Welcome to Exeter

Top 6 things to do when you move in:

• Complete the Room Condition Form (email copy or via the Home at Halls app) to avoid being charged for damage at the end of your contract.
• Add the Estate Patrol number to your phone (01392 723999).
• Save the Accommodation and Residence Life Team websites and follow the social channels.
• Read the fire notice in your accommodation and download the iExeter and SafeZone apps.
• Download the Circuit or Washstation laundry app.
• If you have one, register and tag your bike at Reception.

• Reception Teams - For help with general services within your accommodation. Call in, email or phone.
• Estate Patrol - 01392 723999
• SiD (Student Information Desk) - 0300 5550444
• Students' Guild - 01392 723528
• Nightline - 01392 724000
• Student Health Centre - 01392 676606
• Main University Switchboard - 01392 661000
• Residence Life Team

It can take time to settle into your new life at University. If you are finding living in your accommodation difficult, the Residence Life Team can help.

Find more support information on the University website, including Student Hubs and Nightline service.

• The friendly Estate Patrol team provide a 24/7 security and safeguarding service, including advice and free products to help with your personal safety.
• They can help with issues like arranging for emergency repairs, or helping if you are locked out.
• Contact the team 24/7 on 01392 723999.
• Stay safe by locking windows and doors when you leave your building, by using the Safer Walking Routes on campus and downloading the free SafeZone app.
• Read our Campus Safety Guide for tips and advice on how to stay safe on campus and when out and about.

• Check the notices around your residence for fire alarm testing times and assembly point locations.
• If the alarm sounds outside of testing times, evacuate the building to the fire assembly point.
• Avoid setting the fire alarm off accidentally- see Safety and security 
• Watch this important short video on fire safety.
• Some internal doors are alarmed, especially at East Park, and shouldn't be used as exits, except in an emergency. It's a disciplinary offence to set the alarm off deliberately.

• Contact your Reception Team or report on the Home at Halls app
• For out of hours emergency maintenance, call Estate Patrol on 01392 723999
• Find out more on the reporting a fault and maintenance web page

• Find meal times, sample menus, allergen information and replacement meal options on the catered accommodation webpage.
• Meal Package cards, available online, allow self-catered students to dine in catered residences for a great price.
• Find out about the food and drink outlets on campus.

• When is my residence cleaned and what is expected of me? Find out on the Cleaning Commitment poster in your residence.
• Take a look at our cleaning tips and guides.
• Get to grips with the equipment in your accommodation with our helpful guide.

Find out everything you need to know whilst living in University accommodation here → 

• Maintenance - The Residences Team will email your University account regularly about services and maintenance, including if entry to your bedroom is needed.
• Events - Follow the Residence Life Team socials about events and check the Accommodation Facebook page and blog for regular updates. 
• Wifi - Get online through the Glide service →
• Parcels and mail - In most residences, post can be collected from Reception using your student card →
• Contents Insurance - Find out what's covered →
• Our standards - Committed to the Student Accommodation Code, providing the best service for you →

We encourage our community to:

• Be considerate and respectful of others
• Act responsibly and be honest
• Speak Out and report incidents confidentially →