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FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

              STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN
              FALMOUTH AND PENRYN
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY - STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN FALMOUTH AND PENRYN - Falmouth Exeter Plus
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                                                      LIFE AT FALMOUTH                                 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
                                                      The Falmouth University community is spread      Student support information and reception

Welcome
                                                      over two campuses, connected by cycle            centres are conveniently located at both
                                                      paths, frequent bus services and a train line.   Penryn and Falmouth Campuses. They
                                                      Housing different academic departments           provide confidential one-to-one advice and
                                                      they provide modern facilities and a creative    guidance to enable you to make the most of
                                                      hub for students, staff and visiting experts.    your university experience. Support teams
                                                                                                       include The Compass help desk, Accessibility
                                                      PENRYN CAMPUS                                    service, Dyslexia Skills, Living Support,
                                                      Shared with the University of Exeter, the        Wellbeing, Counselling, Multi-faith Chaplaincy

We know that where you live while                     Penryn Campus houses an extensive library,
                                                      sports facilities and several on-campus
                                                                                                       and the Day Nursery.
                                                                                                       If you’re not sure which service you need,

you are studying will play an important               eateries. Set in stunning grounds, it is close
                                                      to the town and rail links and constitutes our
                                                                                                       a good starting point is The Compass help
                                                                                                       desk, where you can receive initial advice

role in your university life. This guide              largest campus.                                  and be directed to the right place.
                                                                                                       Telephone (01326) 370460
                                                      FALMOUTH CAMPUS
provides all the information you’ll need              Just a short walk from the beach and town
                                                                                                       Email thecompass@fxplus.ac.uk
                                                                                                       Web FALMOUTH.AC.UK/SUPPORT
to make an informed decision about                    centre, our Falmouth Campus offers a close
                                                      creative community, friendly atmosphere,
                                                                                                       FXU – FALMOUTH AND EXETER
first year accommodation.                             historic architecture and subtropical gardens.
                                                      It’s an ideal place to think, create and share
                                                                                                       STUDENTS’ UNION
                                                      ideas. Here you’ll discover a well-resourced     The FXU represents all students from
                                                      library, study areas, refectory, shop and bar.   Falmouth University and the University
                                                                                                       of Exeter Cornwall Campuses. Run
                                                                                                       independently by students for students,
                                                                                                       they offer advice and welfare, the student
                                                                                                       voice, student-led clubs and societies,
                                                                                                       volunteering and fundraising. They are here
                                                                                                       for every part of your university experience,
                                                                                                       whether you want to represent the issues
                                                                                                       of your fellow students or get involved in
                                                                                                       extra-curricular activities or volunteer in
                                                                                                       the local community. For more information
                                                                                                       please visit FXU.ORG.UK
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ACCOMMODATION GUARANTEE                                       APPLICATION DEADLINES                                    PRICE & CONTRACT LENGTHS                                  STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
We guarantee university owned, managed or                     / F
                                                                 irst year UK and EU undergraduate                    Prices for our accommodation vary depending               There are a number of rooms suitable for students
approved accommodation to all first year UK,                    students: 31 May 2018                                  on room type, location and facilities. All contracts      with disabilities, access needs or medical conditions;
EU and international undergraduate students                                                                            are for a period of 40 weeks beginning on 15th            please make these known on your application form
                                                              / F
                                                                 irst year international undergraduate
and international postgraduate students (in their                                                                      September 2018 and ending on 22nd June 2019.              so that we can accommodate you appropriately.
                                                                and international postgraduate students:
first year of study), providing applications are                                                                       Deposits vary depending on which residence you            We are committed to providing a supportive
                                                                31 July 2018
submitted by the published deadlines.                                                                                  are allocated to. We offer a variety of accommodation     environment for all our students. Please contact
                                                                                                                       types to suit all needs and budgets. Information          us to discuss any concerns or queries.
Whilst we try to allocate students their preferred
                                                                                                                       about our accommodation options are provided
choice of accommodation this cannot be
                                                                                                                       in this guide, online at
guaranteed; we therefore recommend that you list
                                                                                                                       FXPLUS.AC.UK/ACCOMMODATION
options in order of priority on the application form.

                                                                                                                       LAUNDRY              ACCESSIBLE            INTERNET            ACCESS TO                   ACCESS TO
RESIDENCES                     DEPOSIT                  ROOM TYPE               WEEKLY COST           TOTAL COST
                                                                                                                       SERVICES               ROOMS              (Speeds vary)      PENRYN CAMPUS              FALMOUTH CAMPUS

Armyn House		                    £300                Small                          £122.85               £4914.00		    On site                                                   15/20/30 minute            20/5 minute
						                                               Standard                       £132.30               £5292.00		    On site                                                   train/bus/cycle            walk/cycle
						                                               Large                          £137.25               £5490.00		    On site                                      
						                                               One bed flat                   £171.22               £6848.80		    On site                                      
Glasney Student		                £300                En-suite                       £141.54               £5661.60		    On site                                                   On Penryn                  10/20/25 minute
Village			                                           En-suite (Catered)             £182.00               £7280.00		    On site                                                   Campus                     train/bus/cycle
						                                               Shared Studybed                £106.19               £4247.60		    On site                                      
Kimberley		                      £300                Standard                       £138.32               £5532.80		    On site                                                   15/20/25 minute            20/5 minute
Townhouses			                                        Medium                         £144.20               £5768.00		    On site                                                   train/bus/cycle            walk/cycle
						                                               Large                          £149.94               £5997.60		    On site                                      
Maritime Studios		               £250                Studio                         £178.57               £7142.80		    In studio                                                 15/20/35 minute            20/10 minute
						                                               Large Studio                   £189.35               £7574.00		    In studio                                                 train/bus/cycle            walk/cycle
						                                               One bed flat                   £189.35               £7574.00		    In flat                                      
Montezuma House		                £300                Standard                       £145.67               £5826.80		    In flat                                                   15/20/25 minute            20/5 minute
														                                                                                                                                                                      train/bus/cycle            walk/cycle

Tuke House		                     £300                Single en-suite                £126.70               £5068.00		    On site                                                   15/20/25 minute            20/5 minute
			                    										                                                                                                                                                   train/bus/cycle            walk/cycle

The View		                       £300                Single                         £122.85               £4914.00		    On site                                                   15/20/25 minute            5 minute walk
						                                               Standard                       £127.82               £5112.80		    On site                                                   train/bus/cycle

The Sidings		                    £400                En-suite                       £144.18               £5767.20		    On site                                                   15/5 minute                10/20/25 minute
						                                               Medium en-suite                £145.22               £5808.80		    On site                                                   walk/cycle                 train/bus/cycle
						                                               Large en-suite                 £147.46               £5898.40		    On site                                      
						                                               Studio en-suite                £157.27               £6290.80		    On site                                      
						                                               Studio plus                    £170.37               £6814.80		    On site                                      
						                                               One bed flat                   £170.37               £6814.80		    On site                                      
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GLASNEY                                                                                                      CATERED HALLS
STUDENT VILLAGE
                                                                                                             Our catered halls are located on the                    The catered package provides you with 10 meals
                                                                                                                                                                     a week consisting of breakfast and dinner, Monday
                                                                                                             Penryn Campus in Glasney Student
Glasney Student Village is located within the grounds of Penryn                                                                                                      to Friday for 36 weeks of your 40 week contract*
                                                                                                             Village. Living in catered halls can
Campus and accommodates 1800 students. The site has spectacular                                              make planning meals and budgeting
                                                                                                                                                                     (excludes catering for 2 weeks during the Christmas
                                                                                                                                                                     break and 2 weeks around the Easter break).
views over Falmouth and Penryn, and surrounding countryside.                                                 easier as your meals are included in
                                                                                                                                                                     The additional annual cost of the catered package
                                                                                                             the accommodation fee.
                                                                                                                                                                     is £1,620 (36 weeks @ £45pw) and is included in the
At Glasney Student Village you will find easy          WHAT YOU GET                                                                                                  total cost of your accommodation contract as below;
transport links with only a 20 minute bus ride
                                                       Each study bedroom contains:
to Falmouth town and a fifteen minute walk
from Penryn town centre.                               / Studybed or double bed                                  CATERED HALLS                 WEEKLY COST           CONTRACT LENGTH                      TOTAL COST
                                                       / En-suite shower room
Students share a flat with six to eight others from                                                           Glasney Student Village
                                                       / Work desk and chair / Wardrobe                                                            £182.00                 40 Weeks                        £7280.00
Falmouth University and the University of Exeter                                                                En-suite (Catered)
                                                       / Secure entry system
with each flat offering a fully equipped kitchen/
dining area. We offer shared occupancy living                                                                *The catering cost is averaged over a 40 week tenancy
                                                       Each kitchen/diner is equipped with:
for two students in our studybed rooms. A number
                                                       / Fridge-freezers          / Oven and hob
of single occupancy rooms are also available. The
                                                       / Microwave 		             / Table and chairs
shared occupancy rooms (max. 2 per flat) are                                                                 Meals are served at the Stannary Kitchen, which is      EXAMPLE MENU
                                                       / TV 				                  / Iron and ironing board   located a short distance from the accommodation.
en-suite and fully furnished.                                                                                                                                        Breakfast
                                                       / Vacuum cleaner           / Kettle and toaster
Our shared studybed rooms give a cleverly
                                                                                                             CATERED HALLS PROVIDES                                  / 5 item breakfast (including vegetarian
designed study and living space for two students.      ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR                             THE BENEFITS OF;                                          and gluten free options).
They rotate between two functions, acting              RESIDENTS IN GLASNEY STUDENT                                                                                  / Cereal, yogurt and a piece of fresh fruit
                                                                                                             / A
                                                                                                                varied choice of food options for a range
alternatively as a single bed and a large desk area;   VILLAGE INCLUDE:                                                                                              / Large breakfast bap/baguette
the innovative design means there is no need to                                                                of dietary requirements
                                                       / Out of hours support                                                                                        / and a hot or cold beverage
clear the desk before rotating to the bed function.                                                          / L
                                                                                                                ess time cooking, food shopping and washing
                                                       / On-site campus patrols and CCTV
Our single occupancy en-suite rooms are furnished                                                              up, giving you more time to dedicate to settling      Dinner
                                                       / External bicycle racks
with a double bed.                                                                                             into your new home and studies                        / Main meal with vegetables or side salad
                                                       / Laundry facilities
                                                                                                             / An opportunity for meeting new friends                / Range of sandwiches/Baguettes
                                                       Rent includes personal possessions insurance
                                                                                                                                                                     / Classic size salad bar and soup meal deal
                                                       and utility bills – internet access, water, heating   / F
                                                                                                                reedom to cook for yourself or eat out
                                                                                                                                                                     / Classic size salad bar and a choice of protein items
                                                       and electricity. See opposite page for information      at weekends
                                                                                                                                                                       (Sliced meat/Tuna/Egg/Vegetarian options)
                                                       about a catered option at Glasney Student Village.
                                                                                                             Within catered halls you are also provided with         AND
                                                                                                             kitchen facilities to be able to cook your own meals.   / Dessert          / Fresh fruit
                                                                                                             Kitchen facilities include an oven, hob, toaster,       / A hot or cold beverage
                                                                                                             kettle and microwave. We don’t provide crockery,
                                                                                                             cutlery or cooking utensils so you will need to bring   Further details regarding terms and conditions,
                                                                                                             these with you.                                         meal times, catering dates and menus will be sent
                                                                                                                                                                     to you if you receive an offer of accommodation
                                                                                                             Catered halls are only available to students who
                                                                                                                                                                     in catered halls.
                                                                                                             will be studying on an undergraduate course.
                                                                                                             Allocations are processed in date order on a first      If you are offered catered halls you will be provided
                                                                                                             come first served basis in line with our applications   with your meal vouchers on arrival. Residents must
                                                                                                             and allocations policy.                                 produce their vouchers and student ID at the till
                                                                                                                                                                     when claiming their meals included within the
                                                                                                                                                                     catered package.
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ARMYN HOUSE                                                                                                   MARITIME STUDIOS
Armyn House is set in a prime location in Falmouth Town for both                                              Maritime Studios, positioned close to the Falmouth Docks and Marina,
your living and study needs. The Falmouth Campus is less than                                                 offers contemporary studio accommodation in a prime location.
a 15-minute walk away, while bus and train services to Penryn are
nearby. With beaches, bars and restaurants only a short distance                                              Situated close to the local train station,            WHAT YOU GET
from Armyn House, you have easy access to the best local hotspots.                                            it’s ideal for making the most of the frequent
                                                                                                                                                                    Each studio contains:
                                                                                                              services to Penryn. Alternatively it’s just a
                                                                                                              short walk to lectures for those studying at          / Double bed
As a Grade II listed maritime building the             WHAT YOU GET                                           our Falmouth Campus. Maritime Studios is              / Work desk and chair
residence offers a unique feel. It comprises                                                                  close to Falmouth’s beaches, bars, restaurants        / Wardrobe and storage shelves
                                                       Each study bedroom contains a combination                                                                    / Sink, microwave and electric hob
eight purpose-built living areas housing 32                                                                   and shops. The residence comprises 146 single
                                                       of the following:                                                                                            / Balcony
students and all are finished to an excellent                                                                 occupancy, self-contained studio apartments,
standard. Each living area contains two to             / Double or single bed       / Work desk and chair                                                           / Washer and dryer
                                                                                                              finished to an excellent standard; 142 of these
six bedrooms with access to fully equipped             / Wardrobe                   / Secure entry system                                                           / Fridge with freezer compartment
                                                                                                              studios are reserved for students studying at
communal kitchen/living space and access               / Under bed storage          / Flatscreen TV                                                                 / S hower, wash basin, mirror, toilet
                                                                                                              Falmouth University.
to shared bathroom/toilet facilities.                                                                                                                                 and heated towel rail
                                                       Each kitchen/diner is equipped with:                   Each studio apartment is equipped with an
                                                                                                                                                                    / Secure entry system
The site also offers additional facilities including   / Fridge-freezers            / Oven and hob            en-suite bathroom and furnished kitchenette with
a dining/common room, a conservatory and               / Microwaves                 / Kettles and toasters    a washing machine/dryer. The site also offers a       The common room is equipped with:
communal study room, as well as a shared               / Freeview TV                                          large communal area with panoramic sea views          / Table and chairs            / Plasma TVs
garden/patio.                                          / Iron and ironing boards                              and a garden/BBQ area.                                / Sofas                       / Coffee tables
                                                       / Access to vacuum cleaners                                                                                  / Xbox One with games
                                                                                                              Maritime Studios is managed by Hello Student
                                                                                                              in partnership with CRM Student, who together         / Large desk workspace
                                                       ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR                              manage homes for students all over the UK. Their
                                                       RESIDENTS AT ARMYN HOUSE                               on-site management team are responsible for the       ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR
                                                       INCLUDE:                                               letting administration, security, site maintenance,   RESIDENTS IN MARITIME STUDIOS
                                                       / P urpose designed communal study space,             cleaning, health and safety compliance and IT         INCLUDE:
                                                        common room and dining room                           services.                                             / Large communal area with panoramic views
                                                       / Out of hours support                                                                                       / Garden/BBQ area/communal vegetable patch
                                                       / CCTV                                                                                                       / On-site office and warden
                                                       / Site maintenance support                                                                                   / Out of hours support        / CCTV
                                                       / Bicycle racks and secure surfboard storage
                                                                                                                                                                    Rent includes personal possessions insurance
                                                       / Laundry facilities
                                                                                                                                                                    and utility bills – internet access, water, heating
                                                       Rent includes personal possessions insurance                                                                 and electricity (within a given quota, above which
                                                       and utility bills – internet access (basic package),                                                         additional charges may be made).
                                                       water, heating and electricity.
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MONTEZUMA HOUSE                                                                                       KIMBERLEY
                                                                                                      TOWNHOUSES
Montezuma House is a converted harbourside development
located in central Falmouth, providing contemporary student                                           Kimberley Townhouses are two neighbouring and connected
accommodation with uninterrupted views of the Harbour.                                                properties each with 12 rooms providing accommodation for up to 24
                                                                                                      students. All 24 rooms are en-suite, many with views over the town
Montezuma House comprises six purpose           WHAT YOU GET                                          and neighbouring Kimberley Park.
built flats housing 23 students and is
                                                Each study bedroom contains a combination
finished to an excellent standard. Each
                                                of the following:
flat contains three to six fully furnished                                                            Kimberley Townhouses are located two                  WHAT YOU GET
bedrooms with double beds and shared            / Double bed		           / Work desk and chair        minutes’ walk from the vibrant Falmouth
                                                                                                                                                            Each study bedroom contains:
kitchen and bathroom.                           / Wardrobe 		            / Secure entry system        Moor; a central hub for shops, café’s, bars
                                                                                                      and transport links to Penryn Campus. The             / Double/king size bed / En-suite shower room
The property is located in a central position   Each kitchen/lounge area is equipped with:
                                                                                                      residence is within easy walking distance from        / Chest of drawers       / Work desk and chair
within walking distance of Falmouth Campus,     / Fridge-freezers        / Oven and hob               Falmouth Campus. The main bus terminal to             / Wardrobe 		            / Telephone
local beaches, shops and offers excellent       / Microwave 		           / Kettle and toaster         Penryn Campus is less than a five minute walk         / Secure entry system
transport links to Penryn Campus.               / Table and chairs       / Sofas                      away with only a twenty minute bus journey
                                                / Washer/Dryer           / TV                                                                               Each kitchen is equipped with:
                                                                                                      door to door.
                                                / Vacuum cleaner         / Iron and ironing board                                                           / Fridge-freezers        / Oven and hob
                                                                                                      The residence offers a large communal living/
                                                                                                                                                            / Microwave 		           / Iron and ironing board
                                                                                                      dining space, and modern kitchen facilities in each
                                                ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR                                                                                   / Vacuum cleaner         / Kettle and toaster
                                                                                                      property. All bedrooms are furnished with a en-
                                                RESIDENTS IN MONTEZUMA
                                                                                                      suite shower room.
                                                HOUSE INCLUDE:                                                                                              The communal living area is equipped with:
                                                / Out of hours support                                                                                      / TV				                 / Sofas
                                                / External bicycle racks                                                                                    / Dining table and chairs
                                                Rent includes personal possessions insurance
                                                and utility bills – internet access, water, heating                                                         ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR
                                                and electricity.                                                                                            RESIDENTS AT KIMBERLEY
                                                                                                                                                            TOWNHOUSE INCLUDE:
                                                                                                                                                            / External Bicycle Storage
                                                                                                                                                            / Out of hours support
                                                                                                                                                            / Laundry facilities

                                                                                                                                                            Rent includes personal possessions insurance
                                                                                                                                                            and utility bills – internet access, water, heating
                                                                                                                                                            and electricity
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THE SIDINGS                                                                                                 TUKE HOUSE
The Sidings provides contemporary student accommodation for                                                 Tuke House is based in the centre of the historic town of Falmouth,
233 students from Falmouth University and the University of Exeter.                                         within easy walking distance of Falmouth Campus, shops, beaches
It is conveniently located within a short walk of both Penryn Campus                                        and bars.
and the local amenities of Penryn town, whilst also being close to
the station, providing easy access to buses and trains to Falmouth                                          Tuke House is a purpose-built cluster of 11           WHAT YOU GET
and Truro.                                                                                                  three-storey buildings set around a central
                                                                                                                                                                  Each study bedroom contains:
                                                                                                            courtyard. The accommodation comprises
                                                                                                            156 rooms divided into flats of five en-suite         / Single bed                  / Wardrobe
The Sidings offers an intimate student                Each kitchen/lounge area is equipped with:            bedrooms with a single bed and shared                 / Work desk and chair         / Telephone
community. which comprises of 36 flats                                                                      kitchen/dining area.                                  / En-suite shower room        / Secure entry system
                                                      / Fridge-freezer              / Oven and hob
ranging in size from four to seven                    / Microwave                   / Kettle and toaster    Tuke House provides an ideal location for those       Each kitchen/diner is equipped with:
en-suite bedrooms.                                    / Table and chairs            / Sofas                 who wish to be close to the amenities that            / Fridge-freezer              / Oven and hob
The bedrooms are fully furnished to a high            / TV                          / Vacuum cleaner        Falmouth town has to offer. It is just a short walk   / Microwave                   / Kettle and toaster
standard and the large communal areas provide         / Mop and bucket              / Dustpan and brush     to the local shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and      / Table and chairs            / Vacuum cleaner
open plan living with kitchen/dining facilities and   / Iron and Ironing board                              beaches. The site is situated close to the bus        / Iron and ironing board
a lounge area with sofas. There are also six self-                                                          terminal with regular services to the Penryn
                                                      Each studio flat contains:
contained studios with en-suite and kitchenette.                                                            Campus and the city of Truro. Falmouth Town           ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR
                                                      / Double bed                  / Wardrobe
The residence is managed by CRM Students.             / En-suite shower room        / Work desk and chair
                                                                                                            train station is just a fifteen minute walk away.     RESIDENTS AT TUKE HOUSE
Their on-site management team is responsible for      / Kitchenette with combi oven, hot plates and
                                                                                                                                                                  INCLUDE:
the letting administration, security, maintenance,      fridge-freezer                                                                                            / Site office – open weekdays
cleaning, launderette, health and safety                                                                                                                          / On-site maintenance support available
compliance and IT services.                           ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR                                                                                   / Out of hours support
                                                      RESIDENTS AT THE SIDINGS                                                                                    / CCTV
WHAT YOU GET                                          INCLUDE:                                                                                                    / Secure bicycle and surfboard storage
Each study bedroom contains:                          / Site office – open weekdays 9.30am – 5.00pm                                                               / Laundry facilities
/ Double bed (3/4 4ft)        / Wardrobe              / O ut of hours and on-site support available 24/7                                                         Rent includes personal possessions insurance
/ Work desk and chair         / Secure entry system     through Resident Wardens                                                                                  and utility bills – internet access, water, heating
/ En-suite shower room                                / CCTV                                                                                                      and electricity.
                                                      / On-site maintenance support
                                                      / Secure bicycle and surfboard storage
                                                      / Laundry facilities

                                                      Rent includes personal possessions insurance
                                                      and utility bills – internet access, water, heating
                                                      and electricity (within a given quota, above which
                                                      additional charges may be made).
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THE VIEW
The View, is centrally located in Falmouth town and just minutes
from the harbour and local beaches. Falmouth Campus is a short                                            Essential
                                                                                                          Information
walk away and there is convenient access to public transport
offering regular services to and from the Penryn Campus.

Located in the heart of Falmouth students         WHAT YOU GET
living at The View will have access to all
                                                  Each study bedroom contains a combination
aspects of this lively, picturesque coastal
                                                  of the following:
town. The beach is a ten minute walk away
and the residence is just a stone’s throw         / 4ft or full size double bed   / Work desk and chair
from Falmouth’s boutique shops, bars,             / Wardrobe                      / Chest of drawers
restaurants and coffee shops.                     / Storage and shelves           / Secure entry system

The residence comprises 17 purpose-built          Each kitchen/lounge area is equipped with:
flats housing 82 students and is finished to an   / Fridge-freezer                / Oven and hob
excellent standard. Each flat contains two to     / Microwave                     / Table and chairs
six fully furnished bedrooms, a fully equipped    / Kettle and toaster            / Plasma TV
shared kitchen/lounge area, shared bathroom/      / Iron and ironing board        / Vacuum cleaner
toilet facilities and a balcony area.             / Sofas and coffee table

                                                  ADDITIONAL FACILITIES FOR
                                                  RESIDENTS IN THE VIEW INCLUDE:
                                                  / Secure storage facilities
                                                  / Vending machine
                                                  / CCTV
                                                  / Out of hours support
                                                  / On-site maintenance manager
                                                  / Laundry facilities

                                                  Rent includes personal possessions insurance
                                                  and utility bills – internet access (basic package),
                                                  water, heating and electricity.
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HOW TO APPLY                                       LATE APPLICANTS – GET IN TOUCH               WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?                                WHAT TO BRING
Accommodation applications are made via            We recommend that those who miss             Armyn House, Glasney Student Village,             You will need to provide your own bedding,
Room Service, our online application system.       the guaranteed deadline still contact the    Kimberley Townhouses, Montezuma House,            cooking utensils and crockery. Please also
                                                   Accommodation Office to check availability   Tuke House, The View                              note that the single and double beds vary in
In order to complete an application you must
                                                   and discuss options in the private sector.   If you are successful in your application for     size (4ft – 4ft 6/ king size) so you may wish to
have accepted and confirmed Falmouth
                                                                                                accommodation at one of these residences we       purchase bedding after your accommodation
University as your first choice.                   Telephone 01326 253639
                                                                                                will send you an e-mail when an accommodation     offer has been made.
To register through Room Service and make          Email accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk
                                                                                                offer has been made. You will be asked to check
an application you will need:
                                                                                                your online Room Service account for details of
                                                                                                                                                  CAR PARKING
/ Y our seven digit student ID number, which                                                   your accommodation offer and contract.            We are committed to reducing our
   will be sent in an email with a link to our                                                                                                    environmental impact, and agree a Green
                                                                                                Please note: It is important that you read        Travel Plan with Cornwall Council every year.
   website (this is not your UCAS number)
                                                                                                through the Accommodation Agreement,
/ Your first and last name (preferred name                                                                                                       There is no parking available at any of our
                                                                                                Regulations and Resident Handbook
   cannot be used for contractual reasons)                                                                                                        residences (except for Blue Badge holders)
                                                                                                carefully before you accept your offer of
/ Your date of birth                                                                                                                              and students are strongly discouraged from
                                                                                                accommodation. You will then need to pay
/ An email address that will be available to                                                                                                     bringing a car. We have excellent public
                                                                                                a £300 security deposit and agree to your
   you through to October (a school or college                                                                                                    transport links which we subsidise to make
                                                                                                contract online.
   email address is not suitable)                                                                                                                 them more affordable. In addition, there are
When you have successfully registered, you                                                      The Sidings and Maritime Studios                  secure bike storage points all around both
will receive an automated email message with                                                    If you are accommodated at The Sidings            campuses and at the various accommodation
a validation code that will need to be entered                                                  or Maritime Studios, we will allocate you to      sites. More information on travelling sustainably
the first time you log in. Once you have                                                        your room and then pass your details to           around Falmouth and Penryn can be found
logged in you will be able to complete and                                                      CRM Students (The Sidings) or Hello Student       within the Green Travel Guide
submit an online application form.                                                              (Maritime Studios). You will then be required     FXPLUS.AC.UK/FIND/TRAVEL-TRANSPORT
                                                                                                to continue your booking using their online
When you log in to Room Service, you will                                                                                                         BUILDING WORK AT PENRYN
                                                                                                system. CRM Students or Hello Student will
be asked to provide details of at least one
                                                                                                then make you an offer of accommodation.          There is continuing investment at the Penryn
guarantor. You must gain your guarantor’s
                                                                                                You will be asked to pay a £400 deposit for       Campus to provide new facilities.
consent and agreement before providing their
                                                                                                The Sidings or a £250 deposit for Maritime
details to us. A guarantor is usually a parent,                                                                                                   Work is carefully programmed to avoid
                                                                                                Studios at this stage.
guardian or family relation with whom we may                                                                                                      disruption to students, especially during
communicate regarding your accommodation                                                        You will also be required to pay the first        exams and the busy period leading up to
fees.                                                                                           four weeks rent ten days before the contract      them. However, sometimes there will be some
The guarantor agrees to meet any outstanding                                                    start date. If you have any queries about         unavoidable disturbance or inconvenience.
costs that exceed the set deposit if the                                                        your booking please contact The Sidings or        Campus authorities will take all reasonable
contracted person fails to pay.                                                                 Maritime Studios directly.                        steps to keep this to a minimum, and do not
Once you have entered your guarantor                                                            Please note: If you do not complete and           give rent rebates or compensation for such
information you will then be taken through                                                      accept the contract procedure by the deadline     circumstances. Students who consider that
the application pages where you will be asked                                                   stated in the offer we give you, your offer of    the disruption is excessive should follow the
to select your accommodation preferences.                                                       accommodation will be withdrawn. A further        complaints procedure.
Once you submit your online application you                                                     accommodation offer may not be made.
will receive an e-mail confirming this and
                                                                                                If you hold a conditional course offer that is
information on what happens next. You can
                                                                                                not confirmed we will cancel your booking
also log in to your online Room Service
                                                                                                and return your deposit.
account to check the status of your application.
19   FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 2018-19

ADDITIONAL                                      PRIVATE SECTOR
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS                           Some students prefer the option of living
Please note, we are continuously reviewing      away from University halls. There is a variety
accommodation options and we work closely       of private sector accommodation available
with agents in the local area to identify       in Penryn and Falmouth as well as in rural
properties for our students. Details of any     locations, from lodgings and studio
additional options that become available will   apartments to shared houses and flats.
be added to our website at                      You can usually expect to pay between
                                                £80 to £95 per week plus bills.
CORNWALLSTUDENTPAD.CO.UK
                                                The Private Sector Liaison Officer, based
                                                within the Accommodation Office, can give
                                                you detailed local advice and support you
                                                in finding the right place to live. We work
                                                closely with local landlords and advise and
                                                assist students with house-hunting.
                                                We also run an interactive online resource
                                                of private rented accommodation called
                                                Falmouth and Penryn Student Pad (see link
                                                below) which includes a database of available
                                                student properties.
                                                CORNWALLSTUDENTPAD.CO.UK
                                                To help students looking for private sector
                                                accommodation for the first time, we run
                                                house hunting sessions as well as drop-in
                                                sessions every week in term-time and
                                                produce a useful house hunting checklist.
                                                FXPLUS.AC.UK/ACCOMMODATION/
                                                PRIVATE-SECTOR
                                                Please contact us if you are unsure about
                                                which option may be right for you. Details
                                                of how to contact the Accommodation
                                                Office can be found at the back of this guide.

      Our accommodation team provide support to students
      looking for private sector housing. You can find out more
      at FXPLUS.AC.UK/ACCOMMODATION/PRIVATE-SECTOR
Accommodation Services
       Penryn Campus
                Penryn
                Cornwall
                TR10 9FE

               TELEPHONE
         +44 (0)1326 253639

                     EMAIL
   accommodation@fxplus.ac.uk

                           WEB
       fxplus.ac.uk/accommodation
     falmouth.ac.uk/accommodation
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