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Most halls are located within 15 minutes walk of the Kedleston Road campus and the city centre.

In most cases, University accommodation is available for international students throughout their course. The self-catering Halls of Residence are modern, centrally heated and secure. A place in hall is a good way to make lots of friends in a close community atmosphere, but where you can still preserve your privacy.

New for 2005/6

- Free travel on the Unibus service linking you from halls to teaching campuses for up to maximum 25 single journeys

- Prior to your arrival, you can order at a special price of £15.00 an individual basic starter kit for plates, bowl, mug, knife, fork and spoon set, plus shared frying pan, 2 saucepans, spatula and preparation knife. This must be booked and paid for in advance.

- The university advises all new students that DSRL are reviewing the introduction of no smoking policy throughout their accommodation from September 2005.

Most bedrooms are single-study rooms, grouped in flats of between four and six, where you share kitchen and bathroom facilities with your flatmates. Some rooms have ensuite bathroom facilities for an extra charge. In addition, rooms have the facility to connect telephone, Internet and cable TV services.

Should you prefer accommodation in the private sector the Private Housing team will be pleased to help you find a suitable house or flat that has been certified under the University’s scheme. All students automatically receive information on the options available once they have accepted an offer of a place at Derby and staff will help you each step along the way.

Information for new students arriving in September 2005

Reserving a room

If you are holding an unconditional offer and have advised us that you accept this offer, you will be able to make an online application for halls of residence. You will need your UCAS/applicant number to complete this process.

The sooner you make your booking, the more likely it is that it can allocate your first choice of room.

Usually you will be posted details for the site and agreement for your allocated room in advance of your arrival in Derby. However, if you have not been offered a room in halls seven days prior to your departure, please check with Derbyshire Student Residences Ltd (DSRL) on the availability.

Paying your booking fee

To secure your room reservation, a non-refundable booking fee of £220.00 must be paid at the time of making your application online. £50.00 of this is a deposit (£80.00 for short-term exchange students) and will be refundable less any damage deductions and provided there are no outstanding fees to the University of Derby.

Rental Charges

Rental invoices will be given to you prior to moving into your room. The rent includes all energy costs (gas, electricity, and water) and the cleaning of communal areas once a week.

Rent is payable in three termly instalments on the dates stated in your agreement. However you may also pay the full amount in advance and receive a 4% early payment discount.

You will be sent full details of charges and payment options which must be confirmed before moving in.

Agreement/Contract

Once Derbyshire Student Residences Ltd (DSRL) have processed your application they will send you an offer letter and a contract (allow ten days for this to arrive). Please complete the documents as instructed and return them to Derbyshire Student Residences Ltd (DSRL).

The derbyshire student residences

St.Peter Hilton Court
IPrincess Alice Court

International Students will be guaranteed a place in Halls if they have met UoD entry requirements and complied with DSRL booking conditions by the 30th of August 2005.

It encourage diversity across all of the Halls and have a policy of integrating all new students, so you will find yourself sharing with both UK and international students. It has a wealth of experienced staff who will support you throughout your stay, especially in the initial few weeks as you settle into living away from your usual environment. During this initial period you will quickly find out that there are others who will also help you, particularly existing international students living with us.

To ensure that you are allocated a room you must complete the online application form and send your booking fee as directed. If you do not complete this process it will not allocate you a room.

The quicker you complete the application and send your booking fee, the more likely it is that it can allocate your first choice of room.

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