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Your 2026/2027 Residence Handbook

The Residence Handbook is a great resource...

Accommodation — Scottish Borders campus

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September Events at Scottish Borders Campus

Settle in to life at Heriot-Watt with our events 🎉

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Where do I pick up my post?

Where to pick up your post at Jean Muir Student Village

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How to pay your accommodation fees

Everything you need to know

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Reporting Maintenance Issues - Scottish Borders

Help us by reporting any maintenance defects in your room

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What to pack | International guide

Key items you'll want to consider bringing

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Important Guidance on Lithium Batteries in Halls

Simple Steps to Stay Safe

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Why you should call campus ‘home’ for another year

Apply now and secure your spot

A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls

Keeping your residences clean is super important...

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Private rented accommodation FAQs

Essentials you need to know

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What you're responsible for in halls

Everything you need to know

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Noise levels in halls

Keep it down to keep the peace

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House Hunting 101

When to start looking and where to look

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Little things to consider whilst living on campus

Top tips on becoming the best flatmate

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Room and kitchen Inspection

What to Expect

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Smoking and vaping at Heriot-Watt

Important information

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Need comfy bedding? Get a Heriot Watt bedding pack

Available to purchase from your main reception

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Meet the ResLife team!

Get to know some of our ResLife members

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UniKitOut

UniKitOut is here to make your move smooth & stress-free

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Carolina's what to pack

As an international student 🧳

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Damage charges in halls

Keeping halls in top shape

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What is an Advance Rent Payment (ARP)?

(And why it's important you pay it)

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Our halls guest policy

Want to have guests over? Here's what you need to know

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What to pack - essential guide

Essential items you need for university

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Share chores without the chaos

How to keep your flat clean without the drama

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Laundry at Scottish Borders Campus

Make laundry day a breeze

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Contents insurance with Howden

The new name for My Endsleigh

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TV Licensing - Don't risk a fine

When do you need a TV licence?

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Contemporary En-Suite Room Tour

Take a look around our contemporary en suite room

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Accommodation FAQs

You may have questions before you arrive at Heriot-Watt

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Undergraduate Room Types

Deciding on accommodation at University is exciting