Policies

Policy on the Allocation of Places

The University of Hull@Scarborough currently provides University-owned/managed accommodation for approximately 400 single students - 213 in Cayley Halls of Residence, and 200 in University-managed shared student houses. There's also a good selection of private sector accommodation registered with the University as well.

In Cayley Hall and managed accommodation places will be allocated with a mixture of male and femaile students on all floors. Some of the smaller properties may be designated for mature and/or postgraduate students.

Our accommodation is provided to benefit as many new students as possible.  Applicants for our residences need to be aware that they will be living together as an intergrated tolerant and co-operative community.  Students who have cultural, religious, medical, dietary or other requirements need to make a decision before applying for a place in University accommodation as to  whether or not this mixed environment may pose difficulties for them.  In self-catering accommodation some students' diets and stores of food stuffs are likely to include meat, including pork, and alcoholic drinks.  Seperate fridge/freezers, kitchen and dining areas ar not available for residents preferring to operate in isolation from the general resident community.

Places in our accommodation are allocated in accordance with the following list of priorities:

1. 1. Students with disability
2. 2. New undergraduate students
3. 3. Continuing undergraduate students from overseas
4. 4. Postgraduate students from overseas
5. 5. New postgraduate students from within the UK
6. 6. Exchange students
7. 7. Continuing undergraduate students from the UK
8. 8. Room allocation dates

1. Disabled students and those with declared and medically certified health problems are given first priority.  We have a policy of integrating students with a disability within our general student community.

Located on the main campus, Cayley Hall has ramped approaches and a number of ground floor purpose-built easy access study bedrooms for students with disabilities.  The Deaf Alerter’ system has been installed in Blocks ‘A’ and ‘B’. Students with mobility considerations are advised to visit the campus to assess its suitability for their individual needs.

It is recommended that applicants with a disability first contact Rosemary Laidlaw,  Disability Support Adviser on 01723357215or email R.Laidlaw@hull.ac.uk discussing any accommodation needs at an early stage is very important.

Students with a disability who will require University accommodation are requested to contact the Accommodation Office as soon as they accept an offer (firmly or provisionally) in order that appropriate accommodation can be reserved for them.  Our contact numbers are 01723 357349/357373/357245.

2. The University of Hull Scarborough Campus has a stock of residential places reserved to meet the needs of virtually all newly arriving unaccompanied undergraduates and most international students, with the possible exception of a few visiting students and some ‘clearing’ candidates or very late applicants. In a normal year most applicants who qualify will be offered accommodation (not necessarily in their first choice of residence – this depends on demand, which varies each year). On occasions, where demand exceeds supply, later applicants will be directed to local guest houses which are modestly priced by UK standards (charges payable by the individual) until vacancies are identified in either University owned or managed accommodation (usually within 2 weeks).

3. Undergraduate students from overseas – A stock of accommodation sufficient to meet the predicted needs of all new and continuing unaccompanied undergraduate students from overseas is reserved for their use. Students admitted during the later stages of our accommodation admissions procedure, after 1 September 2012, are advised that, as time moves on, available options become fewer and fewer until our stock is fully let. If demand exceeds our capacity, those whom we cannot permanently accommodate on arrival will be directed to local guest houses (charges payable by the individual) until permanent places are found.

4. Postgraduate Students from overseas – A small number of rooms in University managed accommodation will be allocated to postgraduate students coming directly from overseas. Applications for places should be submitted to the Accommodation Office. To be considered for University managed accommodation you must have an unconditional confirmed offer to study here at the University of Hull Scarborough Campus and the Accommodation Office must have received a completed accommodation application form and confirmation of payment of your room deposit before 1 September 2012. Postgraduate students who cannot be offered accommodation will be assisted to locate private sector accommodation.

5. Postgraduates from within the UK – The university has limited accommodation available to postgraduates from within the UK.  When all accommodation has been allocated the Accommodation office will provide assistance to find accommodation in the private sector. They will be sent accommodation lists of properties available and can be put in touch with other postgraduate students also studying at Scarborough.  All students are advised to visit Scarborough before arranging their accommodation.

6. Exchange students – A limited number of rooms in Cayley Hall may be reserved to meet the expected demand from exchange students (for both full session and one semester applicants). In the event of demand exceeding supply, later arrivals may be directed to private sector accommodation.

7. Continuing undergraduate students – The University helps continuing undergraduate students to take up places in University managed student houses.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide accommodation for the following:

Students with children and expectant mothers/students who wish to be accompanied by their family

Part-time or non-registered students – The University regrets that it is unable to provide accommodation for part-time and non-registered students. Private sector residence is recommended. Council Tax implications need to be taken into account.

Married couples – accommodation provided by the University is designed to meet the needs of single unaccompanied students. Married couples prefer to set up their own home in the private sector.

8. Your room allocation will only be held until 9am on 1 October 2012. Should you fail to collect your key by this deadline, your room will be re-allocated and your deposit may not be refunded. Late arrivals will be assisted with temporary accommodation, allocated a permanent room if available, or assisted to find private sector accommodation. The final day of registration is Monday 15 October 2012.

Factors to take into consideration:

• Local students whose homes are within commuting distance of the campus are invited to contact the Accommodation Office for information on taking up University residence
  
• Mature students: The residential environment preferred by mature students can be different from that of younger undergraduates - generally, Cayley Hall or the larger University-managed properties are unsuitable, though some may wish to apply for 1 of the smaller managed houses, where rooms can be allocated to mature students
  
• Students who are required to spend a year away from Scarborough as part of their course (e.g., professional experience placements) are encouraged to contact the Accommodation Office before they depart to arrange accommodation for when they return