Living with us

First time away from home?
There's nothing to worry about.

Built in the nineties, our Student Residences are not only modern and attractive, they're also great places to work, relax, socialise and meet new friends. There's a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a real community spirit.

There are six Residences in total and all are within a stroll of the city centre and the campus. So, whether it's lectures, a session in the library, shopping or a night out on the town, it's all close by.

Contemporary and comfortable, all study-bedrooms are furnished with a bed, wardrobe, chair and desk. Many are en-suite and are in flats with their own front door or access-only entry. All the Residences are self-catering and have shared kitchens with a cooker, kettle, microwave and fridge/freezer.

There is limited parking at each Residence, although the campus and city centre are within walking distance.

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Free online access

Every study-bedroom has a data access point that connects to Southampton Solent University's network, providing access to the University's networked resources and limited Internet access. It is a high-speed service and is much faster than broadband. You'll need to supply your own computer with an Ethernet adapter installed. To find out more and to see if your pc or laptop is compatible, just e-mail: resnet@solent.ac.uk |.

Safe and secure

Uni life provides the opportunity to be independent and stand on your own two feet but equally we believe that help should never be far away and a dedicated Residence Management Team is on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Each Residence, study-bedroom and kitchen is designed to ensure only residents can gain access. The Residences meet the current fire safety regulations and the government approved codes of practice for management of student accommodation. Southampton is also fortunate to be one of only a few cities that has dedicated Police Higher Education Liaison Officers, who are on hand to give confidential help or advice.

Peace of mind with new Housing Code

The Residences at Southampton Solent University fully comply with a new standard for student accommodation, the Universities UK/Guild HE Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.

This code covers, among other matters, health and safety, maintenance and repair, and relationships between the University and student tenants. It outlines best practice and provides benchmarks for the management - and quality - of student housing in the sector.

A place of your own

Private Sector Housing Of course you don't have to opt for Residences. You could go for private rented accommodation, either as a lodger or sharing a house or flat with some friends. If you get in touch with our Accommodation Office, they can provide you with a list of properties| over the summer months and a price guide. It's a good idea to start looking as early as possible before your course starts and make sure you visit the accommodation to see if it suits you and confirm that the rent is affordable. We have a city-wide landlord accreditation scheme.