You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

Having trouble viewing in Internet Explorer 11? We're working on this. For the best user experience please try using a different web browser.

Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to menu
HomeAccommodationHow to Apply for Accommodation
Search
Menu
  • Study
    • Back
    • Study with us
    • Undergraduate
    • Postgraduate
    • Online study
    • International students
    • Research degrees

    Undergraduate Study

    Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professionals. Explore our courses. Clearing is...

    Student Funding

    We offer a range of financial support to try and ensure that all students can succeed and fulfil their potential during their studies.

  • Apply
    • Back
    • How to apply
    • Student funding
    • Accommodation

    Preparing for Your Interview

    What's an interview like and how can you prepare? Read our advice and tips and search for course information here.

    Application Toolkit

    Our Application Toolkit holds lots of advice and information about applying to Falmouth University.

  • Experience Falmouth
    • Back
    • Open Days & events
    • Student life
    • Student Voice
    • News & stories
    • About us

    Virtual Experience

    Live outside the UK? Can't visit in person? No problem. Experience Falmouth University on this Virtual Experience page.

    Ask a Student

    Our students are here to tell you all about life at Falmouth. From settling in and studying to making friends and making memories.

  • Research & Innovation
    • Back
    • Discover R & I
    • Our projects
    • Research with us

    How to Apply for a Research Degree

    Whether you’re applying for a MPhil or PhD research degree, find out about the key stages of the application process.

    Launchpad (with MSc Entrepreneurship)

    Drive the development of a high-growth tech start-up, supported by a stipend. Alongside this, you’ll benefit from business guidance, mentoring and...

  • Business collaboration
    • Back
    • Working with industry
    • Launchpad Outreach
    • Academic partnerships

    Launchpad Outreach

    Discover Launchpad Outreach, our fully funded business support programme.

    Working with Industry

    Business support, industry collaborations and impactful innovation. Find out more about how we work with businesses.

  • Support
    • Back
    • Student & staff portal
    • Student support
    • Find us
    • Contact us

    Term Dates

    Find out all the key dates and study blocks for undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.

    Accommodation

    Explore all our on and off-campus accommodation options and discover modern, well-equipped spaces designed to fit a range of budgets.

Prospectus

Explore our future-focused undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses by viewing our prospectuses.

How to Apply

Get application information including personal statement advice, interview tips and what to include in your portfolio.

Coronavirus Information

Find out how we're keeping our community safe, and how you can help.

How to Apply for Accommodation

Find everything you need to know about applying for university halls of residence.

Key dates for 2021/22

Wednesday 14 April 2021Applications open 
Friday 11 June 2021 at 17:00Ballot deadline. Applications received before this deadline will be processed through a ballot
After the ballot deadlineApplications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis for remaining accommodation options

Registering for accommodation 

Before you can make an application you'll need to register an account with Room Service, our online accommodation booking system. 

To register you will need: 

  • Your seven digit student ID number 
  • Your full name. We require your full legal first and last name for contract purposes 
  • Your date of birth 
  • An email address that will be available to you throughout the process. A school or college email address is not suitable and will mean that you miss out on important information prior to arrivals 
You can complete the registration process now and then enter your choices at a later date once you've decided. Once you've registered, make a note of your username and password – you'll need them each time you log in to Room Service.

Applying for accommodation 

All first year undergraduate students are guaranteed a bed space in university owned, managed or approved residences. Applications received during the ballot period will be processed in a randomly generated order, which means that everyone has a fair chance to secure their preferred accommodation choice. All applications submitted after the ballot deadline will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis for the remaining accommodation options.

Choosing your student home

When applications open you will be required to put your accommodation options in order of priority. Each room type counts as an accommodation preference.  

 

Keep in mind: 

  • Once you’ve made your selection you won’t be able to change it, so make sure you’re happy before you submit your application.  
  • You can apply any time while the ballot is open, so don’t worry if you miss the first day. 
  • Applications submitted after the ballot closes will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis for the remaining accommodation options. 
  • After the ballot deadline has passed Room Service will randomly generate the order in which applications received during the ballot are processed.  
  • We are unable to guarantee an offer of your first preference of accommodation. 

Specific needs

If you have specific accommodation needs for health, medical or welfare reasons, please contact the Accommodation Office as soon as possible. You’ll be required to provide some documentation (ie supporting medical evidence) and we‘ll liaise with Student Services to discuss suitable accommodation options.  

You’ll still be required to submit an application through Room Service and we recommend you apply during the ballot period. Please provide as much information as possible about your needs, in the notes section of the application. If we need more information, we’ll send you an email.  

Living preferences 

In the application you can include living preferences such as quiet, single or mixed gender flats. These preferences will be taken into consideration when allocating but they are subject to availability. 

We strongly advise that you complete the application yourself rather than asking someone else to complete it for you. This is especially important when selecting living preferences as someone acting on your behalf may select options you do not want.

The Sidings ensuite double bedroom with large desk space
Courtyard at Tuke House halls of residence
five-storey apartment building with glass balconies, grass and blue sky
Doublebed with ensuite at Glasney Student Village

Need advice about private sector accommodation?

We’re happy to help you find private sector accommodation. Make sure you look at Cornwall Studentpad, the Accommodation Office’s database of private sector accommodation. It includes student properties like shared houses, flats, and lodgings.

Join our Facebook group to find housemates 

Looking to share private sector accommodation? Get involved with our Facebook group: Find a Student Housemate Falmouth, Cornwall to find fellow Falmouth students who are in the same boat.  

Get in touch

Accommodation Office, Penryn Campus

T: 01326 253639

E: accommodation@falmouth.ac.uk

Advice & information

Get help with your application and contract, and find out about private options.

Find more info

Apply for 2020 accommodation

Applications are still open for accommodation for 2020. If you need accommodation for 2020, please contact the Accommodation Office.

Get in touch

Ask a Student

Talk to our current students about everything from accommodation to student life.

EmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInMessenger
  • Courses
  • Departments
  • Staff
  • Academic partnerships
  • Jobs
  • Corporate information
  • News
  • Alumni
  • Contact
  • Find us
  • Events
  • Staff & Student Portal
  • Falmouth Campus
    Woodlane, Falmouth
    Cornwall TR11 4RH
    01326 211077
  • Penryn Campus
    Treliever Road, Penryn
    Cornwall TR10 9FE
    01326 370400
© Falmouth University 2021
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Data Privacy
  • Copyright
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
  • Student Regulations

TEF Gold Logo