Returning to University
On your return to Bath, you will be expected to find your own accommodation. However, it is recognised that for some of you, this will not be easy, especially if your placement ends late or you are working abroad.
The University tries to help a proportion of returning finalists, and priority is given to those who have been on placement abroad, especially if the placement finishes very late into the summer. However, demand for thses limited spaces is high, and it is strongly recommended that you submit the relevant form (obtainable from the Accommodation Office) before the end of February. University Accommodation is not normally available to returning students, especially during the Autumn session. Flexibility can improve after Christmas, so if you are returning from placement in January or February, you should make contact with the Accommodation office to see what is available.
For those students needing to find private sector accommodation, don't forget that you can access the University's Private Sector Lettings Database via the Accommodation web page www.bathstudentpad.co.uk
Contact the Accommodation Office on 01225 383111 or email accommodation@bath.ac.uk
House Hunting Weekend
The Students’ Union AWARE Centre organises a house-hunting weekend in August. This is a chance to view private accommodation that is still available for the following academic year. Evening activities are also organised so that you can meet people that you might like to share accommodation with.
AWARE centre is open throughout the summer to help with accommodation issues or for information about the house-hunting event. Contact them on 01225 386906 or email aware@bath.ac.uk with any queries.
LEA Forms
Make sure that your Local Education Authority (LEA) sends you forms to complete about your tuition fees, student loans and grants in spring. The University should also send you details of the next academic year dates in the summer before you return. If you do not receive these, contact Student Records at the University.