WELCOME to the University of Hull Scarborough Campus Accommodation Office NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE

2. WELCOME to the University of Hull Scarborough Campus Accommodation Office NEW RESIDENTS GUIDE

3. The following short presentation will help you understand your legal obligations as a resident in University accommodation and help to keep your costs down and you safe

4. On arrival You will be given a Schedule of Condition sheet

5. On arrival You will be given a Schedule of Condition sheet This must be completed immediately and is an acceptance of the condition of the room and property

6. On arrival You will be given a Schedule of Condition sheet This must be completed immediately and is an acceptance of the condition of the room and property Any marks or damage should be noted on the form

7. On arrival You will be given a Schedule of Condition sheet This must be completed immediately and is an acceptance of the condition of the room and property Any marks or damage should be noted on the form At the end of the contract any cleaning, damage or missing items, that have not been noted on the schedule will be charged to the student

8. House Representatives In some University houses there will be 1 or 2 House Representatives They will ensure you have a safe and pleasant stay

9. House Representatives In some University houses there will be 1 or 2 House Representatives They will ensure you have a safe and pleasant stay Contact them if you have any questions on how things work, which days you are expected to clean on, problems with your accommodation or fellow residents

10. House Representatives In some University houses there will be 1 or 2 House Representatives They will ensure you have a safe and pleasant stay Contact them if you have any questions on how things work, which days you are expected to clean on, problems with your accommodation or fellow residents House Reps will test the fire alarm each week, check cleaning rotas are followed and ensure anti-social behaviour is reported

11. House Representatives In some University houses there will be 1 or 2 House Representatives They will ensure you have a safe and pleasant stay Contact them if you have any questions on how things work, which days you are expected to clean on, problems with your accommodation or fellow residents House Reps will test the fire alarm each week, check cleaning rotas are followed and ensure anti-social behaviour is reported If their instructions are not followed, fines and disciplinary action will be taken

12. BE PREPARED FOR FIRE • Read the evacuation instructions in your bedroom

13. BE PREPARED FOR FIRE • Read the evacuation instructions in your bedroom • Find the nearest fire exit and fire alarm call point

14. BE PREPARED FOR FIRE • Read the evacuation instructions in your bedroom • Find the nearest fire exit and fire alarm call point • Find the nearest fire extinguisher and learn how to operate it • (Tampering or playing with fire equipment is a criminal offence)

15. BE PREPARED FOR FIRE • Read the evacuation instructions in your bedroom • Find the nearest fire exit and fire alarm call point • Find the nearest fire extinguisher and learn how to operate it • (Tampering or playing with fire equipment is a criminal offence) • When you hear the alarm leave the building immediately and call 999

16. FIRE DOORS will protect your life IF SHUT Propping them open is a criminal offence

17. FIRE DOORS will protect your life IF SHUT Propping them open is a criminal offence Disciplinary procedures and fines will be imposed if fire doors are propped open

18. FIRE DOORS will protect your life IF SHUT Propping them open is a criminal offence Disciplinary procedures and fines will be imposed if fire doors are propped open Hallways and stairs are your only escape route from a building Bikes, boxes and litter block your escape route and are not permitted

19. If you smell gas in your property Do not smoke or turn on any electrical equipment

20. If you smell gas in your property Do not smoke or turn on any electrical equipment Evacuate the area and open doors and windows

21. If you smell gas in your property Do not smoke or turn on any electrical equipment Evacuate the area and open doors and windows Turn off the gas using the lever by the gas meter

22. If you smell gas in your property Do not smoke or turn on any electrical equipment Evacuate the area and open doors and windows Turn off the gas using the lever by the gas meter Call TRANSCO on 0800 111 999 and inform the Accommodation Office

23. If you have guests visiting or staying overnight Fire Regulations insist that you get them to sign in the visitor book

24. If you have guests visiting or staying overnight Fire Regulations insist that you get them to sign in the visitor book Guests are your responsibility so please ensure they understand the fire alarm procedures and do not upset other housemates

25. Security

26. Security Although Scarborough is a low crime area you should ensure doors and windows are not left unlocked as this will invalidate any insurance claims

27. Security Although Scarborough is a low crime area you should ensure doors and windows are not left unlocked as this will invalidate any insurance claims Students are insured by Endsleigh See www.studentroomcover.co.uk

29. Never let anyone in the house that you do not know Always ask for ID

30. Never let anyone in the house that you do not know Always ask for ID Make a list of your equipment serial numbers, take photos of valuable items and put your name and postcode on them with an invisible marker pen.

31. Please respect your neighbours

32. Please respect your neighbours Your house is part of the local community

33. Please respect your neighbours Your house is part of the local community Please respect the ‘No noise after 11pm’ rule in your contract

34. Please respect your neighbours Your house is part of the local community Please respect the ‘No noise after 11pm’ rule in your contract Keep music to a reasonable level even in the daytime

35. Please respect your neighbours Your house is part of the local community Please respect the ‘No noise after 11pm’ rule in your contract Keep music to a reasonable level even in the daytime Please do not display posters in windows that may cause offence

36. Please respect your neighbours Your house is part of the local community Please respect the ‘No noise after 11pm’ rule in your contract Keep music to a reasonable level even in the daytime Please do not display posters in windows that may cause offence Bringing the University into ‘disrepute’ is a disciplinary offence

37. Television licences • The University does not supply televisions but each room has an aerial socket you can connect to

38. Television licences • The University does not supply televisions but each room has an aerial socket you can connect to • The BBC demands that each student living in a lockable bedroom should • have their own television licence

39. Television licences • The University does not supply televisions but each room has an aerial socket you can connect to • The BBC demands that each student living in a lockable bedroom should • have their own television licence • If your housemates want to have a communal television you should add all their names onto the licence • See www.tvlicensing.co.uk

40. Heating Your contract includes the typical costs of gas, water and electricity

41. Heating Your contract includes the typical costs of gas, water and electricity If you do not switch things off when not in use then you will consume more than expected and will be charged extra at the end of term

42. Heating Your contract includes the typical costs of gas, water and electricity If you do not switch things off when not in use then you will consume more than expected and will be charged extra at the end of term Heating times are normally: 8am to 10am, 4pm to 11pm

43. Heating Your contract includes the typical costs of gas, water and electricity If you do not switch things off when not in use then you will consume more than expected and will be charged extra at the end of term Heating times are normally: 8am to 10am, 4pm to 11pm Overseas students may take time to adjust to our cold winters and are advised to purchase extra clothing and thicker bed coverings

44. Heating Your contract includes the typical costs of gas, water and electricity If you do not switch things off when not in use then you will consume more than expected and will be charged extra at the end of term Heating times are normally: 8am to 10am, 4pm to 11pm Overseas students may take time to adjust to our cold winters and are advised to purchase extra clothing and thicker bed coverings Additional electric heaters are not allowed as they are a fire risk

45. Alcohol, bullying and anti-social behaviour Excessive alcohol consumption is the biggest cause of upset, damage and danger to students

46. Alcohol, bullying and anti-social behaviour Excessive alcohol consumption is the biggest cause of upset, damage and danger to students Anti-social behaviour, excessive noise, bullying or failure to participate in the household chores is also unacceptable

47. Alcohol, bullying and anti-social behaviour Excessive alcohol consumption is the biggest cause of upset, damage and danger to students Anti-social behaviour, excessive noise, bullying or failure to participate in the household chores is also unacceptable Studying at University teaches you how to tolerate and cooperate with others. These skills will make you more employable

48. Alcohol, bullying and anti-social behaviour Excessive alcohol consumption is the biggest cause of upset, damage and danger to students Anti-social behaviour, excessive noise, bullying or failure to participate in the household chores is also unacceptable Studying at University teaches you how to tolerate and cooperate with others. These skills will make you more employable Try to be understanding and co-operative with your housemates Failure to co-operate may result in disciplinary action

49. Washing and drying machines Student houses usually have coin operated washers and dryers

50. Washing and drying machines Student houses usually have coin operated washers and dryers If you put too many clothes in they will not wash, rinse or dry correctly