Accommodation & Campus Life

Due to demand, we only have limited accommodation however we have partnered with ARU to give you access to student accommodation available through www.studentpad.co.uk Select Chelmsford/ARU and password desk

Writtle University College has a lively and community atmosphere. Our mix of students and on-campus facilities create an environment that allows students to flourish and quickly integrate into student life.

Halls of residence accommodation is for students who are over 18 YEARS OF AGE ONLY.

We have 382 rooms available in 14 Halls of Residence set in beautiful gardens on the main campus. Halls are close to all main amenities such as the Bar and Recreation and Fitness Centre, catering outlets, library, computer suites and laundry facilities.


Moving in Dates for 2023

International Students
From 1st September

Further Education Students
3rd September - 9am - 4pm

Higher Education 1st Year Students
10th September - 9am - 4pm

Higher Education Returning Students
From 11th September


The Accommodation Office provides advice and guidance on accommodation matters both on and off-campus, as well as processing halls applications and providing details of available off campus accommodation. Students often use the office as the first point of call for any student issues and will always receive a warm welcome.

Contact us

For further information call us on +44 (0)1245 424212, or email.


Accommodation Request Form

Accommodation Request Form (Online)
Accommodation Request Form (PDF)

Residents Booklet

Residents Handbook

Accommodation Agreement

Occupancy Licence Agreement

Accommodation Policy

Document in Word format

Accommodation Policy 2023 Entry (Word)

Document in PDF format

Accommodation Policy 2023 Entry (pdf)