Information Student accommodation Bergerweg Alkmaar
Introduction
This short brochure will give you information about the Student Accommodation of Inholland University
Alkmaar, at the Bergerweg. This is an accommodation for exchange students who will study at Inholland
University for one or two semesters.
Students will find information about the accommodation and its facilities in this short brochure. Next to
this, information about payment, checking in and checking out is included.
Accommodation
From August 2012 the accommodation used by Inholland University will be “Bergerweg”. In the past this
building has been used as a school. From August 2012 it is used by Inholland University to accommodate
foreign students. Together with housing corporation Woonwaard this accommodation is realised.
The accommodation is situated near the centre of Alkmaar (couple of minutes by bike), the train station (2
minute walk) and Inholland University (5-10 minutes by bike).
Inholland University rents 11 rooms at this accommodation. All rooms are rented out as single rooms, so
every student has his own room with bath room. The rooms are not identical, they have different sizes,
but all the rooms will have the same facilities.
In addition to student residences, there is also a nursery located in the accommodation and there is
scope for social-cultural companies/organisations.
The outdoor space of the premises will be transformed into a space where everyone can come together.
For instance a field will created where students can play football or have a picnic.
Individual Rooms and Common living room/ common kitchen
The accommodation is divided in three “living groups”, each with a common living room/kitchen area.
You share this with the other students of your living group. This will be other exchange students and also
some regular Dutch students. A living group will consist of max. 10 students in total.
The individual room is divided in two spaces, there’s a bathroom and a room to sleep and study in. Every
room has also a small kitchenette.
Every room has a refrigerator where the student can keep his own products.
Every bathroom has a shower, a washing sink and a toilet.
Upon arrival the student will receive a brand-new kitchen package. This includes plates, cutlery, pans and
cups. Besides the kitchen package bed-clothes will be provided.
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The inventory of the common living room includes:
- Banks
- Chairs
- Litter bins
- Bookshelves
- Tables
- Coffee table
- TV
- Ironing board
- Hobs
- Electric kettle
- Coffeemaker
- Microwave
- Vacuum cleaner
- Washing machine
- Wash dryer
- Fire extinguishers
- Mailboxes
The cleaning of the individual room and public room is the students’ own responsibility. There is a
vacuum cleaner available on every living group.
There is a common washroom. Where students can wash and dry their clothes.
In every room at the accommodation it is possible to use the wireless Internet.
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The inventory of an individual room includes:
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Bed with spiral ( 90 x 200 cm)
Mattress
Top draw mattress shelter
Pillow
Sheet
Duvet
Bed-clothes with pillow-slip
Wardrobe/ cupboard
Table
Plastic office chair
Writing-basket
Writing-lamp
Lamp stand-up
Bookcase
Curtains
Garbage can
Clothes hanger
Shower blind
Toilet brush
Small refrigerator
Electric kettle
Extension cord
Because the building is under renovation at this moment we cannot show you pictures.
The drawing below shows a room and the facilities
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Important phone numbers and (email) addresses
Student Accommodation Bergerweg
Address:
Bergerweg 23 till 27 & Oostsanenkade 3A till 3 R
Alkmaar
Housing corporation
Woonwaard
Hertog Aalbrechtweg 30
Alkmaar
003172-5176610
post@woonwaard.nl
Emergancy:
After 4:30 p.m. and during weekends, please call the following number:
Woonwaard Service Number: 003172-5276527
When you call this number, you will hear a Dutch spoken tape. Please hold the
line and don’t press any other keys. At the end of the spoken message you will be
put through with the operator. He or she will take your call.
Inholland University
Address:
Servicedesk:
International office:
Bergerweg 200
1800 AK Alkmaar
Desk: B1-09
Phone: 003172-5183888
Fax: 003172-5183887
Servicepunt.alkmaar@Inholland.nl
Phone: 003172-5183652
Intoffice.alkmaar@Inholland.nl
Emergency numbers
Case of emergency:
ambulance/fire department/police 112
No case of emergency 0031900-8844
Ambulance
072-5644444
Fire department
072-5675010
Police
0900-8844
General Practitioner
Visitors address:
James Wattstraat 7
1817 DC Alkmaar
003172-5180618
Consultation by Telephone:
Consultation James Wattstraat:
Consultation at home:
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Payment procedure
Students will only be considered for accommodation as long as they have no rent arrears from previous
periods in Inholland University Student Accommodation.
Every academic year has two semesters:
- 1st semester: Fall semester
- 2nd semester: Spring semester
September – end of January
February – half of July
The Servicedesk of Inholland University will provide you the exact dates of the start of the semesters.
Rent will increase annually by the minimum of the percentage in accordance with national, obligatory rent
increases in the Netherlands.
The price for the single room is around € 2.600,- for one semester. This is the maximum.
This price is including service costs (electricity, gas, water) using WiFi internet and the inventory that’s
present in the rooms.
You have to pay the full amount of the rent 2 months before you are going to the University.
We will also let you know what the exact costs of renting will be.
Check in procedure
After you have applied for accommodation you will receive a message by e-mail. You will be informed
whether a definite reservation has been made for you or whether you have been put on the waiting list.
The Servicedesk will inform you as soon as possible about which room is assigned to you. The check in
date is often fixed by the course management of the course you are going to follow.
Subletting
It is forbidden to sublet your apartment. Students found subletting will have their tenancy contract
terminated at once. It is also not allowed to live in a single room with more than one person. Violations of
such rules will lead to immediate termination of the tenancy contract.
Moving
It will not be possible to move to a different room/location during the semester. If you think you have good
reasons to move, you should write to the Servicedesk; the accommodation officer will check whether it is
possible.
Within a week you will be informed whether or not a move is possible. If you do move to another room,
you will have to sign a new contract and your old room will be inspected.
Extending your tenancy contract
If you wish to stay longer than your contract states, you should approach the Servicedesk employee as
soon as possible or at least a month before the contract expiry date. Extension can only be granted to
students with no rent arrears and only if the room is not reserved for somebody else.
If you are staying an extra semester or if you are going on placement in the Netherlands your tenancy
contract will not be automatically extended.
Please note that the term of notice will be 1 month in all circumstances.
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Check out procedure
You have to leave the accommodation on the day that your contract ends. If you wish to leave before the
expiry date of your contract you must inform the Servicedesk. It will not be possible to get a refund of the
rent.
If you think Inholland University has to make an exception for you, you have to write a letter to the
Servicedesk. The only exceptions are made in case of serious personal circumstances. Normally within a
week you will receive an answer.
At the day of your departure your room will be inspected and you have to hand in your key.
When your room is inspected it should be clean and in the state you found it at the beginning of the
contract period. This means:
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All furniture is dusted and clean
The floor has been vacuum cleaned, dusted and wiped clean
The shower, toilet and wash basin are clean
Cupboards are empty
All items of the inventory list are present and in good condition
All personal belongings are removed
All extra furniture is removed
Stickers, posters, tape, etc. are removed from the wall without leaving stains or (drill) holes
The refrigerator is empty and clean
Kitchenette is clean
After the inspection you have to hand in your key to the housing company.
Departure without prior termination
If you leave without giving a proper notice, Inholland University reserves the right to refuse you
accommodation at a later date. All costs incurred by Inholland University (like cleaning costs) will be for
your expense.
Debts
All students with rent or other debts to Inholland University will not be awarded any European Credit for
modules studied until all debts have been settled.
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