What to expect on arrivals day

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Key information on move-in day from parking to keys

Arrivals day is one of the most exciting moments of your uni journey – your first step into a new chapter! As first days go, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and nerves about what to expect. That's why we're here to tell you everything you need to know about arrivals day, simply choose your campus accommodation from the drop-down below. 

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. They can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page.
  • Arriving by public transport: Campus can be reached by taxi or the U1 bus service.


On your allocated arrival day and time, you will arrive in to the West Car Park. Our Security team will direct you to the drive through key collection. You will stay in your car, and be handed your key. From here you will be able to drive closer to your accommodation to unload your belongings.


Once you have unloaded you can return to the West Car Park if you need to park for longer.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. They can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page.
  • Arriving by public transport: Campus can be reached by taxi or the U1 bus service.


On your allocated arrival day and time, you will arrive in to the West Car Park. Our Security team will direct you to the drive through key collection. You will stay in your car, and be handed your key. From here you will be able to drive closer to your accommodation to unload your belongings


Once you have unloaded you can return to the West Car Park if you need to park for longer.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. They can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page. This will allow you to park in the East car park to move in.
  • Arriving by public transport: Campus can be reached by taxi or the U1 bus service.


On your allocated arrival day and time, you will arrive in to the East Car Park. Our Security team will direct you to a parking space. Once parked, head to the East Building where you will be given your key.


Once you have collected your key, you will be directed to the underdeck. There are unloading bays for you to unload your belongings and a lift to help move into your accommodation.


We have a limited number of trolleys available, so if you have a beach trolley or similar, we recommend bringing it to help transport your belongings.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. This can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page. This permit allows you 20 minutes to unload your belongings. 


On your designated arrival day and time, you will arrive into Green Park Road Car Park where we have reserved a limited number of spaces. You will be directed by our Security team into a space.


Once parked you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. You will need to collect your key from John Wood Reception before moving in. After 20 minutes, if you wish to stay in Bath, you will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks.


Once you have your key our ResLife team will be on hand with trolleys to help you transport your belongings to Carpenter House We have a limited number of trolleys available, so if you have a beach trolley or similar, we recommend bringing it to help transport your belongings.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. This can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page. This permit allows you 20 minutes to unload your belongings.


On your designated arrival day and time, you will arrive into Green Park Road Car Park where we have reserved a limited number of spaces. You will be directed by our Security team into a space.


Once parked you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. You will need to collect your key from John Wood Reception before moving in. After 20 minutes, if you wish to stay in Bath, you will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks.


Once you have your key our ResLife team will be on hand with trolleys to help you transport your belongings to Carpenter House We have a limited number of trolleys available, so if you have a beach trolley or similar, we recommend bringing it to help transport your belongings.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. This can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page. This permit allows you 20 minutes to unload your belongings.


On your designated arrival day and time, you will arrive into Green Park Road Car Park where we have reserved a limited number of spaces. You will be directed by our Security team into a space.


Once parked you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. We will have our ResLife team available with trolleys to assist you to get to Green Park House where you will collect your keys and move in. After 20 minutes, if you wish to stay in Bath, you will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks.


We have limited trolleys available to use to move belongings, so if you have a beach trolley or similar, we recommend bringing this too. 

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. This can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page. This permit allows you 20 minutes to unload your belongings.


If you are arriving by bus or train, please note that the walking route provided online is inaccurate and includes a closed path. You can view the correct route here.


On your allocated arrival day and time, you will arrive in to the Thornbank Gardens Car Park where we have limited number of unloading bays spaces. Our Security team will direct you to a space. Once parked you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. After 20 minutes, if you wish to stay in Bath, you will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks.


We have a limited number of trolleys available, so if you have a beach trolley or similar, we recommend bringing it to help transport your belongings.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to download and print your temporary parking permit in advance and place it clearly on your windscreen. This can be found at the bottom of the Arrivals Timeslot Page. This permit allows you 20 minutes to unload your belongings.


On your allocated arrival day and time, you will arrive to Aquila Court where our Security team will direct you to an unloading space. Once parked you will have 20 minutes to unload your vehicle. After 20 minutes, if you wish to stay in Bath, you will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You should drive to the Scala Car Park. This is a Co-Op owned car park, and you must follow the parking restrictions advertised. 


You will enter the Scala Court accommodation lobby to collect your key and move in.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.



You will collect your key from Pulteney Court Living Lounge and move in.

Arrival slots are scheduled for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, between 9am and 4pm


Please check your allocated arrival date, time slot and key collection point before making your travel arrangements. 


To help us manage the flow of students and maintain safety during the move-in process, we ask that you keep to your allocated time slot wherever possible.


  • Arriving by car: You will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks as there is limited parking on site. 


You will collect your key from Pulteney Court Living Lounge and move in.

Please book in your arrival time by completing this form, so that we can be prepared for your arrivals. 


If you are planning to arrive between 9am and 4pm on Saturday 20 September, we will meet you in Eveleigh Waterside to give you your key. 


  • Arriving by car: There is no parking at Eveleigh Waterside. If you are arriving by car, you will need to park in one of the nearby pay and display car parks

Friends and family are welcome to stay longer and help you settle in, just make sure to find suitable parking. 

Food and drink on campus

Moving in can be tiring, so you’ll be glad to know there are plenty of food and drink options available on campus to keep you fuelled. From coffee shops to quick bites, there’s something to satisfy everyone. Check out the monthly opening times for food outlets to see what’s open on arrivals day.

If you need to pick up some essentials, the Fresh supermarket is conveniently located on campus. Alternatively, if you’re planning to stock up for the week, there are plenty of larger supermarkets around Bath.

Top tips for a smooth arrivals day

  • Arrive for your slot: Getting to campus or your new accommodation on time/a little bit earlier can help you avoid the busiest times and give you more time to settle in. Arrive too late or too early and you could cause a knock-on effect. 
  • Be patient and friendly: Moving day can be hectic, so a bit of patience goes a long way. It’s also a great time to meet your new neighbours and make some new friends.
  • Prepare for the weather: British weather can be unpredictable, so dress in layers and bring an umbrella just in case.
  • Don’t forget the essentials: Make sure to bring any important documents, a form of ID, and some snacks or drinks for the journey. 

Hopefully this settles your nerves a little bit to make your arrivals day as exciting as possible. We can't wait to welcome you!