Announcement
September 2024 Arrivals
Welcome weekend for hall arrivals is on 14 and 15 September 2024. For partnership and direct-let halls, please check your contract or with your accommodation provider for start dates and arrival information.
Welcome weekend for hall arrivals is on 14 and 15 September 2024. For partnership and direct-let halls, please check your contract or with your accommodation provider for start dates and arrival information.
We understand that there are lots of things to think about when moving to university. Our students have the opportunity to purchase optional extras to help them get prepared for their move. Students can do this through the accommodation portal after signing their contract. See below for the extras that we have available:
We understand that packing for university can be tough therefore we have introduced some student starter packs that can be ordered through the accommodation portal ready to collect on your arrival!
These include bedding, kitchen/dining and cleaning packs.
We have various Brookes Sport membership options at a discounted rate for our students.
Depending on the membership type, this can include access to the gyms and fitness classes at Headington and Harcourt Hill and the climbing wall at Headington.
After accepting your accommodation contract, you will be able to sign up to these memberships through the accommodation portal before you even arrive!
Your bedroom and communal spaces must be clean and clear at that end of your contract.
You can pre-book to have your room cleaned at the end of contract through the accommodation portal.
This will cost £39 for en suite rooms and £25 for those with shared bathrooms.
If you choose not to pre-book this service there will be a higher penalty for not returning your room in the condition it was when you arrived.
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 September 2024 starters will begin on Saturday 14 September 2024. We do not advise reaching Oxford before before this date unless you have secured temporary accommodation.
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.
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.
Arrival slots (September arrivals only)
Students who have confirmed contracts in university-managed accommodation will be contacted directly towards the end of August to book an arrival slot for their accommodation. The majority of slots will be on 14 and 15 September.
Arrival slots must be booked so students can be allocated a specific room within their hall - room information can then be provided to students closer to the arrival date.
For students who are unable to arrive during the set arrival slots, there will be an alternative google form on the portal to complete.
Hall | Hall reception |
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Cheney Student Village | +44 (0) 1865 325380 oxford.helpdesk@upp-ltd.com |
Clive Booth (Student Village and Postgraduate Centre) | +44 (0) 1865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 1) cbsv@brookes.ac.uk |
Crescent Hall | +44 (0) 1865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 2) crescent-hall@brookes.ac.uk |
Harcourt Hill (Harcourt Hill, N Block and Westminster) | +44 (0) 1865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 4) harcourthill-hall@brookes.ac.uk |
Paul Kent Hall | +44 (0) 1865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 3) paulkent-hall@brookes.ac.uk |
Warneford Hall | +44 (0) 1865 534444 (option 3, then option 3, then option 5) warneford-hall@brookes.ac.uk |
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.
Hall | Hall provider | Need help? |
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Parade Green | Unite Students | +44 (0) 117 302 7406 paradegreen@unitestudents.com |
Canterbury House, Sinnet Court, Edna Rose and Champneys Court | A2Dominion | +44 (0) 208 825 2052 student.enquiries@a2dominion.co.uk |
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.
Students moving into Friar Court will still be contacted by email towards the end of August to book an arrival slot.
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.
Welcome Weekend
We are looking forward to you joining us. There will be a wide range of welcome events and support services available at the Headington Campus for all our new students.
Information about Arrivals Weekend on campus can be found on the New Students arrivals page.
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. September arrivals will receive a temporary QR code in your welcome email which will give you free travel on the Brookes buses from Monday 9 September until Sunday 6 October (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.
Bedding, cleaning and kitchen/dining packs for university-managed halls can be pre-ordered through the accommodation portal after accepting your accommodation contract. More information on starter packs can be found on our Living in Halls webpage.
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.
*Note: Please be aware that Paul Kent Hall (all flats), New Clive Booth (all flats) and Westminster Hall (flats J1, L1,E1,E3,H1 and H3) have induction hobs so make sure you bring or buy suitable pots and pans.
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.
AB.1.01b Abercrombie Building
Headington Campus
Oxford
UK
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