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Moving out
We hope you've had a brilliant time living in accommodation but all good things must come to an end and you'll need to move out when your contract ends. Don't worry, you'll receive a departure email from our Customer Services team with everything you need to know about the moving out process.
You're responsible for leaving your accommodation in the same condition as when you arrived - use our handy
Departure Checklist
to make sure that you have done everything you need to before you leave us.
Can I leave any belongings?
When leaving your accommodation, it is vital that you take all of your belongings with you. You're responsible for making sure the room is left empty so that our team can make sure your room is thoroughly cleaned for the next student.
If you have belongings or food that you no longer need, consider donating them. We work with the British Heart Foundation to collect supplies every year. We also collaborate with local food banks to collect unopened, long-life items and the
Students' Union
organises the "Leave Newcastle Happy" initiative, which limits waste.
Find out more about how to donate different items below. If you are unsure what can be donated or need more help,
contact ResLife
Items you can donate
In your student village’s reception or social space, you’ll see a
ResLife ReHome
donation box. There are lots of useful items you can donate to help future students, including:
kitchenware (pots, pans, cutlery, plates, mugs)
stationery
clothes airers and hangers
unused toiletries
non-perishable food
decorative items (policy-compliant)
reusable home essentials
Drop off your items anytime during Term Three before you leave—your donation could make a big difference to someone arriving in September.
Leftover food
Any unopened, non-perishable food can be donated. Come down to your student village’s ResLife space during its opening hours and put it in our boxes. We will then donate what we can to food banks. The kind of things we are looking for are:
Tinned fruit
Instant mash/tinned potatoes
Tea/coffee
Soup (tins)
Cereal
Tinned meat
Rice
Pasta
Bicycles
Newcastle University doesn’t accept bikes but don’t worry, there are places still to donate them. Check out
Recyke Y’Bike
in Byker. They accept all bikes, no matter their quality!
Items you cannot donate
Some items we cannot accept due to health & safety, these include:
broken or dirty items
duvets
pillows
knives
hangers
helmets
used toiletries
perishable food items
items not compliant with policies
Leaving early
If your plans have changed and you no longer need the room, please let us know by completing a 'request to leave early' on the
accommodation portal
. You can find this under ‘
Your Room’
and selecting the request ‘
Leave early’.
It is your responsibility to inform us if you are leaving as your school won't tell us on your behalf.
There are also some important things to be aware of; your contract does not include a notice period. This means that if you decide to leave early, you'll be responsible for paying rent until the contract ends unless you find a replacement tenant.
Finding a replacement tenant
If you find another Newcastle University student to replace you, we will release you from the contract. Find out more about this option in the
Residents Handbook 25-26
Withdrawing from University
If you withdraw  from University (ie you are no longer a registered student)
and
you live in University-owned accommodation, you'll only be charged full rent for the
termly billing period
When leaving your room, remove all your belongings and return your key to reception before the end of the billing period.
Liability terms vary for students living in partnership accommodation (
Unite, Abodus, Downing or Homie)
. Please contact your accommodation provider directly to inform them of your departure and for more information relating to your accommodation fees.
Returning next year
Find out what you need to do if you want to return to our accommodation next year.
Extending your stay
If you'd like to continue living in the city beyond the academic year we have options available to extend your stay.
Your questions answered
Can the Newcastle University Accommodation team help me find private housing?
While we do not advertise private properties to rent, you can
book an appointment with NUSU
who offer housing advice, and our
ResLife team
can help you find the perfect flatmates through their 'Find a Flatmate' events.