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What to pack | International guide
Key items you'll want to consider bringing
Your 2026/2027 Residence Handbook
The Residence Handbook is a great resource...
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
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A Guide to Cleaning Your Halls
Keeping your residences clean is super important...
Private rented accommodation FAQs
Essentials you need to know
What you're responsible for in halls
Everything you need to know
Applications for 2026/27 are now open!
Lock in your accommodation application
Noise levels in halls
Keep it down to keep the peace
House Hunting 101
When to start looking and where to look
Little things to consider whilst living on campus
Top tips on becoming the best flatmate
Room and kitchen Inspection
What to Expect
Smoking and vaping at Heriot-Watt
Important information
Need comfy bedding? Get a Heriot Watt bedding pack
Available to purchase from your main reception
Meet the ResLife team!
Get to know some of our ResLife members
UniKitOut
UniKitOut is here to make your move smooth & stress-free
Carolina's what to pack
As an international student 🧳
Damage charges in halls
Keeping halls in top shape
What is an Advance Rent Payment (ARP)?
(And why it's important you pay it)
Our halls guest policy
Want to have guests over? Here's what you need to know
Kitchen assisted cleaning
The University provides assisted cleaning of each kitchen
What to pack - essential guide
Essential items you need for university
Share chores without the chaos
How to keep your flat clean without the drama
Laundry at Scottish Borders Campus
Make laundry day a breeze
Contents insurance with Howden
The new name for My Endsleigh
Where do I pick up my post?
Where to pick up your post at Jean Muir Student Village
TV Licensing - Don't risk a fine
When do you need a TV licence?
Go Global Accommodation Options
There are a few accommodation options available
Undergraduate Room Types
Deciding on accommodation at University is exciting
Contemporary En-Suite Room Tour
Take a look around our contemporary en suite room
Accommodation FAQs
You may have questions before you arrive at Heriot-Watt
Accommodation Guarantee
What Does it Mean?
Reporting Maintenance Issues - Scottish Borders
Help us by reporting any maintenance defects in your room
How to Dispose of Your Waste
Heriot-Watt's disposal policies
What to do in the event of a fire...
How and when to raise the alarm
Banned & Prohibited Items In Halls
Read this to ensure that you do not bring any contraband
Fire Safety in Halls
You need to know some important fire safety information
Weekly Fire Alarm Test at Scottish Borders
The University conducts weekly testing of the systems
How to Connect to WiFi in Halls
The Wi-Fi in halls is managed by Glide
Locked out at Scottish Borders campus?
Hopefully, it never happens to you...
