2024 Accommodation at York

Hi! Is accommodation allocated on a first come first served basis once it opens ?

Hi!
So, we collect and hold all applications until our guarantee deadline date (31 July). Then from UK A Level results day, we put all firm-choice guaranteed students through our ‘mass allocator’ system in batches. Students will get their first choice if possible, but there are multiple factors including how popular your first choice is with other students.
As long as you apply by 5pm BST on 31 July 2024, you're guaranteed an offer of a single-occupancy room in accommodation owned, managed or approved by the University.
I hope this helps!
Hazel

Hi Hazel
Quick question, I think students are given 7 room choices 3 of which have to be shared bathroom, does the system assume they are in order of preference and allocation is based on that order ie if you really want an ensuite you can put your first 4 choices down as ensuite and the remaining 3 as shared and hopefully you’ll be lucky enough to be given one of your first 4 preferences?
Is there any data that shows how many applicants apply to each college vs spaces available - I know some Unis publish this so students can get an idea of how competitive a particular room type or college is before they make their choice. No problem if this isn’t available
Many thanks

hey it says on the york website that i should choose at least 3 options with a shared bathroom. do i need to do this?

Is there any information on the number of people per flat / townhouse for each of the bands / colleges? Thanks

Hi!
This really varies between our colleges. In general, the lower the band, the more students per flat/house and therefore the more students sharing kitchen/bathroom facilities (unless it's ensuite). Do you have any colleges/bands in mind? Let me know and I can ask our accommodation team for more details!
Hazel 🙂