Moving In
Everything you need to know about moving into your new home.
January 2025 arrivals
Moving in day is always an exciting time. In January, we look forward to welcoming those students who are joining us at our accommodation.
To allow for a smooth and safe arrival during this period, make sure that you and anyone helping you to move in are familiar with your accommodation reception details, and out of hours arrival instructions for your residence.
Grand Hotel
Key collection point:
Estate Security Service
Ground Floor
Barras Building
NE1 7RU
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Please note that the Barras building is your key collection point only. For all enquiries after you have collected your key, you should contact Kensington Terrace reception.
What should I bring when moving into Newcastle University accommodation?
The items you will need to bring when moving into your room will differ depending on which accommodation you have been assigned. Here is a general list of items that you may need:
- essential Documents - ID, passport, bank card,
- your National Insurance number
- clothes
- necessary medicine, plasters, etc.
- hygiene products (toothbrush, hairbrush, soap, etc.)
- towels
- bedding (pillow, duvet, sheet)
- tea towels
- laundry basket
- cutlery, pots and pans
- coat hangers
- laptop
- chargers
- alarm clock
- items to personalise - cushions, bed throw, battery-operated fairy lights, photo frames
What shouldn’t I bring when moving into Newcastle University accommodation?
There are also a few general items you should not bring with you when moving into your accommodation. Here are a few listed:
- a pet (unless a service dog)
- loud instruments
- a BBQ
- candles
- kettles, toasters, microwaves
- portable heater
- mains-powered fairy lights
- mini fridge (if you need a mini fridge for medical reasons, please get in touch with us)
- furniture
I am an international student, will I receive an arrival pack?
Bedding and soft furnishings are not included in your room. All our accommodation is self-catered, and you will have access to an equipped kitchen. You will need to bring your own crockery, cutlery, utensils and pots and pans. You can pre-order bedding and kitchen essentials from UniKitOut. Simply select the items you need and UniKitOut will deliver these straight to us before your arrival. Alternatively, we are a city centre university, with many shops nearby that you would be able to purchase these items from.