Welcome Guide
Your new home
Moving into and living in university accommodation is a key part of student life at York St John. Here's everything you need to prepare for your new home.
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If you have not applied for your accommodation yet, it's important that you apply as soon as possible. Please email our accommodation team for guidance: accommodation@yorksj.ac.uk
Living in University accommodation
If you have decided to live in York St John managed accommodation, you have a lot to look forward to. When you move into your new home and settle into your new surroundings and meet your new housemates, it's a time you won't forget.
Now is the time to start getting things together to turn your room and communal areas into your new home: your place to study, socialise, relax and have fun.
Before you arrive
Before you move in to your new accommodation, you will need to complete a few tasks. You should:
- Complete your online induction through the Accommodation hub. This includes an induction video and fire safety introduction, and will help you get to know your accommodation.
You can follow us on social media to stay up to date with important information:
You can also join official Facebook groups for your accommodation site. For data protection reasons we can't share the details of who you will be living with, but you may be able to find some of your flatmates in these social media groups.
Social media groups
Join your official York St John 2025 to 2026 accommodation Facebook group to meet your housemates before you arrive:
- The Grange
- City Residence
- St John Central
- Limes Court
- Garden Street
- University Managed Housing
- Abode
- The Coal Yard
- The Brickworks
Please note that you may not find all of your future housemates if they do not join the group. For data protection reasons we can't share the details of who you will be living with.
Arrivals Weekend
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025
Arrivals Weekend 2025 has now passed.
Arriving on another date
There are some circumstances where you may arrive on another date.
If you need to arrive after Arrivals Weekend, you will need to collect your keys from the Porters Lodge or Security Office on campus. Please let us know if you are planning to arrive after Arrivals Weekend by emailing accommodation@yorksj.ac.uk.
Contact us
If you have questions about your accommodation, you can contact our Accommodation team directly by email at accommodation@yorksj.ac.uk.
