Moving in

Preparing to move in to halls

We're looking forward to welcoming you to halls. Most people will be arriving during Welcome Weekend (from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September). Don't worry if you need to arrive earlier or later. From 7 August 2024, you'll be able to book an arrival slot by logging into your Student Living account. Before you can book a slot though, you'll need to complete the halls induction which takes about 20 minutes. It's full of useful information you'll need to know before you move in. Then once you've booked your arrival slot you'll be able to get ready for the big move. The information below will help you get ready for moving-in day.

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What to Bring

Not sure where to start? Here are some basics you should bring to University with you. 

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Advice for parents

How to support your children at University. 

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Arrival instructions

Find out more about moving in to halls and what to do when you arrive.

Where to park when you move in

To enable students to unload easily when moving into halls on Welcome Day, we advise moving your car away from halls once belongings have been unpacked. There are plenty of alternative places to ...

Advice on settling into halls life

A few tips on how to settle in with your flatmates and what things you need to keep on top of to have a great year in halls. 

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Find out more about our Derby campus

Find out about the sites and facilities that make up our Derby Campus.

From the moment our residents arrive, we put every effort into putting them at ease, to help them feel welcome and to assist them in the practical tasks of moving in. We work hard on the logistics to make sure that the arrival of hundreds of students and their families is a smooth operation from start to finish.