Facilities in the Residences
what is in the bedrooms and the Kitchens?
All the single study rooms are centrally heated and fully furnished. They
contain standard bedroom furniture, together with a desk and bookshelves. You
are required to supply your own bedding and towels.
Each kitchen contains a cooker, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven,
kettle, iron, ironing board and storage units. You will need to bring your own
cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, saucepans and frying pans.
 If
you wish, before you even arrive at the University of Essex, you can
purchase your essential items through a company called
All-Unied. They provide a variety of ‘Essentials’ Packs, which contains
all the items needed in your student accommodation.The All-Unied
‘All-Essentials’ Pack contains all the essential items needed in your
student accommodation, including:
Bedding: Duvet, pillow, duvet cover, fitted sheet, pillowcase
Towelling: 3 sizes
Crockery: Plates, bowls, mug etc.
Cutlery: Knives, forks, chopsticks, etc.
Glasses: A selection
Pots & pans: Frying pan / Wok, saucepans, baking tray etc.
Cooking Utensils: A wide range of meal preparation and serving utensils
Miscellaneous: Coat Hangers, drying-up cloth
For arrivals at the beginning of new academic year, the pack will be pre-delivered directly into your study-room so it is
there ready when you arrive, leaving you to quickly settle into your new and
exciting environment at the University of Essex.
At other times of the academic year, the bedding packs will be
delivered to Central Stores for you to collect on arrival.
For further information on pack contents and prices, details of other
competitively priced desirable items (rice-cookers, TVs, radio/alarm clocks,
hi-fi systems, laptops, bicycles, etc.) and summertime-storage &
homeward-bound freighting services please click on the hyperlink to their
website –
www.all-unied.com. |
are there computer network facilities?
There is no additional charge for connection to the university network and
internet from your room but you do have to provide your own computer. Details of
how to register to use this service will be provided on arrival, it is not
possible to do this in advance of arrival and you need to be registered before
you can use the full range of University IT facilities. However, before you have
registered, you can have access to the web from a Computing Service PC Lab by
using the pre-registration username freshers and password freshers
If you have further queries in relation
to this service, please see the
Accommodation Network Service web pages or contact the Computing Service
Help Desk (helpdesk@essex.ac.uk).
do I need a television license?
TV Licensing, students and the law
When do I need a TV Licence?
You need a TV License to watch or record TV programmes, irrespective of what
channel you're watching, what device you are using (TV, computer, laptop, mobile
phone or any other), and how you receive them (terrestrial, satellite, cable,
via the Internet or any other way). If you don't have a licence you risk
prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000. A colour licence costs £145.50.
This means that if you are watching or recording live broadcasts via the BBC
iPlayer you need to be covered by a TV Licence. If you are only watching or
downloading programmes that have already been broadcast using the iPlayer or
other internet services, a licence is not required.
If you are living in student residences and you are watching TV in your room you
will require your own separate licence. If the television is only being used in
a communal area than one licence for the flat is sufficient.
Aren't I covered by my parents' TV Licence?
Your parents' TV Licence will only cover you in your student accommodation in
the following limited circumstances:
What if I am moving out of my student accommodation?
If you are moving out of halls or other student accommodation, remember that
your TV Licence does not move with you and you will need to notify TV Licensing
of your new address. You can update your details by visiting
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/moving-home-aud23/ and following the
instructions. It only takes a minute or two. You'll be asked for your TV Licence
number and new address.
At the same time you can choose to receive your TV Licence by email instead of
receiving a paper licence in the post.
I don't need my TV Licence over the summer, can I get a refund?
If you are not staying at university over the summer and do not need your TV
Licence again before it expires, you are entitled to a refund of any unused
quarters (three full calendar months). So long as you purchased your TV Licence
in October and don't need it for July, August and September, you could be
eligible for a refund.
Most students would need to buy a TV Licence at the beginning of term in October
in order to allow enough time at the end of the year to qualify for a refund.
Assuming that a TV Licence is purchased in the month it is needed, it will
expire 12 months from the first of that month.
To check if you are eligible for a refund, visit
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo or call 0300 790 6090.
How will anyone know if I don't have a TV Licence?
TV Licensing's database lists addresses that don't have a TV Licence, including
university accommodation and enquiry officers do visit unlicensed properties.
Students requiring further information should contact TV Licensing on 0300 790
6090. To find out about the many ways you can pay for your TV Licence, including
Direct Debit, visit
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/studentinfo
is there provision for car parking?
Regrettably it is not possible to permit students (other than disabled
students) to register a vehicle for parking on the Colchester campus.
There are no dedicated car parking spaces within the Southend campus.
Pay and display facilities are available in public car parks but please note
that these are aimed at short term parking only and security is not guaranteed.
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