Accommodation guide for new students

Landscape view of halls at Stag Hill campus

Find out about accommodation at Surrey and what to expect from living in halls of residence.

If you haven’t applied yet

If you haven't already applied for University accommodation, find out more about the application process and deadlines.

If you have applied

If you have applied for University accommodation you will receive a confirmation email within four hours of confirming your application.

If you are planning on arriving on Saturday 16 or Sunday 17 September then you will need to book an arrival slot. You can find out more about this process on the collect your keys page.

Room allocation

Eligible students who have applied for accommodation will receive an allocation email by the end of August.

You will need to accept your University accommodation offer and sign your contract in order to move into your room. See our allocation policy for full terms and conditions.

If you are a disabled student and you have specific accommodation requirements, please contact the Disability and Neurodiversity team. They will consider your needs and make recommendations to the Accommodation team so that you can be offered suitable accommodation.

Find out more about the court/halls you have been allocated:

Conditions of residence

If you accept an offer for accommodation with the University, you are also agreeing to the conditions of residence. These include your responsibilities within the residences as well as what level of service you can expect.

Make sure that you read and understand all our conditions of residence.

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Accommodation FAQs

You will be sent an invoice 14 days after your move-in date, so make sure you set up your University IT account as soon as possible.

The invoice will include three separate instalments, split over the three terms (or four terms for postgraduate taught students).

The following are all included in your rent:

Belongings insurance
Gas, electricity and water bills
Broadband
Cleaning of communal areas*
Maintenance and repairs
24/7 security
Welfare and support services.

* All communal areas (kitchens, corridors, bathrooms, etc) within your accommodation are cleaned at least once a week by the University's cleaning team. The cleaning schedule will be displayed in your kitchen and the cost of this is included within your weekly rent. Cleaners do not clean individual bedrooms, but hoovers and other cleaning equipment are provided in each flat.

The majority of new students will move into their room on the weekend of Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023. This is so that you can enjoy all of the welcome activities before you start your studies.

You can find out more about the arrivals process on the collect your keys page.