Accommodation

For Students seeking accommodation in the Colchester area for the academic year 2011/2012, Colchester Institute is offering the following options:

Halls of residence at 'University Quays' University of Essex campus, Colchester:

• Rooms are only available to first year HE students on a limited basis. Rent £102.41 per week. Please note there are no parking facilities for students.
• More information can be found on the following website: http://www.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/residences/quays.shtm

Rooms in student house shares available from accredited private sector:

• From £250 per calendar month + utility bills. A deposit of one month’s rent is required in advance and the signing of a tenancy agreement.
• For more information contact Student Services (see below).

Private home (self-catering accommodation)

• The accommodation provider allows the student full use of the kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. From £68-80 per week including bills.
• A deposit of two weeks is normally required in advance.

Home stay (full board accommodation)

• The accommodation provider gives the students breakfast and a cooked evening meal, with lunches at weekends. Laundry is normally included. From £110 per week.
• A deposit of two weeks rent is normally required in advance.

Note: prices may be subject to change each academic year.

For maps and more information on the any of the above please contact:

Sandie McAleavy

• Tel: (01206) 712296
• Email: sandie.mcaleavy@colchester.ac.uk
• Come in to Student Services at the Colchester Campus, Main Building, B63

Please note: the local newspapers ; Essex County Standard and The Colchester Gazette, which are available in the College Library, advertise accommodation to let privately and with letting agents. Maps and further advice is available in Student Services.