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 🙂

Have most people applied for accommodation already? Also thoughts on shared or en-suite bathrooms??

I'd assume most people have already applied as the deadline is next week. In regards to bathrooms here at York:
Shared:
A cleaner comes in every day to clean them
Toilet paper replenished by the uni
Usually will be shared with a smaller amount of people, or there will be more bathrooms to accommodate a bigger number
Have to store a shower caddy with your products in room as there's not always space to keep in bathroom
Most colleges will have a sink in the bedroom so you can brush your teeth and wash your face in your own room
Usually cheaper
Ensuite:
More expensive
Usually smaller bedrooms as a result
Have to buy own toilet paper, cleaning products, possibly storage
Can keep products in own bathroom
Cleaner will enter your room once a week to clean it
Let me know if you have any other questions about accom 🙂

broo next week????? Didnt even realise, you actually saved me, tsym

Sorry completely misread the previous post as June, the deadline is July 31st 🙂

Yh no worries, I double checked the website and its 31st July.
Also are you already studing at York or are you a first year like us?

This might be a dumb question, but I edited my accommodation application after the deadline. Would this affect my getting a guaranteed offer?