I'm looking for...

Courses Research People Something else

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

Prefer to see our subject areas?

Browse courses by subject

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

Looking for funded postgraduate opportunities?

View doctoral training partnerships Browse postgraduate research opportunities

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

We are different and we are the same. #WeAreEssex

Read our stories

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

Looking for student or staff information?

Staff Directory Student Directory

Courses

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

Prefer to see our subject areas?

Browse courses by subject

Research

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

Looking for funded postgraduate opportunities?

View doctoral training partnerships Browse postgraduate research opportunities

People

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

We are different and we are the same. #WeAreEssex

Read our stories

Something else

Unable to find any suggestions for your query...

Looking for student or staff information?

Staff Directory Student Directory

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are consenting to their use. Please visit our cookie policy to find out which cookies we use and why. View cookie policy.

Life Southend Campus Accommodation Arriving at Southend Campus
Accommodation

Arriving at our Southend Campus

Find a course
Students looking out towards the sea on Southend beach

Collecting your keys

When you arrive in Southend you'll need to collect your keys from University Square reception, which is open 24 hours a day.

The earliest date you can move in to your accommodation is the date specified on your letter of allocation.

Group of students on Southend beach
Travelling to the University

Our Southend Campus is a vibrant town centre base offering courses from four of our departments. We have iconic buildings with exceptional facilities for our students and the local community.

Find out how to get here

Arrival dates for 2019-20

BSc Nursing students

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (third-year students)
  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (new students)
  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (second-year students)

FdSc Oral Health students

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (new students)
  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (continuing students)

BA Social Work

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (continuing second and third-year students)
  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (new students)

East 15 (Southend) students

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (new students)
  • Sunday 15 September 2019 (continuing third-year students)
  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (continuing second-year students)

East 15 (Southend) Theatre Arts Foundation students

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (all students)

Essex Business School (Southend) students

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (new undergraduate and new postgraduate students)
  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (continuing second and third-year undergraduate students)

South Essex College (Southend) students

  • Sunday 29 September 2019 (new and continuing HE students)
  • Sunday 1 September 2019 (new and continuing FE students)
kitchen items
What you need to bring

Discover which items are included with your accommodation here at Essex and what you'll need to bring.

Find out more

Parking

There is no free parking at University Square, however, there is a public car park beneath University Square. Visit our travel pages for payment information and directions.

Southend accommodation
Accommodation
University Square is perfectly placed to enjoy the many attractions and facilities Southend has to offer.
Southend clubs and societies
Clubs and societies
Meet like-minded people or try out something new with our Students' Union.
Southend local area
Local area
There’s much more besides the seaside in Southend. Take a look around.
Student at graduation with her family
Family member of a new student?

Are you a parent, guardian or family member? Here's some helpful information to put your minds at rest.

Being the family of an Essex student
Two women in an open-top bus
Open Days
Come see for yourself
Image law students in discussion
Study at Essex
Find a course
Image of the content of our Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 pack
Read all about it
Get a prospectus
WE ARE
ESSEX ARE YOU?
Get a prospectus Register for an Open Day
STUDY
Find a course
LIFE
RESEARCH
EXPLORE
CONTACT US
Contact

CONNECT WITH US
© 2019 University of Essex. All rights reserved