Information for parents and supporters

Supporting your child through university can be an exciting but sometimes daunting process.

From guidance on preparing for first year through to second year and beyond, we've put together some key information for you.

Contact us

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)

Accommodation Services

accommodation@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 322165

Undergraduates

2nd year and beyond

Placement students

Under 18s

While we offer strong pastoral support throughout our colleges and we take wellbeing of our students very seriously, we do not assume parental responsibility for a student under the age of 18.

Your child will be living in an adult environment and we expect them to be prepared for this. For example, we do not expect students to inform us if they are going to be away overnight. We would advise you to talk to your child about any expectations they might have coming to University and the best way to prepare. 

Students under the age of 17 at the start of the academic year

The University has a more extensive duty of care to these students. If your child will be under 17 at the start of the academic year, you should contact us to get specific information regarding accommodation arrangements and the application process.

Data protection

Working under Data protection legislation we have a duty to protect the privacy of our students. As students are classed as adults, parents and carers become third parties.

We're not able to give specific information about a student, including their address or whether their rent has been paid to a third party. We encourage students to communicate with us directly. However, if your child wants you to discuss their accommodation situation with us they can give their permission via email or telephone.

Contact us

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm (excluding public holidays)

Accommodation Services

accommodation@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 322165