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Last updated: 17 March 2026
Halls of residence move-in dates vary depending on where you are living. Below confirms the dates you can move into your new Halls of Residence:
Oxstalls: move-in will take place on Saturday 12 September 2026 between 10am and 4pm.
Park Villas and Challinor: move-in will take place over 2 days from Friday 11 to Saturday 12 September 2026 between 10am and 4pm.
Late Arrivals: If you plan to arrive later than 4pm on Saturday 12 September, please complete this simple form to confirm the details. We will then provide alternative arrival instructions in late August/early September.
Please note that we are unable to accommodate early arrivals.
Booking an arrival slot:
Once you have fully accepted your room offer, you will be able to book an arrival slot within your Halls Portal (see instructions below). There will be hourly slots available between 10am to 4pm on each move-in day. It is a compulsory requirement to book an arrival slot. There are a limited number of slots per hour to manage the number of people on site at one time. Therefore, we recommend you book early to get your desired slot.
You can access this booking system as follows:
Friends and family should aim to leave site by the end of the booking slot to help control the number of people and vehicles on site.
You can plan the journey and find your halls of residence by entering the relevant campus postcode into Google Maps:
Park campus for Jenner, Dowty, Grace, Jenner Tyndale & Challinor students:
Park Campus reception
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
Oxstalls campus for Birdlip, May, Crickley, Chalford, Coopers and Robinswood students:
Oxstalls Campus reception
Oxstalls Lane
Gloucester
GL2 9HW
View all maps and halls addresses. You can also find maps of each University Campus here: Park map and Oxstalls map.
Key collection: On arrival, please report the relevant key collection point stated above. Here you will receive your keys and student card. A Halls welcome pack will also be provided in your room. This pack will include your Halls Handbook along with other useful information.
Why are there two move-in dates for Park students? This is due to the number of students arriving, so the move-in process needs to take place over two days.
Will I get charged an extra night if I move-in on Friday 11 September*? No, you will only be charged from your contract start date of Saturday 12 September.
Will Halls be quiet if I chose to move-in early*? Halls will be quieter on Friday 11 Sept so this is a good option if you prefer it. You might also want to communicate with other students via the Halls Facebook pages (see below) to find out when housemates are planning to arrive.
*Park Halls students only.
What will my postal address be and where are my halls? Your postal address will be your halls/block name and room number (found in your room offer within the halls portal) followed by the relevant Halls address. The Halls maps and addresses page also features a map of Cheltenham and Gloucester showing the locations of all University of Gloucestershire halls of residence.
Could you help me with directions? You can plan the journey to collect your keys by entering the relevant campus postcode stated above into Google Maps (Park Campus: GL50 2RH, Oxstalls Campus: GL2 9HW).
Why do I need to collect my student card on arrival? Our halls of residence are accessed via this student card (but we also have back-up door codes available if needed). Your ID is also used to access other University services.
Is cleaning provided in rooms and communal areas? No, a cleaning service will be provided in the stairwells, However, it is the students responsibility to keep rooms, kitchens, communal areas and corridors and communal toilets (where provided) clean along with transporting rubbish and waste to the relevant bins.
Is bedding included and what size is my bed? Bedding is not provided. All halls rooms feature a standard size single bed.
How do I access the internet in my room/halls? All halls feature fast internet access Wi-Fi. View the following instructions to connect to the Wi-Fi.
How much does halls cost? You can find full information on our 2026/27 halls rent page.
How is rent taken for halls of residence? Rent is paid in three instalments via direct debit on:
1st Instalment: October 2026*
2nd Instalment: January 2027*
3rd Instalment: May 2027*
This is to coincide with when students receive their loans.
*Specific dates will be confirmed at a later date.
Facebook: Why not join our official 2026/27 Facebook page for your halls complex? This is a great way to meet your future hall-mates before arrival! We will also be updated these pages with the latest accommodation news. Simple open the link below for your halls complex and select ‘Join Group.’ Accommodation staff will then authenticate and provide access during office hours Monday to Friday.
Please note that only the student will be authorised access for the halls complex they are housed. We will not authorise access for family members or friends. Any external advertising posted by users will be removed and ongoing issues may lead to users being removed.
What support is offered to halls students?
Your Residential Support Adviser (RSA) RSAs offer pastoral care and welfare advice to students in halls of residence. They help students settle in and provide support throughout the year. Another part of the role is to ensure all students abide by the halls of residence terms and conditions. Below will be your RSA:
Nicole Warfield: Park Villas & Challinor and Pittville Student Village; all Original blocks
07801183626 [email protected]
Harry Hawkins: Oxstalls Halls of Residence and Pittville Student Village; Jones & Raikes Enhanced Blocks
07801183634 [email protected]
Joe Blackton: Pittville Student Village; Crook, Mason, Moore, Parker & Potter Enhanced Blocks, Foley Townhouses
07801183628 [email protected]
RSAs work 11.30am-7.30pm – Monday to Thursday & 11.30am-7pm – Friday
Halls are also supported by 24/7 security, cleaning and maintenance teams who aim to make your stay as productive and enjoyable as possible.
How to register with a GP: When at university it is extremely important that you register with a local GP in case of any medical issues.
Gloucester based students: Please register with the Alney Practice which is very close to Oxstalls Campus and offers a full range of general medical services. To register simply complete their web-based registration form along with the student medical questionnaire and register for online services.
Cheltenham based Halls students: Please register with the Underwood Surgery who provide a full range of medical services. To register simply complete their web-based registration form.
What do I need to bring? You can find this information in our guide.
Is it possible also to stay in halls again during the second year? Yes, students can live in Halls for each of their academic years. Information regarding returning to halls for the next academic year will be sent to halls students in November 2026.
I have received a halls room offer, but it is not for the halls I wanted. Can I change it? We allocate rooms the date order of receiving applications so the earlier you apply, the better chance you will have of receiving your desired accommodation. If you have not received the option(s) you wanted, it is because this room type is already allocated. Unfortunately, it is not possible to change rooms at this stage.
Halls transfers during term time: we do run a room transfer scheme if you live in a university-managed halls of residence which opens 3 weeks after your contract start date.
Once open, you can complete a transfer form, select your desired halls within your Halls Portal. Once completed, our Halls Allocation Team will contact you to confirm if a room becomes available in this halls/room type. Please note that there is a £50 administration fee for all halls transfers.
Can I extend my stay in halls after my 2026/27 halls contract ends in June 2027? Short extensions will only be agreed if the course requires it. However, there will be halls options available during the summer period for students who want to remain, but this would involve moving to a different halls complex. An email will be sent to all halls students regarding summer accommodation options in March/April 2027.
What if I accept my halls room but no longer require it? Please email [email protected] as soon as possible. If you notify us 14 days before your contract start date, we will end the contract and the £200 advance rent payment fee will be returned to you.
After this date (ie, within two weeks before the contract start date), if notice is received, the University will return the £200 advance rent payment, minus any deductions incurred from late notification, including but not limited to the reasonable costs of additional marketing of the room and the licence is ended. If you notify us on or after your contract start date you will be liable for rent for the year unless a suitable replacement student is found.
What happens with my halls of residence contract if I withdraw from university after I’ve moved in? We will end your halls of residence contract if you withdraw or defer from university. Once the withdrawal/deferral is complete, the student would have up to 2 weeks to vacate halls of residence.
The student would be charged rent up to the date you complete the withdrawal process and fully vacate (whichever is later.) They would also be charged a 4-week cancellation fee from that date.
Full details can be found in point 43 of our Halls of resident terms and conditions.
I have a motor vehicle; can I bring it with me if I live in halls? Unfortunately, it is a university rule that all halls students are not allowed a motor vehicle anywhere in Cheltenham and Gloucester. We must be strict regarding this as it is a condition agreed with the council when building halls and external evidence must be on file for any exceptions.
The main exception is for students with disabilities or a medical condition. In these cases, permission can only be considered once details are provided in writing by a medical professional. The letter must specifically mention the need for a car due to this medical condition. This evidence should be emailed to [email protected]. Once provided, the Accommodation Services Manager will review this evidence. If confirmed, a link to purchase the parking permit will be provided.
Another reason permission is granted is if a student is on temporary university placement. This process involves course staff notifying the Accommodation team of a student with temporary parking permission. In these cases, permission is given for the period of placement only.
There is also an exception for students on the below courses who have year-long placements and are automatically given permission to purchase a permit when is goes live here in August 2026.
PGCE, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Healthcare Science, Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Physiotherapy and Paramedic Science.
Unless a student meets one of the above requirements, it would not be possible to grant permission.
Do I need to get room insurance if I live in halls? All University-managed halls rooms come with basic contents insurance through Howden. More details will be sent to incoming halls students during summer 2026 but you can find out what is covered in our insurance guide.
Do I need a TV licence if I live in halls? Yes, if you have a TV in your room or watch content on any other device. View TV licensing information.
Is there a bus service that runs between campuses? Yes, the 94 bus service runs between Cheltenham town centre to Park Campus, Oxstalls Campus and onto Gloucester city centre. It currently costs £3* per journey.
*Price based on the 2025/26 academic year.
You can further useful information in our Accommodation FAQs.
Is it possible to view my halls room? Unfortunately, we are unable to offer halls tours apart from the ones provided on University open days. However, we also offer a comprehensive list of Virtual Tours that are accessible online anytime.
Further information: You can find lots more useful information in our Accommodation FAQs.
If you have any general accommodation questions, please feel free to call 01242 714544 or email [email protected]
The University of Gloucestershire follows the Universities UK (UUK) Code of Practice.
The code outlines best practice and provides benchmarks for the management and quality of university-managed student accommodation in the higher education sector.
You can find more information about the UUK Code of Practice on the Universities UK website.
You can further useful information in our Accommodation FAQs.
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