University Accommodation 2014 - Q&A Thread

Hi, I was wondering how many accommodation choices you're allowed to apply for? and since I only live in Liverpool do I have a good chance at getting accommodation as I wouldn't be able to commute in everyday? Thanks

Hello i live 55 miles away from the university
I have a place for next year (parkgate campus) I have a few questions
I'm wanting to apply for self catered ensuite accommodation... how likely is it that i would get this if i firm you?
And how likely if i insure you?

Also can we pick the specific hall we want to apply to - i'd like to apply for Grosvenor house

Many thanks!


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Hi - thanks for your message.

Applications open in March 2015, so if you've selected Chester as either your firm or insurance choice you will be able to apply for accommodation online.

As the University is not able to accommodate all first year undergraduate students, we take into account the following criteria:




Instead of applying for a specific residence, students are required to list 6 types of accommodation ( self catered standard, self catered en-suite, semi catered, full board en-suite, full board standard, studio flat ( Grosvenor) in order of preference.
Whilst we will try to match students' specific preferences it is not always possible. Many of the options will be oversubscribed so it may be necessary to offer you a type of accommodation that is not your first choice on your list of preferences.



Further information can be found on our website www.chester.ac.uk/accommodation

Hope this helps.

Soph.

Accommodation Office.

Shame there aren't more pictures on the accommodation pages of the university website. The main thing stopping me from applying for Chester is the fact I have no idea what the rooms look like in the halls.

Why can't you pick specific locations? What happens if you get given a room your can't afford as your loan doesn't cover it as in my case as I can only afford up to £4000