Getting worried about Accomomdation

People! First things first, don't worry. This happened last year - everyone firmed will get accom. It's done in batches, and the batch with you in may simply not have been done yet. You have another month before you really need to worry. And yes, some of you will be twinned for the first few weeks or so, but you pay less rent during that period because of that, and it's usually sorted quickly.

Wot do u mean by twinned? surely there is only 1 bed in each room! And wen u say batches - does that still mean that the people with firm will all get their FIRST choice? coz i did apply on the 8th of March ...

Twinned accomodation happens in the halls where rooms are big enough to fit two single beds in, e.g. Chamberlain halls. You're twinned with somebody of the same sex and each of you is designated either twin 1 or twin 2.

After the accommodation service finds a spare room (after people don't turn up and whatnot) they will relocate twin 2 and remove the second bed. Twin 1 will then have the room to themselves.

The advantages include a good mate if you get on with your roomie, cheaper hall fees.

Disadvantages are that if you're twin 2 and you get moved to another corridor/halls after a few weeks you've got to make a new set of friends because you're no longer living with the folks you spent much of freshers with. This could be seen as an advantage aswell.

If southampton was your firm then you're guaranteed a place in halls, you're not guaranteed your first choice though!

Don't worry about it nbee, you said you were firm right? The Accommodation service guarantees AN OFFER (whether it be your first preference or not) if you make Soton your firm or insurance. Ok so insurance students are definitely being twinned, and I was warned that there are a handful of firm students being twinned too, but they have been students who have asked for catered at Glen.

As long as you've been confirmed as a student at the uni, applied before 1st August and definitely submitted an application, I'd sit tight and wait patiently. Like someone said, it's being done in batches over the next couple of weeks - just make sure you check your account and accept as soon as you're made an offer

Thanks for reply Put my mind at ease somewhat. Just heard someone from school of civil (same as me) has got their accommodation 'processing' so atleast mine should change soon

Yeah it should do - let us know how you get on!

Hey, status has changed to 'Processing 2' - do u no wot the number 2 is all about?

Thanks, Nat.

They haven't found a match for your first choice and now looking at 2nd

Btw, if they don't match any of your choices, it'll go to unmatched on your app. Don't worry much about it, they'll try find a room that meets closest to your preferences, you'll defs be guaranteed a room.

Abit dissapointed - was looking forward to those squash courts/gym/shop on site etc... Small halls are my second choice :|.
This whole process smells of first come first serve according to wen your school finalises your place x(. Why should i be penalised for their speed - :|

Very much appreciate your feedbk tho - u seem well informed

Abit dissapointed - was looking forward to those squash courts/gym/shop on site etc... Small halls are my second choice :|.
This whole process smells of first come first serve according to wen your school finalises your place x(. Why should i be penalised for their speed - :|

Very much appreciate your feedbk tho - u seem well informed