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

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