When will I hear back from accommodation?

Hiya, I've sent off my application for halls of residence at the University of Reading and am wondering when I will hear back? Submitted it on Monday 18th (the day it opened for insurance place holders). I also submitted it as an Insurance place holder. Also, what is the likelihood I will get offered one of my halls choices? Thanks in advance! :smile:

Reply 1

Elefant

Original post by mircat

Hiya, I've sent off my application for halls of residence at the University of Reading and am wondering when I will hear back? Submitted it on Monday 18th (the day it opened for insurance place holders). I also submitted it as an Insurance place holder. Also, what is the likelihood I will get offered one of my halls choices? Thanks in advance! :smile:

No idea when people hear back for accommodation, but im so happy you posted this now i know im not the only one panicking (i also applied on the 18th with Reading as my insurance and havent heard yet)

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zedaa

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Original post by Elefant

No idea when people hear back for accommodation, but im so happy you posted this now i know im not the only one panicking (i also applied on the 18th with Reading as my insurance and havent heard yet)

lol, yeah I was fretting at first but I reckon they'll get back to us next week. I really hope I get my first choice.. What have you guys chosen?

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Elefant

Original post by zedaa

lol, yeah I was fretting at first but I reckon they'll get back to us next week. I really hope I get my first choice.. What have you guys chosen?

I put bridges hall as my first choice, all self catered, how about you?

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mircat

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Original post by zedaa

lol, yeah I was fretting at first but I reckon they'll get back to us next week. I really hope I get my first choice.. What have you guys chosen?

I put down Benyon as my first. The options were very limited when I applied. Guess it's because it was my insurance.

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zedaa

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I put self catered mackinder halls as my first. The options were quite limited for me in terms of the arrival dates which was annoying.
Also, Did you visit reading? Because I never did get to and I'm wondering if I should soon..

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mircat

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Original post by zedaa

I put self catered mackinder halls as my first. The options were quite limited for me in terms of the arrival dates which was annoying.
Also, Did you visit reading? Because I never did get to and I'm wondering if I should soon..

I visited Reading and it was the best open day experience I had. The ppl there were incredibly nice and welcoming and the campus is amazing. Definitely worth paying a visit to see where you'll be for the next 3/4 years!

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zedaa

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Original post by mircat

I visited Reading and it was the best open day experience I had. The ppl there were incredibly nice and welcoming and the campus is amazing. Definitely worth paying a visit to see where you'll be for the next 3/4 years!

I will! Thank you :smile:

btw has anyone heard back from accommodation yet.. ? It's getting worrying lol

Reply 8

RED1294

Original post by zedaa

I will! Thank you :smile:

btw has anyone heard back from accommodation yet.. ? It's getting worrying lol

They are aiming to get back to students the week starting 1st September. Good luck

Original post by mircat

I visited Reading and it was the best open day experience I had. The ppl there were incredibly nice and welcoming and the campus is amazing. Definitely worth paying a visit to see where you'll be for the next 3/4 years!

Hi! Just wanted to say thanks so much! I worked the Open Day and it's always nice to hear that people had a good time and thought we were nice! Reading IS really friendly, having just spent three years there I think I can safely assert that :smile:

Also, for those who are worried about slim pickings for accommodation, I got the cheapest hall at the time (it doesn't exist anymore) and a lot of the people there were in their last choice of accommodation. We still had an AMAZING time and you get such hall-pride, regardless of where you stay!
Anja
Student Ambassador and English Lit and International Relations Graduate