The accommodation team is here to help students with their accommodation requirements – before they join the University, on arrival and throughout their time in Bolton. The team is based in Student Services|. Tours of the halls of residence, University campus and of Bolton town centre by the student ambassador team are available at the open day| events.
The halls of residence
The University owns and manages two modern, purpose built halls of residence, The Hollins and Orlando Village. Together they provide 700 single study bedrooms, each well furnished and containing carpet, curtains, bed, desk, wardrobe, storage space, easy chair and washbasin. All hall places are offered on a self-catering basis.
Both are close to all the amenities of the town centre and are convenient for rail and road links. You will find disabled students’ facilities, laundries and extensive free car parking at each hall.
Please note that the halls of residence do not provide temporary accommodation. Before moving in all residents enter a 40 week contract with the University which is both legal and binding. If you would like details of temporary accommodation to give you an opportunity to look around for something more permanent, please contact the accommodation team.
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Orlando Village
The Orlando Village consists of 383 single study bedrooms and is conveniently situated for both the University and the town centre. The hall has eight blocks of accommodation, each containing 8 flats, with 6 bedrooms per flat. Each flat has a kitchen/meeting area with microwave oven, hob, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and food storage space. There are ample bathroom and shower facilities and internet access is available in all bedrooms.
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The Hollins
The Hollins has 318 single study bedrooms in three accommodation blocks. Two blocks have 18 flats and the smallest block has 6 flats, with between six and nine bedrooms per flat. Each has its own kitchen/meeting area, which includes cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle and food storage space. There are ample bathroom and shower facilities.
Internet access is available in all bedrooms.
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Costs
Rooms cost £65.00 per week for the academic year 2009/10, and include heating, lighting and hot water. All rooms in the halls of residence are let on a 40 week contract (based on the 40 week contract the full cost for 2009/10 is £2,600). The Licence Agreement that you receive with your room offer will list the conditions of occupancy and the procedures for payment.
The University offers a discount scheme, saving students £200 if the accommodation fees are paid in full at the start of the academic year. Full details of the payment arrangements are given with the Licence Agreement.
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Renting in the private sector
The accommodation team can provide information and advice about renting privately in Bolton. Rents in Bolton are competitive with most UK towns and cities, and there is a range of accommodation available with walking distance of the University. You can also collect a list of properties available to rent in the local area from Student Services|.
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Useful contacts and emails
Application Forms can be downloaded below:
If you wish to be considered for staying in our Quiet Halls please complete the form below along with a relevant form from above:
For Student Accommodation enquiries call in at the Student Centre, Chancellor's Mall and ask to speak to a member of Student Services staff or alternatively you can :
Tel: 01204 903733 or 01204 903481
Fax: 0044 (0)1204 903809
Email: accomm@bolton.ac.uk|
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