We understand that starting University and moving away from home can be a challenging transition. Whilst most students are very happy once they move into their room on campus and meet their flatmates, there is the option to move room if you find you are struggling to settle in.
Room Transfers
Students who have moved in and are already living on campus can request a transfer to a different room after the first few weeks of Term One.
Please bear in mind that room transfers are dependent on availability and we're unable to guarantee transfers as room availability is especially limited at the beginning of the academic year.
We are accepting room transfers requests for the 2026/2027 academic year.
You can apply for a room transfer by completing our transfer request form.
We advise students who apply for a transfer to note as many residence preferences as possible and provide details of additional room profile information i.e. single gender flat, quiet area, central campus location, alternative let length etc.
We aim to open room transfers for the 2026/2027 academic year on onday 12th October.
Students can usually request a room transfer after the first few weeks of Term One.
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we will be able to find you a suitable room, as this depends on what is currently available and also dependant on your transfer preferences. However, we will try our best to accommodate your transfer request.
Typically there is more availability in shared bathroom residences, so you may wish to take this into consideration when you apply for a room transfer and note your residence preferences.
Please bear in mind that we are unable to provide updates on the progress of your transfer request. You'll need to wait until you hear from us and we will be in touch with you when a suitable room becomes available.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee at what stage during the year we maybe able to meet your transfer request and availability of rooms is especially limited at the beginning of the academic year.
Yes. We encourage students to note as many residence preferences as possible when requesting a room transfer.
If you have already signed a private accommodation contract and are living off campus, we would not normally advise requesting a move into University accommodation unless you have fully understood and resolved your contractual obligations. Signing a University accommodation contract while still tied to a private tenancy could leave you liable for accommodation costs under both contracts, which may have significant financial implications.
To help protect yourself financially, we strongly recommend seeking advice and guidance from the Warwick Students' Union Advice CentreLink opens in a new window before requesting a room move. They offer free, professional and confidential housing advice and can help you understand your tenancy agreement, your contractual responsibilities, and any options available to you. They can also provide support with house-hunting, landlord disputes, repairs, security concerns, and deposit recovery.
Direct room swaps are also only available between students who are both currently living on campus.
To request a direct room swap, you need to already be living on campus and to have found another student living on campus who would like to swap rooms with you.
Both students must then email accommodation@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window with their full names and 7 digit Warwick IDs as well as the proposed date of the direct swap. We will then check whether the swap is permitted and email both students to confirm next steps. If the direct room swap is permitted, you may be required to sign a new contract before moving into the new room. Please be aware that you will be responsible for any cleaning required in your room before you complete the room swap.
We aim to start accepting room swap requests for the 2026/27 academic year on Monday 12th October.
Students can usually request a direct room swap after the first few weeks of Term One.
All confirmed room transfers and direct room swaps will incur a £50.00 administrative fee per student, which will be added toeach student's account.
As we are unable to provide updates on the progress of your transfer request and we cannot guarantee at what stage during the year we can offer you a transfer, we recommend you also get in touch with your Residential Community TeamLink opens in a new window who may be able to help during the period of time you are waiting to hear from us. Your Residential Community Team can offer support with whatever concerns or worries you may have.
