1. ACCOMMODATION AT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

2. What we offer The University owns or manages accommodation for over 1,800 students at eight sites across the city Students from outside Birmingham who make us their first choice and apply by the deadline are guaranteed a place in halls for their first year of study All halls have CCTV and 24-hour security patrols Student Assistants provide support and staff are available during office hours Public transport runs between halls and all University sites Adapted accommodation for those with special needs Prices include energy bills and basic internet package

3. Opal One Watch the Opal 1 video

4. Curzon Gateway Watch the Curzon Gateway video

5. Jennens Court Watch the Jennens Court video

6. Costs and facilities (to follow) Opal 1 £113 per week (2012/13) 180 en suite rooms organised into four and six-bedroom flats, with shared kitchen and lounge facilities. Other facilities: > Common room with satellite TV > Laundrette > Gym > Car parking Curzon Gateway £108 per week (2012/13) 150 en suite rooms split into a mix of four, five and six- bedroom flats, with shared kitchen and lounge facilities. Other facilities: > Free broadband connection > Laundrette > Gym > Car parking > On-site security. Jennens Court £110 per week (2012/13) 280 en suite rooms in three to six-bedroom flats, each with a shared kitchen and lounge. Other facilities: > Common room with satellite TV > Laundrette > Car parking and bike store

7. What else? Once you have accepted your room offer ensure you complete the online induction as it provides lots of useful information and advice for living in halls All halls are non-smoking Bring your own bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils If you bring a TV you will need a licence Upgraded internet services are available Large electrical appliances (fridge, freezer, heater) and candles are not permitted Overnight visitors are permitted if pre-booked

8. How to Apply You can apply as soon as you firmly accept a course offer using our online application form You will receive unique application reference number which you should use in all correspondence with us Allocation of rooms begins early July for students with unconditional course offer Allocation for students with conditional offers will begin once exam results are known Accommodation not guaranteed for insurance/clearing applicants but we will endeavour to offer you a place

9. Further Information For full details see www.bcu.ac.uk/accommodationwww.bcu.ac.uk/accommodation Tel: +44 (0) 121 331 5191/5192 Email: accommodation@bcu.ac.ukaccommodation@bcu.ac.uk