Information on this page is subject to change so please ensure to check back regularly for the latest information for moving into your accommodation.
Arrivals weekend
When to arrive
You will have an allotted date and time to arrive and a key collection point, depending on your accommodation building. Find out your arrival details here.
Your arrivals time may differ from your contract start date. This is to manage the large number of students arriving into our accommodation, and to ensure the best arrivals experience. Each household has a timeslot, so you will be arriving with your housemates.
Bath is a small and busy city with two universities. The roads around town and the campus will be busy over arrivals weekend, so allow time for delays.
Parking on campus
Your email with your arrival date and time also tells you which parking permit to print.
Make sure your permit is displayed on your car's dashboard when you get to the campus entrance.
Key collection - West
If you arriving to the west side of campus, before you unpack your car, you will be directed to the key collection marquee located in the West Car Park. You can drive up to the marquee to pick up your key without having to leave your vehicle.
You will then be directed by a member of the ResLife Team to the best location to unload your belongings. Where possible, this will allow you to park your car for 30 minutes while you unpack your things close to your accommodation. After this time, please park the West car park.
Key collection - East
If you are arriving to the east side of campus you will be directed to park your car in the East car park. Once you have parked you will need to go to the East Building to collect your key. You will then be directed by a member of the ResLife Team to the best location to unload your belongings.
Most students move their belongings from the East Car Park to their accommodation on foot. We provide a limited number of large trolleys to make this easier but at busy times there can be a wait. You may want to bring your own to make the move easier.
Arriving after hours
If you arrive after your key collection point closes, please contact the Security team on +44 (0)1225 385349, 30 minutes before your arrival and they will help you to collect your keys.
Arriving after arrivals weekend
If you are planning to arrive arriving after on Monday 21 September you will need to visit either the West Accommodation Centre or the East Accommodation Centre to collect your key. Please check opening times before your arrival.
- Polden
- Polden Court
- Brendon Court
- Westwood
- Osborne House
- Esther Parkin
- Eastwood Green
- Eastwood Terrace
- Marlborough
- Norwood
- Quads
- Solsbury Court
- Woodland Court
Arriving out of hours
If you arrive outside of reception opening hours, contact the Security team on +44 (0)1225 385349 on arrival and they will help you to collect your keys.
Parking on campus
Car Parking on campus
- For East Car Park use postcode BA2 7PB (GPS coordinates: Latitude 51.3794 Longitude -2.3231)
- For West Car Park use postcode BA2 7AY (GPS coordinates: Latitude 51.37972 Longitude -2.33290)
Getting ready to come to University
We look forward to welcoming you into your accommodation.
Your library card
Your library card is your official proof of ID on campus. You can use it to get access to buildings.
Before you leave home, you need to register online and upload a photo of yourself for your library card. We will then be able to create your card so it's ready for you to use when you get here.
What to bring, what not to bring
We recommend that you bring a minimal amount of belongings. There are plenty of places to shop once you arrive in Bath. Supermarkets like Sainsbury’s stock a range of homeware items, and you can also use the Click & Collect service from Argos, located inside. Primark, in the city centre, offers affordable home essentials.
Don’t forget to check out our second-hand sale during arrivals, where you can pick up kitchenware, clothes airers, coat hangers, and more at great prices.
If you're ordering online, you can have items delivered to the Amazon Locker 'MIMSI', conveniently located Green Park House.
Before packing your bags, look at our list of things to bring with you. You should also read our list of things you are not allowed to bring.
If you are coming from overseas, you can send your belongings to the University for collection when you arrive.