{"id":4153,"date":"2021-09-06T10:01:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T09:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chi.ac.uk\/?page_id=4153"},"modified":"2024-04-19T14:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T13:16:05","slug":"accommodation-advice-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chi.ac.uk\/study\/international\/international-student-support\/accommodation-advice-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodation Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\tAccommodation Advice\n\t<\/h1>\n\t
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\n\t\tAccommodation advice for international students\n\t<\/h2>\n

\n\t\tPlease click on the dropdowns below for more information on accommodation at the 香港六合论坛\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen and how do I apply for halls of residence accommodation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Living locally<\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer a wide range of both on and off campus accommodation options in both Bognor Regis and Chichester. First year students are normally guaranteed a place in our halls of residence (see below). If you decide to live in privately rented accommodation, we recommend that you live within a 20-mile radius from your main campus base. We consider this a reasonable\/commutable distance. Attending lectures and seminars and accessing support and wellbeing services will be easier if you live locally. It has been proven that living any further away from the University than this, can be detrimental to your studies and can lead to attendance and wellbeing issues.<\/p>\n

Application process\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are a fee-paying undergraduate or a postgraduate student and have accepted the study offer at the 香港六合论坛\u00a0you will receive an email\u00a0to tell you how\u00a0to\u00a0apply for university accommodation via the accommodation portal.\u00a0Check the\u00a0accommodation page\u00a0for more information\u00a0on the application process.<\/p>\n

Guaranteed accommodation\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are guaranteed a room in our halls of residence accommodation for your first year of study, as long as you submit your\u202faccommodation application\u202fby deadline set on the application portal and you firmly accept your place at the University.<\/p>\n

Starting your studies outside the standard semester pattern\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are due to start your studies in January\/February, you should email our accommodation team directly to enquire about the application process\u00a0(allocations@chi.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tUniversity accommodation – points to think about<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Dates\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure you check the contract dates. Your contract length might be different to the semester length. Halls of residence contracts are normally 37 weeks long. You should also carefully read the terms and conditions and if you have any questions speak to the accommodation office.<\/p>\n

Accommodation contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure you read the accommodation contract and the student residential licence agreement carefully, so that you understand your rights and responsibilities. It is not possible to be released from the contract if you change your mind about living in the Halls of Residence accommodation. However, it is normally possible to change your room or campus location, if we have availability.<\/p>\n

Arrival\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recommend that you arrive at the University\u00a0during the official arrivals weekend or\u00a0on a working day (Monday – Friday) during normal office hours (8.30 am -5pm). If this is not possible, make sure you contact the accommodation team to let them know what time you are due to arrive, so that they can advise you on how to get your key from the security team on campus. If you arrive late at night, it might be good to be prepared with some food and snacks as the shops in Chichester are not open 24\/7 and often close at 4pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n

Free bedding packs\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students from outside the UK get a free bedding pack, which includes pillows, a duvet, sheets, pillowcases, a duvet cover and towels.\u202fContact the accommodation team\u202fto request a pack for your room.<\/p>\n

Finding accommodation after\u00a0your first year in the halls of residence<\/b><\/p>\nIt is\u00a0normally not possible to apply\u00a0to stay in the halls of residence accommodation during your\u00a0second or third year. Please see the private accommodation section below for information on how to find off-campus accommodation after your first year of studies. Our accommodation team are here to help you when you need to find your next accommodation option.\nIf you wish to stay in the UK over the summer months, it is sometimes possible to stay in halls of residence accommodation, but you will need to move out before the new first year students are due to arrive.\u00a0 Please speak to the accommodation team about the costs and how to book.\n\t\t\t\t\tPrivate accommodation – points to think about<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The\u00a0Studentpad\u00a0website\u202fallows you to look for\u00a0university-accredited\u00a0private accommodation off-campus.\u00a0If you decide to rent a property that has not been advertised on the\u00a0studentpad\u00a0website, the university won’t be able to help you if you have any issues with your landlord or the property.<\/p>\n

Contract length\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is good to be aware that if you decide to live in a privately rented accommodation, you may have to sign a contract for 12\u00a0month\u00a0e.g. from\u00a0September to September and once you have signed the contract it is not easy to make changes or leave earlier.<\/p>\n

Location\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recommend that you try to live locally – near\u00a0Bognor\u00a0Regis or Chichester campus to make it easier for you to access the University services and for us to be able to support you. If you have to rely on trains or buses to travel to the University from other cities, it can lead to issues with punctuality and attendance. Trains are often delayed and traffic can be an issue if\u00a0travelling\u00a0by bus.<\/p>\n

Deposit\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will need to pay some money in advance in form of a deposit (often 1 month’s rent), which the landlord must keep in a secure place until your contract ends. Check your contract to see in what circumstances your landlord might be allowed to use your deposit to pay for any damages or extra costs incurred during your tenancy.<\/p>\n

UK-based Guarantor\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private landlords often require you to have a UK-based guarantor. This is to make sure that if you experience financial difficulties and fail to pay your rent, there is someone who can pay the rent instead. It is most\u00a0likely that you do not have a UK-based guarantor if you are coming to study from abroad. For this\u00a0reason,\u00a0it might be preferable to stay in University accommodation. If you are in your second or third year of studies, you can contact the accommodation team to find out about the university’s guarantor scheme.<\/p>\n

Bills\u00a0& Council Tax\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will also be liable for water, gas, electricity and internet bills in addition to your monthly rent. If you are a full-time student living with other students, you won’t have to pay council tax. However, you must make sure you contact the council to inform them that you are a student. This can be done online for\u00a0Bognor\u00a0&\u00a0Chichester based students.\u00a0If you live outside these areas, you can request a council tax exemption letter via\u00a0Chiview.<\/p>\n

Right to rent checks\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Landlords are by law required to check that you have the right to be in the UK, so you should be prepared to show your passport, ID card and\/or your visa. The landlord may also ask for a letter from the university to prove your student status. You can print a letter via\u00a0Chiview\u00a0once you have registered onto your course.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPre-sessional students<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If you are coming to the university on a pre-sessional course in June or August you\u00a0should\u202fsee our\u00a0pre-sessional accommodation information<\/a>\u202ffor full details on your options.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tStudents on international short courses<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t

You\u00a0may not be able to choose\u00a0your\u00a0own accommodation. Your course organiser will decide what type of accommodation you will get.\u202f Sometimes this can be halls of residence accommodation and sometimes\u202fhomestay accommodation.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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