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Writtle College is 50 km north-east of central
London.
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 Living in Halls of Residence
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There
are just over 400 places in halls on the main
campus, minutes away from teaching areas, the
library and most of the eating facilities. |
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All
halls are mixed accommodation, and most are
non-smoking, but some halls are available for students who smoke. |
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Every
hall has a key card security access system in addition to the
individual room lock. |
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The
fee for students living on campus includes a catering allowance
equivalent to 10 meals per week (excluding holiday periods) in the
Writz Restaurant or the Watering Hole. Most students tend to have
two meals a day, but you can eat at any time during the week and
at weekends. |
Facilities
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All halls are furnished and centrally heated, with
kitchen/common room areas, but washroom facilities vary from one
hall to another. |
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The kitchens consist of a hot plate, microwave
cooker, fridge, toaster and electric kettle. Students will need to
bring their own crockery, saucepans etc. |
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No bedding is supplied, but it can be hired for a
small charge. |
Accommodation Policy
GENERAL
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The Accommodation Office aims to help all students
secure the accommodation of their choice, within the limits of
available places, both on and off campus. |
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Preference is given to new students and anyone with a
disability. |
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Students living within a 25 mile radius of the
College will not be eligible for a room during the initial
allocation. (A College bus service operates within this radius). |
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After 1st September, any room still available will be
allocated on a ‘first come – first served’ basis. |
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All places in hall must be contracted for the
residential session (39 weeks), except where a Post Graduate
programme at Writtle is for a shorter period. |
Processing
Applications
 Accommodation details including a request form will be sent out to all
applicants who are holding a firm offer of a place at Writtle College
from May onwards.
If you have accepted a firm offer of a place at Writtle by 28th April
you will be guaranteed an offer of a room in hall.
If you accept after this date you will still be eligible for a room
subject to availability.
Once allocated you will receive an offer of a place on campus along with
an Occupancy Agreement to sign and return with the fee of £100.
When all rooms have been allocated, names will be placed on a waiting
list for the next available room.
If for any reason you are unable to take up your room allocation you
must inform the Accommodation Office no later than 1st September. After
this date your fee will
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Hall Fees
 Hall fees are
charged in three equal amounts. The fees entitle students to room
occupancy for the residential session (HE 39 weeks, FE 41 weeks). The
fees include a catering provision for all resident students of 110 meals
per term and allows meals to be taken at any time during the term.
(Meals are not included during the Christmas and Easter holidays.)
No refunds are available for any meals not taken by the end of the
residential session.
Hall fees include provision for ten meals per week to be taken in the
Writz restaurant. Most students will expect to take two meals a day,
though students may take their meals at any time during the week,
including weekends. Other meals or snacks can be purchased for cash or
students may put a sum of money to be held in credit on their ID card.
Postgraduate Accommodation
Postgraduate students will usually pay for a 39 week lease to cover a
full academic year. Separate arrangements must be made with the College
for accommodation over the summer period.
Living Costs
These depend upon the level and duration of your course.
In addition to
tuition fees you should allow a minimum of:
- £4300 (£5200 for taught
masters)
to cover the cost of such things as accommodation, food,
laundry, books and every day needs, but this does not include flights.
See UKCOSA (the Council for International Education) website for more
details http://www.ukcosa.org.uk.
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Type
of room available
(Hall of Residence)
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Further Educatinal Feed |
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Band A - Ensuite
Hamilton / Maddison / Tabor (1,3)
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£4,679.00
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£4,114.00 |
Band B - Single with basin/large
single
Harvey / Dent / Strutt (large)
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£4,206.00
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£3,696.00 |
Band C - Small single/twin en-suite
Gill / Strutt (small) / Tabor (2)
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£3,316.00 |
(National Diploma Agriculture
students will be as HE contract plus one week)
Once an offer has been made, a payment of £225 is required (£200
refundable damage deposit, £25 non-refundable administration fee).
Hall fees are usually charged in three instalments. The fees entitle
students to room occupancy for the residential session (HE 38 weeks,
FE 43 weeks).
Hall fees include provision for ten meals per week (term-time) to be
taken in the Writz restaurant. Most students will expect to take two
meals a day, though students may take their meals at any time during
the week, including weekends. Other meals or snacks can be purchased
for cash or students may put a sum of money to be held in credit on
their ID card. (Meals are not included during the Christmas and
Easter holidays.)
No refunds are available for any meals not taken by the end of each
billing period. Meals can be purchased for CASH only during the
Christmas and Easter breaks. |
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Private
Lodging
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Shared Housing Overview
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Rents range from £40 - £70 per week, this does not
usually include bills! |
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Rent is paid monthly or termly in advance. |
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A deposit of one month's rent will normally be
required. |
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It is normal to pay full rent during the Christmas
and Easter holidays. |
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The majority of contracts are for 9 months but some
are for 12 months. |
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The property should be furnished and have adequate
heating (ask to see the Gas Safety Certificate). |
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