Accommodation for apprenticeship students at ARU Writtle

As an apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to apply for ARU Writtle accommodation during your course. This accommodation will be available to you for three weeks at a time, and the rest of your course will be vocational learning.

You'll be assigned a dedicated section of accommodation (under-18s will be grouped together, separately from those over 18). No more than 23 apprentice students will be living in the hall.

Each flat has a shared kitchen and bathroom that no more than six students will be able to use. You'll have access to dedicated Residential Student Support Officers (RSSOs), who are there to support you throughout your stay.

Once you’ve firmly accepted, you will be sent an accommodation application form via email.

  • Weekly cleaning of communal areas by cleaners
  • Weekly washing of college-provided bedding and towels
  • Free wireless internet access
  • Launderette available with contactless or Visa payment options.

Catering facilities: you'll have a daily credit prepaid onto your student ID card, which you may use to pay towards meals in the onsite catering outlets. You'll also have access to a shared kitchen.

  • Bed and mattress (please note that bedding and towels are provided for apprentice students, and washed weekly by staff)
  • Wardrobe
  • Wash basin
  • Desk and chair
  • Shelving
  • Curtains
  • Carpet
  • Free wireless internet access
  • A safe

  • Personal hygiene items (shower gel, shampoo, etc.)
  • Bedding is provided, but you are more than welcome to bring some of your favourite cushions and blankets
  • Any personal items you may need to make your stay more comfortable.

You can arrive at the campus between 2pm and 4pm on the Sunday before your start date to collect your keys and move in.

We'll give a welcome talk to you and your parents, where you'll hear about activities you can take part in during your stay.

Download our Writtle accommodation helpsheet (PDF) to find out who to contact for IT and maintenance issues, or in case of an emergency, during your stay.

You can also find useful information on our who to ask while staying in accommodation page, or by emailing the Apprentice Team at [email protected]

Visit our travelling to our Writtle campus page for help getting here.