Starting university is an exciting time, and securing your accommodation is an important part of the journey.
Our Accommodation Team is here to help you every step of the way. Whether you need support choosing a room, submitting your application, arranging a UK guarantor, or understanding accommodation fees, we're here to make the process straightforward and stress-free.
Before you apply
Before you apply, check that you meet the below requirements and have taken some time to research the options available to you.
- Hold a Firm Offer
You must be holding a firm offer from the University of Cumbria and have selected us as your first-choice university before you can apply for accommodation. - Explore Your Options
Take time to compare campuses, room types and pricing before submitting your application. - Have Your Information Ready
You'll be asked about:
- Your preferred campus
- Room type preferences
- Support requirements
- Medical conditions or disabilities
- Requests to live with friends
top tip
Come and visit us on one of our Open Days to see our accommodation for yourself!
completing your application
Our online accommodation portal is designed to guide you through each step of the application process.
- Choose Your Campus: Select the campus where you would like to live and study.
- Choose Your Room: Choose the room type that best suits your needs and budget.
- Tell Us About Support Needs: Let us know about any medical conditions or disabilities so we can consider reasonable adjustments and support arrangements where appropriate.
- Share Your Preferences: Tell us if you would like to live with friends or have any other accommodation preferences.
Once submitted, our Accommodation Team will review your application.
We always endeavour to meet student preferences wherever possible, and allocations are made based on the information provided in your application.
When your accommodation has been allocated, you'll receive an email inviting you to log back into the accommodation portal to complete your accommodation offer.
secure your room
Once you've received your accommodation offer, there are four steps to complete before your room can be confirmed.
Step 1
Choose Your Payment Option
Select either:
Pay in Full - Pay your accommodation fees upfront
Pay Termly - Make a £150 prepayment. This amount will be deducted from your first term's invoice.
Step 2
Provide a Guarantor
If you choose to pay termly, you'll need:
- A UK-based guarantor (such as a parent or guardian)
- Two forms of guarantor identification
No UK Guarantor? We partner with Housing Hand, a UK-based guarantor service that may be able to support you. Information is provided during the application process.
Step 3
Accept the Conditions of Residence
You'll be asked to read and agree to the University's Conditions of Residence before continuing.
Step 4
Sign Your Accommodation Agreement
Complete your application by signing your accommodation agreement online.
Once submitted, our team will review your offer and confirm your room by email.
International Students
Applying from overseas? We’re delighted you’re joining us!
We strongly recommend applying for accommodation as early as possible, ideally before receiving visa confirmation. Applying early provides reassurance and helps you plan your arrival in the UK.
You'll also need a UK bank account to support accommodation payments. We recommend that you arrange this early to help make the payment process as smooth as possible. For more information and support, visit our International Student Accommodation page.
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