Wolfson Court

About Wolfson Court 

Each of our eight flats in Wolfson Court provides accommodation for seven people.

• Shared kitchens which have a hob and oven, fridge/freezer, a kettle, and a microwave (a hoover and ironing board is provided for each flat)
• Shared dining areas
• Shared shower and toilet facilities (2 showers and 2 toilets per flat) 

Room details for premium room

Wolfson Court provides enhanced budget accommodation which is reflected in the price of the rooms.

• Washbasin in the room
• single bed in standard rooms, and small double bed in premium rooms (double bedding can be used)
• 21 single, enhanced rooms and 7 single standard rooms
• Room includes desk, chair, bed, wardrobe, shelving, mirror, lamp, bin
• Laundry facilities near by at The Hex

Location

Wolfson Court is located just a 4 minute walk from the centre of campus where you will find the Albert Sloman Library, SU bar, SU Shop, eatery outlets and plenty more. It is also only a 7 minutes walk to our gym and other sport facilities located on the edge of the University campus.

Benefits of campus living

There are many advantages to living on campus at Essex - you’ll have your lectures on your doorstep, get to know the University inside and out plus you’ll be right in the heart of the action.

Quality Guarantee

Accommodation Essex is a member of the Universities UK Student Accommodation Code (SAC) which sets out the quality and standards (.pdf) that students can expect from our accommodation.

To make sure we comply with the Housing Act 2004, Accommodation Essex adhere to the UUK Student Accommodation Code, which has been designed to protect your rights to safe, good quality university-managed accommodation.

Derwent, the management company for The Copse, University Quays, and The Meadows, as well as BYUK FM, who manage The Pastures, adhere to National Code Assured Accommodation (ANUK).

Fixed cost

At Essex, we recognise the cost of living challenges that will impact our students. For example, your weekly rent includes your energy bills and internet access.

Gym

If you are living on the Colchester Campus, then you get a silver Essex Sport gym membership included in your rent.

Medical centre

There is a medical centre at Colchester Campus for you to visit when you are unwell. However, you will need to register before you can see a doctor. You can register online either just before or when you arrive.

Security

Our campuses are generally very safe environments. We want to ensure that things stay this way. There is 24-hour security at our Colchester Campus.

Support services

We have a wide range of support services to help you with everyday worries in your accommodation or for practical or personal issues.

Support is available to you within your Student Services Hub, providing advice and support on a range of issues such as financial worries, immigration issues and support for students with additional needs or specific health concerns.

SU Advice, run by the Students' Union, offers welfare advice to students on a range of issues. SU Advice is located on Square 3.

Insurance

By partnering with Howden, the No.1 student insurance provider, we've arranged contents insurance for all of our students staying with us, in our residence, at no cost to you.