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Advice on your home from home
Living away from home with other students could be one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of your time in Portsmouth.
We're here to help you navigate the new experiences of living in halls and/or renting a student house - from finding somewhere suitable and checking over the details, to moving in - we've got you covered.
Support in halls
Our Res Life team can offer help and advice if you're living in University halls. From 24/7 support to community events, we help you feel at home.
Studentpad and student housing
Whether you like the idea of sharing with others, or you want a place to yourself, we can help you find a room in a flat, house or lodgings to suit you and your budget. Use Portsmouth’s official Studentpad to find trusted private student housing.
Common questions about halls and private renting
Find answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions about halls and private renting, from council tax to how to be a good neighbour, noise to rubbish collection, dealing with landlords to what happens when you move out.
Contact Res Life
- +44(0)23 9284 4500
- University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Southsea, Portsmouth PO1 2UP
- reslife@port.ac.uk
We are open Monday to Friday between 09.30am and 8.00pm.
Daytime appointments
You can book a daytime appointment with us by calling the team on: +44 (0)23 9284 4500 or by emailing reslife@port.ac.uk.
We retain meeting spaces in halls of residence, so if you would prefer to meet in your halls, please let us know so we can arrange this.
Drop-Ins
We're open for drop-ins from Monday to Thursday between 11.30am and 5.00pm, and on Fridays between 12.00pm and 4.00pm.
Out-of-hours welfare support
For 24/7 urgent welfare support, call our free confidential helpline on 0800 028 3766.
When prompted, please give the code 'MHA354686'.
Speak to your Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants are returning students who offer peer-to-peer support and advice to students. They will host social events and run awareness campaigns throughout the year to benefit student residents. Your best chance of meeting the Resident Assistants is through attending our events.