My Accommodation Guide 2012 by King's College London

My accommodation Student accommodation | Entry 2012

If you come to King’s, you immediately receive an enormous bonus – London. King’s students have the opportunity to study in one of the most exciting and stimulating cities in the world. They also have the additional benefits of membership of the University of London and use of the many social and sporting facilities and the Intercollegiate halls affiliated to the University. IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ The following message contains some very important information. Please read it before you use this brochure. This brochure was produced in the summer of 2011. It contains information on King’s College residences and other accommodation information for students who will be enrolled at the College during the 2012-13 academic session. The College has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date of publication. However, this information is subject to change over time. For this reason, it is particularly important that you should check the website for updates (www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm)or contact the College using the contact details contained within this document. Some circumstances (such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as utilities failure, industrial action) or the redevelopment/ refurbishment of a particular residence may result in the College having to withdraw or change any of the facilities or services detailed in this brochure. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to the closure of some rooms/facilities, staffing, service disruption, adjustment to the facilities used to deliver or support the residential provision. The College reserves the right to amend or withdraw without notice and at its entire discretion any of the facilities and services, or other matters contained or referred to in this brochure; where this is necessary, the College will take reasonable steps to reduce any disruption to enrolled students. Prospective candidates should note that, in the event of such circumstances occurring, the College cannot accept liability for any complaints or claims for costs, losses or damages made by a student resulting from a service disruption or closure, or any change to, or withdrawal of residential facilities/services. Published Autumn 2011 All photography by Ingrid Rasmussen except inside front cover.

Contents Coming to King’s Congratulations...

Who... what... where... College and nominated residences University Intercollegiate halls

King’s residences & apartments King’s College Hall Hampstead Residence Brian Creamer House The Rectory Wolfson House Stamford Street Apartments Great Dover Street Apartments

Residence fees Comparative summary of residence fees

Nominated residences 10 University Intercollegiate halls 12 Intercollegiate Halls Centralised Waiting List General information 13 Non-degree applicants Field trips/academic placements/study abroad Accommodation for couples Students with children Students with disabilities Minors Vacation & pre-course accommodation Extended programmes Private accommodation How to get started Privately-let flats & houses Letting agents Independent hostels & private halls Online accommodation websites When to start looking Temporary accommodation Finding someone to share with Insurance What to do if things go wrong

Residence facilities 18 Comparative summary of King’s College London residences, nominated residences & Intercollegiate halls

Application procedure 21 Submitting an application Undergraduate application calendar Insurance offers Deferred entrants Changing programme of study via Clearing/ Adjustment Postgraduate application calendar Mid-session applications Offers Allocations policy Postgraduate & undergraduate allocations policy

Contacting us Information & contact details Online enquiries & communications Postal addresses Admission Contacts and subject areas

Maps 33 Location of College residences Orientation map

For a virtual tour of the residences see www.kcl.ac.uk/virtualtour

The College Residences are managed in accordance with the Universities UK Code of Practice, a copy of which can be found at www.universitiesuk.ac.uk

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Coming to Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Congratulations... You have now received an offer of a place to study an academic programme at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College London for the 2012-13 session, and will be thinking about the practicalities of studying and living in London.

Hampstead Residence

My accommodation is designed to provide you with information on all of the College and University Intercollegiate residences, along with details of any nomination agreements for privately managed residences. The following pages include details of the available facilities, accommodation charges, application process and allocations policy. General advice on seeking alternative accommodation in the private rented sector is also provided. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.

New first year undergraduates Details of the application procedure and policy are provided on pages 21-30. If you satisfy all of these criteria, you are new to higher education, your home address is outside the M25 and we receive your accommodation application by 30 June in your first year of study, your application will be included in the first round of allocations and you should expect to receive an offer of a place (not necessarily in your first year). You may apply for accommodation even if your family home is within the M25 ring road or you have previously commenced a programme of study at higher education level within the UK although your application will have lower priority and is unlikely to be considered before the start of session.

New first year postgraduates Details of the application procedure and policy are provided on pages 21-30. Most postgraduates will live in the private rented sector although there is a quota of places available in the College, nominated and University residences. If you are an international/EU student who has never lived or studied in the UK before and satisfy all of the criteria, you will be considered in the allocations prior to start of session although not all applicants will be successful. European exchange and home applicants will be of a lower priority and unlikely to be considered prior to the start of session.

Communications Applicants should apply for accommodation online. All subsequent communications from Accommodation Services will be made by email to the address provided by the applicant and it is essential that this email account is regularly monitored including junk/ spam folders. Applications are usually acknowledged within three weeks of submission; if an application has not been correctly completed or additional information is required candidates will be notified at this time.

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Who... what... where... Your accommodation The College is fortunate in being well provided with places in a variety of residences. King’s students currently have access to approximately 903 places in the halls of residences, 1,321 in the selfcatering apartments, 28 in the student house, over 700 in the University Intercollegiate halls, and a quota in our nominated partner residences. Approximately 70 per cent of places are reserved for first year undergraduate students and the remainder are allocated primarily to intending postgraduates applying from overseas. Twin rooms are available at some residences; sharing a room can be an excellent way of meeting new people and the current accommodation charges represent a cost saving.

equipment and to organise clubs, societies and special events; the subscription is included in the accommodation charge. Residence Regulations are established for the benefit of all and cover such matters as quiet hours, guest rules, use of kitchens, musical instruments etc. A copy of the Residence Regulations can be found on the accommodation web pages and prospective applicants should be familiar with these prior to submitting an application. Applicants are encouraged to visit the residences and occasional tours are organised, normally in August/ September. Full details of the tours and a copy of My residence will be available on the College web pages; this information is updated annually and may be subject to change.

Smoking

Maintenance programmes Applicants should note that all residences are strictly non-smoking.

College residences All of our residences are served by public transport and have access to all the Campuses by bus, underground or mainline train. Travel times vary from 15 minutes to approximately one hour, depending on place of residence and teaching Campus. Our residences are staffed by resident managers who are supported by a team of appointed Senior Students. Students who experience difficulties in the residences should contact a Senior Student or manager in the first instance; where a manager is not resident on the site, a duty manager/security officer will be available to deal with any difficulties or problems. Information and advice is also available from Accommodation Services. There is an Entertainment and Amenity fund to purchase social or sports

The College keeps under review the quality and style of its accommodation provision and, for example, there are plans to refurbish/develop at King’s College Hall. There is also an ongoing programme of maintenance within all residences which may involve phased closure of areas, contractors working on site etc. The College will do its best to minimise inconvenience to residents and to give Great Dover Street Apartments

advance notification of major works where practical. It may be necessary to close buildings during refurbishment/ development works and this may impact on the availability of bed spaces and the College’s allocation priorities; and it may be necessary for residents to move within the residence as development plans progress. There may also be works on adjoining sites which have implications for users of the College buildings. Further details are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Computer access Residents who are registered at the College will have access to the College network in the Residence. Access is either using wireless or hard wired facilities and students should bring their own computers.

College sports facilities King’s students may make use of a range of College sports facilities located at teaching Campuses including gyms and a swimming pool and the College sports grounds. In most cases, a membership fee is charged.

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Who... what... where... Halls

Self-catering apartments

Insurance

The halls are traditional in arrangement with twin and single rooms sharing communal bathrooms and kitchens on a corridor. Most corridors and bathrooms are mixed. Cleaning of communal areas is included in the residence fee; residents at some halls are required to clean their own rooms. Each hall offers facilities including launderette and television rooms and some also offer quiet study areas, cycle sheds, access to sports and games facilities, a garden or courtyard and much more. The traditional halls encourage a community environment and many have a student social committee to assist in the organisation of social events. All King’s residences are self catered, apart from King’s College Hall which is currently catered.

The apartments provide 1,317 places for single students and two double rooms for couples. The bedrooms are arranged in selfcontained apartments, usually for four to nine students sharing a communal kitchen-diner. All bedrooms have en-suite shower, WC and washbasin and a refrigerator. A colour television is provided in each kitchen-diner and an on-site launderette is available. Some bedrooms are adapted for students with disabilities. The majority of apartments are mixed although some will be allocated for single gender occupancy. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, kitchen-diners and apartments. The apartments encourage a more independent style of living; residents may make use of the social facilities on near-by Campuses and there are also some communal facilities at Great Dover Street Apartments.

Personal possessions insurance cover is provided at the King’s residences and details can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/

Student house There is also a small student house, providing accommodation for postgraduate and mature undergraduate students (23 years plus). Fixtures and decoration are of a basic standard and bedrooms vary in size.

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Nomination Agreements The College may work with a range of third party providers to offer a wider portfolio of accommodation including ensuite and studio accommodation for single students and couples. Details of current/prospective nomination arrangements are provided on pages 10-11 and on the College web pages at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

University Intercollegiate halls King’s students may also apply to live in one of the Intercollegiate halls which provide an opportunity for residents to mix with students from all Colleges of the University of London. Some are traditional in arrangement with twin and single rooms sharing communal bathrooms on a corridor. En suite facilities are available at Canterbury, College, Commonwealth and Connaught Halls and some single and double studios at International Hall. The Intercollegiate halls are catered, providing breakfast and evening meals daily, plus lunch at weekends. At International Hall and Lillian Penson Hall there is some self catered accommodation with light cooking facilities, for postgraduates only. The halls are well served by public transport for access to the King’s campuses. See www.london.ac.uk/halls for details.

Alternative accommodation London also has a plentiful supply of accommodation in the private rented sector and details are provided on page 15-17.

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King’s residences & apartments

King’s College Hall Catered Postgraduate and Undergraduate The College is planning to refurbish accommodation at King’s College Hall commencing summer 2012 and there may be some adjustments to availability of facilities during this period. Further information will be available at www.kcl. ac.uk/accomm as soon as details of the project are confirmed.

The Hall is located within easy reach of Camberwell and East Dulwich and within walking distance of King’s College Hospital and the Institute of Psychiatry. The Hall currently offers 454 single rooms and some shared accommodation which is suitable for couples. Most corridors and bathrooms are mixed. During the standard academic semesters, breakfast and evening meals are provided each day plus lunch at weekends. Breakfast only is provided during vacations and no catering is

available over Christmas closure or Bank Holidays. Facilities are subject to change but presently include a bar, squash courts, snooker, music practice rooms, study room, computer room, television lounge off street parking and grounds.

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Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residences & apartments Hampstead Residence Self-catered Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Situated in a residential area with grounds and social space and convenient travel to all Campuses. Up to 492 places, of which 428 are single bedrooms. Two self-contained studio/flats and some twin rooms are available for couples. Up to 90 single places will be offered to postgraduate students.

There will be a limited number of places on a small corridor for female students only but the majority of corridors and bathrooms are mixed. There are a number of twin rooms which are allocated to first year undergraduate, non-degree students or couples. The Residence encompasses a number of distinct buildings and the facilities include a bar, study facilities, recreational and social space, music practice rooms, computer room and a games room.

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Brian Creamer House Self-catered Undergraduates only

Situated in the grounds of Lambeth Palace and close to the St Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Campus. 69 single bedrooms. Corridors and bathrooms are mixed. TV room available.

The Rectory Self-catered Postgraduate and mature Undergraduates only

Next door to Brian Creamer House, the Rectory is a Georgian house accommodating 24 students in single bedrooms and two twin rooms suitable for couples. Residents have use of a small TV room, shared kitchen and a garden.

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King’s residences & apartments

Wolfson House Self-catered Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Situated on the Guy’s Campus and accommodating 274 students over 15 floors. A number of single rooms are available for single gender occupancy grouped in cluster flats and the remaining rooms are located on traditional corridors

with shared facilities. There are 12 flats available for couples and up to 67 single places for postgraduate students. Corridors and bathrooms are mixed. A small common room is available for residents’ use. Facilities at the Guy’s Campus including bar, refectory, library and computer rooms, are within walking distance.

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Stamford Street Apartments

Great Dover Street Apartments

Self-catered Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Situated on Stamford Street, with easy access to all Campuses. 89 self-catering apartments providing 548 en suite single rooms and two rooms suitable for couples. Up to 115 places will be offered to postgraduate students. Facilities at the Strand and Waterloo Campuses including bar, refectory, student centre, library and computer rooms are within walking distance.

Situated within walking distance of the Guy’s Campus and London Bridge and with easy access to other sites, the Residence offers 113 apartments accommodating 769 students in single en suite bedrooms. Up to 149 places will be offered to postgraduate students. Communal rooms are available for residents’ use offering study and computer facilities and a common room. Facilities at the Guy’s Campus are also within walking distance.

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Nominated Residences Moonraker Alley

Letting arrangements

The Unite Group provide accommodation for students across the UK and, in partnership with the College, will be opening Moonraker Alley in 2012 providing 674 student bedrooms for King's students. The residence is ideally situated in an excellent Zone 1 location, within walking distance of the College's main campuses. The property offers a range of en suite rooms in shared flats for 4 to 11 people, sharing a kitchen/lounge. There are also a range of self-contained studios for more independent living; each studio includes en-suite bathroom, study space and kitchen/living area. The property has a large common room, plus, an onsite laundry and study room. CCTV security cameras and a secure door entry system are also provided. 2Mb in-room internet access, contents insurance and all utility bills are included in the price.

Places will be available from September 2012 and will be allocated by King's College and licensed on a standard King's College Residence Agreement, usually for periods of 40 – 50 weeks.

Artist impression – single bedroom

Deposits and rents • Deposits and residence fees will be paid to the College in line with the College’s standard arrangements and subject to the Regulations for Payment of Fees and Other Charges. • Personal possessions insurance cover is included.

Artist impression – shared kitchen-diner

Contact details for the King’s residences are given on page 31.

Artist impression – Moonraker Alley

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Studio at Liberty House – St John Street

Liberty Living Liberty Living currently provides accommodation for students in conjunction with a range of universities across the UK and is now working with King’s to provide accommodation for King’s students at Liberty House – St John Street. A number of bedspaces are guaranteed for King’s students, application for which must be made via King’s Accommodation Services in accordance with procedures for College allocations. Residents will have access to data facilities although these will not be connected to the College’s network.

Liberty House Liberty House – St John Street offers 150 rooms for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants; King’s students will be allocated to c50 single studios, sharing recreation/laundry facilities with occupants from other Colleges and Universities. Located on St John Street, EC1 a short walk from Angel and Farringdon London Underground stations and Farringdon mainline station and within easy reach of the College campuses and local amenities. There are some rooms for students with disabilities. Applicants should contact

King’s Accommodation Services to make an enquiry for this type of accommodation.

What is provided in the studio? • Kitchenette with integrated fridge, microwave and hob • Pod en-suite shower-room including washbasin and WC • Bedroom furniture including a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and bedside cabinet • Flat screen TV and broadband (TV licence not included)

Letting arrangements • Rooms will be let on a Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST) and your agreement will be with Liberty Living Plc and not with the College. • Students who require accommodation during the summer are advised to enquire about availability at Liberty House as early as possible in the year; alternatively, applications may be made to move to one of the College residences and should be submitted to King’s Accommodation Services by 15 March 2013. Please see page 14 for further details.

Deposit and rents • A deposit of £200 is payable upon allocation; the deposit and payment for

the first semester’s rent must be received prior to taking up residence; for later offers payment may be requested by credit card (which will incur an additional charge). • Under the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement you will pay your rent to Liberty Living Plc. However, you will be required to sign an additional Agreement with the College before taking up your accommodation and you may be liable to suspension from the College in the event that you do not settle the rent or any other charges within the prescribed dates. • Personal possessions insurance cover is included. Liberty House – St John Street

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University Intercollegiate halls forwarded to the Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau in respect of successful candidates. Most of the Intercollegiate halls (excluding Lilian Penson Hall and Nutford House) are located in the Bloomsbury area. All are convenient for transport links to King’s campuses and the West End and access to the Senate House Library and the University of London Union.

Intercollegiate Centralised Waiting List

Intercollegiate halls The Intercollegiate halls accept full-time students from all the Colleges within the University of London and are able to house a specific quota of King’s students. With the exception of Lillian Penson Hall, all of the Intercollegiate halls accommodate primarily undergraduate students and only a small number of King’s postgraduates will be successful. Half of the places at International Hall are reserved for international postgraduate and undergraduate students. Lillian Penson Hall is reserved for Postgraduate applicants only. The majority of rooms are catered apart from a small number offered on a self catered basis, with light cooking facilities. The Hall offers 277 places, 40 of which are in shared twin-bedded rooms, for single gender occupancy. There is also accommodation available for 48 couples; the applicant must be a postgraduate. Some small flats are available but most accommodation for couples is made up of double-bedded rooms with bathroom. International Hall has a range of studios and flats for postgraduate students including those with children. Application to the Intercollegiate halls should be made via the King’s

Accommodation Services before 30 June; application for family flats and accommodation for students with a disability is made via the Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau (InHAB).

Applications before September There is high demand for places in the Intercollegiate halls of residence and applicants must indicate preferences for the Intercollegiate, and College/ Nominated residences when applying. Allocations are undertaken by King’s Accommodation Services in accordance with procedures for the College allocations. Applicant details will be

From early September, unfilled spaces from the individual College quotas are returned to the central pool of Intercollegiate beds; these spaces are allocated directly by the Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau (InHAB). Applicants must complete a University of London application form and submit it by email, fax or in person to the Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau on the specified day/times; applications will not be taken outside the advertised hours. Applicants should only indicate those residences they will be willing to accept. Further information, including the Waiting List day/times and the application form will be available on the University of London website from August/September at www.london.ac.uk halls

Offers from the Intercollegiate Centralised Waiting List will only be made by email and will contain strict acceptance deadlines. It is important therefore, that applicants check their emails regularly from the opening of the Waiting List. No applications will be taken after the closing date and time for the Centralised Waiting List; however direct applications to the Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau will be resumed once all waiting list applicants have been considered should further rooms then become available. Contact details for the Intercollegiate residences are given on page 32. See www.london.ac.uk/halls for further details.

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General information Study Abroad and Exchange applicants A quota of places is allocated to Study Abroad Independent applicants as well as Study Abroad Exchange applicants from partner universities outside of the EU, who submit their accommodation application before the 30 June closing date. Places at the Intercollegiate/nominated residences are usually only available for the full session although those coming for the second and third semesters may make a direct application. Due to the limited number of places in our residences, it may not be possible to offer rooms to Study Abroad Exchange candidates applying from partner universities within the EU and such applicants are unlikely to be considered prior to the start of session. These applicants are advised to check the Accommodation Services and University of London Housing Services web pages for details of alternative private housing options and should not assume that College/ Nominated/Intercollegiate accommodation will be available for the period of their stay.

full residence fee, unless a replacement can be found to take over the agreement in accordance with the relevant letting agreement, and this cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended that applicants in this category discuss their individual accommodation requirements with Accommodation Services before applying.

Students with children The College currently has NO accommodation which is suitable for families. Students are strongly advised NOT to bring dependants with them to London until they have found somewhere suitable for them to live. There is some family accommodation at International Hall, University of London; applicants should apply direct.

Students with disabilities

Applicants who have special housing requirements should complete a Medical Self –Assessment/Personal Statement Form which are available on the

Accommodation Services web pages, in liaison with their GP/Specialist/ Professional Advisor; this will help to provide an accurate assessment of how the applicant’s circumstances, the disability or health condition may affect the applicant’s day-to-day living and housing provision. Further details of the assessment and allocation process and the College’s policy on disclosure of information will also be available on request. (Also see advice on page 27). Disclosure of a disability to another department of the College should not be relied upon in order to notify Accommodation Services of a special housing requirement. Within the residential stock, the College has some bedrooms and common facilities which have been adapted for students with special housing requirements and we will endeavour to make reasonable adaptations for individual applicants. The College’s Guide to Disability and Dyslexia provides information about services and support for students with disabilities at King’s. A copy may be requested from the Disability and Dyslexia Support Services or online at www.kcl.ac.uk/about/structure/ admin/equal-opps Where circumstances are accepted as a priority for accommodation, this will usually be for one year only

At the time of writing, places at the College/Intercollegiate/nominated residences are offered on a standard fixed term agreement. If a student is away from College during this period on an academic placement, etc, or for research purposes s/he will remain liable for the

Applicants with a disability and/or special housing requirement should make early contact with the College’s Disability and Dyslexia Support Services (see contact details on page 32) and Accommodation Services to discuss any specific support needs. Applicants are encouraged to make an information visit to the College; this will provide an opportunity for a personal assessment of existing facilities and services, identify adjustments which may be required, and help candidates to decide whether King’s will provide a suitable environment in which to live and study.

Accommodation for couples

Self-contained flats

Double/Twin Rooms

Wolfson House

Twelve with double bedroom, kitchen-diner and bathroom

n/a

Stamford Street Apartments

n/a

Two, ensuite, in shared apartments

Hampstead Residence

Two studios

Up to ten sharing facilities with other residents

Field Trips/academic placements etc

The Rectory n/a Two rooms sharing facilities with other residents King’s College Hall Two self-contained flats

Three ensuite rooms and two rooms sharing facilities with other residents

Lilian Penson Hall

Up to 48 rooms/flats

n/a

International Hall

154 self-catering double studios and some one/two/three bedroom flats

n/a

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General information and applicants should not assume that accommodation will be provided for the duration of their academic programme on the same need. Applicants may submit an application for a subsequent year by the appropriate due date but should not rely on College accommodation being made available to them.

Great Dover Street Common Room

Minors Applicants who will be less than 18 years of age by 1 September in the year of entry to the College must contact Accommodation Services in advance to discuss their housing requirements.

Vacation and pre-course accommodation The College and Intercollegiate residences are managed on a self-funding basis and most take commercial bookings during the summer vacation; the income from these bookings is used to support the costs associated with running the residences and helps to keep student accom足modation fees at affordable levels. There are some constraints on student bookings during the summer; it is not uncommon for some residences to be full during these periods and student vacation rates are offered at specified locations. The nominated/Intercollegiate residences are generally only available for the standard academic period and any summer vacation lettings are managed directly by the individual nominated/ Intercollegiate residences. Students who require vacation accommodation during the summer vacation period for non-academic purposes may book through Conference & Timetabling Services (see page 32 for contact details). All bookings are subject to availability and an additional charge.

Extended programmes The College has a number of programmes with extended teaching dates and these may not correspond with the current standard period of residence. Residents who are enrolled on a programme with extended teaching dates have an opportunity during the second semester

to apply at one of the College residences for accommodation for 1 to 11 weeks during the summer vacation period. Some residences will have a quota of summer places although this may vary from year to year and all residents should expect to have to move to another room or residence at the end of the standard residence agreement. Applicants should note that none of the College residence agreements will continue into the next academic session and students who are living in the residences during the 2012-13 session, and are not allocated a place for the 2013-14 session, will be required

to vacate their accommodation in early September (date to be confirmed) to allow the accommodation to be prepared for new students arriving in mid-September. During the summer vacation period some facilities may not be available.

Students not accommodated in a College, Liberty or Intercollegiate residence Most students will live in privately rented accommodation at some time during their studies and this provides a great opportunity to gain experience of living in London.

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Private rented accommodation To assist those not accommodated in a College, nominated or Intercollegiate residence, advice on living in the private sector, lists of privately-let properties and hostels, and details of the University Sharers’ List are available. London offers an enormous range of accommodation; you will need to think about the options and plan well in advance, but finding a place to live outside the College/ nominated/University residences need not be a daunting task. How to get started?

The London Student Housing Guide is produced by the University of London Housing Services (ULHS, contact details on page 32) and is packed full of useful information and helpful tips; the Guide is available to applicants who are unlikely to be offered a place in residence by King’s Accommodation Services, this includes home postgraduate applicants, those who have previously studied at HE in the UK and those with a home address within the M25 ring road, most of whom will secure accommodation in the private rented sector in their first year. Applicants can request a copy from King’s Accommodation Services or view the information at www.housing.london.ac.uk The University of London Housing Services web site offers helpful guidance on: • Choosing the kind of housing which is most suitable for you and suggestions for where to start looking, including local newspapers, registered agencies etc; • Useful tips on finding your way around London and staying safe; staff cannot find private accommodation on a student’s behalf but are able to give practical help and advice on finding somewhere to live; • Housing advice and Tenancy Deposit Scheme information • The Licensing requirements introduced by the Housing Act 2004 • Safety matters including gas certification; Furnishings and Fire Regulations.

The King’s Student Advice & International Student Support Office can advise on a wide range of housing matters including inventories, disrepair, tenancies, landlord responsibilities, deposits, possession proceedings, home safety, household budgeting and TV licensing. Their website also has a number of helpful handouts on matters such as Council Tax, househunting, deposits and repairs (see www.kcl.ac.uk/welfare). The King’s College Students’ Union (KCLSU) also has an advice and support team to help students and provide support throughout their time at King’s and this includes issues relating to all aspects of housing. Whether you decide to stay at home or are feeling lost living in a hall of residence they are there to help. You can find further information on the KCLSU website at www.kclsu.org in their Advice and Support section. Here you will also find a link to their accommodation guide Your Place or Mine? plus information on finding accommodation and your rights. Help and guidance is also available from the College Accommodation Services. See page 31 for contact details. Privately-let flats and houses

The ULHS also has a database of available properties; lists of self-contained flats and houses, rooms, studios and flat shares, usually within an hour’s travel distance from the College; none of the property advertised has been visited by the University or College Accommodation Services and we welcome any feedback from students who have made use of the information to find their accommodation. The database is password protected; the password is available from King’s Accommodation Services or the ULHS Office by clearly identifying yourself as a prospective student of the College. If you have difficulty, contact King’s Accommodation Services for assistance. During the spring semester and summer vacation the College and University offices arrange useful talks/ events for students who are planning to look for accommodation in the private

rented sector; details will be available on the Accommodation web pages at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm and the ULHS web pages at www.housing.london.ac.uk Letting agents

Some students use a lettings agent to assist them with finding a flat or a room in a shared flat. The ULHS website has details of agents who have signed up to the ULHS Code of Practice for Registered Accommodation Agencies. The Code covers both how the Agent deals with potential tenants and the minimum property and management standards with which Agencies should agree to comply if they are managing the property on behalf of the landlord. The Code exceeds the statutory requirements placed on Agencies and is intended to support students and staff in securing good quality and well-managed rented property. Please note that where an Agent is acting as an introductory agent, the ULHS will not have had any direct contact with the landlord and s/he will not have signed up to any Code of Good Practice regarding the management of the property. Letting agents cannot charge tenants fees for registering on their list but may charge for services such as drawing up a contract, checking references and finding the accommodation. Independent hostels and private halls

London also has a number of private hostels and halls which are not linked to a particular college or university and provide accommodation for students and key workers, offering an opportunity to live with a diverse range of young people. Those developed in recent years are often more expensive than traditional student residences, generally offering a high standard of accommodation and services on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. The University of London Housing Services website provides comprehensive details of independent hostels and private halls with approximate costs and links

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Private rented accommodation to websites. Please note that King’s and ULHS staff have not visited the accommodation listed or checked the quality of housing offered; however, privately owned residences should be signed up to the ANUK Code of Standards for Larger Developments. See www.anuk.org.uk for details. The Code is voluntary but members agree to provide accommodation which meets nationally recognised standards and a procedure that you can follow if disputes occur. Online accommodation websites

There are numerous useful websites you can use when looking for private housing but you should exercise caution if requested to deposit monies without meeting landlords/letting agents or viewing a property in advance. You should only transfer money once you are certain that you have found the right property and always get a receipt. If you have any doubts regarding the ownership of the property it is always worth checking with the Land Registry (a small fee applies) at www. landregisteronline.gov.uk. If in doubt call the Student Advice Line 020 7848 6858 (operated by Student Advice & International Student Support) straight away. When to start looking?

This will depend on the type of accommodation you are looking for. Applications for places in a hostel or private residence usually need to be made several months in advance but accommodation in a flat/house or with a resident landlord can normally be arranged 4-6 weeks in advance. The ULHS Guide provides useful checklists to take with you when you are viewing properties; things to look out for, and questions to ask. This will include checking that the property is safe and secure; for example, if there are any gas appliances in the property the landlord must provide a valid Gas Safety Certificate issued by the Gas Safe Register. Furnishings should comply

‘I live in private accommodation in Putney. Whilst looking for houses, I found the closer to the centre of the city, the smaller/worse the houses/flats were and the more expensive they became. So I would recommend looking a little further out (zone 2).’ Christopher John Swift MRes Nano, Bio & X-ray Photonics

with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. From the 1 October 2008 landlords must also provide an Energy Performance Certificate to any potential tenants when they view a property. Temporary accommodation

A place in a College Residence is usually available for students who wish to book temporary accommodation in London during the summer vacation (July – mid September) while they look for somewhere to live. Conference & Timetabling Services can provide information on availability and charges (contact details on page 32).

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Finding someone to share with

The ULHS also holds a list of students who wish to share a house or flat with other students, outside the College or University accommodation. An applicant’s personal details (including age, telephone number and contact address) are published on the ULHS website and on notice boards in the College; students should only participate in the Sharers’ List if they are happy for their details to be published in this way. Insurance

Ensure that your personal belongings are insured. If your landlord/accommodation provider does not include insurance you should arrange this yourself. The King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) website has further information; also check with your parents to see if you have cover under any possessions policy they may have. There are lots of price comparison websites available which may be useful in providing further information. What to do if things go wrong

The London Student Housing Guide provides lots of advice on what to do when you have found somewhere to live. Good planning will help to prevent difficulties in the future; for example: • check the property carefully for any defects, • find out if the landlord/property is properly licensed, • agree an inventory in writing and note any damage – consider taking photographs, • make sure you understand any documentation and payments which may be required. If things do go wrong, however, make sure that you put things in writing and take advice as quickly as possible. Find out what help may be available from Accommodation Services, Student Advice & International Student Support, King’s Students’ Union (KCLSU) and ULHS.

Shelter is a charity providing advice, information and advocacy to people in housing need. They provide an emergency housing advice telephone service from 08.00 to midnight on 0808 800 4444. Further details are available at www.england.shelter.org.uk Students living at home

Many students will live at home during their studies. See www.kclsu.org for details of the welcome events and buddy system.

‘I’ve always wanted to study in London. It never sleeps; there is so much to do, so King’s was perfect for me. Finding accommodation in London is not difficult. I now live in Canada Water with friends, which is a 15-minute bus journey away from Guy’s Campus. I was not in halls the first year, but it has made no difference to me in making friends and finding housemates for the second year.’ Florence Johnson, Pharmacology BSc

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Residence fees

Please refer to the Residence Fees Notes on Page 20

College residences

2011-12 Standard Agreement

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na £6051.50 £6118.00-£7581.00 £4788.00-£6188.00 na £6188.00-£6783.00 na na £6517.00 £4655.00 £4921.00-£5320.00 £5985.00-£6650.00 na na £6118.00-£7581.00 £4921.00-£5320.00 £5852.00 £6384.00-£7980.00 na na £7049.00-£8645.00

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Residence fees Notes i. The fees quoted for the residences are the standard rates per person applying for the 2011-12 session. Fees are subject to upward revision for 2012-13. ii. All residents are required to sign a Residence or Tenancy Agreement for a fixed period and this will usually be for a minimum of 40 weeks at the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Liberty residences and the standard College academic session for the Intercollegiate halls. iii. Heating and lighting costs are included in the fees. For details of services please refer to the table on page 18. iv. With the exception of a limited number of non-standard rooms, a standard fee for

a single and twin room is set at each residence regardless of the size, shape or location of the room. v. The booking fee will be retained as a damage deposit during the period of residence and is refundable at the end of the session less any deductions. The Intercollegiate halls have a ÂŁ25 nonrefundable registration fee. vi. Regulations for payment of fees and other charges are included in the relevant Residence Guide or may be obtained in advance from the Accommodation Services web pages.

vii. The fees quoted do not include any administration charges or fees for additional services such as personal laundry, sports facilities, telephone calls etc. viii. Fees include personal possessions insurance cover; applicants should check for details at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm ix. Moonraker Alley is due to open in September 2012; for details of the facilities and accommodation charges please see the College web pages at www.kcl.ac.uk/ accomm

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Application procedure Before completing an application, please read this brochure carefully and refer to the notes below and information provided on pages 22-30.

Before completing an application you should know that: • There is a limited number of places at each residence and due to overall demand no guarantee of a place at a specific residence or type of residence/ room may be given. • Allocations are undertaken by random, computerised ballots. Allocation to places under a nomination agreement may be undertaken by separate ballot. • Applicants should rank ALL of the available residences in order of preference. Any residences not ranked by the applicant will be considered to be of equal preference. Applicants will be considered for any places which are available at the time of allocations. Residences given the same ranking or duplicate preferences for the same residence cannot be recorded in the accommodation system. • Applications are only accepted from applicants who have firmly accepted a conditional (CF) or unconditional (UF) offer of a place on an academic programme at the College. • Applicants holding King’s as their insurance offer may not submit an application form to Accommodation Services until all conditions of entry have been satisfied and the applicant has a confirmed place at the College; for undergraduate applicants this will usually be after publication of A-level results. • The College encourages academic integration and the residences may accommodate any students from any academic disciplines.

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permitted for applicants who meet the application criteria. • Please note that there will be a delay of approximately 48 hours from accepting your academic place via UCAS and this being communicated to the College accommodation system. • If you are unable to apply online but are eligible to submit an application you may download a form at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Using the online application system Submitting an application • Applicants should use the online application form. To apply online go to: www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm and follow the instructions. Please make sure that you choose the appropriate application period according to your student status and year of application. Access to the online application system will only be

• Read the detailed user guidance and allocation policy before proceeding (pages 21-30). • Your academic offer of a place to study at King’s College London has been sent to you by your Admissions Office at King’s. This offer letter will include some details of the application procedure and details of your username and password. Keep this information safe as you will

need it to use the online accommodation application facility. If you have mislaid the academic offer letter, please refer to your Admissions Office at King’s. • When you use the online application system for the first time you will be asked to change your password. • If you do not have your username and password you should contact your Admissions Office (listed on page 32). • If you submit an inaccurate application this will lead to a delay as the Accommodation staff check any discrepancies. If you notice that any of the personal details on your online application are incorrect you should update your details via your UCAS Track account or the College Admissions Portal.

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Application procedure Summary of accommodation application procedure

To apply for accommodation online

Unable to log on but eligible to apply?

Go to www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm; select Applying for Accommodation and click on the My accommodation online Application Facility; enter your username and password as requested and, when prompted, change your password.

Contact Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accommodation Services or download a hard copy of the application form from the Accommodation website www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Online applications are only accepted from applicants who meet the application criteria.

Completed forms should be returned to Accommodation Services by the appropriate closing date.

On time applications from students who will be new to the College must be received by 30 June.

Applications are only accepted from candidates who have firmly accepted a conditional (CF) or unconditional (UF) offer of a place on an academic programme at the College. Candidates holding Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as their insurance offer may not submit an application until all conditions of entry have been satisfied; for undergraduates this will usually be after publication of A-level results.

Before proceeding with your application, read the detailed user guidance and allocation policy (pages 21-30). When you are ready to complete your online application, select the appropriate application period eg 2012 New Undergraduate; 2012 New Postgraduate.

Applicants should rank ALL of the College, nominated and Intercollegiate residences in order of preference. Any residences not ranked will be considered to be of equal preference; applicants will be considered for any places which are available at the time of allocation.

Applicants with lower priority for College, nominated or Intercollegiate accommodation should also consider private rented accommodation. See pages 15-17.

Allocation Notification New postgraduate/Study Abroad & Exchange Applicants: at any point from July to start of session. First round of offers are usually received by 30 July. New undergraduate: at any point following release of A-level results to start of session. First round of offers are usually received by 1 September.

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Allocations policy Wolfson House

Undergraduate applicants All full-time undergraduate students who are entering higher education in the UK for the first time on a programme of two or more years duration, who submit their accommodation application prior to the 30th June closing date in their first year of study and whose home address is outside the M25 ring road (including International applicants) are guaranteed an offer of one year (not necessarily their first) in either a College, Intercollegiate or nominated residence. Applicants within this category who have firmly accepted a conditional (CF) or unconditional (UF) offer of a place on an academic programme at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s should however, expect to receive an offer of a place in residence in their first year. International applicants

New students who have applied on-time, having not previously lived or studied in the UK and do not have a home address within the M25 ring road

and who will be registered at the College for the full session (September to June), will have priority for a place in their first year. See page 25 for details on Study Abroad/Exchange applications. Applicants with a home address within the M25 ring road/studied at higher education level before

Applicants with a home address inside the M25 ring road and those who have previously commenced a higher education academic programme in the UK may apply but will have lower priority and are unlikely to be considered for accommodation until after the start of session. If we are able to consider applicants in this category, priority will be given to applications from undergraduates new to higher education received prior to the 30 June closing date and according to home address/travel zone/distance from the College.

Applications received after the 30 June closing date

Because of high demand for accommodation, applications received after the 30th June closing date are less likely to be considered prior to the start of session. Priority for any late vacancies which do occur will be given to international applicants and to applicants with exceptional housing requirements. Who should apply? Before 30 June

Applicants holding a CF or UF offer may apply. Accommodation applications received by 30 June from Undergraduate applicants who are entering higher education in the UK for the first time and who do not have a home address within the M25 ring road will be considered in the first round of allocations following confirmation of UF status.

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Allocations policy 30 June until 16 August (before publication of A-level results)

• Applicants holding a UF offer may continue to apply although applications will not be considered until the second or subsequent rounds of allocations, during early September. Within the quota of available places, priority will be given to intending undergraduate applicants who are usually resident overseas and to applicants with a home address outside the M25 ring road. • Applicants holding a CF offer may not now apply until all conditions of entry to the College have been satisfied; this means that if an academic place depends on obtaining certain grades at A-level or other examination results, application should not be made between 30 June and the date that these examination results are known. After 16 August (publication of A-level results)

• Applicants holding a UF offer (having now satisfied all the conditions of entry) may continue to apply but are less likely to be offered a place in a residence before start of session. • Intending undergraduate applicants applying through Clearing/Adjustment should apply for accommodation as soon as they know that they are definitely coming to the College but are less likely to be offered a place in residence before the start of session; places will be limited and priority given to international applicants. • Application in mid-September may be made directly to the centralised Intercollegiate waiting list (see page 12 for details). When will you be notified about your accommodation?

• First round allocations will be confirmed during the weeks following publication of A-level results and eligible applicants who are successful at this time should expect to receive an offer of accommodation by 1 September. • Allocations continue until the start of session and applicants are considered

for any of the places which are available at the time of allocation. • Eligible applicants remain on the waiting list and are usually only notified when their application has been successful. Very late offers in September will be made by telephone or email. Applicants who have applied through UCAS must update their contact details via UCAS Track. My details have changed. Who should I contact?

Your contact details are stored on the College student record system; applicants should ensure that these contact details are correct. Applicants who have applied through UCAS must update their contact details via their UCAS Track account as Admissions Offices are unable to amend these details on behalf of applicants. The amended information will automatically be communicated to the College system. After registration at the College, students will be responsible for updating their details via OneSpace, the College portal for students and staff. Insurance offers

Applicants holding King’s as their insurance offer may not submit an application form to Accommodation Services until all conditions of entry have been satisfied and the applicant has a confirmed place at the College; for

undergraduate applicants this will usually be after publication of A-level results. Deferred entrants

Applicants who have deferred their entry to King’s must apply using the appropriate application period, for example if you have deferred entry until September 2012 you must complete a 2012-13 application, even if you have already completed a 2011-12 application form. Similarly, if you decide to defer entry until September 2013, you must complete a 2013-14 application. The online application period for 2012-13 will be available for new undergraduate and postgraduate applicants from November 2011 onwards. Applications should be submitted to Accommodation Services by 30 June 2012 for consideration as an on-time application. Changing programme of study via Clearing/Adjustment

Applicants who do not satisfy the conditions of entry for their first choice programme or those who are using the Adjustment process, and who are later accepted for a different programme at College, should contact Accommodation Services straight away. It will not be necessary to complete a second accommodation application but your student record will indicate that you should be considered as a late Clearing/

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Adjustment applicant along with other applications received after the closing date. Applicants’ home addresses will be taken into consideration.

Postgraduate applicants Full-time postgraduates may apply to three of the traditional College halls, the student house and self-catering apartments, nominated and the Intercollegiate halls; the majority of residents will be undergraduate although a quota of places in each of these residences is allocated to postgraduate students. Lilian Penson Hall is reserved for postgraduate applicants. International students

Priority is given to new international/ EU postgraduates who are entering the College for the first time on a programme of study of at least one year, who have not lived or studied in the UK before and to postgraduates with exceptional need for College, nominated or Intercollegiate accommodation. However, not all will be successful prior to start of session and all applicants are encouraged to consider alternative housing options. Students living in the UK

Applicants with a permanent home address in the UK and those who have previously studied in London (ie within the M25 ring road) are welcome to apply. However, demand for postgraduate places is high relative to availability and these applications will only be considered if any late vacancies occur within the postgraduate quotas. Who should apply? Before 30 June

Applicants who have firmly accepted a conditional (CF) or unconditional (UF) offer are encouraged to submit their application by 30 June although applications will only be considered following confirmation of an applicant’s UF status. Priority will be given to those who have not lived or studied in the UK before.

30 June onwards

Applicants holding a UF offer (having now satisfied all the conditions of entry) may continue to apply. Priority will continue to be given to applicants who have not lived or studied in the UK before. When will you be notified about your accommodation?

• Successful applicants will be notified of the location of their accommodation from mid-July onwards. Allocations continue until the start of session and applicants are considered for any of the places which are available at the time. • Eligible applicants remain on the waiting list. Details of the waiting list and alternative housing options will be sent to eligible applicants as appropriate. • Very late offers in September will be made by telephone or email and applicants should ensure that we have their correct contact details. You should do this via MyApplication. If you have not applied online please contact your Admissions Office to advise of any changes to your contact details so that the College’s records can be amended. • Home postgraduates, who are not usually considered for a place in residence until after the start of session, may contact the College or University of London Housing Services regarding private rented accommodation.

Study Abroad/Exchange applicants Provided that the accommodation application is submitted before the 30 June Closing date, priority is given to Study Abroad Independent applicants as well as Study Abroad Exchange applicants from partner universities outside of the EU. At times of high demand, it may not be possible to offer rooms to Study Abroad Exchange applicants from partner universities within the EU and such applicants are advised to check the Accommodation Services and University of London Housing Services web pages for details of alternative accommodation options. Please see page 13. Allocations to

successful applicants will follow the undergraduate/postgraduate process outlined above as appropriate.

Mid-session applications Students wishing to be considered for a place in a College or nominated residence after the start of the academic session should apply through the Mid-Session Waiting List. Applicants are encouraged to apply online from mid-September and may submit an application at any time during the session although requests will not normally be considered before the waiting list opens on the second Wednesday of the academic session. Applications are considered in order of their priority and date of receipt at Accommodation Services. Instructions for making an online application and the relevant passwords are provided at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm. From mid September applications for Intercollegiate accommodation should be made to the Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau. A brief summary of the King’s College London Application Procedure is provided on page 21. A summary of the allocations policy is provided on pages 23-30. Please refer to this when making an application for accommodation.

Offers All offers are sent by email to the address supplied to the College (see page 31 for details), only to applicants holding a UF offer at the time of allocation.

Private rented accommodation College Accommodation Services and University of London Housing Services are happy to provide applicants with information and advice on finding suitable private rented sector accommodation within London, and applicants are encouraged to consider this option as early as possible. Further details are provided on pages 15-17.

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Allocations policy King’s College London allocations policy for postgraduate and undergraduate applicants Please read this information carefully before applying for accommodation and refer to the relevant sections when completing the online or paper application form. Further information may be obtained at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm or from College Accommodation Services. 1 Communicating with Accommodation Services

When communicating with Accommodation Services applicants are asked to: a. Use the same family/surname in all correspondence/documentation, especially when translating from a non-English script. b. Provide a UCAS or NMAS application number (not available to postgraduate, Study Abroad and non-degree applicants) or quote the King’s College London reference number provided in correspondence from Accommodation Services; c. Provide an English translation for any associated documentation provided with the accommodation application. 2 Eligibility for residence a. Within the relevant due dates

applications are accepted from current registered full-time students and from prospective full-time applicants holding a CF (conditional firm) or UF (unconditional firm) offer who will be registered at King’s College London during the year of application. Places are not normally available for postgraduate students who are writing up, those engaged in post doctoral work or members of staff. During the session, applications from part-time students who are registered with the College may be considered depending on availability of places at designated residences. b. Applications from candidates holding an insurance offer should not be submitted until the candidate has firmly accepted an unconditional offer and is definitely taking up an academic place at King’s.

c. According to availability of bedspaces, Clearing/Adjustment applications will be considered in September when the offer of an academic place has been accepted by the applicant, by the appropriate method, and the College student record has been updated by the relevant Admissions Office. Clearing operates from A-level release until early October. The Adjustment process operates from 16 to 31 August. d. Vacancies do arise in the residences during September although places will be limited and choice restricted. Candidates applying at this time of year are strongly advised to consider alternative sources of accommodation. The Intercollegiate halls may also have vacancies at this stage and candidates who have not been allocated College or nominated accommodation may apply to the Central Intercollegiate Waiting List in mid-September; see College/University web pages for details.

‘Living in student accommodation is the best way to meet new friends, to share ideas and even cook with.’ Nantariga Pukasemvarangkoon Business Management BSc 3 Prioritisation of applications a. All applications will be verified by

Accommodation Services in accordance with the application criteria. b. Intending students who have previously commenced a programme of study at a Higher Education Institution within the UK, lived within the M25 ring road, or are participating in a European exchange programme/attending for part only of the academic session, will have a lower priority than other applicants. This will include applicants who have previously commenced an academic programme at King’s or another London college or UK

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university including a foundation year and applicants who are transferring to the first or subsequent year of an academic programme at King’s having previously undertaken a period of study at King’s or another London college or UK university. Such applicants will not usually be considered for accommodation until other applicants in their application period have been considered and this may not be until the start of session or beyond. 4 Accommodation guarantee a. All full-time undergraduate students

who apply on time in their first year of study and whose home address is outside the M25 ring road, and who are entering higher education in the UK for the first time on a programme of two or more years’ duration are guaranteed the offer of one year (not necessarily their first) in either a College, Intercollegiate or nominated residence. b. At times of high demand priority for places in residence is given to first year intending students normally residing overseas with no permanent home address inside the UK, and to applicants with exceptional housing needs. c. The closing date for intending student applications is 30 June. d. A quota of places in the residences is allocated to postgraduate students. At each round of allocations, priority for these places is given to intending international/EU applicants who have not lived or studied in the UK before and to applicants with exceptional housing needs. Intending European Exchange and home postgraduates may apply, although most will secure accommodation in the private rented sector; some places in residence may be available for this group from September onwards. e. Intending applicants with an address within the M25, those who have previously commenced a programme of study at a UK higher education institution, or who change their programme of study and re-apply through Clearing/Adjustment, will not usually be considered until the start of session.

f. Currently registered students returning

to the College for a subsequent year of study who wish to be considered for accommodation must submit their accommodation preferences each year. Applicants should apply online. The closing date for applications from current registered students is 15 March. Places at the residences are very limited and most places will be allocated to those with special housing requirements/appointed to positions of responsibility within the residence eg Senior Student. 5 Application procedures a. Applicants should use the online

application facility. The online facility is password controlled and instructions for use are provided on page 21. Eligible applicants who are unable to submit their preferences online may download an application form at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm and return it to Accommodation Services (see page 31 for contact details) in accordance with the standard application procedures and closing dates. b. Your accommodation record will comprise personal details, called your profile details, your accommodation preferences and additional information relating to your accommodation requirements. c. Your profile details are selected from information provided to the College and stored as part of your main King’s College London student record. This information

includes your name, permanent home address, age, details of your academic programme etc. The information stored on your King’s College London student record cannot be amended via Accommodation Services and if any of your profile details are incorrect you should amend your details via your UCAS Track account or via the Applications Portal; current students may also amend their details via the online services at OneSpace. d. To make an application for accommodation, applicants are asked to submit their accommodation preferences and any additional information which is relevant to their accommodation application. Places in residence are allocated in accordance with agreed quotas according to the type of applicant (eg new postgraduate, new undergraduate etc), the date of application (eg before or after the relevant closing date) and the period of accommodation required (eg standard 40 week agreement, summer extension etc). These quotas are known as application periods. The available application periods are listed on the paper application form or on the drop-down section of the online application and it is important that you select the correct period. If you are not sure which period to select contact Accommodation Services before completing your application. 6 Medical/special circumstances a. Applicants with any medical or other

circumstances which will be relevant to their accommodation should complete a Self Assessment/Personal Statement Form

which will provide an opportunity to inform Accommodation Services of any special circumstances/disability and any consequent implications for the allocation of accommodation. Any additional information which is supplied in support of the Self Assessment/Personal Statement Form must be in English translation which must clearly indicate how College/University accommodation specifically relates to your circumstances. This information is assessed by members of staff at Accommodation Services, often

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Allocations policy ‘I live at Great Dover Street Apartments and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. We share a kitchen between four and there is a games room and PAWs room with computer access. We are a fiveminute walk away from Borough tube, so access to the rest of London is easy.’ Lucy Baldwin Nutrition & Dietetics BSc in consultation with staff in the College Health, Student Advice & International Student Support, Counselling and Disability & Dyslexia Service, and the outcome notified to the applicant as soon as possible. Sometimes it may be beneficial for the applicant to attend an interview to discuss their requirements. b. It may not be possible to reconsider an allocation of accommodation on the basis of a late notification and Self Assessment/ Personal Statement Forms should be submitted with the accommodation application. c. As far as possible, the College attempts to accommodate students with disabilities in suitable residences. Not all residences will be suitable for all applicants and further advice should be obtained from Accommodation Services/Disability & Dyslexia Service. d. Applicants with any special dietary needs should discuss this with Accommodation Services or the Residence Manager in advance; special diets cannot usually be catered for and it may be appropriate to be allocated to any of the self catered residences. e. A copy of the completed Self Assessment/Personal Statement Form may be forwarded to other University/ College/nominated Officers as appropriate; this may include staff at the College, nominated or Intercollegiate

residences/Disability & Dyslexia Service/ Students & Education Support etc. f. Where circumstances are accepted as a priority for accommodation, this will usually be for one year only and applicants should not assume that accommodation will be provided for the duration of their academic programme on the same need. g. Completion of a Self Assessment/ Personal Statement Form does not guarantee a place in residence. Documentation must be updated in respect of each year of application. 7 Preferences a. Applicants should rank ALL of the

College, nominated and Intercollegiate residences (described as communities on the online application) in order of preference. There is a limited number of places at each residence and due to overall demand no guarantee of a place at a specific residence, type of residence or type of room may be given. Applicants should not give more than one residence the same ranking nor put down the same residence more than once as this cannot be recorded in the allocation system. Any residences not ranked by the applicant will be left blank and considered during the allocation process to be of equal preference. Applicants will be considered for any places which are available at the time of allocations. b Allocations are undertaken by random computer ballots; allocations to places under a nomination agreement may be undertaken by separate ballot. c. The College encourages integration. All of the residences accept students from all of the College’s academic Schools and applicants may be allocated to any of the available residences. d. Approximately 60 per cent of the College stock is located in apartment/ studio style residences and/or in London travel zone one. However, because of high demand, not all applications for this style/ location of housing will be successful and applicants who require College housing are encouraged to be flexible and to consider any accommodation offer made.

8 Sharing a room a. Some first year undergraduate and non-

degree students will be required to share a room. At times of high demand any applicant may be considered for shared accommodation. b. There are a number of twin rooms at the Hampstead Residence, most of which are allocated to first year undergraduate or non-degree students. Applicants allocated to a twin room may enquire about taking the room as a single at an enhanced accommodation charge, usually after the start of session. c. It is not possible for residents to transfer from a twin to a single room once the Residence Agreement has been signed, except in exceptional circumstances. 9 Period of residence a. College accommodation is currently

offered for a 40 week period in accordance with the standard Residence Agreement (usually midSeptember to the end of June – exact dates for the current year are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm). b. Students who will be registered for less than the standard academic session, may apply to the College residences although accommodation is not guaranteed and a premium rent may be charged. c. Applicants who require accommodation beyond the end of the standard Residence Agreement should apply for an Extended Agreement between January and 15 March; there is no guarantee that accommodation will be available and it may be necessary to move to a different room and/or residence for any period of residence after the end of the standard period of residence. Students who require accommodation for non-academic purposes, during any period which is not covered by the Residence Agreement, should contact Conference & Timetabling Services. During the summer vacation period some facilities may not be available. The Residence Manager will be able to advise which facilities will not be available. d. Applicants for the second and third semesters will be informed of the outcome

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of their application at the end of the preceding semester. Generally, students applying through a Study Abroad programme will pay fees for the period January to June in one instalment at the start of the second semester. Agreements for less than the standard period of residence are not eligible for ‘notice to vacate’ arrangements. e. Applicants who join the College during the semester may be charged the full residence fee from the commencement of the relevant residence period if a place in residence has been reserved for them from this date, irrespective of their date of arrival. f. Residence Agreements include some of the College vacations. Students offered accommodation for the first semester or the second and third semesters or under an extended Residence Agreement will be invoiced for the relevant period (please see Schedule of Fees for specific dates) including any vacation periods as appropriate. 10 Room allocations

Room allocations are undertaken by an automated accommodation system taking into consideration a number of different criteria including requests for accommodation in areas of the residence for male/female students; students on programmes with longer teaching requirements etc. To assist in this process some additional information is requested on the application. However, there is no guarantee that a particular type of room will be available and information concerning room numbers etc will not be provided prior to arrival at the Residence. 11 Accommodation offers a. Successful applicants will generally

receive one offer of a place in residence and acceptances will be required within very tight deadlines eg within a few days of the issue of the accommodation offer, by return of the signed Residence Agreement and booking fee/deposit. b. Booking fee/deposits must be paid to secure your place. Payment may be made using the online facility or to the

Residence Office by cheque or paid by credit/debit card by phone. If no deposit is received the offer may be cancelled. c. Applicants who decline this offer or who miss any deadlines for acceptance of offer may request that their application is reconsidered but will have lower priority than applicants who have not yet received an offer and the application will generally return to the bottom of the waiting list; at times of high demand such applications may not be reconsidered until after start of session. d. Having moved into a residence, transfer to another type of accommodation or to another residence is normally only possible in exceptional circumstances and subject to payment of an administration fee. e. A resident may be able to arrange a direct swap with a resident at another College/Intercollegiate residence. Swaps between two King’s residences are permitted seven days after the start/21 days before the end of the later Residence Agreement. Swaps between a King’s residence and an Intercollegiate residence can not be considered until after mid October. 12 Addresses a. Communication from Accommodation

Services will be via email, where possible to a King’s email address. Intending applicants must provide the College with a valid email address for use prior to their

enrolment at the College. Applicants should not use a school email address if this account will be deactivated prior to their arrival at the College. Email communication to students who have already enrolled will usually only be sent to a King’s email address. Applicants should regularly check all valid email accounts including associated junk/spam folders. b. Prior to the start of session any correspondence which is sent by post will be sent to the applicant’s permanent home address; this will usually be the address which has been provided to the College, initially by the applicant/UCAS/ NMAS, and is stored on your King’s student record and included in your accommodation profile details. During the academic session correspondence to students who have already enrolled will usually be sent to the King’s semester time address. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their address details are accurate and applicants who have applied through UCAS must update their contact details via their UCAS Track account/College Admissions Portal as Admissions offices are unable to amend these details on behalf of applicants. The amended information will automatically be communicated to the College system. After registration at the College, students will be responsible for updating their details via OneSpace, the College portal for students and staff. c. Applicants must ensure that someone is available to deal with any correspondence received at their permanent postal/email address, especially during August and September when accommodation offers are sent and the applicant is required to make a prompt response to accept an accommodation offer. d. Within the undergraduate and

postgraduate quotas, priority for vacancies is given to intending overseas applicants who have not previously lived or studied in the UK. e. Intending undergraduate applicants who have previously commenced a programme of study at a higher education institution within the UK/have an address

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Allocations policy within the M25/change their programme of study and reapply through Clearing/ Adjustment/participate in a European Exchange will not usually be considered until the start of the session. 13 Mid-session applications a. The mid-session waiting list opens on

the second Wednesday of session and applicants should apply using the online application facility or by downloading an application form at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm b. During the first semester, priority is given to first year undergraduate and non-degree applicants who have not yet received an offer of College, nominated or Intercollegiate accommodation. Priority for postgraduate vacancies is given to overseas applicants who have not lived or studied in the UK before. c. After Christmas, priority is given to final year undergraduate students approaching their final examinations. d. A student who is offered a place in residence during the first semester is considered to have spent a full academic year in residence. e. If a mid-session application is successful, the applicant will be notified in writing by Accommodation Services and must accept or decline the offer

by the due date/time. Mid-session communication will be sent to the relevant King’s email address (see above for details). Mid-session residence agreements commence on the earliest possible date after acceptance, even if this falls within a College vacation period. f. Unsuccessful applications will remain on the waiting list. 14 Accommodation after the first year a. A small quota of places may be

allocated to returning students. Priority is given to applicants with special housing requirements and those who are appointed to a position of responsibility within the residence, eg Senior Student. An undergraduate applicant entering his/ her final year of study who was eligible for a place in residence under paragraph 4a (see page 27), and has not previously spent a year in residence may only rely on the guarantee if s/he complies with all relevant application procedures and deadlines. A student who is offered a place in residence in the first semester of an academic year is considered to have spent a year in residence. b. Details of the standard application and allocation procedures are given

above. Late applications, received after 15 March, are accepted but are unlikely to be successful except in exceptional circumstances. c. Notification of provisional offers to currently registered students will be made from late March until start of session. Residence Agreements are usually sent during August/September following confirmation of progression status to the next academic year. Correspondence/ documentation will be sent to the King’s email address on the College’s student record system; d. Currently registered students who have lived in an Intercollegiate hall before and who wish to apply for a second consecutive year at the same Hall should apply direct. e. Applications from unsuccessful applicants will remain on the waiting list in case late vacancies occur. Allocations continue until the start of the mid-session waiting list (see point 13 above). f. A place in residence will only be confirmed if a student’s record indicates progress to the next stage of their programme. Students must therefore notify Accommodation Services of any repeat examinations etc.

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Contacting us College Accommodation Services The Office is located in the Macadam Building adjacent to the Compass Student Centre. The Compass is open to all students of the College from 09.00 (10.30 Wednesdays) to 18.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 17.00 on Fridays, for general enquiries. To discuss a specific accommodation requirement, telephone enquiries are accepted from 09.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday; appointments are also bookable to meet with a member of Accommodation Services.

University of London Housing Services This Office can provide information on private and managed accommodation, to personal callers identifying themselves as full-time students of the University. It is open from 10.00 to 17.00 Mondays to Fridays, and from 09.30 to 14.00 on Saturdays during September.

Conference & Timetabling Services Conference & Timetabling Services administers commercial bookings in the College residences during those vacations not included in the residence agreements and bookings from students requiring vacation accommodation for nonacademic purposes.

When corresponding with College Accommodation Services Please ensure that you quote your full name, your programme and year of study and your status (eg that you are an intending postgraduate student or that you are an intending undergraduate student with a firmly accepted unconditional, conditional or Clearing/Adjustment offer). Intending undergraduate students should always quote their UCAS/NMAS number.

Enquiries General Accommodation enquiries are handled at the Compass student centres. Members of Accommodation Staff will be available at set times; bookable appointments are also available for more detailed queries. Staff handle a high

volume of enquiries, particularly from mid-August (coinciding with publication of A-level results) until the start of session. At busy times, enquiries may be handled by our summer call centre. Applicants may contact Accommodation Services by telephone, facsimile, online enquiry form or letter; staff will process enquiries as necessary although it is not possible to acknowledge every communication. Telephone calls are queued on an answering system.

Hampstead Residence

Online enquiries and communications

The Rectory (St Thomas’ Campus)

Accommodation Services will communicate with candidates by email. This will be to a King’s email address if available but applicants must also provide their own email address and both should be be regularly checked, including junk/spam folders, prior to the start of the College session; thereafter King’s email addresses will be used. When communicating with Accommodation Services by using the online enquiry form, applicants are advised to mark messages with appropriate subject headings from the drop-down list. Your enquiry will be answered as quickly as possible and we ask that you do not send duplicate enquiries whilst awaiting a response. Enquiries should be made using the email enquiry form found at www.kcl.ac.uk/ accomm from the Need Help menu and Contact Us option.

Self-catered, postgraduate and mature undergraduates only 214 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JY Tel 020 7188 5801 briancreamerhouse@kcl.ac.uk Waterloo Mainline & tube Lambeth North tube

King’s College London Residences

Nominated Residences

Brian Creamer House (St Thomas’ Campus)

Self catered, postgraduates and undergraduates

Self-catered, undergraduate only 216A Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JY Tel 020 7188 5801 briancreamerhouse@kcl.ac.uk Waterloo mainline & tube, Lambeth North tube Great Dover Street Apartments (Guy’s Campus) Self-catered, undergraduate

and postgraduate 165 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4XA Tel 020 7407 0068 gdsa@kcl.ac.uk London Bridge mainline & tube, Borough tube

Self-catered, undergraduate and postgraduate Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3 7ST Tel 020 7435 3564 hampsteadresidence@kcl.ac.uk Finchley Road tube King’s College Hall (Denmark Hill Campus)

Catered, undergraduate and postgraduate Champion Hill, London SE5 8AN Tel 020 7733 2166 kingscollegehall@kcl.ac.uk Denmark Hill mainline

Stamford Street Apartments (Waterloo Campus)

Self-catered, undergraduate and postgraduate 127 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NQ Tel 020 7848 4664 ssa@kcl.ac.uk Waterloo mainline and tube Wolfson House (Guy’s Campus)

Self-catered, undergraduate and postgraduate 49 Weston Street, London SE1 3RB Tel 020 7188 0479 wolfsonhouse@kcl.ac.uk London Bridge mainline and tube

Liberty House

St John Street, London EC1V 4AT Tel 020 7250 5800 libertyhouse-london@libertyliving.co.uk Moonraker Alley

Further information will be available at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm; applicants should regularly check for updates

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Contacting us Intercollegiate Residences

Other accommodation-related contacts

Central Office

School of Biomedical & Health Sciences

Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Bureau (InHAB) International Hall Landsdowne Terrace London WC1N 1AS Tel 020 7822 3333 info.halls@london.ac.uk www.halls.london.ac.uk Postgraduates and undergraduates (catered) For queries regarding Canterbury, Commonwealth and Hughes Parry Halls please contact the Bursar’s Office at Hughes Parry Hall.

Accommodation Services

College Hall

www.kcl.ac.uk/cats University of London Housing Services

Malet Street, London WC1E 7HZ Tel 020 7756 8200 Euston mainline & Goodge St tube Commonwealth Hall

1-11 Cartwright Gardens, London WC1H 9EB Tel 020 7121 7000 St Pancras mainline & Russell Square tube Connaught Hall

36-45 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EX Tel 020 7756 8200 Euston mainline & Russell Square tube Hughes Parry & Canterbury Hall

19-26 Cartwright Gardens London WC1H 9EF Tel 020 7121 7500 (Hughes Parry) Tel 020 7121 7600 (Canterbury) St Pancras mainline & King’s Cross & St Pancras tube International Hall

Lansdowne Terrace, London WC1N 1AS Tel 020 7822 3000 St Pancras mainline & Russell Square tube

Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Modern Foreign Languages with PGCE

King’s College London Macadam Building Strand, London WC2R 2NS Tel 020 7848 2759 Fax 020 7848 2724 www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm Conference & Timetabling Services

King’s College London First Floor, 26-29 Drury Lane London, WC2B 5RL Tel 020 7848 1700 Fax 020 7848 1717 conferences@kcl.ac.uk

University of London Union Malet Street, London WC1E 7HY Tel 020 7862 8880 www.housing.london.ac.uk Disability and Dyslexia Service

7.36 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus Enquiries 020 7848 3398 General email disability@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

Student Centres: The Compass Macadam Building, Strand Campus Surrey Street, London WC2R 2NS Guy’s Campus, 1st floor, Henriette Raphael Building, London SE1 1UL Waterloo Campus, Library, Franklin-Wilkins Building, London, SE1 9NH thecompass@kcl.ac.uk Tel 020 7848 7070 www.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass

Tel 020 7848 6511 ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk

Molecular Biosciences, Biological & Environmental Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy, Anatomy & Human Biology, Biomedical Science, Molecular, Biology & Biophysics, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physiotherapy Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals

Tel 020 7848 6512 School of Social Science & Public Policy

Undergraduates Tel 020 7848 1403 sspp-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Postgraduates Tel 020 7848 1434/7207 sspp-graduateadmissions@kcl.ac.uk

Education, Geography, War Studies, Management School of Law

Undergraduates Tel 020 7836 2503 law-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Postgraduates Tel 020 7836 2097 law-graduateadmissions@kcl.ac.uk School of Physical Sciences & Engineering

Undergraduates pse-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel 020 7848 7213 Postgraduates pse-pgadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel 020 7848 7210

Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Nutford House

Admissions contacts

Brown Street (off George Street) London W1H 5UL Tel 020 7569 0110 Marylebone mainline & Marble Arch tube

School of Medicine at Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals

School of Arts & Humanities Postgraduates

Tel 020 7848 6501 guysadmissions@kcl.ac.uk

Tel 020 7848 2232/2374

Institute of Psychiatry

Undergraduates

via College Switchboard on Tel 020 7836 5454 www.iop.kcl.ac.uk

Postgraduates only (mostly catered accommodation)

Tel 020 7848 2350/2374 hums-admissions@kcl.ac.uk

Lillian Penson Hall

Byzantine & Modern Greek, Classics, English, French, German, History, Mediterranean Studies, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese, Spanish & Spanish American

15-25 Talbot Square, London W2 1TT Tel 020 7087 3040 Paddington mainline & tube

Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery

Tel 020 7848 4698 nightingale@kcl.ac.uk

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King’s College Hall

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Lord’s Cricket Ground

University of London Union

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18 Tate Gallery 19 Royal Courts of Justice 20 London Eye

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