Student Accommodation Service
Our Service
Student Services will help you to find accommodation either in the University's Halls of Residence or in the private sector. We have a wide range of experience in all areas of student housing and we are well aware of the difficulties and problems that may arise when moving to a new town. Our service is at your disposal not only when you arrive at the University but also before you leave home. We deal with Halls allocations, private sector addresses and all other aspects of student accommodation in Bolton. If you want information or advice, we will be pleased to hear from you either by phone, prior to your departure from home, or in the Student Centre when you arrive at the University. We look forward to meeting you.
Private Accommodation
Student Services provides a monthly list of current private rented accommodation suitable for students. The list comprises all the accommodation that has been offered to students by private landlords. It includes bed-sitting rooms, shared houses and house shares with resident owners. The list is intended as a helpful source of information and a means of providing the widest possible choice of places and prices. The Bolton News, especially the Wednesday edition, and local estate agents are other sources of private rented accommodation.
Please be aware that:
* any private rented acommodation is not inspected by the University, so you must use your own judgement and ensure you have taken the necessary advice before entering into any legally binding contract with a private landlord.
* the University is not affiliated with any landlord, company or external property website and has not appointed any letting agent to act on its behalf in providing private rented accommodation.
Our Halls of Residence
The University owns and manages two modern purpose-built halls of residence, Orlando and Hollins, which provide 700 single study bedrooms. Each bedroom is furnished in modern style and contains carpet, curtains, bed, bedside drawers, wardrobe, desk, bookshelves, easy chair, washbasin and mirror.
Halls places are offered on a self-catering basis which gives you the freedom to shop and cook as you wish. Both Halls are close to all the amenities of the town centre and are convenient for both road and rail links. There are facilities for disabled students, laundries and extensive free parking at each hall.
Our own staff are available throughout the day and evening to give information and advice on domestic matters. In addition there is a 24 hour security patrol service.
For the past six years we have been able to accommodate all first year students. We are also able to offer Halls places to many continuing students giving them an opportunity to return if their previous record of rent payments and conduct have been satisfactory.
The variety of the residents in halls, in age, background and nationality reflects the diversity of the student population within the University.
Orlando Village consists of 383 single study bedrooms and is conveniently situated for both the University and the town centre. It has eight blocks, each containing eight six-bedroom flats. Orlando has a common room available for students to use.
The Hollins consists of 317 single study bedrooms in three accommodation blocks. Two blocks have eighteen flats and the smallest contains six. There are between six and nine bedrooms per flat.
All flats at both Halls of Residences consist of a kitchen/meeting area with microwave oven, hob, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and food storage space. A bathroom and shower facilities are shared for each flat. There are two laundries on site with washing and drying facilities £1.50 for a normal wash and £1.70 for a super wash (Prices are correct at the time of publishing).
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What is the cost of accommodation?
The cost of accommodation for the 2009/2010 academic year will be £2,600.00, subject to approval. This covers a period of 40 weeks and includes the Easter and Christmas vacations. It includes costs of heating, lighting and hot water.
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Methods of payment
There are three methods of payment, a one off payment for the full amount, termly instalments and direct debit. We will send you further details with your offer of accommodation.
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Further Information
Application forms are expected to be available from the end of April 2010.
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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Our address is:
Student Services
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB.