Care leavers
If you’re a care leaver, we guarantee suitable, non-funded University accommodation to you for 365 days of the year, and for each year of your studies, if required. This includes access to our Hall teams and Residence Life social programme during term time. All you need to do is tell us that you’re a care leaver when you apply for accommodation.
If you require year-round accommodation, your contract can be extended (but this may not be in the same room or hall as you are in for the rest of the year). If you have any questions about this, please contact us.
Under 18s
In line with our philosophy of providing a supportive environment, the University of Plymouth is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all of our students, including our under-18 students.
- Student Accommodation Services will ensure where possible that you are housed with other students of a similar age.
- The hall team will hold regular events to help you integrate into the residential community.
As partners in the provision of a safe and supportive environment for each resident, we require the parent(s)/guardian(s) of an under-18 resident to:
- agree that Student Accommodation Services and the University cannot assume parental responsibility for the under-18 resident,
- advise your son/daughter that they may not enter licensed premises while they are under the age of 18,
- advise your son/daughter that they may not hold office while they are under the age of 18,
- guarantee to honour the accommodation contract for your son/daughter.
Whilst Student Accommodation Services will make every effort to provide the best possible living environment for you, it is ultimately the responsibility of you and your parent(s)/guardian(s) to assess whether the accommodation on offer is suitable to your needs and whether its terms of occupancy are reasonable. We strongly recommend and will normally facilitate students under the age of 18 to book en suite and single sex accommodation.