- Can I stay in University accommodation during the summer?
- What accommodation is available?
- How do I apply for summer accommodation?
- How much does summer accommodation cost?
- When is summer accommodation available?
- What are the conditions of summer accommodation?
Can I stay in University accommodation during the summer?
It is usually possible to stay on campus during the summer vacation if rooms are available.
Applications for summer vacation accommodation open at 11:00 on Thursday 23 April through the accommodation portal.
What accommodation is available?
Summer accommodation is only available on the College Lane campus.
The room types available may include:
- Studio Flat (limited availability)
- Enhanced (limited availability)
- Single En-Suite College Lane
- Townhouse
- Telford (limited availability)
- Twin (limited availability)
If a room type is not listed, it is not available during the summer vacation period.
How do I apply for summer accommodation?
To apply:
- Sign in to your accommodation account, or create an account if this is your first application for on-campus accommodation.
- Open the 2025/26 academic year and scroll to the summer vacation option.
- Select create application and complete all stages of the application.
You will receive an email confirmation once your application has been submitted.
How much does summer accommodation cost?
Summer accommodation costs between £128.59 and £277.20 per week, depending on room type.
|
Room type |
Weekly cost |
|
Studio Flat |
£266.63 - £277.20 |
|
Enhanced |
£223.86 - £232.89 |
|
Single En-Suite College Lane |
£210.91 - £219.52 |
|
Townhouse |
£198.87 - £206.78 |
|
Telford |
£153.16 - £159.11 |
|
Twin |
£128.59 - £130.20 |
Limited availability applies to Studio Flat, Enhanced, Telford and Twin rooms.
When is summer accommodation available?
If you currently live on campus
Summer accommodation is available from 11 July 2026.
Offers will be sent from mid-June onwards.
The last night you can stay in a summer vacation room is Friday 4 September 2026. You must leave your room by 10:00 on 5 September 2026 unless you have accommodation booked from September onwards.
If you have a booking for accommodation from September 2026, further information about staying beyond 5 September will be included in your summer accommodation offer.
If your current contract ends before summer
Apply as soon as possible if you currently live in:
- A Semester Only room ending on 23 May
- A Premium room ending on 13 June
- An HIC room ending on 4 July
Offers are subject to:
- Room availability
- Debt checks
- Disciplinary checks
If you are returning to University accommodation in September
If you already have accommodation booked from September 2026, include your future flat and room number in the Additional Information section of your application.
If you currently live off campus
You can move into summer accommodation from 18 July 2026.
Important information
You will not be offered summer accommodation if:
- You have outstanding debt to the University.
- You have a disciplinary record that makes you ineligible.
If you decline your offer or change your dates after an offer has been made, a £25 variation of contract charge will be added to your account.
What are the conditions of summer accommodation?
To be eligible for summer accommodation:
- You must not have any outstanding University debt.
- You must not have a final disciplinary warning.
- Apply by 18 May. Applications received after this date cannot be guaranteed accommodation.
- If demand exceeds availability, priority will be given to students on extended courses who applied before the deadline.
- You may be required to move to a different room.
- The full cost of your booking must be paid in advance.
- Once an offer has been accepted, any changes or cancellations will incur a £25 variation of contract charge.
- Essential maintenance work, including external cladding works, may take place during the summer. If work is scheduled near your accommodation, you will be informed.