FAQs - Wrexham Glyndwr University

How much does it cost?

STUDENT 2022/23 Prices

£115.00 per week (single room)

£121.00 per week (single + room)

£168.00 per week (double room)

£250 Prepayment to secure your room followed by one of the above contract options

CONTRACT OPTIONS:

40-week contract: Sep 2022 – Jul 2023 (40 weeks split over 3 payments taken Oct / Jan / Apr)

Semester 1 contract: Sep 2022 – Jan 2023 (20 weeks paid by a one-off payment including prepayment)

Semester 2 contract: Feb 2023 – Jul 2023 (20 weeks paid by a one-off payment including prepayment)

How do I pay?

£250 Prepayment required to secure your room payable via the online application system on acceptance of the contract. ** NOTE ** The card you use to pay the prepayment will be the card that we use to take accommodation fee instalments out of.

40 week -balance payable by three recurring card payments in October, January, and April.

All accommodation payment dates will be set to coincide with when student loans are received.

Semester 1 or 2, one-off, full payment when you accept a room offer.

If you require any information about financial support or student loans, please email - Funding Funding@glyndwr.ac.uk

Do you have accessible rooms?

YES - Please indicate on your application that you require one of these rooms.

What is Wrexham like?

We’re the largest town in Northeast Wales. We’re surrounded by world heritage sites with wild natural beauty but at the centre, we have an awesome nightlife with student clubs like ATIK and live music venues – Central station & the Parish and we have great connections to North Wales, Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and even London.

Wrexham is brilliant for shopping with big chains such as Primark, River Island, Game, Topshop/Topman with tons of food outlets too – Nando’s, Burger King, McDonald's & Starbucks and we have day time entertainment with a cinema, bowling alley, beautiful local park in walking distance from WSV - perfect for short walks, BBQ’s with mates or just to get some fresh air, and a little further afield we have Llandegla bike track, Zip world and Welsh mountains.

Why should I stay at WSV?

If on-campus accommodation isn’t reason enough (3 min walk to Uni) here are a few other perks -

All rooms are en-suite – single, single+ & double
All utility bills are included - No hidden costs
Unlimited Free WIFI
Large kitchen, diner, and lounge area with TV - excellent social space
Access to 24/7 security
Access to onsite launderette 27/7
Onsite maintenance
Ample FREE parking
10 min walk to supermarkets
10 min walk to the town centre
15 min walk to the local park
5 min walk to Wrexham General train station
Available to returning students
Bike storage is FREE
Great community feel
3 min walk to students’ union
Onsite residential life support

Are there supermarkets within walking distance?

Yes, Sainsbury’s and Aldi are 10 min walk from WSV

Can I apply for accommodation without a confirmed place?

YES - We send out room offers in August. But if you find alternative accommodation or you don’t receive a place, please email us accommodation@glyndwr.ac.uk to let us know asap.

How do I get accommodation?

Apply - online accommodation application system,

Can I put down preferences on my application?

YES - We try our best to accommodate any preferences you’ve put in your application, although we can’t guarantee them - (same-sex flat, quite flat, is learning drums!) if your preferences don’t fit within the boxes provided, you can put down any preferences you have within the note section.

Can I change my preferences?

It may not be possible to change your preferences as your accommodation may already have been allocated. If it has not yet been allocated, we will try to do this. Please contact us with your name and your new preferences.

We try our best to accommodate preferences, but we can’t guarantee them. We also need written confirmation from you. This can be emailed to accommodation@glyndwr.ac.uk.

When will I receive a room offer?

To give you an idea of the timescale for the applications.

March

Applications open

June & July

Applications processed

August

E-contracts issued - Students have 14 days to accept & pay their £250 prepayment

** NOTE ** The card you use to pay the prepayment will be the card that we use to take accommodation fee instalments out of.

September

Students confirm room allocations & arrival dates online and the licence period begins.

What do I need to bring?

Recommended:

Insurance policy for all your possessions.
TV licence (if watching in your own room).

What you need to bring:

Personal crockery, cutlery, cookware, cooking utensils, iron and ironing board if required.
Personal hand and bath towels, kitchen tea towels, dishcloths, coat hangers, toilet rolls.
Bed linen, duvet, and pillow – bed packs are available to purchase.
Supply of food until you get a chance to go shopping

What we provide:

Bed and mattress, cupboard, desk, chair, and shelving.
Cookers, microwave, fridge, freezer, and kettles.
Waste bins.

Can I change my accommodation?

We can only consider room moves within Wrexham Village. (Remember - you will have signed a legally binding contract specifically for your room for a fixed period.

What if I don't hear from you?

If you have not received a contract and you are concerned about your accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing accommodation@glyndwr.ac.uk.

Is it a problem if I am on holiday in September?

If you will be away from home for more than a week during early September, please access your email upon your return to check for your contract.

We will only hold open an offer of accommodation for 14 days (longer if you do not live in the UK). If you have not replied, we will assume that you do not want the offer and give the room to another student.

Where can I park?

Parking is FREE of charge.

Please see WGU Campus Map. Wrexham Student Village is no 22 and the car park is directly opposite (sports pitch on map – has now been turned into a car park) in between no 22 and 18, it is less than a minute walk away.

Can I bring my family to stay?

Unfortunately, our halls of residence do not include any accommodation that is suitable for families, couples or student parents. The accommodation team may be able to help with finding alternative local accommodation.

Can I move to another room?

If we have availability, we can move you to a different room in WSV, we do charge £50 for cleaning. We can only consider room moves within Wrexham Village.