Here's everything you need to know when moving into halls

Welcome to UAL Halls for those joining us in January 2025! 🏡🥳

We're really looking forward to welcoming you and understand that you may have lots of questions about your new home.

To help you feel fully prepared for your arrival, we have put together a list of useful articles including what to bring, and local shops. We strongly recommend that you read it all in full.

You can also find further advice and guidance on our platform Halls Life.

🏡 Handy Halls Information 🏡

If you're joining the UAL Halls community there is a lot to think about.

We're here to make things as simple as possible for you. We have created a selection of articles to help you move into your new home and start your new London life.

You can view the Handy Halls check list.

⛑️ E-induction reminder ⛑️

Just in case you didn't already know, before arriving, you will need to complete our compulsory e-induction.

This includes modules on what is provided in your accommodation and what you might like to bring with you, personal safety and security, planning your arrival, and how to get support while at university.

Log in to your UAL Accommodation Portal via the link below to complete your e-induction.

📚 Read your welcome guides 📚

Whether it's how laundry works, our guest policy, events you can join, how to register for the doctors, tips for cleaning, or your Halls' team's contact details, we've got you covered with our new guides.

Find your Halls specific Welcome Guide and download them today.

😎 Unibuddy 😎

Join the Unibuddy Halls Community today to connect with fellow hallmates and get insider tips on student life! This welcoming online platform lets you chat directly with current students, ask questions, and feel at home even before you arrive.

Join the Unibuddy platform today.

🛒 Where to do your online shopping 🛒

Online food shopping allows you to browse the virtual aisles from the comfort of your room. You can also find a wide range of products and discounts, helping you pick up some of the best bargains around. 

In our article, we will walk you through some of the most popular options.

🥑 Local shops 🥑

Whether you're craving something resembling a home-cooked meal, or hosting a dinner with your flatmates, every kitchen needs supplies!

🩺 Look after your wellbeing 🩺

Remember, Accommodation Services are here for you at every stage of your time in halls.

You can find out more information about our activities, guidance and important contact numbers right here on our Wellbeing tab.

🧯 Know your fire safety 🧯

We recommend you take some time to read through the Fire Safety section of your Tenancy Regulations and read the fire rules in our Halls Life article.

If you have any queries, as usual, please speak directly to your Residence Manager.

🚑 Register at your GP 🚑

If you haven't already, make sure you register at your GP surgery as soon as you can after arriving at your hall. It is very important you do this as soon as possible and do not wait until you are feeling unwell. In this article you can find your local practice and how to register online.

🏠 Essential building advice and Regulations 🏠

It's important to make sure you're aware of our Essential building facts.

It is vital for you to read through the following to make sure we all work together to create a safe and happy environment.

🤓 Insurance 🤓

Before moving into halls, it is important that you confirm your cover to ensure you understand what is and isn’t covered.

Here's our insurance article for you to read and understand.

If you still have further questions, please contact your Halls team, who will be more than happy to help you. You can find all of their contact details here.