Halls of residence: What do I need to bring?

What do I need?

You should bring the following items with you to halls of residence:

• Cleaning products: Bathroom Cleaner, Mold Remover, Kitchen and Toilet Cleaner etc
• Cleaning equipment: tea towel, sponge, cloth, washing up liquid, scrubbing brush etc
• Duvet, pillows, sheets (all rooms feature single beds.)
• Towels
• Pots, pans, crockery and cutlery
• Toiletries
• Iron and ironing board (we recommend you wait to see if other flatmates bring these items)
• Your favourite personal possessions

You should not bring the following items with you to halls of residence:

• Large electrical appliances – fridge, microwave, air flyers, rice cookers etc (additional units are not allowed due to fire safety and space restrictions)
• Large musical instruments including drums, decks etc (not allowed)
• Your motor vehicle (there is a no motor vehicle rule for halls students)
• Pets (not allowed)
• Deep fat frying equipment (not allowed)
• Vacuum cleaner (included)
• A mop and bucket/dustpan and brush (included)

What’s included?

The following are included in your halls of residence rent:

• All heating, electric, gas and water bills
• Wireless internet access
• Contents insurance

The following are not included in your halls of residence rent:

• T.V. licence
• Insurance cover for items you take outside of your bedroom

Please email accommodation@glos.ac.uk if you require an electronic version of manual for a product the University has provided within halls of residence.

Summary of key points of the licence

Rules and regulations within halls of residence

• Noise shall be kept to a reasonable level at all times and in particular should be keep room level after 11pm and before 8am
• You are allowed no more than one guest for a maximum of two nights per week. All guests must be signed in
• All halls are strictly No Smoking (this includes e-cigarettes and shisha pipes)
• Halls students are not allowed motor vehicles in Cheltenham or Gloucester

Rules on leaving halls of residence

• You are contracted to your halls room for the full academic year unless you withdraw from University or find a suitable full time student replacement.
• If you withdraw or are withdrawn from University you will be liable for a four week cancellation fee once you have completed the process, vacated and returned your room keys.
• You may transfer to another halls room after the first three weeks on term (subject to a £50 fee.)
• If you have money problems we have a Money Advice team to assist; moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk 01242 714535

View the halls of residence terms and conditions for full details