Accommodation at Colchester Campus

We have a variety of shared and self-contained accommodation which is suitable for single or double occupancy. We cannot guarantee accommodation for first-year students who are accompanied by a partner but we will do our very best to help. Just make sure you get in touch as early as you can if you think you need to chat any of this through with us.

Most flats are mixed-gender, although single-gender flats are available, and we offer some single-occupancy adapted rooms. When applying for your accommodation you will have the option to select a single-gender flat.

The University's no smoking policy covers all University buildings including all residences. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited in all and within 5m of all student residences including public areas and shared facilities. Smoking shelters are provided near to the accommodation residences.

The Student Accommodation Code

Accommodation Essex is a member of the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code (SAC) which sets out the quality and standards (.pdf) that students can expect from our accommodation.

The Student Accommodation Code protects your rights to:

• a healthy, safe environment
• timely repairs and maintenance
• a clean, pleasant living environment
• a formal, contractual relationship with your landlord
• access to health and wellbeing services and
• a living environment free from anti-social behaviour

UUK and ANUK accommodation codes

To make sure we comply with the Housing Act 2004, Accommodation Essex adhere to the UUK Student Accommodation Code, which has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality university-managed accommodation.

Derwent, the management company for The Quays and The Meadows, adhere to National Code Assured Accommodation (ANUK).