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Arrivals

Moving In - Arrivals

When can I arrive?

Your arrival date will be confirmed when you accept your licence agreement.

  • Arriving early? Please contact your campus Accommodation Hub in advance. Early arrivals may incur additional charges, and we cannot always guarantee access to your allocated room.
  • Arriving late? You will still be charged from your contract start date, but please let us know when you plan to arrive so we can support you.
Where is my accommodation?

Make sure you plan your journey before you travel. Use the link below to find your campus, hall address and directions: maps and halls addresses.

City Campus for both Standard and Ensuite Accommodation:  Walsall Campus for all Accommodation 

Accommodation Hub Reception 

Argyll House 

Lomas Street

Wolverhampton 

WV1 1QU

Walsall Hub

Jerome K

Jerome Building (WA building)

WS1 3EZ

 

 

Arrival booking slots (City Campus – Wolverhampton)

To help things run smoothly during the busy September intake, you’ll be asked to book an arrival time slot (email sent from late August).

This helps avoid long queues and ensures you can collect your keys quickly.

  • If you’re arriving after 5pm or at the weekend, please let us know in advance.
  • Our security team will be informed and available to help you with access and key collection.
What should I do before I arrive?

To make your move-in as easy as possible, please complete the following:

Parents/ Guardians Guide to students living in accommodation

Starting university and moving into accommodation is a big step for students and their families. Our Parents and Guardians Guide provides useful information to help you understand what to expect and how you can support your student as they settle into university accommodation. 

What should I bring?

You don’t need to bring everything with you straight away — remember, you’ll be sharing your kitchen with others. It’s a good idea to wait and see what everyone brings to avoid duplicates!

Essentials:

  • Bedding (or buy a bedding pack from us)
  • Clothes and personal items
  • Coat hangers
  • Basic kitchen items (plate, bowl, mug, glass, cutlery, simple cooking equipment)

You can top up later at local shops like Asda (Wolverhampton) or Morrisons (Walsall).

  • You can also order items in advance and have them delivered to your room using UniKitOut
Room Inventory Forms

When you first get to your flat, you’ll be given an inventory form. This is your chance to check out your room and flag anything that’s not right – think damage, faults, or anything in a not-so-great condition 

If you spot any issues, make sure you log them through the Online Maintenance Reporting system (you’ll find instructions on the inventory form).

Once you’ve filled it in, email it over to your local Facilities Information Hub:

It might feel like a bit of a chore, but it’s worth it. If you don’t record issues now, you could get charged for them at the end of your contract. Once you’ve handed it in, you can’t go back and add anything later, so make sure you don’t miss anything!

Bringing your car?

If you plan to bring a car, you’ll need parking access:

  • Email your car insurance certificate to the accommodation office
  • Access to the car park will be arranged once this is received
What do I need to know before I arrive 

To ensure you are fully aware of the expectations of living in the accommodation ensure that you have:

Check out the FAQs for additional information

If you have any questions, your Accommodation Hub team is here to help — just get in touch!

Wolverhampton cityaccommodationhub@wlv.ac.uk

Walsall walsallhub@wlv.ac.uk

 Get uni ready. Get protected. Get connected.

Starting university is exciting. You'll be meeting new people, spending time in new places and, for many of you, living away from home for the first time.

While you're getting ready for Wolverhampton, there's one more important thing to add to your university checklist:

 

Check whether you're protected against MenB.

Meningococcal B (MenB) is a bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and sepsis and can become serious very quickly.

Young people can be at increased risk when starting university or moving into student accommodation because they are living, studying and socialising closely with lots of new people.

That's why we're making it easier for eligible students to get protected.

 

We're bringing the MenB vaccine to you

This Freshers' Week, the University of Wolverhampton, working with NHS, public health and community pharmacy partners, is bringing MenB vaccination clinics directly onto our campuses.

📍 City Campus

Monday 14 – Friday 18 September
9am–5pm

Make your way to the Health Hub, located on the Harrison Library corridor, at the entrance to the MD Building.

📍 Walsall Campus

Wednesday 16 – Thursday 17 September
9am–5pm

Make your way to the ASK desk in the Performance Hub and a member of the team will direct you to the clinic space.

 

Am I eligible?

The MenB vaccine is available as part of a time-limited NHS vaccination programme.

You may be eligible if you are:

  • a young person born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, or
  • born on or after 21 July 2001, starting university or certain further education colleges for the first time in autumn 2026 and living in student accommodation.

If you're eligible and haven't yet had your MenB vaccination, take the opportunity to get protected while you're on campus.

 

Already had your meningitis vaccine at school? Check again.

Many young people will already have received the MenACWY vaccine at school.

That's important, but MenACWY does not protect against MenB.

If you're eligible for the MenB programme, you should still come forward for your MenB vaccination.

You need two doses of the MenB vaccine, given at least 28 days apart.

If you receive your first dose during Freshers' Week, you'll also be able to receive your second dose on campus.

 

Still need to register with a local GP? We can help with that too.

We know there can be a lot to organise when you first arrive at university.

If registering with a local GP is still on your to-do list, we can support you with your GP registration during the same consultation when you attend for your vaccination.

That means one visit can help you get your MenB vaccination underway and tick another important job off your university checklist.

 

Know the signs. Look out for each other.

Vaccination is an important form of protection, but vaccines don't protect against every cause of meningitis, septicaemia and sepsis. Knowing the signs and acting quickly remains really important.

Symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:

  • fever and/or vomiting
  • severe headache
  • a stiff neck
  • aching or painful muscles, joints or limbs
  • breathing quickly or breathlessness
  • pale or mottled skin
  • being very sleepy or difficult to wake
  • confusion
  • seizures
  • sensitivity to bright light
  • a blotchy rash that doesn't fade when pressure is applied.

 

Don't wait for a rash to appear.

Symptoms can appear in any order and not everyone will experience every symptom.

If you feel unwell, tell someone.

If a friend, flatmate or fellow student is unwell, check in on them.

If you're concerned about your own or someone else's health, seek medical advice quickly. In a medical emergency, call 999 without delay.

Your health and wellbeing at Wolverhampton

Looking after your health and wellbeing at university goes beyond vaccinations and registering with a GP.

Our Student Life teams offer specialist advice and support throughout your time at Wolverhampton, including:

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion
  • Support to Study
  • Safeguarding
  • Student Money

You don't have to wait until something becomes difficult to find out what's available.

Whether you need support now, want some advice, or simply want to know where to turn should you need us later, take a few minutes to explore our Student Life services.

 

Explore Student Life and find the support available to you:

Student Life - University of Wolverhampton

 

Make health and wellbeing part of getting uni ready

As you prepare to join us:

✓ Check your vaccinations
✓ Register with a local GP – or let us help you when you visit the clinic
✓ Know the signs of meningitis
✓ Look out for your friends and flatmates
✓ Know where to find support if you need it

And, if you're eligible:

 

Get protected against MenB.

City Campus | 14–18 September | 9am–5pm
Health Hub – Harrison Library corridor, entrance to the MD Building

Walsall Campus | 16–17 September | 9am–5pm
Go to the ASK desk in the Performance Hub and we'll direct you to the clinic.

Get uni ready. Get protected. Get connected.

 

UUK Code of Practise

The University follows the UUK Accommodation Code of Practice, which sets out the standards for student housing across the UK.

This means you can expect your accommodation to meet high standards for safety, wellbeing and management while you’re living with us.

The Code also replaces the need for some licensing requirements, giving you reassurance that your accommodation is well managed.

If you would like to find out more, take a look at the accommodation code

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