Living on Campus

Edge Hill University offers a safe and secure environment in which to live and many new students appreciate the supportive, sociable and secure atmosphere that life in halls can offer. As we're campus based, you’ll find everything you need is just a few minutes walk from your room.

The halls of residence at our Ormskirk Campus are divided into six separate areas housing a total of over 1,400 students. More than 300 rooms are available as catered accommodation and the remaining 1,100+ are self-catered. Over 900 rooms have en-suite facilities.

Our accommodation is priced to suit a range of budgets and includes impressive new developments in the highly contemporary Founders Court, Graduates Court and Chancellors Court, the latter due to open later this year.

What do I need to bring?

All rooms are furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and you are free to bring your own things to make your room your own personal space with posters, photos and other personal items. You’ll need to bring your own bed linen (including duvet and pillow), towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.

All rooms in Founders Court, Graduates Court and Chancellors Court come equipped with a flatscreen computer / freeview TV while the contemporary shared kitchen and living areas include a 32" LCD freeview TV. If allocated a room in any of our other halls, you'll need your own computer and TV if you wish to use them (a TV licence will also be required). Wireless enabled internet access is available, free of charge, in all halls of residence.

How much will it cost?

Our on campus accommodation is offered on a 40 week contract, running from September to June.

Prices for academic year 2012/13 range from £56 to £97 per week depending on the hall of residence you choose. A 5% discount if available if you pay for the whole fixed term in full on or before 'Welcome Sunday' when you’ll move in.

Which accommodation is right for me?

View the dropdown boxes below for our mini hall-by-hall guide.

Founders Court, Graduates Court and Chancellors Court

• Number of rooms: 236 (Founders Court), 142 (Graduates Court) and 384 (Chancellors Court - due to open later in 2012);
• Layout: Self-catered flats of 4, 6, or 8 rooms with shared dining and kitchen facilities (includes fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, microwave, cooker, iron and ironing board);
• Bathroom: En-suite;
• Technology: 32" LCD Freeview TV in kitchen area (TV licence provided by University); flatscreen computer / freeview TV with internet and standard University software (proof TV licence needed); wireless internet;
• Contract: 40 weeks (September to June, including Christmas and Easter vacation periods);
• Cost: £97 per week, utility bills included;
• Access: Adapted rooms in Founders Court. Please call 01695 584746 for more information;
• Safety: Resident Hall Managers, supported by Student Assistants, provide guidance and support and there is 24 hour security;
• Halls: Crosfield, McDairmid, Matheson, Smith, Balfour, Sinclair, Sarah Yelf (Founders Court) and Ainsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton, Pryce (Graduates Court). Hall names for Chancellors Court are still to be announced.

Forest Court

• Number of rooms: 293;
• Layout: Self-catered flats of 6 rooms with shared dining and kitchen facilities (includes fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, microwave, cooker, iron and ironing board);
• Bathroom: Some en-suite, some shared bathroom, shower and toilet facilities;
• Technology: Wireless internet;
• Contract: 40 weeks (September to June, including Christmas and Easter vacation periods);
• Cost: £69 or £76 (ensuite) per week, utility bills included;
• Access: Adapted rooms, wheelchair access. Please call 01695 584746 for more information;
• Safety: Resident Hall Managers, supported by Student Assistants, provide guidance and support and there is 24 hour security;
• Halls: Ash, Beech, Rowan, Willow (ensuite); Cedar, Elm, Holly, Larch, Maple, Oak (shared bathroom).

Margaret Bain and EM Butterworth

• Number of rooms: 72 (36 rooms in Margaret Bain are female only);
• Layout: Self-catered rooms to the rear of the campus, with shared access between multiple rooms to kitchen facilities (includes fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, microwave, cooker, iron and ironing board);
• Bathroom: Shared bathroom, shower and toilet facilities. Every room has its own washbasin;
• Technology: Wireless internet;
• Contract: 40 weeks (September to June, including Christmas and Easter vacation periods);
• Cost: £56 per week, utility bills included;
• Safety: Resident Hall Managers, supported by Student Assistants, provide guidance and support and there is 24 hour security.

Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Openshaw and Katherine Fletcher

• Number of Rooms: 107
• Layout: Catered halls to the rear of the campus, with shared access between multiple rooms to compact kitchen facilities (includes fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, microwave, cooker, iron and ironing board);
• Bathroom: Shared bathroom, shower and toilet facilities. Every room has its own washbasin;
• Technology: Wireless internet;
• Contract: 40 weeks (September to June, including Christmas and Easter vacation periods);
• Cost: £90 per week, utility bills included. Cost includes catering charge of £41.50 per week for 33-35 weeks depending on contract length. Your Unicard will automatically be loaded with a cash value by Catering Services and can be used instead of money when purchasing food from the various on-campus catering outlets; 
• Access: Adapted rooms, wheelchair access. Please call 01695 584746 for more information;
• Safety: Resident Hall Managers, supported by Student Assistants, provide guidance and support and there is 24 hour security.

Clough, Stanley, Lady Margaret and John Dalton

• Number of rooms: 196
• Layout: Catered halls on the upper two floors in the east and west wings of the main building, with shared access between multiple rooms to compact kitchen facilities (includes fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave and cooker);
• Bathroom: Shared bathroom, shower and toilet facilities;
• Technology: Wireless internet;
• Contract: 40 weeks (September to June, including Christmas and Easter vacation periods);
• Cost: £90 per week, utility bills included. Cost includes catering charge of £41.50 per week for 33-35 weeks depending on contract length. Your Unicard will automatically be loaded with a cash value by Catering Services and can be used instead of money when purchasing food from the various on-campus catering outlets; 
• Safety: Resident Hall Managers, supported by Student Assistants, provide guidance and support and there is 24 hour security.

Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing

Edge Hill University operates its halls of residence in compliance with the best practices identified in the Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing.