Accommodation
Will my son or daughter be guaranteed a place?
The Accommodation Team offers a free and friendly service to help your son or daughter find the right place to live.
The University has a range of accommodation options. Students can choose to live on campus in our purpose-built Halls of Residence, off campus in University-managed city centre Halls, University-managed Halls adjacent to campus or in a range of University-accredited private rented accommodation.
Accommodation is allocated on a first come, first served basis to those making the University of Worcester their firm choice so an early application is advised.
Contact the Accommodation Team on 01905 855137 or e-mail: accommodation@worc.ac.uk for further advice and information.
Where are the Halls?
Living away from home for the first time is an exciting but sometimes daunting prospect for first year students. Living independently away from home but with the support of the University Accommodation and Student Experience Teams, as well as the Students’ Union, gives them the perfect opportunity to make new friends and get involved with the social life at the University.
What is the accommodation like?
Halls of Residence on Campus
There are three different Halls of Residence at the University of Worcester - Worcester Hall, Wyvern Hall and Chandler Hall:
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Worcester Hall comprises10 houses, with self-catering flats arranged into 6 or 7 study bedrooms with a shared kitchen/lounge area. 73 rooms have en-suite facilities while standard flats have 2 shower rooms. All flats are equipped with hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, irons and irons boards. All rooms have high-speed Internet connections.
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Wyvern Hall is fully catered and arranged into 4 or 6 single study bedrooms. There is a shared kitchen and lounge area equipped with hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, irons and ironing boards. There is a bathroom, shower room with toilet and another separate toilet in all flats. All rooms have high-speed Internet connections.
- Chandler Hall consists of 54 single study bedrooms with 6 single bedrooms with a shared study area. Chandler is let on a room-only basis as facilities are limited. There is a large kitchen and 2 bathrooms and toilets between 8-10 students. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and kettle.
University-managed Halls of Residence off Campus
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Sansome Hall - This all Ensuite Hall is self catering accommodation located within the centre of Worcester, approximately 30 minutes walk from the campus, and very close to Foregate Street railway station. This modern purpose built development comprises 83 single study en-suite bedrooms, arranged into 8 flats over 5 floors with lift access to half the flats. There is a shared kitchen/lounge area, equipped with a hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine and drier, kettle, iron, ironing board and a basic supply of cooking utensils and crockery. All rooms have a high-speed internet connection. There is a provision for cycle storage and the Halls are protected by CCTV.
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The Foresters - A converted pub and skittle alley this delightful small hall is ideally situated in Worcester city centre adjacent to the local authority swimming pool and sports centre. These are self-catering residences with a mix of both standard and en-suite rooms, built around a central part covered court yard. There is a shared kitchen/lounge area, and a shared kitchen laundry area equipped with a hob, double oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, iron, ironing board and a basic supply of cooking utensils and crockery. All rooms have a broadband internet connection. The laundry has coin operated washing machines and driers and there is external washing line space. There is space within the courtyard for cycle storage and the external and communal spaces are protected by CCTV.
- Fern Court - This new exclusive development consists of three 6 bed-roomed houses and one 3 bed-roomed house with off road parking adjacent to the campus and just 10-15 minutes walk. Newly built, these houses have one en suite bedroom per property and standard rooms, bathroom and separate toilet and shower and a fully fitted kitchen/dining room. All study bedrooms have high-speed internet connections.
Private Accommodation
For independence, a house or flat share is the perfect choice. Worcester has plenty of good, reasonably priced accommodation which is close to the University. As a student off campus your son or daughter will still have access to the same facilities and the support of the Accommodation Team and Student Experience Team to help with any queries that might arise.
The University works closely with private landlords and Worcester City Council to ensure all student shared houses are accredited and offer good standards. We also offer advice on housing matters such as tenancy agreements and questions to ask landlords with regard to safety and fire precautions, so students are supported at every step of the way.
Some First Year students will be allocated accommodation in privately rented accommodation, usually sharing with other First Year students. All of the accommodation will have been inspected both by the University and by Worcester City Council and will usually be located close to the University campus. Where this is the case the tenancy contract will be negotiated between the student and the landlord directly and students will pay accommodation fees to the landlord but the University will be happy to offer advice and guidance.
Studentpad
Full details and more information about off campus properties can be found at www.studentpad.co.uk/worcester. Call the Accommodation Office on 01905 855300 or 01905 855137 first to pick up the password.
This simple-to-use site gives full details of all accredited properties, lots of photographs and much more, and is also cleverly designed to assist groups of friends when applying for houses in years two and three. Please remember length of agreement, deposits and arrangements for paying bills separately all vary in private rented houses. Do please take advice from the Accommodation Team if you are unsure about any of these important details.
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What other facilities are provided?
Student Community and Welfare
Whether students choose to live on campus or off campus, as well as the friendly help and advice they will receive from the Accommodation Team, they will also be supported by our Student Experience Team.
The Student Experience team are here to support students living on and off campus to ensure that students have a positive experience whilst at university, making the most of the opportunities that are available to them and to help integrate them into university life. As part of this team, there are 4 Community Development Workers who provide support, information and advice to residents. They will facilitate activities and events to help students to get to know each other and to foster a positive, supportive community spirit on campus.
The Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is central to student life and runs a host of events, clubs and activities on campus including movie screenings, theatre and sporting activities, so there is plenty to do, even on a tight budget. The Student’s Union also has its own Welfare Officer who is there to advise students.
A Secure Environment
The University has a team of Security Officers on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Their principle role is to provide students with a safe and secure environment in which to live and study. The security and community development workers office is also based in the heart of our residential village, adjacent to the laundry in the Worcester Halls. This is normally staffed from around midday through to 6.00am seven days per week; the team can deal with any emergency or pastoral issue or just provide a place to go for a chat and a cup of tea.
Food & Drink
We offer a wide range of high quality, good value food outlets for your son or daughter. Vegetarian options are available and other dietary requirements can be catered for on request. We also have two coffee shops and the Students' Union shop provides basic items, including groceries, toiletries, stationery and magazines. A supermarket is located in St John's, a short walk from campus. For more information.
How much will the accommodation cost?