How to apply for undergraduate accommodation

At Loughborough we like to consider our halls as communities. This requires a balance of gender, course and year in each hall. Our online allocation system is therefore set up to prevent too many students who share the same course or gender from being allocated to the same hall.

Room Reservation (recommended option for Firm choice Undergraduates)

Before you apply - we suggest that you research our Halls of Residence and have a list ready of your preferred room options before you go online to reserve your room. You will be allocated a time slot to log into the system to reserve your room. Each time slot has access to an equal proportion of the room types and halls available. Rooms are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Some room types are limited – please look at ALL options. If your first choice room is not available you can see what other rooms are available to reserve rather than us choose for you.

Room Preference

If Loughborough is not your Firm choice or you miss the room reservation deadline, you can set preferences for accommodation. Your offer will depend on several factors – availability, your preferences options and date of application.

We do our best to help students who apply as an insurance student or through Clearing find accommodation. Where possible we will offer places in halls subject to availability. Please refer to our how to apply page for more information.

Once you have accepted an offer as insurance or through Clearing, you will be able to apply for University accommodation from the date specified on our announcements page.

We will automatically email you to confirm that your preferences have been received and processed.

We recommend that you accept the offer made to you if you definitely wish to live in halls. If you are particularly unhappy with your offer, please contact us to discuss your options.

If after the first few weeks of term you are unhappy with your accommodation, it may be possible for you to transfer to another hall, subject to availability.

You must let the University Admissions team know of any changes of address. They can be contacted on: +44(0)1509 274403 or by email at admissions@lboro.ac.uk.

Your accommodation offer will be sent to you by email, therefore it is important that you let us know of any changes to your email address. The email will contain a link so you can accept the offer online. You will need your online username and password to view the offer.

If you are a mature student (aged over 21) you can apply to live in halls of residence but you are not automatically allocated a room in a flat with returning students (which may be quieter). Students who would like to be located in an area with fewer first year students are advised to contact us when applying in order to discuss the options available. Alternatively, once you have had your room allocated, it is recommended that you contact us in early September to make any specific requests.

You are also welcome to contact the Hall Warden prior to arrival to introduce yourself. Contact details can be found on our hall pages.

Some mature undergraduates request to be allocated a room in a postgraduate hall, this may be possible however, all postgraduate accommodation is let on a 50 week contract.

It is worth considering opting for a catered hall as this gives you the chance to meet more people in your hall (beyond your block), including the Hall Warden team.

In order for the University to offer the most suitable accommodation, mature students aged over 30 will be invited to apply for accommodation using the room preference option. For more information please see our how to apply pages.

Approximately 30% of our rooms in halls are allocated to returning students. You will be given the opportunity to reapply to return in November.

If you are an International student, you will be guaranteed accommodation in your hall for at least two years of your stay at Loughborough, provided you submit your application to return prior to the deadline.

Second year students often prefer to find a house in town with their friends. For off campus accommodation, please check Studentpad for available properties. All our properties listed on Studentpad have been inspected and approved by the University, offering peace of mind.

If you're returning to Loughborough as a postgraduate student, you'll be able to apply for a room in a designated postgraduate hall from February onwards, once your academic place for the following year has been confirmed

The University is committed to ensuring that students with a disability, including those with long term physical and mental health conditions, receive the support they need to succeed. This covers all areas of University life, including accommodation.

There are a range of adapted rooms across campus to meet disabled students’ needs, including catered and self-catered accommodation and en-suite rooms.

Support with medical or mental health conditions

If you are arranging your own carers, or if your carer is provided through the University's Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service, then you will need to contact the Disability Office to discuss this with an advisor as soon as possible.

Loughborough University is committed to providing campus accommodation for students who are care leavers and students who are estranged from their family throughout their studies.

From your first year through to graduation, you will have the option to live in campus accommodation. For each year of study, you must apply for halls. You will not automatically be re-assigned to halls if you do not complete your application to return to halls.

During term time (September to July), you will be contracted to live in halls. With all hall contracts, you do not have to move out over the Christmas or Easter holidays. Events are arranged on campus to keep you entertained during these vacation periods.

During the summer vacation period (July to September), we will continue to provide accommodation for you. You must apply for summer accommodation in Term 3. On our summer booking form, please tick the 'care leaver/estranged students' box to be prioritised for accommodation.

You can find further information and advice on life at Loughborough and funding options as a care leaver or estranged student through Student Advice and Support Services.

We try our best to accommodate disability and health related requirements, however please be aware that your options will be limited towards the end of our room allocation process. If you have already used the Disability and Health Portal, you need to email us. If you have not used the Disability and Health Portal, you need to do this to have your requirements considered.

You should provide medical evidence of your health condition and submit it in the Disability and Health Portal. A mini fridge issued to students is for use in your campus room only. Students are not permitted to bring their own fridge into halls.

You should provide medical evidence of your health condition and submit it in the Disability and Health Portal.

As a returning student you will need to make an application in accordance with the re-applying to halls procedures and note under ‘do you want a particular room’ that you need the room for a disability-related reason.

The hall warden makes the decision on room allocation for returners so you may also wish to contact them as well.

If your current room is an adapted room allocated via the Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service and you wish to return to this room, you should also email your request to the Disability Office.

The University operates a policy of non-discrimination. Whilst we do our best to meet your accommodation preferences, students with particular cultural or religious requirements should take note that our policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunities leads to a mixed environment within our halls.

Whilst some areas are specifically designated male or female, socialisation is common, and some students' diets include meat and alcohol.

The University provides a prayer room to meet religious diversity. There are also a number of religious venues outside the campus. Please contact the University Chaplaincy for further information.

You should let the University know of any dietary requirements and, where practicable, provision will be made or alternative arrangements sought.

In catered halls we are able to offer Halal meats as part of our food service, however we are not able to offer a Kosher food service in our dining halls.