Moving in to Oxford Court

Getting there

Details about the arrivals process will be made available on our online welcome platform over the summer months. Instructions about how to access this will be emailed out to all residents once all accommodation details have been finalised.

Address and mail

Your address will be:

Full name, flat number, Oxford Court Hall, 23 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 6DD

Mail will be delivered to the flat post boxes in the accommodation reception during normal office hours. Proof of identify such as your university ID card is required to collect them.

Keys

On arrival, you will receive a fob and key for your room. If you lose any of these items, you will need to report it to the accommodation reception.

Please note, there will be a charge incurred to replace any lost or damaged keys and access fobs.

For further information on key replacement charges, please view our refurb charges. 

Accommodation reception

Phone number: 0161 638 5800

Opening Hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm

Out of office hours: call security on 0161 638 5800 or 07496 992 410

Fire evacuation

In the event of a fire alarm being raised you should evacuate promptly to the assembly point outside the Territorial Army building on Boundary Lane.

Failure to evacuate your accommodation building when instructed may result in disciplinary action being taken against you under the Student Code of Conduct.

If widespread evacuation is necessary, you will be instructed to move towards All Saints Park.

If you hear the fire alarm sound in another flat, please inform security immediately and evacuate the building.

Maintenance repairs

Please report any maintenance issues to the online maintenance request system (details of which can be found in your welcome pack). In an emergency, such as loss of all water or power, floods, gas leaks or persons trapped in lifts please contact the accommodation reception on 0161 638 5800.

Flat inspections

You are responsible for keeping the communal areas of your flat and your bedroom clean and tidy.

The communal area of your flat will be inspected every month and the dates will be advertised on the notice board in your flat. The inspection is to check for cleanliness, health and safety and damages. If your flat fails its inspection, you will be given 48 hours to clean the area, after which a second inspection will be carried out. If your flat fails the second inspection, then a cleaning contractor will be brought in and the cost of this will be passed on to you and your flatmates.

During the year, there will be three inspections of your bedroom by a member of the accommodation team. You will be advised by email or a written note 24 hours beforehand of the time, date and purpose.

Cleaning equipment

There are shared living and kitchen facilities in Oxford Court. Each flat will be provided with a dustpan and brush, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.

Facebook

Join the dedicated Facebook group to meet your future neighbours and get regular updates from the Student Living team.

Support and advice

The Residential Life team are there to offer you support and advice on any issues you may experience during your stay. If you would like a confidential drop-in session, contact your accommodation reception or alternatively email [email protected].

Laundry

Card operated washing machines and dryers are located next to Block A on the ground floor. Laundry rooms are open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Laundry prices:

• Normal wash: £3.20
• Drying: £1.70

Doctor

As a student living at Manchester Met you must register with a local doctor in order for you to receive treatment for any illness while you are at university. Your closest doctor’s surgery is The Arch Medical Practice. You can find other doctor’s surgeries using the NHS Service Search.

Dentist

It important to register with a local dentist when living at Manchester Met. Your closest dental practice is White Heart Dental. You can find other dentist’s surgeries using the NHS Service Search.