Accommodation: on campus
Your accommodation will be on Campus West, with Derwent College or James College being the areas most commonly used.
Campus West is the original heart of the University and has a library, study areas, supermarket and food outlets all easily accessible just a few minutes walk from your accommodation.
Contact us
Global Opportunities
global-shortcourses@york.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1904 322846
Derwent College, University of York, YO10 5DD
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When you arrive
If you are travelling in an organised group, you will be met by a member of Global Opportunities staff. If you are travelling independently, you can collect your key from the relevant Reception - these are available 24 hours a day. Please let us know in advance if you are going to be early or late. There is a charge for lost key cards.
When you leave
You should leave your room by 8.30am on the day of departure. Please inform a member of Global Opportunities staff if you need somewhere to store your luggage. Make sure you leave your room clean and tidy.
Your accommodation
You'll be in our standard accommodation sharing a flat or corridor with other students. Toliets, shower facilities and kitchen facilities will be close by.
- Single bed and mattress
- Duvet, pillow and bed linen
- Wardrobe and cupboard
- Desk and desk lamp
- Chair
- Bookshelves
- Cabled and wifi internet access - see campus information for how to get online
- Waste bin
- Washbasin
- Towels
- Oven and hob
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Fridge/Freezer
- Kettle
- Sink
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Basic cutlery, crockery and utensils
- Chargers for your electrical items
- UK electric plug adaptor
- Toiletries
- Coat hangers
- Washing powder and a laundry bag
Please see our guidance on living with others while in the UK.
Security
Campus is a safe community. We provide 24-hour security staff and 24/7 reception points close to each college.
Telephone Security:
01904 32 3333 (for emergencies)
01904 32 4444 (for non-emergencies)
Cleaning
Our cleaners help you keep your communal areas tidy. Please help them by preparing the areas in advance of your scheduled clean.
- Your kitchen is cleaned once a week
- Your shared bathroom is cleaned frequently throughout the week
Washing facilities
There are numerous launderettes on campus. See our information on launderettes for help in topping up your laundry card or viewing the availability of washing machines in real time.
Electrical equipment
Basic kitchen electric equipment is provided for you.
If you bring electrical items from overseas to use in communal areas, please ensure that it conforms to EU standards. If it does not, we may remove it from your kitchen. Only use a British standard fused voltage adaptor with three rectangular blades, and never try to force another plug type into the socket.
- Cooking is not permitted in your bedroom
- Electrical heaters are not allowed
Contact us
Global Opportunities
global-shortcourses@york.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1904 322846
Derwent College, University of York, YO10 5DD
@@GlobalYorkUK
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