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Accommodationat Aberystwyth

A Guide to Student Accommodation including Residences, Facilities, Hospitality and FeesMarch 2011 Edition

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Investing in QualityTo cater for the increasing demand from students for places in Residences, the University has developed a complex of modern, high quality residential accommodation. In recent years we at Aberystwyth have invested over £24m in new student residences and our investment enables us to accommodate you in attractive, neighbourly and environmentally sensitive communities.

Applying for Accommodation in ResidencesThe Accommodation Office administers a central system for applications to University Accommodation.

We have a guarantee of a place in University accommodation for our new students:

Fresher students (Home and European Union students) The Accommodation Office will automatically send out a letter inviting applicants to apply online for University accommodation, from April 1st onwards, upon receipt of confirmation that you are holding Aberystwyth University as your firm or insurance choice. Accommodation managed by the University for your first year is guaranteed, if you apply before 1st August and respond to the offer of accommodation within the given deadlines.

Postgraduates The Accommodation Office will automatically send out a letter inviting applicants to apply online for University accommodation as soon as the Admissions Office confirms that your application is fully complete i.e. when all academic and financial checks are found to be satisfactory. We guarantee accommodation managed by the University for your first year if you apply before the 1st September deadline and respond to the offer of accommodation within the given deadlines.

International Students Full time International students (undergraduates and postgraduates) are guaranteed a place in accommodation managed by the University, throughout the duration of their taught courses, provided that applications are made at the appropriate time in each year of residence.

As a new student you will be invited to make accommodation preferences in your application. We can guarantee you a place in University accommodation but we cannot guarantee to match your accommodation preferences.

For further details log on to the Accommodation Office homepage:http://www.aber.ac.uk/residential/en/accommodation/index.shtml

See also the publication ‘Accommodation Guide for Undergraduate Students Applying for University’ which is available on the Accommodation Office home page.

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Accommodation FeesAccommodation fees for students entering University accommodation must be paid by:• a single payment of the yearly fee before the start of term

in September, or

• by Direct Debit in three instalments in November, January and April, or

• by seven monthly instalments from November to May.

You will not be permitted entry to University accommodation unless either a completed Direct Debt mandate or a single payment for the full year has been received.

Residential Bursary (Undergraduates Only)For entry in 2010 the University is offering a Residential Bursary (a reduction of £500 on the University’s first year residential fee) for all Home / EU full-time undergraduate students who put Aberystwyth as their first choice by 30 June. Further information is available from: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/scholarships/residential-bursaries

ResidenceFees for accommodation described as “term time” cover residence for each of the three terms but do not include the Christmas and Easter vacation periods. All other accommodation listed here is let for the full academic session unless otherwise stated and includes the Christmas and Easter vacations. Exact dates will be specified in each Licence Agreement.

Acceptance FeeA sum of money is payable in order to reserve a room in University accommodation. At the start of the academic session, or on taking up residence, this sum will be allocated as Caution Money as security for the performance of your obligations under the Licence Agreement.

The sum, less any deductions for damage caused, will be dealt with by the University in accordance with the terms of the Licence Agreement at the end of the academic year, or earlier if the Licence Agreement is brought to an end early.

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Loyalty Card SchemeThe University operates a Loyalty Card Scheme for students who live in self-catered Residences or in private sector accommodation.

The Loyalty Scheme offers a wide choice of excellent value meals and the flexibility of when and where to eat, allowing you free time for studying and your busy social life. Every year much enjoyed promotional theme days are held, examples being at Halloween and Christmas. There are also termly Prize Draws for Loyalty Card Holders with ten prizes of £100 being available.

Catering ServicesOur Catering Services offer customers a wide range of menu choices in relaxing atmospheres at the following catering outlets:• TaMed Da Restaurant, TaMed bach Coffee Shop, Penbryn

halls of residence

• Cegin Pantycelyn, Pantycelyn halls of residence

• The Underground, Deli Bar, Students’ Union

• Padarn Coffee Shop, Llanbadarn Campus

• Blas Gogerddan, Gogerddan Campus

• Rosser and Pentre Jane Morgan Learning Centres with full vending Services

Catered ResidencesThe Accommodation fees at the catered Residences – Penbryn and Pantycelyn – include a fixed charge to cover the cost of meals, approximately equivalent to one meal a day, allowing you the flexibility of when and where to eat. You will be able to top up your Loyalty Card beyond the sum included in the Accommodation Fee should you need to.

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Special Requirements for AccommodationWe welcome applications from students with special requirements and have a number of adapted rooms available in University Residences. We will endeavour to allocate the most suitable accommodation during each year of your study at the University provided that applications are received within the published Accommodation Office deadlines.

If you have a medical condition or sensory impairment or special requirements please give details when completing your application form for accommodation. All information will be treated with confidence and will help in the allocation of the most appropriate accommodation for individual needs.

Aberystwyth University is committed to the principles of inclusion and equal opportunities. We offer ongoing advice, information and guidance to our students. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the Student Welcome Centre, in confidence, to discuss their requirements before making a formal application.

Private Sector AccommodationThe Accommodation Office maintains a register of private sector accommodation, suitable for student use, ranging from flats, bedsitting rooms, shared houses and single study bedrooms with cooking facilities.

At the beginning of the academic year private sector accommodation of all kinds is in great demand and students who are seeking accommodation in the private sector are advised to make arrangements as early as possible.

The Accommodation Office staff are familiar with the properties on the register and are happy to advise students who may be experiencing difficulties in private sector accommodation.

Summer Vacation ResidenceAs most of the term-time Residences are used for vacation visitors, students requiring accommodation during the summer vacation should note that summer vacation residence will not necessarily mean they can remain in the same Residence that they have occupied during the academic session. Accommodation will be available at designated units which means that students requiring summer vacation residence may need to relocate during the Summer vacation.

Energy Charges, Bedding and CleaningHeating and lighting are included in the Accommodation Fees. You will need to provide your own bedding, bed linen, cutlery and crockery. Students are responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of cleanliness in their own bedrooms and they also have a collective responsibility (along with fellow residents) for communal areas such as kitchens / diners and bathrooms.

Bedding Packs, Study Packs and Kitchen PacksBedding packs, study packs and kitchen packs can be purchased by students in advance of their arrival in Aberystwyth from Uni-box.http://www.theuni-box.com/Uni-box will deliver to any address in the UK mainland or in Northern Ireland.

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The main University Campus is situated on a pleasantly landscaped site overlooking Cardigan Bay and the town of Aberystwyth where students can combine the peace and beauty of the countryside with the attractions of the coastal resort of Aberystwyth.

The Residences provide a choice of accommodation, ranging from self-catering residences with en-suite facilities to more traditional catered Residences.

At Aberystwyth you can live on one of the finest campuses in the British university system or in the wide range of private accommodation available in town which is just a few minutes away. Whichever you choose, you are never more than a short walk from all your academic, cultural, sporting and social activities.

Please see overleaf for a detailed description of the various accommodation on offer, as illustrated here.

Students’ Union

Arts CentreLibrary

Sports Centre

Trefloyne

Rosser

Cwrt Mawr

Brynderw

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Academic Buildings

Old College

National Library of Wales

Cwrt Mawr

BrynderwSea Front Residences

Pantycelyn

Penbryn

Pentre Jane Morgan

Residences Reception

Accommodation Office

Student Welcome Centre

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Cwrt MawrCwrt Mawr is situated at the highest point of the University Campus and many of the rooms command fine views of the town. Twelve separate blocks each contain six self-contained self-catering flats, housing nine to eleven students. Most rooms are single study bedrooms. Each flat is well equipped

but students are expected to provide cutlery, crockery, and all bedding.

All rooms have computer links to the campus area network. The communal block houses a large lounge, bar, television lounges and there is a well equipped launderette.

No. of students: 592

PenbrynPenbryn is situated on the University’s Penglais Campus near to the academic buildings, the Arts Centre, the Students Union and sports facilities.

The majority of the study bedrooms in Penbryn are single rooms. Every room has a washbasin. Rooms have computer links to the campus area network. Terraced on the side of a hill, many rooms have fine views of Aberystwyth and the surrounding countryside. Penbryn is a Catered Residence and the Accommodation Fees include a fixed charge to cover the cost of meals approximately equivalent to one meal a day which can be taken at TaMed Da Restaurant or any of the Catering Outlets. Students are expected to provide all their own bedding.


RosserEach self-contained flat at Rosser provides single study bedrooms with en-suite facilities for 8 students. The flats are well equipped but students are expected to provide their own cutlery, crockery and all bedding. Communal facilities including a launderette are located in Rosser, these facilities

are shared with Trefloyne. All rooms have computer links to the Campus area network. Rosser lounge provides computers, Wi-Fi access, group study areas, ‘easy’ furniture to chillout and a vending service.


TrefloyneTrefloyne is located adjacent to Cwrt Mawr, the Library and Great Hall. Each self-contained flat accommodates 7 students in single study bedrooms and is well equipped, but students are expected to provide their own cutlery, crockery and all bedding. Communal facilities including a launderette and Rosser Lounge are located at

Rosser. All rooms have computer links to the Campus area network.


Key to Symbols

CateredResidence

Shower en-suite

Laundry Bar Residents’ CarParking

Many rooms with

sea views

Computer Terminal

rooms

Computer links in all study bedrooms

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PantycelynPantycelyn is a dignified stone building; situated on Penglais Hill within easy reach of the main Campus. Accommodation is mainly in single study bedrooms, all with network connections, but some students are required to share rooms. Pantycelyn has been designated a mixed Welsh Residence

where there will be sufficient Welsh speakers to ensure that the language is in daily use as the main medium of communication. The Residence’s main lounge is used as the centre for meetings of the University’s Welsh Societies.

Pantycelyn is a Catered Residence and the Accommodation Fees include a fixed charge to cover the cost of meals approximately equivalent to one meal a day which can be taken at Ffreutur Pantycelyn or at any of the Catering Outlets. Students are expected to provide all their own bedding. Communal facilities include a computer room, television room, launderette and amenity rooms.


Sea Front ResidencesThe University-managed Sea-Front Residences - comprising Aberglasney, Alexandra Hall, Balmoral, Blaenwern, Caerleon, Carpenter, Ceredigion, Glyndwr, Gwerin, and Pumlumon have all been refurbished and offer well-equipped single room accommodation in flats of varying sizes. All rooms have

computer network connections. There are a number of en-suite rooms at Alexandra Hall.

Students are expected to provide their own cutlery, crockery, and all bedding. Clarendon House provides en suite accommodation for 110 postgraduate students.

BrynderwBrynderw is designed to accommodate 146 students in single study bedrooms in self-contained flats, housing from 4 to 6 students. Each flat is well equipped and students are expected to provide their own cutlery, crockery and all bedding. All rooms are linked to the Campus area network.


Pentre Jane Morgan(Student Village)The student village comprises individual houses designed to accommodate groups of 5 and 6 students in single study bedrooms, sharing kitchen and bathroom facilities. All rooms

have computer links to the Campus area network. This complex has central facilities on the site which house the computer room and laundry. PJM lounge provides computers, Wi-Fi access, group study areas, ‘easy’ furniture to chillout and a vending service. The Village is accessible from the main campus by means of a footbridge. Students are required to provide their own cutlery, crockery and all bedding.


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Insurance of Personal EffectsWe have in place a block-cover policy covering the personal effects of all students in Residences. You can increase particular levels of cover if you feel that the standard levels are insufficient, for example, in respect of personal computers, by paying additional premium direct to the insurers. The cost of the basic premium is included within the accommodation fees.

Network Connections in RoomsAll student bedrooms have a network connection offering high-speed access via the JANET academic computer network. There is no charge for this service. This service is provided primarily for academic purposes and the only restrictions are that some non-academic uses are not allowed for performance and security reasons.

To connect to the network your computer will need:• an ethernet card (most computers come with this as

standard)

• a network (RJ45) cable - these are available to purchase on campus priced £2

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Student Health CentreThe Student Health Centre is located at the Cledwyn Building on Penglais Campus.

Personal SupportEach Residence has structure of personal support, to welcome you and ease the transition to independent living. Each resident is allocated a Resident Tutor – a member of staff or postgraduate – whose sole purpose is to support your growth and development. As a member of the Student Support team, they provide an important link between you and the range of other support provided by the University, including the Student Health Centre, Learner Support and the Student Welcome Centre. You can consult your Resident Tutor on any issue connected with University life: they are there to make your time with us both happy and successful.

Parking, Bus Services and Cycle StorageTo travel between campuses we advise you to use the bus service which links the Seafront, Penglais and Llanbadarn campuses and the town at regular intervals during term time.

There is a limited number of car parking spaces on campus. If you need to park a vehicle on campus you must obtain a permit for the appropriate zone from Campus Reception.

Secure indoor cycle parking is available at Cwrt Mawr, Rosser, Trefloyne and Penbryn.

Further InformationWe will be delighted to assist with any additional information you might require and to answer any questions you may have regarding studying at Aberystwyth. Please feel free to contact us.

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CAMPUS RESIDENCES

Annualcost

2011-12

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DIRECT DEBIT INSTALMENTS (APPROXIMATED) WeeklyRate

£

DailyRate

£

Lengthof

Licence

AccommodationType

LaundryFacilitiesAvailableThree Instalments

SevenInstalments

November £ January £ April £ November / May £

Pentre Jane Morgan S 3,317 1,106 1,106 1,106 474 88.96 12.71 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes

Cwrt MawrST

3,317 2,730

1,106 910

1,106 910

1,106 910

474 390

88.96 73.22

12.71 10.46 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes

Trefloyne S 3,317 1,106 1,106 1,106 474 88.96 12.71 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes

Rosser (en-suite) S 3,812 1,271 1,271 1,271 545 102.23 14.60 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes

PantycelynST

3,428 2,988

1,143 996

1,143 996

1,143 996

490 427

108.58 94.64

15.51 13.52 Term Time (2)

Catered Meal Loyalty Card Yes

PenbrynST

4,048 3,529

1,349 1,176

1,349 1,176

1,349 1,176

578 504

108.58 94.64

15.51 13.52 Sessional (3)

Catered Meal Loyalty Card Yes

TOWN & SEA FRONT RESIDENCES

Brynderw S 2,911 970 970 970 416 78.07 11.15 Sessional (3) Self Catering No

Seafront Residences S 3,317 1,106 1,106 1,106 474 88.96 12.71 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes (1)

Clarendon (en-suite) S 3,812 1,271 1,271 1,271 545 102.23 14.60 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes (1)

Alexandra HallA1A2

3,317 3,812

1,106 1,271

1,106 1,271

1,106 1,271

474 545

88.96 102.23

12.71 14.60 Sessional (3) Self Catering Yes

The information regarding accommodation fees is correct at the time of publication but please note that accommodation fees are reviewed on an annual basis.

INSTALMENT FIGURES ARE ONLY APPROXIMATES = Single Room; T = Twin RoomAlex Hall – A1 = Standard Single Room; A2 = En-suite Single Room

(1) Seafront Laundry Facilities - Available at Pumlumon and Caerleon.

(2) Term Time - You will need to vacate and empty your room during the Christmas and Easter vacations as residence is not availableduring these periods. The overall length of licence is 31.57 weeks.

(3) Sessional - You may remain in residence from late September to early June, i.e. including the Christmas and Easter vacations as theseperiods are included in the Accommodation Fees. The overall length of licence is 37.29 weeks.

PLEASE NOTE:Bed Linen and personal linen are not provided at any Residence.Accommodation Fees include energy, the provision of a network connection and a basic level of personal contents insurance.Estimated weekly figures are rounded and are for comparative purposes.Fees are not payable in weekly instalments.For comparison purposes only please note that private sector cost estimates do not normally include energy costs or network connections.

QUERIES ON ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation OfficeAberystwyth University,Penbryn,Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth,CeredigionSY23 3BY Tel: 01970 622984Email: [email protected]: www.aber.ac.uk/residential/accommodation

ADMISSION TO AbERYSTWYTH:

Undergraduate Admissions Office Student Welcome Centre,Aberystwyth University,Penglais Campus,Aberystwyth,CeredigionSY23 3FBTel: 01970 622021Email: [email protected] Web: www.aber.ac.uk/en/visitor

Postgraduate Admissions Office Student Welcome Centre,Aberystwyth University,Penglais Campus,Aberystwyth,CeredigionSY23 3FBTel: 01970 622021Email: [email protected] Web: www.aber.ac.uk/en/postgrad

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