Announcement
January 2023 Arrivals
University-managed January contracts begin on 21 January 2023. Please contact the Accommodation Bureau if you have not booked accommodation.
University-managed January contracts begin on 21 January 2023. Please contact the Accommodation Bureau if you have not booked accommodation.
For halls of residence, you'll collect your keys from the hall office on site. Please ensure you bring some ID with you such as a passport or similar. You can find the address under the 'location' tab on the hall's webpage.
The majority of contracts for our January 2023 starters will begin on the Saturday 21 January 2023. If you intend to arrive in Oxford before this date and have not already had this agreed, please contact us as soon as possible.
The University-managed halls are Cheney Student Village, Clive Booth Student Village, Clive Booth Postgraduate Centre, Crescent Hall, Friar Court, Harcourt Hill Hall, Paul Kent Hall, Warneford Hall and Westminster Hall.
If you accept a room in any of these halls, we will contact you by email in January 2023 to advise you on the arrivals process.
If you'll be arriving outside of our hall office hours, please email accomm@brookes.ac.uk to let us know. You'll need to call the security team on +44 (0) 1865 483060 when you arrive and they will arrange for someone to come and meet you.
These halls can be contacted regarding specific arrival, maintenance and room enquiries. For any booking, payment and general enquiries, please continue to contact the Accommodation Bureau.
If you will be living in a partnership or private hall, they will provide you with their own arrivals information. Please contact them directly with any questions.
The Lettings team will contact you directly to arrange key collection.
Please feel free to contact them at lettings@brookes.ac.uk with any questions.
Welcome Weekend
We are looking forward to you joining us. More details can be found on the New Students page - specific information on the January Arrivals weekend can be found here.
Travel
The university has directions and maps available on the website if you unsure on how to reach our campuses. They also have information on travelling to Oxford from UK airports and other UK cities. Find out more about Getting to Oxford Brookes.
Please see the specific hall pages or your license to occupy for exact hall addresses.
The University is committed to delivering sustainable travel for its students, staff and wider community. For local travel, we encourage the use of public transport options like the BROOKESbus network. Cycling is also very popular and a common way to get around the city.
BROOKESkey
Students living in University Halls of Residence are eligible for an Inclusive Travel Pass through the Oxford Bus Company. More information on other discounts and travel offers can be found on the BROOKESkey webpage.
Students must have access to their Brookes before applying for the BROOKESkey therefore please make sure you do not apply until after you enrol. You will receive a temporary QR code in your welcome email which will give you free travel on the Brookes buses from Monday 23 January to Friday 17 February (midnight) which will give you plenty of time to apply after you enrol.
Arriving from overseas
If you are coming from overseas it may be that you cannot arrive during arrivals weekend. If you need to arrive at a different time please contact us or your hall directly so they know when to expect you.
Our International Student Advice Team provide useful information and support for students arriving from overseas. Please feel free to contact them if needed.
Check the hall webpage to find out what’s provided in your room and in the flat. Below is a guide to help you pack.
All the flats have basic cleaning equipment, ie mop and vacuum cleaner. Although the communal areas will get a clean by us once a week, it’s your responsibility to do keep things tidy, do your washing up, and take the bins out.
You are not allowed to bring into halls items which we consider to present a health and safety risk, disturb the peaceful living of another occupant or are liable to cause damage.