How to apply for Halls

You will be sent an email to book your university accommodation when you have confirmed your offer with us. Your room will only be allocated if you have paid the £7,000 tuition fee deposit. Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis so the sooner you can do this, the higher chance of getting your first-choice accommodation.

Our standard contact length covers a 42 week and 5 day period. Contract lengths are NOT related to your course length, so check with your faculty first what your term dates will be before submitting your accommodation application.

We can offer shorter and longer contracts to students in particular circumstances, such as those enrolled on the ERASMUS programme, and care leavers. For further clarification, please email accommodation@northampton.ac.uk

If you have a specific room request such as living with a friend or you would prefer a single sex flat, please let us know by completing the NOTES section on your accommodation application.

If you’d like to live with a friend or relative, you must both hold a firm offer of a place at the University of Northampton. Both you and your friend or relative will need to make the same request on your student halls application to ensure mutual acceptance of the arrangement.

You can also opt for a single-sex flat when you apply for halls, however, please be aware that this may restrict your permitted guests during the academic year.

We will try to accommodate your request where we can; however, please be aware that this cannot be guaranteed. As rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis, please submit your application as soon as you receive your invitation to apply for halls.

Although student hall applications from students with disabilities and/or enrolling on their first year are prioritised, you can apply to live in University accommodation for each year of your course.

However if you are a returning student, please get in touch with us as early as possible to let us know that you’d like to continue to live in halls, and then ensure that you return your application email with your preferences as quickly as you can, as rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The Residential Agreement is legally binding under UK law and there is a 14 day cooling off period or right to withdraw from the agreement once signed, even if you have made no payment (This does not apply if you have already moved into the accommodation.)

After 14 days has passed (or you have already moved into the accommodation), you will be liable for the contract and unable to cancel.

We do not have an opt-out clause, except in serious extenuating circumstances. Once you have signed your accommodation contract, you are liable for the accommodation fees as stated.

For further information, please see our Terms and Conditions of Application.

If you receive an error message which states that the portal does not recognise your details, this usually means that one of the sections you have completed is incorrect or incomplete.

Here are some common issues:

• Students often enter an incorrect Student ID number. Please ensure you enter your 8 digit Student ID number issued by the University and not your UCAS number.
• Please also ensure you use a Capital letter in the front of your name.
• Please also ensure you follow the rules in setting up your password, i.e. using special characters.
• Please note during times of high traffic, the system can slow down or time out. If this is the case, please try again later.

If you continue to have problems, please email us at accommodation@northampton.ac.uk and supply a screenshot of the error on the portal.

We will always make sure you are aware of the reasons why your application/ room offer has been withdrawn.

The reasons why your application has been withdrawn may include:

• Unavailability of specific rooms and no reply to our correspondence
• Applicant is under the age of 18 years old

If this is the case, please contact us as soon as possible on 01604 892482.

It is not possible to provide accommodation unless the application process (including accepting the room offer) has been completed. If you plan to travel to Northampton before this process has been completed, you will need to make your own accommodation arrangements for any days leading up to acceptance. This may include staying at a hotel at your own cost.