New Students

Countdown to Moving in Weekend

Are you ready to start your Queen Mary journey?

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A Guide to Residential Life

What we can do for you!

Welcome to Queen Mary

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Residential Services Online Shop

Orders for September 2026 NOW LIVE!

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Arriving in the UK

The countdown is on...

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Have you had your meningitis vaccine?

All university students should make sure they are vaccinated

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Connecting to WiFi when you arrive

A quick guide to getting your internet sorted on day one

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Everything you need to know before you arrive

Essential info to make the start of your journey smooth

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Queer Life at Queen Mary

Being yourself on campus and beyond

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How to use your keys and access card

What does your room number mean...

What it's like to live in...

What it's like to live in Albert Stern Cottages

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Dawson Hall

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Beaumont Court

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Maynard House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Ifor Evans Place

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Lindop House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Creed Court

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Sherren House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Albert Stern House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Floyer House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

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Queen Mary Accommodation 360° Tours

Discover your ideal hall of residence

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Eniola's what to pack

A list of everything you'll need

Choose your own adventure: Interactive game!

Your friend is coming to stay! Where will your choices lead?

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Is social media a necessity for university life?

We love it, we hate it, but do we even need it?

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Alana's What To Pack

What I packed for life in London as a student from Wales

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What's it like to be a mature student at QMUL?

No matter your age, you'll find your people

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

If RA Hetvi could give her first year self some advice...

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Suryansh's What To Pack

What I packed for life in the UK as a student from India

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Walking routes to Queen Mary Halls

Finding your way around can take some time

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How to be independent

It's up to you...and these 5 top tips!

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Moving to London? Don't Make This One Mistake!

Our best piece of advice for international students

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What's included in my bedroom?

Soon you'll be moving into Queen Mary halls and unpacking

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Advice on how to kick off uni the right way

Directly from students