Everything you need to know when moving into your new hall

Welcome to your home in our UAL Halls! 🎉

We're really looking forward to welcoming you in January 2026 and seeing you flourish in your new residence.

To help you feel fully prepared for your arrival, we've put together some useful information to help you settle into your hall and the local area.

🏡 Ultimate guide to your new UAL home 🏡

Whether it's how laundry works, our guest policy, events you can join, how to register for the doctors, tips for cleaning, where's best to eat or maps of your local area, we've got you covered with our brand new UAL Halls' Guide. 👀

With our sparkly new digital guides, you can access your ultimate halls manual from wherever you are living this year. ✨

⛑️ E-induction reminder ⛑️

Just in case you didn't already know, before arriving, you will need to complete our compulsory e-induction.

This includes modules on what is provided in your accommodation and what you might like to bring with you, personal safety and security, planning your arrival, and how to get support while at university.

Log in to your UAL Accommodation Portal via to complete your e-induction.

🧯 Know your fire safety 🧯

We recommend you take some time to read through the Fire Safety section of your Tenancy Regulations and read the fire rules in our Halls Life article.

If you have any queries, as usual, please speak directly to your Residence Manager.

🏠 Essential building advice and Regulations 🏠

It's important to make sure you're aware of our Essential building facts.

It is vital for you to read through the following to make sure we all work together to create a safe and happy environment.

🤓 Insurance 🤓

Before moving into halls, it is important that you confirm your cover to ensure you understand what is and isn’t covered.

Here's our insurance article for you to read and understand.

🥳 Halls Life Events 🥳

From making new memories to creating life-long friendships, there's so much to look forward as you unpack your bags and get ready to start the adventure of a lifetime.

You might be wondering how you will make friends and stay social during your stay in halls?

Our award-winning Halls Life team dedicate their time to organising and hosting so many incredible events in halls, across London and beyond, to ensure you can have the best year of your life.

Here's all the upcoming Halls Life Events for you to check out.

🚑 Register at your GP 🚑

If you haven't already, make sure you register at your GP surgery as soon as you can after arriving at your hall. It is very important you do this as soon as possible and do not wait until you are feeling unwell. In this article you can find your local practice and how to register online.

🚅 Apply for discounted student travel 🚅

If you have just moved to London your bound to want to explore this fantastic city. 

Travelling by public transport is one of the easiest ways to get around London. We want you to save money on transport, because after all a penny saved is a penny made.

Find out how to apply for discounted travel.

📲 Apps for moving to London 📲 

Moving to a new city can undoubtedly be one of the most exciting things to happen to you - but it can also be scariest!

Surrounded by new faces in a new and busy environment is overwhelming, but it can be made easier. 

Here's our list of useful apps to have when living in London. 

🛒 Where to do your online shopping 🛒

Online food shopping allows you to browse the virtual aisles from the comfort of your room. You can also find a wide range of products and discounts, helping you pick up some of the best bargains around. 

In our article, we will walk you through some of the most popular options.

🥑 Local shops 🥑

Whether you're craving something resembling a home-cooked meal, or hosting a dinner with your flatmates, every kitchen needs supplies! 

Here's our guide to the local shops near your hall.

🚌 Getting from your hall to college 🚌

Just moved into halls and want to know how to get to college?

We've out together different forms of transport and travel times for your hall to our college sites.

You'll even find some top travel times so you can explore London with ease.

🏋🏼‍♀️ Gyms close to your UAL Hall 🏋🏼‍♀️

Staying active as a uni student isn't just about physical health - it's a powerful way to boost your mental wellbeing too. 🧠

Regular exercise can improve your mood, reduce stress, and sharpen your focus, giving you an edge in both your studies and social life.

We have put together a list of the gym's and leisure centres closest to our UAL Halls for you to check out as you settle into your new place.

☕️ Top places to check out around your hall ☕️

Wanting to find the best coffee near your hall? Perhaps you are wanting a new place to explore in your free time?

Our students and Hall Reps have compiled lists of the best places to check out around each hall.

From restaurants and parks to movie theatres and markets, here's the top places to visit near your new home. 🏡