Arrival information
We are welcoming arrivals for 2026/2027 from Saturday 5 September 2026- Saturday 19 September 2026. All students must complete the mandatory online accommodation induction and book a time slot through the accommodation portal to arrive onto campus and collect your keys. Please do not arrive onto campus without accommodation secured. We cannot accept any early arrivals prior to the contract start date (5 September 2026).
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate any out of hours arrivals. If you are unable to arrive within your booked arrival slot, please arrange alternative short-term accommodation for the night and arrive onto campus the next day.
In order to check-in please arrive to our Main University Reception and provide any form of ID e.g. passport, and a copy of accommodation confirmation letter (hard copy or electronic on your phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) .
For advice on travelling to the campus please visit our maps and directions page.
For more information and short videos about the arrival process see WattLiving and follow us on social media. We look forward to welcoming you onto campus soon.
Please note, you must check into accommodation by Saturday 19 September 2026. After this date accommodation contracts will be cancelled and offered to the next waiting student.
Pre Arrival FAQ's
If you're having trouble booking your arrival slot, try these steps:
1. Refresh your screen.
2. Clear your browser cache.
3. Use a different web browser.
If the problem continues, email your arrival date and time (between 09:00 and 17:00) to halls@hw.ac.uk, and they can book it for you.
Arrival FAQ's
When you arrive at your accommodation, you can park in areas A, B, G, H, or J. However, students who live on campus are not allowed to keep a car there for their entire stay, according to the tenancy contract rules.
Important things to do after you move in
1. Submit your room audit within 7 days of arrival. Please note this will be emailed to you.
2. Register with the GP on campus.
3. Set up your accommodation payments. Please note invoices will be visible on your student account within 7 days of arrival.