RGS

How and when to apply

Whether you're a new student, or a current student returning, you need to think about your options for student accommodation for the next academic year as early as possible. Select the relevant tab below for information on applying.

Returning students

Before you apply 

If you are already a student at Keele and will be studying with us again you will need to check to see if you are eligible and make sure that you do not have any outstanding accommodation fees.

  • If you are a current final year undergraduate applying for a postgraduate course you will apply for accommodation as new starter rather than a returning student. 
  • If you are planning to study abroad next year, for either the 1st semester or the full year, please don’t apply for accommodation now.

If you have any disabilities or additional needs that we are not already aware of it is important that you contact our Disability Support and Inclusion team to discuss these in order that any necessary adjustments can be made and you are offered an appropriate room. 

There are of course many other things you need to think about before applying.

Looking to live off campus? If you are not eligible or are unsuccessful in applying for campus accommodation, you will need to look for somewhere to live in the local area. We have lots of information and advice about living off-campus.

Specific dates and more detailed information on accommodation applications for the following academic year can be found here

Key dates:

DATE  

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN

December

If you require your application to be supported by Disability Support you must contact them by the end of December. Please contact them as soon as possible to ensure that the support for your accommodation application is in place before the accommodation application window opens.

January

Applications open
There will be 7 days in which you can apply for accommodation. We will e-mail these dates to all students and publish the exact dates here.  Applications can be made after this deadline but will be subject to availability.

29 January

Students' Union Housing Fair – to look for off-campus accommodation.

February

Offers of accommodation made
Offers of accommodation are available (you will be notified before this date).

February

Deadline to accept your contract
If you wish to accept the offer.  Please remember that once you accept your accommodation contract you are legally bound to pay all fees.

31 August

Deadline for paying £150 deposit and £300 part payment towards the first instalment of your accommodation fees.