What to bring

All your important documents

e.g. any letters or documents from the University of Cumbria, details about your accommodation, proof of financial support, proof of disability and any information your academic department has asked for.

Enough money to last until your student loan comes through

We appreciate that money is a major factor and we make it our priority to give you all the help we can. Visit our Money Matters section on our website for advice and contacts.

Living away from home

You may need to bring the following items with you:

  • Bedding - sheets, duvet, pillows and covers
  • Towels, including tea towels
  • Crockery, cutlery and pans
  • Cleaning materials
  • Clothes hangers
  • Your own personal effects
  • Toilet rolls 
  • Books/Music/PC or laptop
  • Any electrical items you bring need to have been PAT tested within the last 12 months. 

There are student handbooks for each Hall of Residence.These will provide you with a list of what you need for your hall.

Carlisle

Carlisle Brampton Road Handbook

Carlisle Carrock Halls Handbook

Lancaster

Lancaster Halls Handbook

Penrith

Penrith campus

If you have any questions contact the accommodation offices below:

Carlisle
Accommodation officer: Jan Carruthers
Email: jan.carruthers@cumbria.ac.uk
Phone: 01228 616206
Lancaster
Accommodation officer: Stephen Clapp
Email: stephen.clapp@cumbria.ac.uk
Phone: 01524 384336
Penrith
Accommodation officer: Dawn Davidson
Email: dawn.davidson@cumbria.ac.uk
Phone: 01768 893538