To finalise your offer, you will be required to read and accept a licence/tenancy agreement and terms and conditions from your accommodation provider 糖心原创.
We highly recommend that you read this along with a parent, guardian, carer or school representative, as this is a legally binding document.
You will be accepting liability for the full tenancy length of 44 weeks. Once you have moved in you are liable to pay for the duration of your licence period.
Payment information
Your first payment is due no later than 11 September 2026 and should be paid via NottinghamHub. Alternative methods of payment are also available upon request.
Students who are reliant on a Student Finance England maintenance loan to pay their accommodation fees can make a minimum payment of £250.00 by 11 September 2026 to secure their room. This will then be deducted from your first period instalment with the remainder due on or before 2 October 2026.
Student maintenance loans and grants are paid to you directly by the Student Loans Company into your bank account (as per the details you have provided them). The Student Loans Company will provide you with a Payment Timetable so that you know what amount you will receive into your bank account each term.
Further details on how to pay your accommodation fees for term one can be found on the finance website. Please also see their Paying Student Fees information. If you will require a payment plan because you wish to amend your instalments to three equal amounts or you are self-funding and wish to pay by monthly instalment, you will need to email Student Account Services on sas@nottingham.ac.uk
Student route visa applications
Students who are reliant upon securing a Student route visa should not make any payment for their accommodation until the visa has been granted. If a visa has not been secured by the first payment date, please email Student Account Services on sas@nottingham.ac.uk
What security is provided in halls on campus?
There is 24-hour security, secure campuses and card-only access to your hall, we make sure your environment is always safe and secure.
Will there be any works close to or in my hall?
We continue to make improvements to our halls every year. If there are any works happening at your hall, you will be notified.
What is included in Active Living?
Visit our Active Living pages for full details on what is included in your package.
What is the cleaning provision at Southwell?
Shared corridors and stairwells are cleaned weekly.
All bedrooms, bathrooms and shared kitchens are your responsibility.
Are there any professional minimum standards for student accommodation?
Yes, this hall operates in accordance with UUK/GuildHE Accommodation Code of Practice
This ensures that our halls meet a set of standards approved by the UK Parliament that governs the management of university-owned or managed student housing in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Its primary purpose is to ensure students have a safe, high-quality residential experience.
To maintain accountability, the university conducts an annual compliance check against these codes before students take up residence each year. This process guarantees that accommodation continues to meet the required benchmarks and provides students with confidence in the quality and safety of their living environment.
Can I bring a fridge for my room?
Yes, you can bring your own fridge into your bedroom, however, there are some criteria you have to meet.
- The fridge must be 45 litres or less
- The fridge must be new, with receipts to show this, or you must have an in-date PAT test if the fridge is more than a year old.
- Fridges must be declared on the electrical inventory form.
- The fridge must be removed from the room at the end of your contract.
- The fridge must be kept clean and maintained. You will be liable for any damage to the room caused by leaks, etc.
- If the fridge is not working/broken, it is your responsibility to fix/dispose of it.
- Returning students can have their fridge PAT tested rather than purchase a new one.