Halls of residence: What do I need to bring?
What do I need? You should bring the following items...
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Last updated: 11 September 2025
Once you have fully accepted your halls of residence room, you can move into your halls of residence any time from your contract start date.
You do not need a specific booking slot, simply follow the below arrival instructions:
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 & Oxstalls
Key collection: Your keys will be available to collect from our University Security teams who are based on campus 24 hours a day. Please call the relevant number below at least one hour before arrival to ensure they are present. You may also receive your student card which will get into your halls block. However, this might not be available. If your student card is not present, you will find a temporary door code written on the key envelope to access your block.
Oxstalls Campus Security: (for Oxstalls keys) 07793 245017
Park Campus Security: (for Park Villas and Challinor keys) 07801 183630
Your Residential Support Adviser has also recorded a compulsory halls induction talk for you. This video features essential information so ensure you watch it all in advance of arrival. Please click on the link below for your specific halls to view the relevant halls induction video:
Our Pre-Arrival Halls Induction is now online in your Halls Portal and ready to complete.
This compulsory process needs to be completed by all incoming halls students before arrival. You can easily complete this process by logging into your Halls Portal and selecting the ‘Your Halls Induction 2025 26’ tab. Now follow the simply process and carefully read through each page before accepting. The Induction has been designed to help you get ready for life in halls of residence.
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? Find out more information regarding 2025/26 halls rent.
How is rent taken for halls of residence? Rent is paid in three instalments via direct debit on:
1st Instalment: 6 October 2025
2nd Instalment: 12 January 2026
3rd Instalment: 11 May 2026
This is to coincide with when students receive their loans.
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 2025.
Can I extend my stay in halls after my 2025/26 halls contract ends in June 2026? 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 2026.
I have a car; can I bring it with me if I live in halls? Unfortunately, students living within halls of Residence are not allowed a car in Cheltenham or Gloucester. The only exception is normally for students with disabilities or medical conditions. Permission is only given once a letter from a medical professional is provided specifically stating the need for a motor vehicle due to a medical condition/disability.
Do I need to get room insurance if I live in halls? All University managed halls room comes with basic contents insurance through Howden. More details will be sent to incoming halls students during summer 2025 but you can find out what is covered on our 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 2024/25 academic year.
Facebook: Why not join our official 2025/26 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 with then authenticate and provide access during office hours Monday to Friday.
Please note that you will only be authorised access you the halls complex you are housed. Any external advertising posted by users will be removed and ongoing issues may lead to users being removed.
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.
You can further useful information in our Accommodation FAQs.
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