Moving into halls
Welcome to your new home
Preparing to move into your new home is an exciting experience.
On these pages we have put together everything you'll need to prepare prior to your arrival. We look forward to welcoming you to your new home!
Summary
When will I find out what hall I am in?
Offers of accommodation are sent in early September. Once you receive your offer, you will need to accept your place within the timeframe stated.
Travelling to the UK
There are various rules you must be aware of if you are travelling to the UK internationally. If you are travelling internationally, you may be required to quarantine. The UK Government places countries into either red, amber or green list categories based on current risk assessments. You can learn more about these categories on the Government's website. These lists are regularly updated and can be changed at short-notice, so we strongly urge you not to book travel until nearer the start of session.
When can I arrive?
The start of the autumn term is 2-3 October 2021, however there are two arrivals windows for halls of residence - 18-22 September and 2-3 October - depending upon where you are travelling from.
The UK government requires us to ensure that students are able to complete appropriate periods of self-isolation or quarantine without co-habiting with students arriving from countries from other list categories. Due to this, we are only able to accept arrivals to halls strictly within the arrival windows outlined below.
We require all residents to book an arrival slot as part of your e-induction which you will be expected to complete after accepting your offer.
| Travelling from | Arrival dates to hall | Further info |
|---|---|---|
| Red list countries | 2-3 October | You will need to book a 10-day Quarantine Hotel via the Government website and schedule your arrival so you are completing your quarantine on 2-3 October. Learn more about the support we can provide on our Quarantine Hotel webpage. |
| Amber list countries | 18-22 September* | You can complete your self-isolation period in your hall. You will need to arrive no later than 22 September to ensure you complete your self-isolation prior to arrival weekend. There are exceptions if you are arriving from Europe or the USA and are fully vaccinated - please see below. |
| UK / green list countries | 2-3 October | If you are not required to quarantine or self-isolate, it is not possible to arrive earlier than arrival weekend. |
* - arrival dates for residents of Silwood Park and Evelyn Gardens may vary. More information will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Further information
More information
Arriving from a red list country
If you are travelling to England from a red list country (or if you will have been in a red list country in the 10 days prior to travelling to the UK) you should book an arrival slot in your hall between 2-3 October.
Prior to this, you are required to complete your 10-day quarantine in a government Quarantine Hotel.
You should schedule your arrival into the UK so that you are completing your quarantine on the weekend of 2-3 October so you can move straight into your halls. You will not be able to move into your hall any earlier than this weekend.
Before your book your flight to the UK, you are required to book your place in a Quarantine Hotel. You may not be able to board a plane to the UK without confirmation of a Quarantine Hotel booking. Further details about what to expect can be found on our Arriving in the UK page. We are offering financial support to students who are required to purchase a quarantine package. Details can be found on our Quarantine Hotels page.
If you are travelling from a red list country and are under-18, you should not yet book any travel arrangements. Please await further instruction from the College in the coming weeks.
Arriving from an amber list country
If you are travelling from an amber list country you will be required to self-isolate for 10 days in your term time address.
You should book an arrival slot to hall between Saturday 18 and Wednesday 22 September to ensure that your self-isolation period is completed before the arrivals weekend. You will not be able to move into your hall after Wednesday 22 September.
Arrival dates for Silwood Park and Evelyn Gardens may vary. More information will be available soon.
Further details about what to expect when travelling to the UK can be found on our Arriving in the UK page.
New amber list rules if vaccinated in Europe or the USA
The UK Government has announced that if you have been fully vaccinated in the USA or many European countries, you will not need to follow the standard procedures for amber list country arrivals. If this applies to you, you must plan to arrive at your halls of residence during the green list country arrivals period: 2-3 October. Further information on green list arrivals is available in the section below.Arriving from the UK / green list country
If you are travelling from the UK or a green list country and are not required to quarantine or self-isolate, you should book an arrival slot on either Saturday 2 or Sunday 3 October. Due to government requirements to cater for arrivals from amber list countries, it will not be possible to arrive before this date.