WORLD CHANGERS WELCOME

YOUR GLASGOW HOMEa guide to student accommodation

WELCOME TO YOUR GLASGOW HOMELiving in university residences is a great way to make new friends and settle in quickly to student life. Our job here at Accommodation Services is to help find your new home and ensure you make the most of your University of Glasgow experience. We have a wide range of affordable options, with something to suit everyone’s needs and type of budget.

Read on to find out more about our range of accommodation and the services we offer.

For more information including 360˚images and videos please see glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation

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ContentsYour Glasgow / Your Home 4-5Support Services / Security / Wellbeing 6-7UofG Sport 8-9Undergraduate Accommodation 10-11Postgraduate Accommodation 12How to Apply 13Map 14-15FAQ 16Key Dates 17Fees 18-19Contact us 20

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YOUR GLASGOWScotland’s largest city, Glasgow is the perfect place to enjoy student life!

Vibrant, sociable, diverse and friendly, Glasgow is home to a wealth of cultural attractions, impressive architecture, award-winning bars and restaurants, a lively social scene, fantastic shopping and a year-round programme of world-class events.

With most of our residences situated in the West End area, you will be living just minutes from buzzing and quirky neighbourhoods such as Finnieston, Kelvinbridge, Hillhead and the City Centre. Thanks to our amazing

transport links including our famous Subway network, you can be between the West End and the city centre in under 10 minutes.

Kick back and relax in the beautiful surroundings of Kelvingrove Park. Take in the beauty of what’s on offer at attractions like Kelvingrove Museum and Botanic Gardens. Take a stroll down Ashton Lane to discover a surprising selection of places to eat and drink or visit the iconic Grosvenor Cinema. Check out your favourite bands at the SSE Hydro, one of the top arenas of the world. Also, don’t forget Glasgow is consistently voted the UK’s top shopping destination behind London

and our sports facilities have also never been better. From the Chris Hoy Velodrome to an indoor snowboard and ski slope (with real snow) you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Ranked between Berlin and Paris, Glasgow was voted number one for both friendliness and affordability. It is easy to understand why Glasgow is firmly established as one of Europe’s most exciting cities and top student destinations.

Why Choose University Accommodation? Make the right choice! We have a huge range of accommodation to suit your needs. Read on to find out why university residences are the best option.

• You only get the full University of Glasgow experience by staying in University accommodation• We have a wide variety of flat and room types to suit all budgets• 39 week contracts are offered to suit your course – don’t pay for any more than you need!• We don’t mix Undergraduates and Postgraduates in the same block• Each resident who lives with us will receive a FREE membership for UofG Sport and be able to take advantage of some of the finest University Sports facilities in the UK – this will automatically activate after arrival• You have access to dedicated Living Support teams who are available out of hours to support and assist you during your stay• Highspeed wi-fi, Utilities and Personal Contents Insurance included – we have it all covered!• Bedding and linen provided as standard• If you formally withdraw from your studies, don’t worry you will not be held liable for the remainder of your accommodation contract.

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TOP 5 BEST STUDENT CITY IN THE UK (QS BEST STUDENT CITIES 2019)

WORLD’S LEADING FESTIVAL AND EVENTS DESTINATION (WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2019)

#1 FRIENDLIEST CITY IN THE UK (ROUGH GUIDES 2018)

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YOUR STUDENT LIFEMoving into residence for the first time is just the beginning of your exciting and sometimes daunting journey. We understand the issues you may face along the way such as homesickness, pressure of studies, financial worries, meeting new friends or even finding your way around! We aim to build a safe, inclusive, respectful and diverse student community and with the help of our residence Security, Wardens, Living Support Assistants (or LSAs) and University Support Services you can be assured that your health, safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of what we do in our accommodation – don’t worry you will never have to manage alone!

Living supportLiving Support Assistants (LSAs) are both undergraduate and postgraduate students who live on-site and provide out of hours support to residents. They are trained to help with a wealth of issues such as first aid, emotional support, homesickness, getting the hang of independent living, starting out as a university student, etc.

Student experienceOur dedicated Living Support Team will be there to welcome you and help you settle into the halls and host regular events throughout the year. Whether it is coming along to our social events and activities to meet new people, getting involved in fundraising for some amazing causes, or popping along to seek advice on finances, study support and wellbeing, we have something for everyone.

Are you and international student?Our International Student Support is a dedicated advisory service for international students on non-academic matters such as immigration, employment, finance and any other concerns you may have. To find out more visit glasgow.ac.uk/international/support

Do you have any additional requirements?If you have any specific accommodation needs, Accommodation Services ensure that appropriate support is available for students with disabilities and certain medical conditions. Find out more about our Disability Services. glasgow.ac.uk/disability/contact/register

University support servicesFind out more about the various support services we provide by visitingglasgow.ac.uk/studentlife/support

CHAT TOCURRENTSTUDENTSABOUT LIFE AT GLASGOW glasgow.ac.uk/askastudent

As a resident of our accommodation, you can take full advantage of a FREE UofG Sport membership and gain access to the University’s premium on-campus fitness facilities. Whether you are a beginner or a fitness fanatic there is something to suit everyone!

Facilities include :• Over 350 group exercise classes each month• Revolve indoor cycling studio - award-winning indoor cycling experience• Pulse cardio suite with fully interactive equipment

• PowerPlay strength suite - a premier conditioning facility• Exercise studios free for use outside class times• 25m swimming pool with six lanes• Sauna and steam rooms• Drop-in sport sessions• Squash courts and sports halls• Over 50 sports clubs• 2 all-weather synthetic pitches at Garscube Sports Complex• 2.5km outdoor jogging route around the facility• Facilities available for hire, including tennis

courts, exercise studio, football pitches and cricket oval• Convenient changing, shower and locker facilities.

For further information see glasgow.ac.uk/sport

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WELCOME TO UofG SPORT

OVER 50 SPORTSCLUBS FROMAMERICANFOOTBALL TOWAKEBOARDING glasgow.ac.uk/sport

Your FREE UofG Sport membership is automatically activated shortly after you move in – there is no need to fill out forms

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UNIVERSITY-MANAGED ACCOMMODATION

The residence is owned by the University and managed by University of Glasgow staff.

MANAGED PARTNERSHIP

The residence is site-managed by one of our trusted private sector partners. The University of Glasgow processes all applications and allocations and is responsible for student welfare and the collection of fees.

ACCESSIBLE ROOMS

Located on the ground floor with easy access, our accessible rooms feature wider doorways, accessible and ambulant toilets, accessible showers and have emergency alarms.

FAMILY ROOMS

Accommodation suitable for students with partners and/or families.

SOCIAL SPACE

Communal areas where you can relax, watch movies, play games and catch up with friends.

CATERED

Wolfson Hall is our only catered residence serving full breakfasts and evening meals Monday to Friday as well as brunch and evening meals on Saturdays and Sundays. NB. There is no meal provision over the Christmas and New Year public holidays, including Boxing Day and 2 January.

BICYCLE STORAGE

Secure storage areas where you can lock up your bicycle.

EN-SUITE

Bedrooms with en-suite shower, toilet and washbasin.

CAR PARKING

The residence has on-site car parking facilities.

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CAIRNCROSS HOUSE Popular residence! Traditional style Hall of Residence with a contemporary common room, study room and computer cluster located in the vibrant Finnieston area.• 15 minutes from campus• 212 students• Variety of single, large single and twin rooms*

KELVINHAUGH STREET Less than one mile from campus, Kelvinhaugh Street is perfectly positioned for access to both the West End and City Centre. Comfort balanced with practicality makes it the ideal choice for postgraduates on a budget.• 15 minutes from campus• 346 students• 5 person flats• UG and PG blocks

QUEEN MARGARET RESIDENCE Stylish, modern residence with excellent facilities and plenty communal space where friends can meet, study, relax and socialise.• Approximately 1 mile from campus• 391 students• 5 Person Flats

KELVINHAUGH GATE Situated in most populous student area of Finnieston surrounded by an abundance of shops, bars/restaurants and only a short walk from the City Centre.• 15 minutes from campus• 251 students• 5 person flats

MURANO STREET STUDENT VILLAGEPrepare for an unforgettable experience at our popular, lively student village. Take advantage of the excellent social space and study zones to relax, revise and make new friends.• 1 mile from campus• 1175 students• 4/5 and 10/12 person flats

STUDENT APARTMENTS Roll out of bed and into the gym or university library! Traditional Glasgow tenement terraces that couldn’t be more convenient to campus.• On campus• 132 students• good variety of room types including single, large single and twin rooms*

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WOLFSON HALL Our only catered halls located in close proximity to our Garscube Sports Complex and Vet School. Discover a warm and close-knit community surrounded by wonderful greenery and scenic parklands. • 3 miles from campus• 232 students• Free First Bus travel pass giving you city wide travel for the academic year• Meet, chat, study and socialise in the one of the many available communal areas including Library, Computer clusters, TV room and Living room

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WINTON DRIVE Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate, our great value option at Winton Drive has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. • Approximately 1 mile from campus• 188 students• Access to Common room at Queen Margaret residence• 2 and 5 person flats• UG and PG Blocks

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HOW TO APPLYReceive Offer of Study

You will receive an offer by email from Admissions which includes information about accommodation.

Choose Your Favourite Residences

Undergraduates choose 6 preferences and Postgraduates choose 3 preferences. We will always try our best to offer you one of your preferences.

Submit your application

Complete your application at glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation. Don’t delay - apply as soon as you have accepted a conditional or unconditional offer.

Once you have completed your application you will receive a confirmation by email. Sit back and relax while we process your application.

Allocations

We will begin allocating rooms as soon as we receive applications. Please try and be patient as we may have hundreds to get through! Unconditional offers of study will be allocated as priority and students with conditional offers that successfully become unconditional offers will be processed as soon as the conditions of entry are met. We will allocate on a first-come first-served basis so make sure you get your application submitted as early as possible!

Accept your offer!

To confirm your booking, an advance rent payment of £600 must be paid at the time of accepting your offer.

Welcome to Glasgow!

Time to get excited, pack your bags and get ready to move into your new Glasgow home. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Tell us more Let us know any specific preferences in the “Additional Information” section of your application including information on any friends you may want to share with. If you need a specific type of accommodation because of a disability or medical condition, please also include in this part of your application.

We are currently reviewing how we allocate rooms. For more information, please see glasgow.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation/admissionspolicy

We guarantee accommodation to all 1st year undergraduate students who meet the required criteria:

• You are new to study at the University of Glasgow and do not require family accommodation;• Your online accommodation application is received by 5pm on 22nd August;• You are UF (Unconditional Firm) on UCAS by 22nd August;• You are studying for the full academic year, commencing in September in year of entry.

We cannot guarantee accommodation for:

FamiliesWe may be able to offer family accommodation to those students who apply early, on a first come first serve basis if you meet all of the above criteria.

Returners or Later Year studentsThere may be a limited number of rooms that become available as the allocation process proceeds. These rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Note about insurance offersIf you have University of Glasgow as your insurance or clearing choice, you will be able to apply for accommodation once you have firmly accepted an offer of study at the University. If this is after the deadline date, we will offer accommodation to those who apply in date order if we have availability.

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MACLAY RESIDENCES Situated in the Kelvingrove cultural quarter within easy reach of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Enjoy making new friends in this diverse and friendly community.• 15/20 minutes from campus• 410 students• 3 and 5 person flats

KELVINHAUGH STREET Less than one mile from campus, Kelvinhaugh Street is perfectly positioned for access to both the West End and City Centre. Comfort balanced with practicality makes it the ideal choice for postgraduates on a budget • 15 minutes from campus• 346 students• 5 person flats• UG and PG blocks

WINTON DRIVE Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate, our great value option at Winton Drive has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. • Approximately 1 mile from campus• 188 students• Access to Common room at Queen Margaret residence• 2 and 5 person flats• UG and PG Blocks

LISTER HOUSE Enjoy living in a warm and welcoming community situated in a quiet residential area close to Glasgow’s renowned Botanic Gardens.• 1 mile from campus• 42 students• mixture of single rooms, studios and self-contained flats• social room with TV

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How do I pay for my accommodation?On accepting an offer of accommodation, students pay a one-off prepayment of £600 by credit or debit card. This is not a deposit and will be deducted as an advance rent payment. The remaining balance must be paid through your MyCampus account. You may pay in instalments via a UK bank account (Direct Debit) or by credit card (manual payment plan). You can find out more information at glasgow.ac.uk/students/money/paymentmethods For enquiries regarding your fees contact mycampus-fees@glasgow.ac.uk or Student Services on 0141 330 7000 who will be happy to help you. Will I get my preferred accommodation? The Allocations team will do their best to offer you one of your preferences. We would also encourage you to let us know of any special requests in the additional information section of your application and we will take these into account as best we can. For example, you may want to live with other vegetarians, with students doing the same course, in a quiet area or with people who have the same interests – give us as much information as possible and we will see what we can do! Bear in mind that if you meet new friends living at another residence after you have moved in, you can apply for a room transfer free of charge. All transfers are subject to availability. When will I get the result of my application?We start allocating rooms and sending offers as soon as we receive applications. We offer our accommodation to those applicants who have accepted an Unconditional Firm offer of study as priority. For students with conditional offers that successfully become unconditional offers, the Allocations Team will send offers shortly after Higher & A Level results are published. These are allocated in order of date received – we can’t emphasis enough to get your application in early as possible.

Can I bring my car?This really depends as some of our residences have car parks whilst others don’t. Once your place is confirmed, please give your residence a call to check and to find out the specific arrangements for parking. Refer to the residence profiles on pages 10-12 to find out which residences have on-site parking. Where can I do my laundry?All residences have washing and drying facilities open 24 hours a day, every day, making it easy for you to stay up-to-date on your laundry pile. We use a laundry system called Circuit Laundry across all of our residences, and you pay for each load with credit which you (or someone else) can top up online. Can I stay in accommodation in second and third year?We do expect to be able to offer accommodation to a number of returning students and therefore if you wish to be considered for a place in UofG accommodation after first year, please apply in the usual way. The number of places available for returners will depend on the numbers of first year students applying for a guaranteed place. Please contact the Accommodation Services team if you’d like to talk about this option in more detail. Can I extend my stay over the summer?We’d be more than happy to allow you to stay a while longer providing we have availability. You can speak to Accommodation Services directly or drop us an email and we will arrange this for you.

FAQS

Still have a question? You will find out more answers atglasgow.ac.uk/accommodation

KEY DATES

1SEPTEMBER - JUNE 2020

RECEIVE YOUR OFFER

OF STUDY Admissions will send you an

email which includes information about accommodation

4MARCH ONWARDS

RECEIVE YOUR OFFER OF

ACCOMMODATION Go online and accept your offer

by paying the required £600 advance rent payment.

330 MARCH 2021

OFFER HOLDERS’ DAY

A great opportunity to view our beautiful campus and tour the residences. Meet the staff and chat to real students about

what it’s like. Get advice on the application process and the variety

of student accommodation we offer.

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ARRIVALS WEEKEND

Find out the specific arrangements for your arrival by visiting

glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation/hallsofresidencewelcome

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6AUGUST 2021 CLEARING

Accommodation will be available for students coming

through clearing and will be given on a first-come first-served basis.

Apply as soon as you have accepted your offer of study.

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– KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES APPLICATIONS

OPEN Submit your application as soon as you have accepted

a conditional or unconditional offer

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DEADLINE UNDER GUARANTEE

If you apply by 5pm on 22nd August we guarantee to offer all undergraduates

accommodation provided you meet the criteria of our accommodation

guarantee as described on page 13.

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A £600 advanced rent payment is required when accepting your offer. Accommodation fees may be paid in equal instalments using either a direct debit or manual payment plan. For more information please visit glasgow.ac.uk/students/money/paymentmethods

FEES

Residence

Cairncross House

Kelvinhaugh Gate Kelvinhaugh Street Lister House

Maclay Residences

Murano Street Student Village Queen Margaret Residences Student Apartments

Winton Drive Wolfson Hall**

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*Shared rooms are single sex only.Accommodation for families and couples are available at selected residences only. Please apply in the usual way (see page 13).Rates and range of accommodation options are correct at time of going to press and may be subject to change without notice.**Full breakfast (grab & go options also available) and evening meal served Mon-Fri. Brunch and evening meal served Sat & Sun.NB There is no meal provision over Christmas and New year public holidays including boxing day & 2nd January.

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More information can be found atglasgow.ac.uk/accommodation

Or you can contact us ataccom@glasgow.ac.uk

Tel: 0141 330 4743

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All details included in this brochure are correct at the time of going to print in March 2020.

All images shown are for illustrative purposes only and the rooms pictured are not necessarily typical of the accommodation available, which varies in terms of size, configuration, and finish.

For the most up-to-date residence information, images, policies, procedures and T&C’s please see glasgow.ac.uk/accommodation

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