How to Apply
Due to continuing changes to our web application system, the application process will now go live on Monday 21st May (not 30th April as previously indicated). We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause however please rest assured that no applications have been made or will be accepted before 21st May, ensuring that all applications will be processed fairly. Details will be emailed to applicants via email on a rolling basis (following acceptance of course offers) from 27th April, applicants are encouraged to check their email inbox (and other email folders due to filtering) on a regular basis.
We make every effort to offer on-campus accommodation to all first year undergraduate and Extended Foundation Degree (year 0) students. As a condition of entry into University College students are normally required to accept their allocated accommodation. However, due to the high demand for on-campus accommodation, students are encouraged to apply early as rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis from May onwards. Later applicants may be placed on a waiting list and/or given appropriate assistance in seeking off-campus accommodation.
Please note, in a change to previous years, students within a 30 mile radius will also be considered for on-campus accommodation, without restrictions.
You will be asked to select your choice of accommodation in order of preference. Whilst every effort will be made to secure your first choice, understandably this is not always possible. Accommodation is allocated on a first come, first served basis, so the sooner you complete your online application the more likely it is that you will be allocated your first choice of accommodation. Students with an established need (e.g. students with a disability) will be given priority on certain adapted rooms so please ensure any needs are declared at the application stage.
We aim to let you know, by email, which accommodation you have been allocated within four weeks of receiving your application. If we are unable to offer you your first choice, we will try to offer your second choice but this is not always possible due to the high demand for on-campus accommodation and certain types of accommodation in particular. We request that all students accept their allocated accommodation and 'give it a go' for the first 6 weeks. Many students find that they couldn't be happier but if you are still unsure you may apply in writing to the Accommodation Office, every effort will then be made to honour your request wherever possible.
To ensure that we are not 'holding' rooms unnecessarily, once you have been allocated accommodation you will be given a limited amount of time to accept this and the associated terms and conditions, again this will be an online system, this will secure your accommodation for you. Failure to complete the acceptance process means that your room may be reallocated.
You will be asked to pay for your first term's accommodation and your deposit when you register in September (or before if you prefer), then at the beginning of every term. You can pay this by cash, cheque, credit card or Direct Debit. Our fees are very competitive and offer excellent value for money and there is even an option to pay your accommodation fees in full in advance to gain a discount.
