Vacating and Extending Your Stay
Prior to the end of each term all residents will receive a form from the Accommodation Office asking if they will be vacating their accommodation over the holiday period.
For those vacating rent will not be charged on the days that ISH is able to sell the space to a short term guest. For those staying on over the holiday period normal rates will apply over the Winter and Spring breaks.
Failure to return the form by the requested date will mean that ISH assumes the resident is keeping their accommodation over the holiday period.
All accommodation during holiday periods must be paid for in advance.
The dates stated on the holiday form are the dates we enter into our system and any amendments to those dates must be made in writing to the Accommodation Office. A resident may have to change their room if we are unable to accommodate them in their room due to late notification of change.
Rates for all room types increase over the summer period – 1st July to 31st August inclusive and we have limited spaces for residents over the Summer period.
Changing Rooms
If during your stay at ISH you want to change rooms for whatever reason please come to see the Accommodation Office. They will ask you to fill in a 'room move request form', your name will be added to the waiting list and when your request becomes available they will contact you with a moving date.
Cooking and Appliances
Cooking is not permitted in student rooms. There is a common kitchen at MTH where students are allowed to cook. There are also microwaves available in the small rooms of the floors at GPS. Any heat generating devices or cooking appliances are expressly forbidden in the bedrooms, e.g. microwaves, hobs etc. ISH reserves the right to confiscate such items which will then be returned to the student upon their departure. Hairdryers and kettles are permitted.
Security
Do not give your bedroom key to anyone. If it is lost or stolen, please report it to the Duty Manager. Please be aware of anyone who is behind you as you are entering the residence and report any person acting suspiciously to the Duty Manager or a member of staff.
Please keep your valuables in a safe and secure place in your bedroom as International Students House does not take responsibility for any lost or stolen items. If you find a suspicious object, do not move it or touch it but report it immediately to the Duty Manager or any member of staff.
Smoking
It is illegal to smoke in ANY areas of International Students House. Any resident found smoking will face disciplinary action and could be fined £50. Provision has been made for smoking areas outside of each residence.
Telephones
Payphones are available in both GPS and MTH receptions. If you wish to make outgoing calls from your room please complete the telephone authorisation form and take it to GPS reception.
Residents who have paid a full security deposit will be given a PIN number and charges will be added to their 'extras' account. Residents who have not paid a security deposit will have to pay a £100.00 telephone security deposit. Charges will be added to your 'extras account' and anything remaining from the £100.00 telephone deposit will be refunded upon departure.
