South Courts

• Available for undergraduates
• 26 shared twin en suite rooms
• Two single beds plus two desks, chairs, wardrobes, shelving, lamps, bins
• Kitchens have a hob, oven, multiple fridges and freezers, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board are provided for each flat)
• One shared en suite bathroom per room with toilet, sink and shower
• Typical dimensions: 3.9m x 4.8m (18.7m³), however, room and flat sizes can vary throughout South Courts.
• No lifts available

• Available for undergraduates
• 912 single standard rooms
• Single bed plus desk, chair, bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin
• Kitchens have a hob, oven, multiple fridges and freezers, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board are provided for each flat)
• En suite shower and toilet facilities in each bedroom
• Typical dimensions: 3.9m x 4.8m (18.7m³), however, room and flat sizes can vary throughout South Courts.
• No lifts available

• Available for undergraduates
• 219 single enhanced rooms (enhanced rooms are ones that have been recently refurbished.)
• Single bed plus desk, chair, bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin
• Kitchens have a hob, oven, multiple fridges and freezers, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board are provided for each flat)
• En suite shower and toilet facilities in each bedroom
• Typical dimensions: 3.9m x 4.8m (18.7m³), however, room and flat sizes can vary throughout South Courts.
• No lifts available

• Available for undergraduates
• 57 premium rooms
• Larger bed plus desk, chair, bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin
• Kitchens have a hob, oven, multiple fridges and freezers, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board are provided for each flat)
• En suite facilities in each bedroom with a sink, toilet and shower
• Typical dimensions: 3.9m x 4.8m (18.7m³), however, room and flat sizes can vary throughout South Courts.
• No lifts available

• Available for undergraduates
• 4 wheelchair-adapted rooms with kitchens designed for wheelchair users (including height-adjustable worktops) and adapted bathrooms
• Room includes desk, chair, bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin
• Kitchens have a hob, oven, multiple fridges and freezers, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board are provided for each flat)
• No lifts available, our adapted rooms are on the ground floor.
• Our campus has step-free access, with a variety of wheelchair-friendly paths to enable you to get around, and lifts in our academic buildings.

Your room will be provided with a standard set of furniture including a bed with mattress, a wardrobe, a desk and a chair. You will need to bring your own bedding (duvet, pillows and bed sheets) as well as any other decorative items.

We do not allow damage to the wall from nails or screws, but you are welcome to put up posters using blue tac, or have small houseplants on your desk.

Our post room team will deliver your mail to your kitchen daily (except for weekends, bank holidays and university closure periods). Anything that has not been collected for 3 weeks will be returned to the sender.

Any large items or anything that needs to be signed for will be kept in the university post room and you will be emailed to let you know it is waiting for you.

We also have Amazon lockers on Square 3 which you can nominate as a delivery location for Amazon purchases.

Your address

Your postal address will be made up of your court name, followed by your flat number or room number, and the standard postcode for campus.

For example for student "Susie Jones", who is living in Room 2 of House 6 in Alresford Court, her postal address would be:

Susie Jones
Alresford Court 6.2
University of Essex
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Students are responsible for keeping their own rooms clean and tidy. A bin is provided in each room and a hoover can be found in the kitchen. Inspections are carried out throughout the academic year to ensure rooms are not being damaged.

Students should work together to keep shared areas, such as kitchens, free from mess and trip hazards. You will need to wash up your own dishes and wipe down surfaces after cooking.

Cleaning staff visit throughout the week to carry out routine tasks in shared spaces, such as emptying bins, mopping floors, or cleaning shared bathrooms.

Laundry

South Courts has laundry facilities on-site in Harwich Court, consisting of washing machines and tumble driers. You will need to provide your own detergent (which can be purchased in the SU shop on campus).

There is a medical centre at Colchester Campus for you to visit when you are unwell. Registration at the Centre is required in order to see a doctor, you will be able to register online either just before or when you arrive.

Pharmacies are available in Colchester and Wivenhoe for prescriptions and over the counter medications.