New students and arrivals
Keeping up to date
As we get closer to the start of the new academic year, we'll email your University of York email account with information and advice on how to prepare.
Arrivals day
If you are living in University accommodation, your arrival date will be determined by the start date specified for you in your accommodation contract. It is important you arrive only on the day you are allocated.
Arriving at Constantine College - Saturday 19 September 2026
- Drive to the Church Lane Building car park, (campus map / google maps / what3words) following signs for ‘Campus East Key Collection’ along the way. You will be directed to park in an available bay.
- Students should report to the Church Lane Building reception, which is accessible from the car park. At the reception, the student will check-in to their accommodation and receive their room access card - please make sure you bring your student ID with you.
- The Church Lane cafe and toilets are available to students and their parents/supporters. Due to the limited capacity of the car park, we ask that you please move on within 30 minutes of arriving.
- After collecting your room access card and returning to your car, you will be directed to drive from the Church Lane car park to the Kimberlow Lane Car Park (campus map / google maps / what3words).
- Upon your arrival, please begin to unload your belongings. To help us minimise congestion, we ask that all belongings are unloaded and moved within 15 minutes. Student volunteers and staff will be available to support the student in moving their belongings into their accommodation block, and can let you know if any closer spaces become available.
- Once the car has been unloaded, the driver will need to move their vehicle to the Grimston Bar Park and Ride, Google Maps / What3words, to help with congestion.
- From there, our shuttle bus will return you to the Campus East interchange, Google Maps / What3words, which is a five minute walk to Constantine College.We recommend that all drivers make a note of their student’s accommodation block and room number before leaving, in case mobile signal is poor on the day.
- Once you’ve unpacked, head on foot to the Constantine Forum to meet college staff, collect your Student ID and explore merch and sports memberships.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m not able to move in on the day I've been assigned. Can I arrive on a different day instead?
We strongly encourage you to arrive on the day your tenancy contract begins. Arrivals weekend is a very busy time at the University, with lots of traffic and queues across campus.
If you choose to arrive after this date, please be aware there will be a limited number of parking spaces available, as well as limited assistance available to help you move into your room. We therefore strongly recommend you move in on your allocated arrival date.
If you have any questions, please contact accommodation
I’m a neurodivergent student and would like to move in when it’s quieter. Is that possible?
Arrivals weekend is very busy and can, for some students, be overwhelming. If you have specific needs, please contact accommodation
I have physical disabilities and require accessible parking. Do I need to register in advance?
Blue Badge holders can use accessible parking spaces on campus and you don't need to register in advance.
See our campus map for accessible parking spaces.
What happens if I arrive ‘out of hours’?
Our key collection hubs are open between 8am and 8pm, though you should aim to arrive during your pre-booked arrival slot if you have one.
If you arrive on campus outside these hours, please make alternative arrangements until our key collection hubs reopen. In an emergency, you can contact Campus Safety on +44 (0)1904 32 4444.
Will I be able to buy food when I get there?
Check campus outlet opening times to see whether they will be open when you plan to arrive. Note that our campus catering outlets only take card or contactless payments.
If you are moving into catered accommodation, please be aware your meals will only be available on weekdays during the semester, starting Monday 21 September 2026.
Your room number
Accommodation services will email you your room code in September, which includes your room number and block/flat. If you have any questions, speak to the Accommodation team.
- The letters at the start tell you which building the room is in
- The next letter is your block/court
- The number is your room number
- The first digit of your room number is your floor: (0 is Ground Floor, 1 is First Floor etc.)
For example: COHE/A1/104 is Constantine College, Block A1, First Floor, Room Number 104.
Report any issues
If you're living on campus, we’ll email you a room inventory when you move in. Check your room thoroughly and report any problems.
Report a problem with your room
If you're living off campus, your accommodation provider / letting agent will provide you with an inventory on the day you move in. See our advice for moving into private sector accommodation, including what to expect and a handy moving in checklist for your first key tasks.
Your first weeks
During your first week, Constantine and our Students’ Union will host a programme of welcome activities, led by the student committees, to welcome you to our college, introduce you to your new flatmates and begin your university journey.
