applying for accommodation - Durham

Hi,
just received my college allocation (st cuthberts society) and i’m really excited but wondering how/when we apply for accommodation? i’m a bit nervous about accom prices so anxiously waiting for more information via email. i’m hoping i haven’t missed any important emails as im feeling a bit clueless.

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bxcs

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Original post by 21rlee

Hi,
just received my college allocation (st cuthberts society) and i’m really excited but wondering how/when we apply for accommodation? i’m a bit nervous about accom prices so anxiously waiting for more information via email. i’m hoping i haven’t missed any important emails as im feeling a bit clueless.

Congrats!!

Accom application usually comes out after results day. They do it within college so how long after results day varys, iirc mine was start of September.

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DwightSchrute8

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Original post by 21rlee

Hi,
just received my college allocation (st cuthberts society) and i’m really excited but wondering how/when we apply for accommodation? i’m a bit nervous about accom prices so anxiously waiting for more information via email. i’m hoping i haven’t missed any important emails as im feeling a bit clueless.

Im also worried about accom prices. Do we have to pay for the 38 weeks ,, why am i paying even though im away during holidays?

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21rlee

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Original post by DwightSchrute8

Im also worried about accom prices. Do we have to pay for the 38 weeks ,, why am i paying even though im away during holidays?

i feel the same

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Dragonfly28

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I believe different colleges have different lengths of contracts. The ones that include holidays does mean you can leave all your stuff there and don't have to move out, but yeah I agree that it feels like a waste of money. I think if you have a serious issue about the price, you may get a chance to be reallocated as they can't really force you to pay for something you can't afford, right?

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bxcs

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Original post by DwightSchrute8

Im also worried about accom prices. Do we have to pay for the 38 weeks ,, why am i paying even though im away during holidays?

i'm unaware of what college you are at but some colleges have short contracts (no holidays) and long contracts (with the holidays) - for example 2 of the grey college buildings do not have holiday access. i would get in contact with the university if this is a big concern for you to see if they're able to help.

also just fyi, in year 2/3, contracts for housing become 52 week contracts (for the majority of houses).

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