Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
All students need a place to lay their head, but you may be wondering whether it’s best for your child to move into halls on campus or commute in from home?
Rachell Olijnyk, Accommodation Office Manager at Leeds Beckett, is on hand to answer all of your questions.
It’s really up to the student to make the decision that is right for them. The majority of our students do choose to live in halls, but we also welcome lots of commuter students. If you live close to the university, choosing to commute could be a great way for your child to save money while studying.
Students who choose to commute have the same access to university facilities such as libraries, food courts and gyms, as students living in halls. If they make friends with people living in halls, they will also be able to visit and stay over.
This can all be done online and applications should be made before the 31st of July for accommodation to be guaranteed. Once students have made Leeds Beckett their firm choice on UCAS, they’ll be sent an email inviting them to book accommodation on a first come first served basis.
If your child has more specific requirements, such as disabled access, please let the accommodation office know and they’ll be able to provide individual support.
Did you know?Through Leeds Beckett’s online system, students can also opt in to write a bio of themselves, so your child can see who else will be living in a flat before deciding where to live.
It’s really valuable for parents to be involved in the decision, particularly when budgeting is involved. But it’s also important to make sure your child feels like they are making the decision for themselves.
Have an open conversation about what they’d like to do, and what’s realistic, and come to a decision together.
