Accommodation in Writtle
If you’re studying with us in Writtle and you're over 18, you’ll have the option to live in halls on campus or in private accommodation.
If you’re studying with us in Writtle and you're over 18, you’ll have the option to live in halls on campus or in private accommodation.
In Writtle, we have 382 rooms available in 14 halls of residence set in beautiful gardens on the main campus.
The halls are close to amenities such as cafes and restaurants, the Students' Union, recreation and fitness centre, campus library, study hub, computer suites and laundry facilities.
Our accommodation is available to further and higher education students aged 18 and over.
Writtle students would not normally reside at ARU Chelmsford. Accommodation will normally be allocated at the campus you are studying at. But, if no accommodation is available, you may be able to apply for a room at a nearby campus or seek accommodation in the private sector at a commutable location such as Colchester. Find out more information on private sector accommodation in Chelmsford and the surrounding area.
Madison offers single rooms, Hamilton offers doubled-bedded rooms and Tabor offers single and some larger rooms which may be suited to students with lots of equipment.
Hamilton Halls Maddison Halls Tabor Halls
These halls of residence are mostly single-bed rooms. Strutt offers some larger double-bed rooms which may be suited to students with lots of equipment.
Dent and Harvey Halls have wash basins in each room.
Dent Halls Gill Halls Harvey Halls Strutt Halls
You can apply for a place in halls as soon as you've accepted Writtle as your first-choice place to study.
Students with disabilities receive priority consideration, and some rooms have been adapted for those with mobility and hearing problems. Please let us know about your requirements when you apply and we'll be able to discuss any special arrangements with you.
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We have a specialist Tenancy Support Team who can help you find private rented accommodation and give you advice about any issues that could occur when you're renting.
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