Horton Halls
About Horton Halls
Horton Halls of Residence houses 486 students in self-catering single study/bedroom units, each unit with its own en-suite facilities. It is only a short walk to local supermarkets and shops. Flats are formed from four to eight units grouped together, with each flat sharing a well-equipped kitchen and dining area. There are nine blocks of flats, clustered around a central courtyard. Each block has a common room with comfortable chairs and a large plasma-screen television. There are on-site laundry facilities, internet access in all units, and a 24-hour security-manned reception.
Horton Halls is only 15 minutes' walk from the St George's, University of London's entrance on Cranmer Terrace (see map). The G1 bus stops outside halls, and also within the St George's Hospital grounds. It runs every 20 minutes throughout the day.
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How much it costs to live in Horton Halls
2012-13
The weekly rate at Horton Halls for the 2012-13 academic year is £130-£140 per week. When planning how much money to allow for accommodation, you should typically budget for a 42-week academic year, although this may be longer for some courses.
What to bring to halls
Kitchen/Dining facilities
The following equipment is provided in the kitchen/dining area:
- One iron
- One ironing board
- One vacuum cleaner
- Two microwaves
- Two fridge-freezers
- Two toasters
- One kettle
- Two hobs/oven
- One dishwasher
- One set of pots and pans with utensils.
However, you are advised to bring some additional pots, pans and utensils with you. Tea towels and cleaning materials are not provided.
Bedroom and en-suite bathroom
The following equipment is provided in each en-suite study-bedroom:
- Single bed
- Desk and office chair
- Wardrobe
- Bookshelves and pinboard
- Storage area
- Telephone
- Shower, toilet and sink
You will need to provide your own bed linen, towels and toiletries. If you're bringing a TV or watching TV through your PC or laptop, then you will need to purchase your own TV licence. Sockets for connecting your TV and PC/laptop are standard but cables are not provided.
Application procedure : 2012/13
I have an unconditional, or a conditional firm offer
Students who have an unconditional firm offer (i.e. already met the conditions of their offer), or a conditional firm offer (i.e. dependent on forthcoming exam results), will be posted an accommodation booklet and an application procedures during June 2012.
The deadline for returning the application form will be set mid-July 2012. Students who have been successful in obtaining accommodation will be informed in late August after exam results for all students have been confirmed.
SGUL is my insurance choice
Students who have SGUL as their insurance choice are not sent accommodation application forms before their results are known. As soon as your results are known, and if you have decided to come to SGUL, then we will send you an accommodation booklet and an application form as soon as possible.
I've just got a place at SGUL through clearing
Students who obtain a place at SGUL through clearing will be sent an accommodation booklet and an application form as soon as you have been accepted on your course.
What happens when you get offered a place in halls
Students will not be offered a place in halls until A Level results have been published at the end of August. You can can expect communication by early September. Once you have been offered a place in halls you will be given a deadline by which you should sign the contract and return it with a deposit to secure your room.
If you are not going to be able to return your contract in this short time frame then a relative or a parent can return it for you. However, you will have to sign a copy of the contract before you move into your room.
If there will be no one available to sign and return the contract then you must let us know.
We reserve the right to reallocate your room to another student if you do not respond by the allocated deadlines.
If applications for halls are oversubscribed then those who did not return their request form or their contract by the advertised deadlines will be placed on a waiting list.
If you live overseas it is acceptable to sign your documents and either fax the signed sheets, or to scan them and send them via email. If you fax or email your documents then please bring the signed original documents with you when you arrive.
How to pay for your deposit and your accommodation
How to pay your deposit
You must pay your deposit to gain access to your accommodation. Details on the amount due and how to make this payment will be included in your accommodation materials. You can pay your deposit in one of two ways:
A cheque for £400 should be made payable to St George's, University of London and returned through the post along with your completed forms. This option is not recommended if you are posting from overseas since it is unlikely that we will receive it in time. Please note that we only accept cheques that are drawn on a UK bank account and where the currency is pounds sterling. Post-dated cheques are not accepted.
- Payment by debit/credit card
Payment can be made over the phone using either your debit or credit card. Your payment can be taken by either:
Jeremy Lancashire +44 (0) 20 8725 3428
Hugh Beere +44 (0)20 8725 5028
How to pay your accommodation fee
At the start of the academic year you will be given a breakdown of the total amount of rent due for the academic year. The rental period covers both Christmas and Easter holidays. Payment is split into three instalments due termly the dates of which will be provided to you. Students are also required to pay a deposit of £400 (see above) prior to moving in. The deposit is fully refundable at the end of the student's residency in halls, less any costs deducted for necessary repair or redecorating.
About Professor Roger Horton
Horton Hall is named after Professor Roger Horton, who joined St George's in 1979, rising from lecturer in pharmacology to vice principal, holding appointments including vice dean of undergraduate medical education, and dean of preclinical studies. Among many of his achievements, Professor Horton was involved in improving student support facilities, and the rebuilding of the student residences. Professor Horton retired in August 2007, and Horton Hall was officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, on 23 January 2008.
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