Information you will receive
After your offer of accommodation is confirmed and you have paid your deposit, we'll provide you with some pre-arrival information to help you get ready to move into University accommodation.
We advise that you take the time to read it all, as it can help ensure your moving-in process goes smoothly and that you have brought everything you need (without over-packing!).
Please note, it is very important to book an arrival slot with us – it is a very busy time and we want to ensure that everyone is able to move in without delays.
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Information |
What it includes |
When available |
Where you can find it |
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University welcome |
General information about coming to Reading and the welcome programme for new students |
Available now, updated on a frequent basis |
On the University's welcome pages. |
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E-induction |
Compulsory e-induction and booking your arrival time slot |
From mid-August, once an offer of accommodation has been accepted. |
You will be invited to complete the e-induction via email. This can be accessed through the RISIS applicant portal. Please do not complete until your academic year of attendance is available. Select "Actions" on the top menu then select "Accommodation" from the dropdown menu. Follow the link to "Arrivals, Departures and Deposit" to access your e-induction. |
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Halls Handbook |
Everything you need to know about living in halls at Reading |
Available now |
This is online only. Available to download here: Halls Handbook |
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Rent – how to pay |
How to make payments to the University |
Available now |
You can make payments to the University on the Student Payments website. For more information about other ways to pay, please refer to the Payment of Fees guide on the University's Finance website. |
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Room number information |
Details of your room number |
Available from 6 September |
This will be included in the final Keeping in Touch communications you will receive in mid-September. |
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Tips on what to pack |
Important information regarding what to bring and what to leave behind |
Available now |
This information is available from the University's welcome pages. It will also be sent to you as part of the Keeping in Touch emails. |
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Your community |
Introduction to Home at Halls residence life programme and Reading Students' Union |
July Keeping in Touch, August Keeping in Touch, September Keeping in Touch |
This information will be sent to you via the Keeping in Touch communications. The Keeping in Touch communications will be posted on the Me@Reading portal as articles for ease of access. |
Contact us
If you have a question and have already applied for a place at Reading, you can log into our application portal and contact us via our live chat.
You can also contact the Accommodation Office on 0118 200 5011 or email
accommodationonline@reading.ac.uk.
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