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Last updated: 22 March 2024
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:
Hardwick campus for Avon, Severn & Thames students:
Hardwick Campus reception
St Paul’s Road
Cheltenham
GL50 4BS
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, Robinswood and Ermin Hall students:
Oxstalls Campus reception
Oxstalls Lane
Gloucester
GL2 9HW
Pittville Student Village for all Pittville halls of residence:
Laurie Lee reception
Pittville Student Village
Albert Road
GL52 3JG
View all maps and halls addresses. You can also find maps of each University Campus here: Hardwick, Park, Oxstalls & Pittville.
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 and Ermin keys) 07793 245017
FCH Campus Security: (for Hardwick keys) 07736 692087
Park Campus Security: (for Park Villas and Challinor keys) 07801 183630
Pittville Student Village reception: 01242 715069
Please complete your Pre-Arrival halls Induction which can be found in your halls portal and selecting the ‘Your halls induction 2023 24’ tab. Now follow the simple 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. You should aim to spend at least 5 minutes reading each page.
This compulsory process needs to be completed by all incoming halls students before arrival.
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:
Pittville Jones block, Henley and Thursby Townhouses Video with Harry Hawkins
Pittville Crook, Mason, Moore, Parker, Potter and Raikes blocks Induction Video with Jon Bull
Pittville Original, Foley Townhouses Video with Nicole Warfield
Oxstalls & Ermin halls Induction Video with Harry Hawkins
Hardwick Induction Video with Jon Bull
Park Villas and Challinor halls Induction Video with Nicole Warfield
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.
View halls of residence addresses and maps.
Most of 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 services along with getting discounted bus access.
No, a cleaning service will be provided in the stairwells, However, it is the student’s 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.
Bedding is not provided. All Hardwick, Challinor, Park Villas, Oxstalls & Ermin Hall rooms feature a standard-size single bed.
All Pittville rooms* feature a 3/4 size bed (also known as a small double.) These beds are 120cm X 190cm/ 4′ x 6’3″ in size. *Pittville Studio rooms feature a standard size double bed.
All Halls feature fast internet access Wi-Fi. View the following instructions to connect to the Wi-Fi.
View full information regarding 2023/24 halls rent.
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:
Rent is paid in three instalments via direct debit on:
This is to coincide with when students receive their loans.
Hardwick, Park Villas, Challinor, Oxstalls & Ermin students, view a full list of items you will need to bring to your Halls of residence.
Pittville students, this page provides a full overview of what you’ll need.
The residential support team (see above) are responsible for pastoral support to residential students living in halls. Our Residential Support Advisers (RSAs) are on hand to assist you with a variety of issues that may arise while living in halls of residence, including welfare.
Consisting of three members of staff, 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.
Nicole Warfield: Park Villas & Challinor and Pittville Student Village; all Original blocks & Foley Townhouse
07801 183626
nwarfield@glos.ac.uk
Jon Bull: Hardwick halls of residence, Pittville Student Village; Crook, Mason, Moore, Parker, Potter and Raikes Enhanced blocks
07801 183628
jbull2@glos.ac.uk
Harry Hawkins: Oxstalls & Ermin halls of residence and Pittville Student Village; Henley & Thursby Townhouses & Jones Enhanced Block
07801 183634
hhawkins@glos.ac.uk
RSA’s 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.
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 2023.
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 April 2024.
*This is not relevant to the Allied Health students who are contracted from January to December 2024.
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.
Yes, if you have a TV in your room or watch content on any other device. View TV licensing information.
Yes, the N bus service runs regularly during the day between Cheltenham University Campuses (including Pittville Student Village.)
The 94 bus service runs between Cheltenham town centre to Oxstalls Campus and onto Gloucester city centre.
It currently costs £2 per journey.
Why not join our official 2023/24 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. Simply select your halls complex below and ‘Join Group’. Accommodation staff will then authenticate and provide access during office hours, Monday to Friday.
Please note that you will only be authorised access to the halls complex you are housed. Any external advertising posted by users will be deleted and ongoing issues may lead to users being removed.
Cheltenham halls students: Complete this Registration Form – Medical Centre 2023.docx form and return it via email to: underwood.unireg@nhs.net. The Underwood Surgery team will then use the form provided to register you.
Gloucester halls students: To register simply complete their web-based registration form along with the Student medical questionnaire and Register for online services
Review and confirm your Endsleigh insurance cover: Did you know that some contents insurance is included during your stay in halls of residence? We would also recommend each student confirms their cover to see what is covered in detail along with giving you the option to cover additional gadgets and possessions that aren’t already covered. To do so, either download the brand new My Endsleigh app (see below for more details and download links) or visit Endsleigh’s website to confirm your cover today.
Download for iOS
Download for Android
If you have any general accommodation questions, please feel free to call 01242 714544 or email accommodation@glos.ac.uk
Halls maps and addresses
Rent costs for halls of residence
Apply for a TV licence
Endsleigh insurance cover
Halls of residence disciplinary procedures
What do I need to bring? (Pittville)
What do I need to bring? (excluding Pittville)
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