St John’s Durham Accommodation?

Hi -

So I’ve been allocated St John’s College and I’m really pleased about it (it was my first choice) but I’ve just been re-reading the accommodation page at the college website and it just struck me that it says they offer “accommodation during University vacations (room only, no catering)”. Does this mean that the college only offers 39 week contracts and doesn’t have 30 week contracts where we can choose to pay less but move out during Christmas and Easter? I really don’t wanna pay an extra £1000+ especially when I won’t be in the room anyway 😂😂😂

Does anyone have insight into this? I’ll email the college on Monday for a detailed answer but was kinda panicking so thought I’d ask TSR.

Hi -

So I’ve been allocated St John’s College and I’m really pleased about it (it was my first choice) but I’ve just been re-reading the accommodation page at the college website and it just struck me that it says they offer “accommodation during University vacations (room only, no catering)”. Does this mean that the college only offers 39 week contracts and doesn’t have 30 week contracts where we can choose to pay less but move out during Christmas and Easter? I really don’t wanna pay an extra £1000+ especially when I won’t be in the room anyway 😂😂😂

Does anyone have insight into this? I’ll email the college on Monday for a detailed answer but was kinda panicking so thought I’d ask TSR.

Hiya

The 39 weeks is non-negotiable as it is the standard letting period for most colleges. Some may have a shorter let available, but even that is not something you can actively choose- it's just allocated to you. In case of evidence to the contrary, I'd say you should stick to the belief that the tenancy will be for 39 weeks no matter which college you go to.

-Himieka

My DD is at St John’s. Her contract is for 39 weeks - as far as I recall she didn’t have an option for a short contract (she wouldn’t have wanted to clear her room out anyway). If cost is an issue maybe consider opting to share a room?