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Self selection Sheffield

Can anyone tell me about the self selection process at sheffield in regards to accommodation and how it works ??
does this mean i can find my exact dorm mates and such and can i also do this if i want a single sex flat
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by Anonymous
Can anyone tell me about the self selection process at sheffield in regards to accommodation and how it works ??
does this mean i can find my exact dorm mates and such and can i also do this if i want a single sex flat

Hiya,

I had to fill out the selection process a few years ago now, so I am not too sure if it is the exact same. When I did it, you had the option to pick the exact room you wanted in the specific flat and on a specific floor. Some of your flatmates may have a bio about themselves where they might talk about their course or hobbies and other interests. There are also filters you can apply like same-sex, quiet accommodation or LGBT+.

I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions!
Jivanthika (3rd Year Computer Science and AI)

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by University of Sheffield Students
Hiya,
I had to fill out the selection process a few years ago now, so I am not too sure if it is the exact same. When I did it, you had the option to pick the exact room you wanted in the specific flat and on a specific floor. Some of your flatmates may have a bio about themselves where they might talk about their course or hobbies and other interests. There are also filters you can apply like same-sex, quiet accommodation or LGBT+.
I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions!
Jivanthika (3rd Year Computer Science and AI)


i’ve heard that these get released in batches, do we get notified when a new batch comes out ??
also what happens if the room you want the most has already been selected can you still put it down
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by Anonymous
i’ve heard that these get released in batches, do we get notified when a new batch comes out ??
also what happens if the room you want the most has already been selected can you still put it down

Hi,
They do get released in batches, and you wont be notified other than when they are first opened. I would just check every day until somewhere you want shows up. You cannot book a room that has already been booked, but most of the accommodation blocks are very similar so it shouldn't matter too much about the specific rooms.
Evie (final year medic at UoS)

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