Before you arrive
For those arriving at the start of the academic year, you will need to print off or your Arrivals pass (which is available at the end of your e-induction) or have it available electronically and have your ID, as you will need this to collect your key. You can collect your keys from the start date of your contract. When you arrive, take your Arrivals pass to your designated key collection office (details below) where you will be given an envelope with a map of the building (to show you where you need to go) and your key (fob).
If you are planning on arriving late, please let us know, so that we can hold your room. Your offer will be cancelled if you do not advise us in the first 7 days. If you wish to arrive later than two weeks after the start of your contract, you will have to pay your first terms rent, for us to continue to hold your room.
If you are not able to bring certain items with you, such as bedding and kitchen items, then you have the option to order these from Essex Essentials. If you are an October start student, then you can order these and have them delivered to your room for your arrival (ordering deadline terms apply). If you are ordering at any other time of the year, then these have to be collected, as arranged by Event Essex.
Luggage
Please make sure you only bring what you need and that everything is securely packed and easy for you to transport, as staff are not able to help with your luggage.
There will be trollies (stationed near the car parks) available for you to use over the main arrivals weekend (28-29 September). Please return them to the correct trolley park when you are finished.
N.B Trollies will not be provided for students moving into The Meadows, The Copse, and University Quays.