Overview

Overview

James College consists of 13 residential blocks. We have a range of accommodation provision (both new and older-style blocks) and students opting to live in James should remember that the College is far more than its accommodation. The College has both catered blocks and non-catered options, both types of block are well equipped for self-catering and have shared kitchens available to all students.  A Meals in Advance scheme (MAD) is also available for non-catered blocks. Remember that let length and cost of self-catering, as well as the rent pricing, will also affect the annual cost of your room and living costs.

James College is home to around 600 students each year, with 595 rooms for undergraduates. There are 227 standard and 359 ensuite single bedrooms, as well as nine ensuite bedrooms for couples. Contracts are 33 or 39 weeks. 

Our residents

Students within the College are drawn from across all University Departments within the University, and are a mix of home and international students. James offers one house for nursing students, this is in D block and houses 16 students.

We offer rooms for HYMS students and couples (please note HYMS students should not apply for a 33 week let as their course continues over the Easter period).  James College can accommodate students with additional requirements and students who need longer beds. There are no designated single sex or quiet areas in James College.

College community

The College has an active Junior Common Room Committee that organises social, sporting, volunteering and recreational activities, as well as a local bar, two JCR areas (including Sky TV and pool table), and with its outdoor barbeques is the coolest place to be on campus during the summer.

James is the closest college to the sports centre and playing field and traditionally has a strong showing in both College and University sport.  All students are encouraged to get involved and to make the College a great place to be.

Location of our accommodation

For the location of each of our thirteen residential blocks, refer to the map of James College.

How to Apply

For more information on how to apply, please follow these links:

For new undergraduate students

For continuing students

Students wishing to leave accommodation early

Should students wish to leave their accommodation contracts before the stated finish date, they should notify the college administrator (sarah.doughty@york.ac.uk) and the Accommodation Services.  More information can be found here.

Disclaimer

Please note, the facilities and items listed on this website are to give general information as to what the College provides within student accommodation. This information is not part of the legal offer process and no guarantee is given that the items listed will be provided in every room/kitchen. An inventory will be issued to you on your arrival.

Blocks

Our blocks

James College consists of 13 residential blocks.

Pricing

For up to date information on pricing, please visit the Accommodation Services' webpages on rent charges. To view the room type for each block, please click the links in the table above.

Catered Accommodation

Blocks A, B, C and N are serviced by a catering package, this will impact on prices for those blocks.  The catering package includes breakfast and dinner.

Blocks D, E, and F

Blocks D, E, and F were refurbished in 2008.

Block N

Block N is an older style accommodation block that James College inherited from Goodricke College. It is close to the main James nucleus and convenient for all facilities. It is a block renowned for generating good friendships and great College spirit.

During Summer 2009 all the kitchens in Block N were refurbished, further works in 2011 include new carpets and comprehensive repainting of bedrooms.

Beds & baths

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Amenities

• Standard amenities
  All bedrooms come equipped with a single bed with mattress and mattress cover, a desk and chair, a desk lamp, bookshelves, and a wastepaper bin. Additional amenities are listed below
• Electrical sockets
  There are limited electrical socket outlets. Residents are advised to supply fused multiple bar extension cables as three way adaptors are not permitted in our rooms and will be removed by the fire officer.
• Internet and telephone
  Internet connection and a telephone are available in all rooms.
• Television aerials
  Television aerials are provided for blocks G, H, J, K L, and M. You will need to purchase a television licence as this is not provided by the University.

Additional information

Kitchens

Kitchen

Amenities

• Standard amenities
  All kitchens are equipped with a hob, oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, and kettle. Additional amenities are listed below.
• Ironing board
  An ironing board is provided in each kitchen.  Please note that irons are not supplied.

Additional information

Laundry & cleaning

Laundry and cleaning

Laundry

James College students have the choice of two laundries, both equipped with washing machines and tumble dryers. The first is to be found within the James nucleus (opposite Block N). The second laundry is situated behind Block F.

An ironing board is provided in each kitchen.  Please note that irons are not supplied.

Cleaning

Cleaning arrangements for your accommodation will be displayed on kitchen notice boards.

Recycling

Residents are responsible for the collection of and emptying of recyclable items within their flat. Each kitchen will have recycling provisions.

Recycling bags are sited in all kitchen areas. Recycling bays for glass, compost and mixed recycling are conveniently situated outside each accommodation block.