You can apply for accommodation in LSBU's Halls of Residences for 2012/2013 academic year from Thursday 1 March 2012.
London South Bank University (LSBU) has an Online Accommodation Application Service. Once the University has made you an offer of a place on one of its academic courses, you should apply online for accommodation as soon as possible.
The online application process requires that you have an active email address. Please contact the Accommodation Service if you do not have an active email address.
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The demand for places is normally greater than the number of rooms available. Consequently, the University has an allocation policy in order to prioritise applications. International students who are attending the University for the first time are guaranteed accommodation, if applications are received by the Accommodation Service by 1 August. Priority is also given to those 1st year students attending the University for the first time (undergraduates and postgraduates) and who live furthest away from the University.
Once you have an offer to study here you can apply for your place in one of our residences
A limited number of places have been allocated for students studying at the University for a single semester. Students should contact the Accommodation Service for further information.
The University has a number of bedrooms that have been adapted for use by students with disabilities. It is recommended that any student with special needs contact the Accommodation Service or the University's Learning Support Officer to discuss their particular requirements.
LSBU does not have any accommodation on campus at Havering. However, students studying there have the opportunity to apply for purpose-built accommodation in Romford, Essex.
The accommodation is provided and managed by the Swan Housing Association and has been checked and recommended by LSBU. It has recently been built for key workers based at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Find out more about using Swan Housing whilst at LSBU.
London South Bank University offers limited residence places to returning students, applications are available in early March for students who would like to apply.
For those applications that are not successful the Accommodation Office will contact to each student advising that their application has been placed on a waiting list for any subsequent cancellations amongst the continuing allocation or any rooms available after the intake of first year students in September.
Please note that applications will not be accepted from students who have:
If you would like to apply for accommodation for the summer vacation period, applications will be available from any residence reception or from the Accommodation Service after the Easter Break. The accommodation will be in Dante Road Residence at a cost of £102 per person per week.
Please note that applications will not be accepted from students who have:
To make a booking, read the terms and conditions of booking (MSWord 2.77MB) and complete the application form (PDF 33KB). The form should then be returned, along with the initial payment, to the University’s Accommodation Service located in:
Room ELG13
Eileen House
80/90 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6EF
For those who prefer private accommodation the Accommodation Service can provide local letting agent information and a limited private accommodation list both of which are available either by mail or email as well as a whole host of information and guides to assist those students looking in the private sector.
The University does not have suitable accommodation on campus for couples or single parents. However, the Accommodation Service can provide private accommodation lists.
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