Accepting offer than not turning up

I'm unsure what university to accept an offer for but I want to apply for accommodation asap.

Does anyone know if anything happens if I accept an offer but choose not to attend.

I Mean most universities won't let you apply for accommodation until you've made them your firm choice..

Why will you be applying for accommodation if you dont even know where you will be going?


If you firm a place, and get your results, then they will expect you to turn up. If you later decide you dont wish to go then you need to inform them and they are unlikely to hold you to that place and will release you.

If you form a place and accept after the results, then you will be made an offer of accommodation. You normally accept that offer by confirming and returning a deposit c £250. If you then decide not to attend you normally lose the deposit, but they may let you off the contract as long as you dont start at uni.

If you start at uni and move in, then the responsibility to pay for your accommodation for the year is yours as detailed n your agreement.

Dont dither, make your mind up and keep them informed.

This is in postgrad, so there is no such thing as a firm choice

Sorry guys don't think I was clear I've made a couple postgraduate applications in which I've received offers, I can't apply for accommodation for either until I accept the offer to study. I would like to be able to apply for accommodation but not necessarily take the offer of accommodation but also maybe not go to the university. I would just like to know if anything happens if I accept an offer to study but then decide not to go. Thanks!

OP is not a postgrad yet brapp