Most students start at Kent in September, however for some on short courses or returning from remote learning you’ll be getting ready to arrive on … Read more
Category: new students
What to expect whilst staying on campus
We’re delighted you choose to live on campus! We hope you’ve finished unpacking and have had a chance to meet some of your new flatmates … Read more
What to pack?
‘Don’t over pack!’ is one of the most common responses whenever we ask students for the advice they would give for those about to arrive … Read more
What’s next after I arrive?
That moment after you have said goodbye to your family and don’t yet know anyone can be a little daunting. What do you do now? … Read more
Best advice for living with new people and settling in to university life
Six student tips for settling in to campus life. We asked our students’ about their favourite thing about living in campus accommodation. The top result? … Read more
Student advice for September 2022 arrivals
We asked some of our previous residential students what they wish they had known before arriving at Kent and what their one piece of advice … Read more
Getting your room offer
You’ve applied for accommodation and now you’re wondering, when do I get my offer? Well, here’s how it goes! If the University of Kent is … Read more
Clearing Accommodation Application Advice
Applying to Kent through clearing? We have some accommodation application tips just for you. We know waiting for results and what happens next can be … Read more
How we allocate accommodation on our Canterbury campus
Wondering about how our rooms are allocated? Here’s all the information you need. So, you’ve applied for accommodation, you’ve selected your room preferences, and you’re … Read more
Accommodation Fees: what they are, when they’re due and how to pay them
Handling your own finances for the first time can be a challenge but there’s lots of help out there. So your first student loan payment … Read more