Allocation policy
The Student Accommodation Allocation Policy is reviewed annually in conjunction with the Vice-Chancellor's Group; Registry and the President of the Students' Union and is subject to change. The Student Accommodation Office is committed to ensuring that all applications are dealt with as fairly and transparently as possible throughout the allocation process.
We never guarantee any preferences at any stage because it is impossible to determine how many accommodation applicants will actually become 'unconditional firm' students in August after the A-level results.
Alongside this factor is the overwhelming demand for certain room types and complexes, such as Woodland, Marlborough and Solsbury Courts which always exceeds supply in a relatively short space of time. Therefore, please note that during the application cycle certain complexes may be removed as options if demand heavily exceeds supply.
If you do not automatically achieve your offer grades this can delay you becoming unconditional firm, delaying your room allocation and limit further your chance of getting your stated room preferences.
For those with an insurance offer for Bath, you will be able to apply to go on a waiting list when your offer at Bath is confirmed
Who is eligible for University managed accommodation?
Providing we receive an application by the deadline of 1 July, University managed accommodation is guaranteed for one academic year from September to:
- All new to Bath full-time students in their first year studying Bachelor’s and Master’s undergraduate programmes on the Claverton Campus who have not previously received university accommodation .
- All new Foundation Year students based at the City of Bath College.
- All new full-time Foundation Degree in Sports Performance students (C601 programme)
- All new overseas fee-paying postgraduates who have not lived in our university accommodation previously
- A limited number of visiting/exchange students as determined by reciprocal agreement negotiated through the Study Abroad Department at the University of Bath
- Students with specific medical conditions.
