Before you arrive

Before you arrive at College you will be sent some forms that you will need to complete.

  • Your College contract
  • An online accommodation questionnaire [If you are going to be living in College]
  • Your accommodation agreement - you can see a template of this here: LMH Undergraduate Accommodation Agreement Template. This sets out the periods that you are entitled to stay, the charges and payment dates as well as your rights and responsibilities. You will be sent your agreement by email in September. We won't be able to check you in or issue your keys if we haven't received a signed copy back from you.
  • You will also receive an email confirming your room allocation for the coming year - we try to find the best fit for each individual and you will be living with or nearby other students from your year group. You can contact us to check your specific requirements on accommodation.manager@lmh.ox.ac.uk, but please note that due to the volume of enquiries we receive in September we are unable to provide further general details about individual rooms before your arrival.

What should I bring to College?

Your room will include a bed, mattress, wardrobe or other storage, easy chair, desk, desk chair, desk lamp and curtains.

Utilities and heating are included in the accommodation charge.

Most rooms are fitted with an ethernet point and all have access to a wireless network.

Shared pantries are equipped with a fridge/freezer, cupboards, microwave, a hob and usually an oven and grill. They will also have kettles and toasters - it's best to wait and see what is already here before bringing your own appliances, or you could make a group purchase with your fellow residents.

There are over 400 covered bike racks in the college grounds (register your bike at the Porters Lodge and keep it secured to a rack at all times).  You can also buy or rent a bike from Byke Ltd who have a depot at the college, or from our monthly bike repair man on his visit, or use our hire-by-hour community bikes.

Oxford City centre, just a short walk from LMH, has a great variety of shops, where you can buy basic supplies and homewares at a reasonable cost. The Jericho and Summertown areas of Oxford also have many charity shops which sell second-hand goods.

Students can also purchase a bedding pack from the College for £27.50 which includes a pillow with a pillowcase, a single duvet and cover and a bed sheet.

 Do's and Don'ts

  • DO bring your own bedding and towels (duvet, sheets etc. suitable for a single bed)
  • DO bring any basic kitchen equipment that you want
  • DO bring photos, cushions etc. to personalise your room and make it feel like home
  • DO make sure you have a TV licence if you want to watch or stream television programmes
  • DO make sure everyone knows your postal address:  LMH, Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6QA
  • DON'T remove any furniture from your room, or bring in any additional furniture (including fridges), without permission from the Bursary
  • DON'T bring anything that is dangerous or could cause fire or other damage
  • DON’T have cooking equipment in your bedroom – use one of the kitchens provided
  • DON'T use Blu-Tack or other damaging adhesives on the walls - use the noticeboards and picture rails provided, or try using paper tape and Command strips
  • DON'T bring a car, we have no provision for student parking