Laurieknowe Hall (Dumfries) FAQs

The residence is a short bus ride (or 40 minute walk) from the university and a 5 minute walk from the centre of Dumfries. There is a bus stop close by with a regular bus service to the campus.

Living Support Team: 07376526822 Maintenance Emergencies : 01387 321300

School Office: 01387 702001

The School Office is usually open from 10am a.m. till 4 p.m. weekdays. The Duty Living Support assistant is available on the mobile phone throughout the night.

You are required to complete the quiz which is part of the e-induction.

Yes if accommodation is available. Once you have accepted your offer you will be able to request preterm accommodation via your accommodation profile.

Also see http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/accommodation/pretermbooking/

Students arriving before the start of the accommodation contract cannot be guaranteed accommodation and you may be required to find alternative accommodation before the start date of the contract.

Yes, normally information is emailed to you during 2nd term. Please note it may not be possible to accom- modate you in your term time room due to planned maintenance work being carried out during the vacation period.

Yes, please confirm directly with Dumfries-accomodation@glasgow.ac.uk prior to your visit (in case all rooms are fully occupied). Rooms can also be viewed via the web page http://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation/residenceprofiles/dumfrieshall/ 

Yes, there are a number of GP surgeries in Dumfries. Please see the Resident’s Guide.

Yes, free car parking facilities are available on site.

Please see our residence guide but for the avoidance of doubt:

Smoking is not permitted inside the buildings, including smoking out open windows. Electronic cigarettes are also not permitted within the buildings.

Cooking should not be left unattended.
Don’t wedge open fire doors at any point.
Candles, incense and other open flame items are not permitted within the buildings.

You will need everything that is needed for independent living such as towels, The university will supply you with a starter pack including a duvet, pillow, sheet, duvet cover, and pillow case.

If you are an overseas student and you need an adaptor, please ensure that the adaptor and any electrical equipment conforms and are marked to the British Standard (BS) or CE standard, as adaptors that do not meet the standard will be removed. UniKitOut provide adaptors that conform to the standard.

Basic kitchen utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided.

Cleaning is provided in the communal areas (the stair, hallway and laundry room). You are responsible for keeping your bedroom clean alongside the kitchen and hallway. Regular checks are carried out to ensure areas are kept clean.

Yes bed linen/duvets are provided.

The university will provide a starter pack including a duvet, pillow, sheet, duvet cover and pillow cover. En suite Single – standard UK single bed size (90 cm x 190 cm (3' 0" x 6' 3"))

If buying bed linen please check that sizes are either UK single or UK double as sometimes sizes will vary according to manufacturer.

We have a laundry room at Laurieknowe Hall which has free to use washing machines and tumble dryers.

Yes you can bring your own TV but you are responsible for arranging and paying your own TV licence. However, there is a television (Licensed) in each living room.

See http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk for more information.

It is located a short walk to Dumfries town centre where you can find shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars.

Yes, nearer Dumfries town centre you can find a number of supermarkets.

Any overnight guest can stay for a maximum of 3 nights for free. If you have a guest staying with you for a few days, we ask you to complete the forms available in your residence or collect one from the School Office in Rutherford / McCowan and to inform Dumfries-accommodation@glasgow.ac.uk since we need to know who is here for fire safety.

While your guest is here, you are responsible for their behaviour and for informing them of the rules, fire regulations and health and safety. If regulations are broken or your guest is being disruptive to student welfare we will ask them to leave.

Please note overnight guests are not permitted during Freshers Week or Arrivals Weekend.

You should notify staff as soon as possible and a spare key can be issued via the School Office with a charge of £25 per key being made for its replacement. For additional security please avoid labelling your key with any specific room details.

Mail is delivered directly to the main door. If an item is too big for the letter box and no one is available to collect it in the flat, a card from the delivery company will be left advising you how to collect it.

When you move into the residences you will be provided with your full postal address. Please be very careful and specific when issuing your address to avoid any confusion/incorrect deliveries.

Your accommodation fees are paid via the University student system MyCampus. Please see the MyCampus website for further information.

Also see:

http://www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduate/accommodation/fees/