Requesting to leave early
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Log in to the Accommodation Portal and click Early Departure.
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The University will note your request and try to re-let your room.
⚠️You are liable for accommodation fees until the end of your contract or until your room is re-let.
- Do not try to re-let your room yourself – this breaches your Terms and Conditions and may lead to disciplinary action.Y
End of contract checklist
1. Vacate your room
- Remove all personal possessions and decorations, including communal areas
- Clear food from lockers, fridges, and freezers
- Take all rubbish to the outside bins
- Leave your room by 10:00 am on your contract end date (or agreed leaving date)
2. Return your key
- College Lane Campus: Return to the Residences Helpdesk in the Oval building
- De Havilland Campus: Return to Residences Reception behind the Refectory
- Only return keys and swipe cards, not your student ID card
3. Redirect your post
- Post will not be redirected automatically
- Arrange redirection through Royal Mail
- Post received after your contract ends will be returned to sender
4. Vehicles
- Remove all cars, motorbikes, and bicycles by your contract end date
- Any remaining vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense
Leaving out of hours
If you are leaving when offices are closed:
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Use the postbox outside your office
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Place your key or swipe card in an envelope
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Write your name, student ID, and room address on the envelope
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Post it in the box
Returning your deposit
Find out about the return of your deposit