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Preparing for Arrivals

Important Information on your new home away from home

Don't forget to join your Facebook Group and meet your new flatmates to coordinate who is bringing what, you don't want to end up with 8 Sandwich Makers and no Saucepans or space to store everything!

Make your room a home by following our top tips for decorating your room on a student friendly budget! 

Life in Residences

Keeping you safe

What you will need to bring

Check with your flatmates so your don't ring the same items - join the Facebook group 

FOR YOUR FLAT
Duvet Pillows
Sheets Desk lamp
Towels Toiletries
Laundry bag Iron
FOR YOUR ROOM
Pots & Pans Cutlery
Cooking utensils Plates & Bowls
Toaster Oven trays
Can opener Mugs & glasses
Oven glove Tea towels
Cleaning products Iron

There will already be some things in your flat before you arrive!

Some room types may contain extra items - you can find out what these are on the residence pages. 

IN YOUR ROOM
Bed & Mattress Desk
Chair Bookshelf / Shelves
Curtains Wardrobe (single)
IN THE KITCHEN
Cooker Stove / Hob
Grill Microwave
Fridge Freezer
Kettle Dustpan & Brush
Sweeping Brush Mop & Bucket
Ironing Board Rubbish Bin
Recycling Bags Table & Chairs

Arriving after your contract starts?

If you arriving more than 3 days after your contract start date, you MUST notify us.

We do this as many student book accommodation and never arrive. In order to secure your room, you must:

  • Email: accommfinance@swansea.ac.uk at least 7 days prior to your contract start date &
  • Pay for the terms rent upfront in order to secure the accommodation.
  • We will send you a confirmation email with your Delayed Arrival Code to confirm that we will not cancel your accommodation.  
  • If you do not notify us and confirm your arrival, we may cancel your accommodation if you do not arrive.

If you are waiting on a VISA or CAS Letter? Please email: accommodation@swansea.ac.uk with the following details:

  • Your Full Name
  • Student Number
  • Date you applied for your Visa or CAS Letter
  • Expected date of arrival in Swansea

Communicating Clearly

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