Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Living on campus
Living on campus gives you the freedom to experience university life hassle free. With lectures, libraries, shops, cafes and pubs all close by, you can focus on what's important rather than the last bus home. Plus, living on campus is a great way to make new friends.

24/7 support
You'll benefit from 24/7 support 365 days a year from our security team, student support officers and resident assistants. Whether you are locked out of your room, need an emergency repair or are feeling unwell, there is always support on hand. Our campus support team are also here to support your wellbeing. If you ever feel worried, anxious or depressed there will be someone for you to talk to in confidence. So whether you'd like to talk about exams, personal relationships or something else, we're here for you.

Your room
Our halls of residence are individual flats that house up to 12 students. There is a range of different styles. Some flats have single, double or twin bedrooms, which either have an en suite or shared bathroom. If you share a bathroom, this will normally be with one other person. There will be a shared kitchen where you'll have your own cupboard to store food. You can also choose a studio room, where you'll have an en suite bathroom and your own kitchen facilities. Read our licence agreement to find out more.

College Lane campus
Accommodation on our College Lane Campus is close to lecture theatres, a gym, sports pitches and the library, study centres and social spaces. You'll have easy access to services such as Careers and Employment, Hertfordshire Students' Union, Student Wellbeing and the key for spiritual guidance. Plus, we have cafes, a shop and a bar all on site. With everything close by, you can study, exercise and hang out with friends as much as you'd like, knowing there's support on hand when you need it. Read our student guide to living on College Lane Campus

Living off-campus
If you decide to privately rent off-campus, it is very important that you understand how to find good quality accommodation. Renting privately is a very different experience to living on-campus, with many more responsibilities to take into consideration. For example larger deposits, guarantor requirements, you won't have resident assistants on-hand 24/7 like on-campus and may not have utility bills included in your rent (and if they are included there may be a cap on how much the landlord will pay towards your gas and electricity bills).

The University is still here to support you, alongside Hertfordshire Students' Union and a wide range of external support services. We have also created the PAL accreditation scheme in partnership with Hatfield Welwyn Borough Council which recognises landlords and letting agents who provide safe and well-maintained private accommodation.

Accommodation support
Life in university accommodation is very different from living at home and you'll have new experiences and possibly some challenges along the way. Most students manage the change really well but if you have any problems, please don't hesitate to ask for help as there is plenty of support available from the Office of the Dean of Students.

On-campus support

Student Support Officers
You'll find a dedicated team of Student Support Officers on both campuses who are responsible for the welfare, pastoral care and discipline of all students living on campus. They work daily in halls offering support and advice for our residential students. They love meeting their students and will always make time to talk through any concerns that you may have about residential life. These members of staff have extensive training and will be able to provide expert help on a wide range of issues, including mental health concerns.

Out of hours support
As well as the Student Support Officers,  there's a team of Resident Assistants (also known as RAs) on each campus that live in residences to provide a familiar face and peer support for fellow students as well as playing a key role in the community. The RAs work on a rota system and provide support outside of office hours 365 days of the year.

Our RAs have been trained to a high standard and can provide help and support with most problems that may arise. They are visible and approachable and if you are unsure about anything you can talk to an RA in confidence.

What we can help with
If there is an emergency or if something needs to be reported or repaired, you should contact an RA.

For example:

• If you're locked in/out of your room
• You have no heating or hot water
• Broken windows which allow water in or cause a security risk
• Serious leaks or floods
• The only toilet in the house/flat is blocked

As well as being responsible for dealing with emergencies RAs can help with all sorts of problems including:

• Illness/injury
• Accidents
• Issues involving threats or harassment
• Feeling low/troubled or depressed (from worrying about exams to personal relationships or family issues)

Scholarships

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