Find out where to pick up your keys for your accommodation and when you can do this.
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To get your room key, you will need to show a copy of your housing offer letter either by printing it out or by showing it on your phone.
If you’re arriving by car, before you arrive we ask you to download and print out a car window sheet to put on your dashboard. This helps us direct you around campus.
Download your car parking sheet as a PDF from your residence option below. Write your vehicle registration number, mobile phone number and key collection time on the print-out so we can contact you if necessary.
If you’re living on campus
- Northfield
Go to Northfield’s reception between 8am and 5pm to get your keys. Outside of these hours you can collect your keys from York House reception.
If you are arriving by car, you may want to download a parking flyer for Northfield [PDF 58.37KB]
You might also want a map of Northfield [PDF 332KB].
Alternatively, download the full campus map.
- Lewes Court
Go to Lewes Court’s reception between 8am and 5pm to get your keys. Outside of these hours you can collect your keys from York House reception.
If you are arriving by car, you may want to download a parking flyer for Lewes Court [PDF 58.45KB].
You might also want a map of Lewes Court [PDF 321KB].
Alternatively, download the full campus map.
- Stanmer Court
Go to Stanmer Court’s 24-hour reception to get your keys.
The address is Falmer, BN1 9PU. When you arrive, press “P” on the gate near the bus stop and the porter will open the gate for you. The bus stop and train station are close by, within walking distance.
You might want a map of Stanmer Court [PDF 304KB].
If you are arriving by car, you may also want to download our parking flyer for Stanmer Court [PDF 58.74KB].
- Brighthelm, Swanborough
Go to Swanborough reception between 8am and 5pm to collect your keys.
Outside of these hours, you can collect your keys from York House reception.
If you are arriving by car, you may want to download our parking flyer for:
You might also want a:
See a full campus map.
- Norwich House
Go to York House reception to collect your keys at any time.
If you are arriving by car, you may want to download a parking flyer for Norwich House [PDF 58.50KB].
You might also want a map of Norwich House [PDF 284KB].
Alternatively, download the full campus map.
- East Slope Residences (Camber, Bodiam, Lullington, Amberley)
On Welcome Weekend (17 and 18 September) you can collect your keys from East Slope (for Camber and Bodiam) or Friston (for Lullington and Amberley) between 8am and 5pm.
Outside of these hours, and after Welcome Weekend, you can collect keys from East Slope Residence’s 24-hour reception.
You might want a map of East Slope Residences [PDF 791KB].
If you are arriving by car, you may want to download our parking flyer for:
If you’re living off campus
Our off-campus properties are: Kings Road, Victoria Road, Windlesham Road, York Avenue, Florence Road, Clifton Road and Ewhurst Road.
To collect your keys for your off-campus room, go to Kings Road Residence reception at 51-53 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA. See a map of Kings Road Flats [PDF 530KB].
Opening hours:
- Weekdays – all day except 4pm–8pm
- Weekends – overnight, 8pm-8am.
If you’re arriving late
If you’re staying in Stanmer Court or East Slope Residences, these receptions are open 24 hours and University staff can help you with questions.
See what to do if you think you will be arriving late.
If you’re not sure where you’re living
Our accommodation falls into two categories – on campus and off campus. Check if you’re living in:
- on-campus accommodation, which is on our campus in Falmer
- off-campus accommodation, which includes properties in Brighton and Hove.
Other accommodation, not managed by us, is rented through private agents or landlords. Find out more about privately-rented accommodation.