Stage 4 - completing the application form

Each application form contains fields appropriate to the particular applicant type and depending on which form you are completing, you will be asked to complete a selection of fields from the ones listed below:

Special Needs/Disability (All Students)
Indicate here if you have any special needs or disability that will have a bearing on the type of accommodation that you require. Details of any special need or disability can be provided in the Additional Information section.

Mixed/Single Sex Accommodation (All Students)
Please choose whether you prefer mixed or single sex accommodation (i.e. All male or all female flat). If you select single sex accommodation, this is what you will be offered.  If you opt for mixed sex accommodation you may be allocated to either mixed sex or single sex depending on availability and gender mix.

If you have a specific reason for requesting mixed sex accommodation please give details on application form under the Additional Information section.

Additional Information (All Students)
Applicants can use this section to provide any additional requirements which they feel should be taken into account when allocating accommodation. Information may include details of any disability or special requirement and/or the name of any student with whom the applicant wishes to share. You should also use this space to tell us if you are a Care Leaver. All information provided is treated in the strictest confidence.

Contract Length (Postgraduates Only)
Please indicate the length of contract that you require. Either 39 week or 52 week contracts are available to Postgraduates.

Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) Number (International students from outside EU only)
This field applies to new and continuing International students who require a visa to gain entry to the UK. The University can issue a CAS number once the applicant has accepted an unconditional offer of a place.  If you hold a conditional offer of study you may not yet have this number so leave blank. The CAS number issued will be forwarded by email to the student to take to their immigration office to obtain a visa.  The immigration officer can access this student's CAS form online to confirm details of fees paid etc. The (CAS) Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies will replaced the previous paper visa letter on 22 February 2010.

Length of Stay (Exchange Students)
In this section you can indicate if you are coming to the University for Semester 1 only, Semester 2 only or for the full academic year (2 Semesters).

College (Exchange Students outside EU Only)
Please select your college from the dropdown list. If your particular college is not listed, please choose Independent.

Rooms Required (Family Applications Only)
Use this to tell us the number of bedrooms that you require.

Number of Children (Family Applications Only)
Please tell us the number of children that will be accompanying you and who will require accommodation.

Residence Preferences
You may choose a mix of room types and residences when selecting your 6 preferences, as per your individual requirements.  Although we will do our utmost to meet your requirements we are unable to guarantee which accommodation you will be offered due to the limited availability of certain types of accommodation.

1st Year Undergraduates should select 6 preferences for accommodation in all available undergraduate residences. Residences currently accommodating 1st year undergraduate students are Cairncross House, Murano Street Student Village, Queen Margaret Residence, Student Apartments and Wolfson Hall.

Later Year Undergraduates should select 6 preferences for accommodation in all available undergraduate residences. Residences currently accommodating later year undergraduate students are Cairncross House, Kelvinhaugh Street, Murano Street Student Village, Queen Margaret Residence, Student Apartments, Winton Flats and Wolfson Hall.

Postgraduates should select 5 preferences for accommodation in postgraduate residences. Residences currently accommodating postgraduate students are Kelvinhaugh Gate, Kelvinhaugh Street, Lister House, Maclay Residences and Winton Flats.

Exchange students should select 6 preferences for accommodation. Residences currently accommodating Exchange students are Cairncross House, Murano Street Student Village, Queen Margaret Residence, Student Apartments and Wolfson Hall.

Next, Stage 5: Confirmation of details