such as laptops and any sentimental items are either locked away or not left in the residence.
Benefits
When your flat is used for an Open Day or Offer Holder Day, you will receive:
- All show flat residents will be given Eat and Drink credit of £20 per event, following each event. You can use this on the day to buy food and drink or anytime after the event.
- Residents who participate as Ambassadors for viewings (minimum 2 students per flat) will be paid the hourly rate of £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay).
- Exclusive use of Polden Common Room for all residents to use during the event.
- Your flat will receive a service clean of communal areas the day before each event.
Key dates and required availability
Your availability:
We will contact you via email ahead of each recruitment event to remind you of this commitment.
Dates
2026/27 academic year
Open Days
- Saturday 10 October 2026
Offer Holder Days
- Saturday 13 March 2027
- Friday 09 April 2027
- Saturday 24 April 2027
During Offer Holder Days, a selection of show flats will be open to visitors. If your accommodation is selected to be shown, you will be contacted by email.