Lancaster University accommodation

My son is going to Lancaster this year. Can someone tell me how the rooms are allocated please? Is it on a first come first serve basis in which case what time do we need to arrive at the University to pick up the keys?

Reply 1

normaw

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Original post by Anonymous

Your son should have received an email with an offer of accommodation. Check his junk folder. If he hasn't received anything, contact the Accommodation Manager at Lancaster.

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Reply 2

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Original post by Anonymous

Hi,

If I remember rightly, when I applied in first year I submit my preferences and then after results day I was given my offer to accept and pay the deposit. I was told which college and room type I had but my flat number and room number wasn't known until I picked up my keys. Behind the scenes, I had been allocated a flat and room number based on my preferences, it is nothing to do with first come first served so please don't worry they are purely allocated based on preferences! In the week or so before I moved in, I was emailed to select a time of arrival - I think I picked 9am and I was told the location of my key collection. When I arrived on move in day, my keys were in an envelope with my allocated room number on it along with my student ID number and flat number. Usually you'll be told the earliest time of arrival and key collection or you will be asked to pick a timeslot depending on how they do it this year.

For reference, here is the accommodation webpage link: Undergraduate - Lancaster University

But to help, the process for accommodation (as you'll see above) is as follows:

Applying
As an incoming undergraduate you will be invited to apply for college membership and accommodation from June in the year you are due to start. We will contact all students that have accepted a place on a course by email, inviting them to create an account and submit an application. This process will continue throughout the summer as more students accept places.

If you have an unconditional offer or are deferring entry we will still contact you at the appropriate time, but unfortunately we can’t accept applications any earlier.

As an incoming undergraduate you will be invited to apply for college membership and accommodation from June in the year you are due to start. We will contact all students that have accepted a place on a course by email, inviting them to create an account and submit an application. This process will continue throughout the summer as more students accept places.

If you have an unconditional offer or are deferring entry we will still contact you at the appropriate time, but unfortunately we can’t accept applications any earlier.

Receiving
We will send your offer of accommodation by email and ask that you log back into your online account to view the details and accept or reject it. This offer will reflect the best match to the preferences you express in your application and you will have seven days to consider it. If we don't hear back from you within that time we will be unable to hold the room, so please make sure that you have regular access to your email account.

We do not make any undergraduate room offers until the UK exam results are published in mid-August and we know who is definitely coming.
Please note that demand for rooms is high and that if you choose to reject our offer we will be unable to make an alternative. You are advised to contact your Accommodation Manager to discuss any queries that you may have.

Accepting
When you click to accept the offer you are accepting the Terms and Conditions of the contract presented to you. You will also be directed to secure the room by paying a £200 deposit, refundable at the end of the contract providing no deductions have been made.

The contract you accept is legally binding, and sets down the conditions of the agreement between yourself and the University. You cannot be released from it, and will be obliged to pay all accommodation fees relating to it. You must therefore budget carefully, making sure you have enough money to manage during your time in Lancaster. Please make sure you understand this completely before applying for or accepting a room.

Arriving
In the lead up to your arrival date your Accommodation Manager will be in touch with your invoice and information about collecting your keys.

Please note that we don't issue room numbers in advance.