If I submit an application, when will I hear if I have been offered accommodation?
We will begin to send out information about allocations from early August up to 13 September 2021. If you haven't heard from us by 13 September 2021 please email accommodation at warwick dot ac dot uk.
How is accommodation for new postgraduate students allocated?
Please see our allocation policy for more information on how your application will be processed. We have a variety of accommodation for postgraduate students, subject to availability, including University managed campus accommodation, University managed off campus accommodation and partnership accommodation. When applying for campus accommodation you will be asked to select at least eight on campus preferences which includes at least 2 non en suite options. While your preferences are taken into account, there is no guarantee that you will be allocated to one of your preferences, or that you will receive an offer of accommodation. It is also possible that further accommodation options will be added or removed, and you may be allocated to an option that was not advertised when applying for accommodation. In the majority of circumstances, we will only make an offer of accommodation once you have an unconditional firm offer of study from Warwick. Applicants who meet the criteria noted in the allocation policy are allocated through a computer ballot for campus accommodation which will take place after 31 July 2021. Accommodation offers will be made from August onwards.
What can I do if I haven't received my offer of accommodation?
Accommodation offers will be sent out in stages from August onwards, so please do not contact us unless you have not received your offer by 13 September 2021. All offers will be sent via email, so we advise you check your spam folder.
If I have a medical condition that affects my accommodation requirements, how can I apply for appropriate accommodation?
You will need to submit the appropriate application as detailed on the specific accommodation requirements webpage for your condition. Please be aware the deadline for your request being supported by the appropriate team is 28 July 2021, so you will need to submit the appropriate evidence in advance to ensure there is enough time for it to be assessed and for the decision to be communicated to you before the deadline. Please note that you will still need to submit an accommodation application separately by 31 July 2021 and complete the relevant specific accommodation requirements section within the accommodation application to ensure we are aware and can take your requirements into account.
If I'm a part year postgraduate student, can I still make an application for accommodation?
Due to high demand, we can only accept applications for postgraduate accommodation from full year students to start in September 2021. If you are a part year postgraduate student, you can apply from mid-October 2021 for accommodation from November 2021 and you'll need to submit a separate application.
I am a PGCE (teacher training) student, can I still make an application for accommodation?
PGCE students are not eligible for accommodation on campus and should not apply online, however you are welcome to get in touch with the allocation team who can offer guidance on alternative options that may be available.
What is partnership accommodation?
We have arranged accommodation for new Warwick postgraduate students at City Point, The Oaks and Corporation Village, located in Coventry. You will be asked as part of your application process whether you would like your contact details to be passed on to a partner provider. Partnership accommodation may be an option at such a time where campus and Warwick managed off-campus options are fully allocated. Your contract will be directly with the partner provider and all rent will be paid to them. All our partnership accommodation halls offer en suite rooms, for more information please see our partnership provider webpage. You will also need to pay a deposit or advance rent payment to secure a room, and may need to provide details of a guarantor.
What should I do if I find my own accommodation and no longer wish to be allocated accommodation?
If you have applied for Warwick managed accommodation and no longer wish to be allocated, please email accommodation at warwick dot ac dot uk to let us know and we will withdraw your application provided you are yet to sign your contract. If you are looking for alternative accommodation, please make sure you have reviewed the Students Union housing guidance before entering into a legally binding contract.
Will I be able to apply for accommodation after 31 July 2021?
The deadline for priority applications is 31 July 2021. You can still submit an application after this date however it will be treated as a late application. We will allocate students who apply after 31 July 2021 on a rolling basis subject to availability, which may include university managed off campus accommodation and partnership accommodation.
I am unsure whether I am classified as an overseas student, how do I find out my student status?
Once you have received an academic offer from Warwick, your fee status should be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
If I receive an accommodation offer, how do I accept it?
We will send any offers of accommodation by email. For University managed accommodation, you will get two working days to accept your offer. If you miss this deadline we may not be able to make another offer of accommodation, so it’s important to regularly check. We can only make one offer of accommodation. You are able to reject your offer, but you will need to make alternative accommodation arrangements.
If you are allocated to Partnership Accommodation such as City Point, The Oaks or Corporation Village, we will inform you by email, and provided you have consented for your details to be shared on your application form, the Partnership Accommodation provider will contact you with further information. In most instances, you will need to pay a deposit or advance rent payment to confirm your place in partnership accommodation, in addition to providing details of a suitable guarantor.
What happens if I reject my offer of accommodation?
We are only able to make one offer of accommodation. If you reject your offer, we are not able to make any further offers and you will need to make your own arrangements for accommodation. For more information about private accommodation, please see the Students Union guidance.
Do you offer family or couples accommodation for new postgraduate students?
If you would like accommodation suitable for couples, please follow the couples accommodation application process. Please note, you do not need to fill out the postgraduate application form as there is a separate form for couples accommodation. Before applying, please review your accommodation options carefully as they are different to the standard postgraduate options. If you require family accommodation, please contact Staff and Family Housing for further information.
