on campus ACCOMMODATION AT UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

on campus ACCOMMODATION AT UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK

Live on campus

and Living on campus offers you an opportunity to enjoy your time at University to the full. Going to college is a special experience and a very special time in your life. It is the only time you will have so much opportunity to explore knowledge for its own sake, to pursue interests and sports to excel or just to enjoy them. It is a time when you can take up new interests because you have the opportunity. enjoy the best of The campus at University of Limerick offers amenities which are among the best in the country and compare well with many worldwide renowned Universities. The sports facilities are of world standard while the choice of clubs and societies offer a wide range of team/individual sports and interests. Music is everywhere whether you want to listen or play, whether you like live, rock, traditional or classical. The University has its own orchestra on campus as well as the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. It is also home to the national Irish Chamber Orchestra which is considered to be a world class international orchestra. campus life The Stables Club, Scholars Café and the Arena Club are the social hubs for students to meet on campus. There are weekly gigs featuring blues, trad and rock as well as table quizzes and comedy acts.

Living on campus makes it easy to attend 9 o clock lectures. It is easy to develop a habit of going to the library as you are on site and can return there after your evening meal or you can stay late and walk home in 10 minutes. close to the action lectures sport If you enjoy sport, you ll really enjoy life at UL because whether you are a serious competitor or just want to play you will be able to train in excellent facilities.

have your own study bedroom You can make friends for life... You have your own private study bedroom equipped with a good size desk and a high speed connection to the internet through the University network. You can even have your own bathroom if you wish in the newer apartment style residential villages, which affords you greater privacy while you still enjoy the camraderie of sharing with others. Friendships you make at University can last a lifetime. It is the one time in your life that you have time to get to know so many people of your own age. Living on campus gives you the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. You learn about other cultures, share different foods, music and stories. You learn to cook and look after yourself and above all learn how to live with others and to enjoy the diversity of student life. and a connection to the University Internet

Plassey Village Plassey Village is a great place to make friends, especially in first year as the houses sleep 8 people in individual study bedrooms. Smaller houses of 4 bedrooms are available for senior students and postgraduates. The terraced houses are grouped around landscaped courtyards which help create a cosy communal atmosphere. Shops are located only 5 minutes walk from the village and a regular bus service to the city centre operates every 20 minutes from a stop directly opposite the village. Capacity 424 rooms Plassey Village offers: Individual houses comprising of private single study bedrooms with wash hand basin, 2 showers and toilets and a fully fitted kitchen/living room Gas-fired central heating Cable television High speed internet connection via UL network Direct dial telephone facility Weekly refuse collections Complimentary refuse sacks and light bulbs Self-service launderette Village Hall communal meeting place Secure areas for bicycles A full maintenance service Regular security patrols at night Shopping arcade only 5 minutes walk from Plassey Village Plus Residential Village Manager Plassey Village Please note: The Village has limited car parking facilities. Vehicles are parked in residence at owners risk. 1

Kilmurry Village Kilmurry Village is a complex of terraced houses in landscaped grounds close to the Sports Arena and all the sports facilities. A great place to live if you want to be on the track or in the pool before breakfast! Tennis courts and playing fields are all located adjacent to the village. Houses sleep 6 and 8 students in individual study bedrooms while living room/kitchens are spacious. The village has its own launderette and a large community hall. Capacity 540 rooms Kilmurry Village offers: Individual houses comprising of private single study bedrooms with wash hand basin, 2 showers and toilets and a fully fitted kitchen/living room Gas-fired central heating Cable television High speed internet connection via UL network Direct dial telephone facility Weekly refuse collections Complimentary refuse sacks and light bulbs Self-service launderette Village Hall communal meeting place with group study facilities Secure areas for bicycles A full maintenance service Regular security patrols at night Plus Residential Village Manager Kilmurry Village Please note: The Village has limited car parking facilities. Vehicles are parked in residence at owners risk 2

Cappavilla Village Cappavilla Village is an attractive apartment style residence located on the North Campus. It is situated adjacent to the Health Sciences building and is ideal for nursing and health therapies students. Built on the highest point of the campus, the views of the surrounding counties and the river Shannon are superb. Offering 2/4/6 bedroom apartments all ensuite, the village has its own launderette and games room. Capacity 495 rooms Cappavilla Village Cappavilla Village offers: Individual apartments with 2/4/6 large study bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen/living room and a comfortable lounge area. Accommodation for impaired mobility and students with families Electric Heating Complimentary refuse sacks and light bulbs Cable television High speed internet connection via UL network Prepaid card telephone in each apartment Weekly refuse collection point Launderette Games room Full maintenance service Regular security patrols at night Enclosed area for bicycles Plus Residential Village Manager Please note: The Village has limited car parking facilities. Vehicles are parked in residence at owners risk 3

Thomond Village Thomond Village is located on the North Campus which is linked to the South Campus by means of a spectacular bridge across the river Shannon. Thomond Village offers 2/4/6 bedroom apartments with stunning views of the river Shannon and the Errina Canal. All bedrooms offer ensuite bathrooms. While the village has its own launderette, Thomond Village shares communal facilities with neighbouring Dromroe Village as students pass through Dromroe enroute to Thomond Village where they can avail of the convenience shop and village hall. They can use the hall and seminar rooms for meetings and study groups. Capacity 503 rooms Thomond Village Thomond Village offers: Individual apartments with 2/4/6 large study bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen/living room and a comfortable lounge area Accommodation for impaired mobility and students with families Electric heating Cable television High speed internet connection via UL network Prepaid card telephone facility in each apartment Weekly refuse collection Complimentary refuse sacks and light bulbs Launderette Village Shop adjacent in Dromroe Village Full maintenance service Regular security patrols at night Enclosed areas for bicycles Plus Residential Village Manager Please note: The Village has limited car parking facilities. Vehicles are parked in residence at owners risk 4

Dromroe Village Dromroe Village is an attractive apartment style complex, bordering a millstream and overlooking the Shannon River. It offers apartments to sleep 2/6 in large bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities. Dromroe Village ideal for senior students who want more space and a serious study environment, but we also have limited availability for first years to live there too. We offer rooms for students with impaired mobility and apartments suitable for families. The Village has a communal hall with seminar rooms, a good convenience store managed by the Students Union, a launderette and Ciarán s vegetarian juice bar café. Capacity 456 rooms Dromroe Village offers: Individual apartments with 2/6 study bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen/ dining room and a comfortable lounge area Accommodation for impaired mobility and students with families Electric heating Cable television High speed internet connection via UL network Prepaid card telephone facility in each apartment Weekly refuse collection Village Centre with hall and meeting rooms Launderette Complimentary refuse sacks and light bulbs Ciarán s Café and Students Union Shop Full maintenance service Regular security patrols at night Enclosed areas for bicycles Plus Residential Village Manager Dromroe Village Please Note: Dromroe Village does not have car parking. If you bring a car, you must park at your own risk in the University car park located adjacent to the village 5

Location Map Thomond Village Cappavilla Village Dromroe Village Kilmurry Village Main Entrance to University Dublin Plassey Village Limerick 6

Special Features Family accommodation Dromroe, Thomond and Cappavilla Student Villages offer 2 bedroomed apartments designed to sleep families of up to 2 adults and 2 children. These are also suitable for a mother and baby. Special needs A number of apartments in Cappavilla, Dromroe and Thomond Villages are designed to suit students with impaired mobility. The University (under its Access programme) provides a regular coach shuttle between the residences and the teaching buildings for students requiring transport. Live with friends We offer the opportunity for friends to share an apartment/ house if they indicate this on their booking forms. However we cannot guarantee that all requests will be granted. Art in residence In the first semester, we offer a scheme whereby you can choose artwork for your apartment at an annual exhibition. You can request a piece and while you may not get your first choice, we will guarantee an artwork for your house/ apartment. The environment a joint responsibility. Special Features 7 Activities in residence A programme of activity known as the Campus Life Programme is organised using the communal Village Hall in each village. The programme offers get to know your neighbour nights, dance, yoga, cookery and talks on healthy eating, nutrition and fitness. Village halls and seminar rooms are available for use by students for activities, eg. a games night, club meetings, music rehearsal and group study. Table tennis is available and tournaments are organised on a regular basis. We are conscious of protecting the environment, as we have invested to create attractive natural surroundings in each village. Our Green Campaign is launched at the start of each semester which heightens our awareness and the impact our carbon footprint has on our environment. We produce large amounts of waste which must be recycled as far as possible and we also use a lot of energy. We therefore request that you recycle and sort paper and plastic waste. We also ask you to switch off lights, TVs and electrical items when not in use.

Lifestyle Lifestyle Sport on campus You can really enjoy the University s sports facilities when you live on campus. Whether your interest is team sports or working out in the gym, UL offers a superb choice of options and is one of the best sports facilities in Ireland. Special offer on University Arena membership All residential students are offered a special discount student membership rate for the University Sports Arena. Membership includes access to the 50m pool and superb gym facilities as well as participation in a number of fitness classes. On campus services As well as facilities in each village, the Student Centre, at the heart of the campus, is within easy walking distance of each village and offers a number of useful retail services which include: Clubs and societies on campus Participating in a club/society is easy when you live on campus as most of the meetings and events are held in the Student Centre or in one of the main buildings of the campus. You can stroll up to the main buildings after your evening meal and you have only a short walk home. Eating on campus UL students enjoy food in a wide range of 17 restaurants on campus, from large self service restaurants offering good value hot food to trendy cafés offering gourmet sandwiches, great cakes, speciality coffees and juices. We even have a vegetarian restaurant and juice bar offering healthy vegetarian food. Catering is a top priority at UL where the aim is to offer a wide choice of food, good value in an attractive café ambiance. The Stables Club Bar and Restaurant The Arena Sports Bar The Paddock Restaurant The Student Union supermarket Scholars Café Launderette and dry cleaning service Snap printing and photo copying services O Mahonys Bookstore USIT Student Travel Shop Ulster Bank 8

Management Campus Life Services Village residences are managed by Plassey Campus Centre Ltd, a University company established by University of Limerick to develop and manage student accommodation and other related services which help to create a vibrant campus life. These services are known under the umbrella title of Campus Life Services. Village Management on site The Village Manager lives in the village as part of the community to ensure that a safe, comfortable environment exists for all. The success of the village community is a shared responsibility between students and the management, as it is only with students co-operation on noise levels, housekeeping and preserving the environment that village residences can remain attractive places to live. Campus Life Services aim to provide a high quality service and to ensure that students have an enjoyable experience in residence. The Village Manager provides a reception/drop in service for students, Monday Friday and oversees the property maintenance of the Village. Resident Assistants (RA) In addition to the Village Manager, two RA s live on site. The RA, normally a post graduate student, is available to assist residents with problems that might arise in the village. Maintenance We provide a full maintenance service in all villages. Our maintenance crew are on hand to ensure all reported faults are attended to promptly. Campus Security Campus Security operates a nightly patrol service in each Village. They attend to serious emergencies such as fire or accidents. While the security service is there for student protection, they are also there to prevent excessive noise and to maintain a peaceful environment at night. Campus Security operates a Campus Watch programme, which together with the co-operation of students helps create a safe environment. Code of Conduct Students wanting to live in residence should consider if they can abide by the Code of Conduct which is applicable in each Village. Living in a community requires the ability to share and respect the rights of others. This requires the ability to enjoy living with others, share the cleaning duties, observe hours of quiet, and adhere to the village code of conduct. The Code of Conduct is strictly enforced and students who disregard it may be asked to leave the community mid-term and may not be allowed to return to residence in subsequent years. Management 9 All residential staff are available for help and advice. Staff have an open door policy and will discuss matters in private and with discretion.

Application for Residence Online applications You can apply for a room on campus by visiting our website www.ul.ie/ campuslife. Simply follow the online instructions. An application fee of 250 is required to make an application online. Advance booking for first years Incoming first years planning to live on campus can make advance bookings. All places for first years are granted on a first come first served basis. An application fee of 250 is required with your online application. Confirmation If your application is successful a room is held on campus for you and you are required to confirm that you plan to take up residence as soon as you accept your CAO offer from UL in late August. Cancellation If you wish to cancel your booking, you must do so within 4 days of receipt of your CAO offer, and your booking deposit will be refunded less an administration fee of 30. If you do not cancel within 4 days of receipt of your CAO offer, you will forfeit your deposit. Advance booking for second, third, fourth year students and postgraduates Quotas are restricted for different years of study so early booking is advisable. While every effort will be made to accommodate you, when allocations are filled you will be placed on a waiting list. An application fee of 250 is required with your online application. Confirmation If your online application for a room on campus is successful, we will write and confirm our offer to you. Cancellation If you decide to cancel please note that application fees are non-refundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. Please note: Single semester places are strictly limited. International students At least 350 students from other countries are accommodated each year on campus. Students enjoy the camaraderie of meeting other nationalities which adds an international atmosphere to village life. A quota of rooms is held for international students. Once you have received confirmation of a place on an international programme at UL, you can apply for on-campus accomodation online at www.ul.ie/campuslife An application fee of 250 is required with your online application. Postgraduate students who apply late to UL Postgraduates can apply at any time. We appreciate that postgraduates may not receive confirmation of their places in the University until July/August each year, therefore we hold an allocation of rooms for postgraduate students who apply late to the University. Important points to note If you are successful with your online application, your application deposit will become your damage deposit while in residence. All fees paid by cheque or bankdraft should be made payable to Campus Life Services Single semester residency is only available to students participating in the Co-operative Education and Socrates/Study Abroad programmes. Students who indicate that they wish to stay for a full year and subsequently vacate their room at the end of the first semester will be in breach of their lease/ licence agreement and will forfeit the initial booking deposit and any pre-paid rental fees. For further information and schedule of rental fees contact: Rose Merrigan Campus Life Services Plassey Campus Centre Ltd University of Limerick Telephone +353 61 202331 Fax +353 61 202188 rose.merrigan@ul.ie www.ul.ie/campuslife Please note: This allocation will sell out very fast therefore early online application prior to July is advisable. www.ul.ie/campuslife

University of Limerick campus accommodation is managed by Campus Life Services, Plassey Campus Centre Ltd, a campus company established by the University of Limerick in 1987 to develop and manage accommodation and related campus services. Design: MN Design. Production: Alphaset Ltd. Photography: Liam Burke Press 22 Eoin Stephenson UL Sean Reidy UL Matt Gidney.