What Residence am I eligible for?

Residence	Contract Length	Room Type	Returning Undergrad	Returning Postgrad	*Welsh Speaking	New Undergrad	New Postgrad
Beck	47 & 51	Standard Self Catered		Yes		Yes	Yes
Beck	47 & 51	En-suite Self Catered		Yes		Yes	Yes
Beck	47 & 51	Family Self Catered		Yes		Yes	Yes
Singleton	36/40	Standard Part Catered	Yes		Yes	Yes
Singleton	36	En-suite Self Catered	Yes		Yes	Yes
Singleton	40	Standard Part Catered	Yes		Yes	Yes
Singleton	40 & 51	En-suite Self Catered	Yes		Yes	Yes	Yes
HSV	40 & 51	Standard Self Catered	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
UMP's	41 & 51	Standard Self Catered	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

* Welsh Speaking Area - These are in addition.  Please be advised that a basic understanding of Welsh is required to live in this Residence.

Areas are also set aside for returning students with disabilities for further information please contact Residential Services

For information on Room Pricing please click here

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NEW UNDERGRADUATES

All new undergraduates are eligible for University accommodation in their first year, you will need to:

• Hold a firm offer on a full time degree course
• Make an application for accommodation

To be guaranteed a place in residence you must apply by:

• 30th June 2010

Thereafter home students have no guarantee of University accommodation, though most who wish to are able to return to residence in their final year. Disabled students are normally able to spend three years in residence if they wish.

Any student who accepts the offer of a place in University residence does so on the understanding that the room is offered and accepted for the whole of the academic year and that, other than in exceptional circumstances, it is not possible for a student to be released from his/her contract during the year.  We ask that local students think carefully about applying for accommodation as many request to move back home after the first Semester, this is not possible unless a replacement tenant is found that is not currently living in university accommodation.

Students are allocated based on:

• Date of Application
• Date of Results to University
• Disability / Medical Priority

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HND STUDENTS

HND students are not enrolled on a full time degree course therefore are not eligible for University accommodation.

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GRADUATE MEDICAL, NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Due to the longer length of these course and different start dates the most suitable accommodation is Hendrefoelan Village or University Managed Properties. Please be advised that accommodation is NOT available at Beck House and Singleton Residences before Friday 24th September 2010.  If you wish to be allocated in these residences then you will need to arrange accommodation prior to these dates yourself.

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LOCAL STUDENTS

Local students who make Swansea their Firm choice of University are guaranteed a place in residence in exactly the same way as other students.
However those who are admitted to the University on Insurance offers or via Clearing and live in the greater Swansea area may be asked to remain at home for the first few weeks of session if there is high demand for places in residence.

Local student should consider very carefully whether they want and will wish to remain in University accommodation as the financial commitment is for the full academic year. Every year there are a number of local students who change their mind about living away from home and request to be released from their contract part way through. The only circumstances under which a student may be released from the contract is if a suitable replacement can be found for the room; frequently, particularly after the first few weeks of term, this is not possible and the student remains liable for all fees for the full length of the agreement.

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NEW POSTGRADUATES

A room in university residence is guaranteed to new international postgraduates who

• Hold a firm offer of a postgraduate place on a full time course
• Make an application for accommodation and
• Confirm attendance at Swansea by 30th June.

Following this deadline places will be allocated on a date order basis on receipt of a reservation deposit until all vacancies are filled. Whilst every attempt will be made to offer the preferred accommodation choice, places are offered on a first come first served basis therefore, no guarantee of specific accommodation can be given in advance
Places are offered for the full academic year of the course which for the majority of postgraduates is 12 months, it is not possible to offer a student on a twelve- month course a nine- month contract even if the taught portion of their course has ended. The only exception to this is at Hendrefoelan Student Village where a 9 month option is available

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UK POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

As demand from international students is expected to be particularly high for the session 2010/11 we do not expect to be able to offer places in accommodation to UK postgraduate students. To offset this, UK postgraduate students will be eligible to apply for one of the positions of Welfare Waden (13 positions in total) or Senior Welfare Warden (2 positions). The University will offer all other postgraduate students assistance in finding suitable private sector accommodation.

Should the situation change once more accurate numbers are available about the new student intake, information will be posted on this website.

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RETURNING POSTGRADUATES

The following categories of returning postgraduate students will be able to apply for accommodation for the 2010-2011 session.

Returning international students who make an application before 30th April 2010 & who have had no more than the maximum of 2 years in University residence, subject to satisfactory residency and financial checks. Postgraduate international students are eligible to stay in University accommodation for a maximum of 3 years.

Disabled postgraduate students of any nationality following a disability risk assessment. Students with a disability which affects their accommodation provision will be eligible to stay in residence for the full length of their course (on condition an application is made)

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RETURNING UNDERGRADUATES

All returning students are eligible to apply for accommodation. Applications from Welsh speaking students are particularly welcomed. From September an area of Self Catered En-suite Campus accommodation will be set aside for Welsh speaking students.

Priority will be given to applications, in the following categories (in descending order):-

• Registered with the University Disability Office
• Old Bursary Scheme Member (which includes University Accommodation)
• Students who are currently on a year out abroad (Intercalary / Exchange)
• Students with extenuating circumstances
• International Postgraduate students
• Students who speak welsh and wish to live in an area designated for Welsh Speakers
• Students who have only had on year in University accommodation

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SWANSEA ACCOMMODATION SERVICES

Places for returning students are subject to availability. Availability within individual residences is also limited. Returning students are not eligible for accommodation in Beck House or either of the two new residences currently being built on campus. For more information please click here.

There will be no waiting list for students to whom we cannot offer accommodation. Students who feel that their genuine need for University accommodation has been overlooked should appeal, in writing, to the Head of Residential Services within ten days of the decline of their application.

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PART TIME POSTGRADUATE

Part time students can be considered should rooms be vacant when there are no full-time enrolled students on the waiting list. In this case other categories will be permitted to move in for the remainder of that session. At the start of the academic year they can only be considered if the level of applications from full time postgraduates does not take up the full quota of rooms.

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For more information please contact Residential Services