Official University of Surrey Accommodation Thread

Hi there!

Welcome to the University of Surrey's accommodation thread!

Details on each accommodation and how to apply can be found here.

If you have any accommodation-related questions, feel free to ask them here and one of our students, or staff, will get back to you

Are there any accoms left?

Hi,
I haven’t found accommodation yet, but I am trying to complete my registration online.

The only section I haven’t completed is the Council Tax section. If anyone could help me, that would be appreciated - please PM me.

Thank you in advance

Hi there!

Welcome to the University of Surrey's accommodation thread!

Details on each accommodation and how to apply can be found here.

If you have any accommodation-related questions, feel free to ask them here and one of our students, or staff, will get back to you

Hi, I've currently got a shared room at Stag Hill and I wanted to know whether my roommate will be of the opposite gender. Doesn't this go against regulations to have opposite genders in the same room?

Does student accommodation allow pets? I am an international student and will be looking for accommodation for myself and my partner. My partner will be working full time and I will have to figure out what's involved to allow him to stay with me in student accommodation. I have a senior cat who I will be bringing with me. I am also looking for accommodation privately but was hoping for student accommodation at least for the first year as I'm unfamiliar with the area, and searching for a place from across the pond is difficult.

Hi my daughter will be going to GSA in September - is she likely to be offered accommodation on the Stag Hill campus as GSA is based there, or might she be offered Manor Park? Do they tend to place you near to where you're studying or is it just random?

Hi @EvrythngCrossed
Congratulations on your daughter's offer to join the GSA this September!
In terms of accommodation, I understand that rooms are assigned randomly, taking into account your listed preferences. For example, I was initially placed in Manor Park during my first year, despite my studies being based at the Stag Hill Campus.
When applying, you can indicate your preference in the comments section. However, please note that we cannot guarantee your preferred accommodation.
If your daughter's accommodation is in Manor Park, there are multiple options to travel from Manor Park to Stag Hill. A bus service runs up to every 8 minutes on weekdays, and the walk takes roughly 15-20 minutes. We also have a segregated cycle path, taking around 8 minutes to cycle between campuses. Currently, there is a public consultation on rental e-bikes being introduced into Guildford with a heavy emphasis on the University. You can find more information here and here on Surrey County Council's website. Find out more about university transport here.
Alternatively, students will have the option to swap rooms with other students, however, this will have to be agreed upon by both students and an administration fee will apply. Here are some FAQs on accommodation. You can also email the accommodation team here: [email protected].
I hope that answers your question. Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best
Daniel
BSc Accounting and Finance
University of Surrey