Accommodation

We have some accessible housing options and will work closely with you and our wellbeing support team, to make any reasonable adjustments you might need.

We can only accept students who are attending Bird College in our halls of residence.

Yes, if you change your mind after you have made your booking you can request a cancellation online.

Yes, but you are responsible for making sure your visitor knows about the hall regulations and that they know what to do if the fire alarm sounds.

You can leave your hall at any time but you will be responsible for paying the fees until the end of the licence.

If you are a current student then you can book as a friend group.

No, the university has a no smoking policy throughout its buildings (this includes vaping).

In January, an application for summer housing will open to everyone who lives in halls.

Yes, the licence agreement period includes Christmas and Easter holiday periods.

Your deposit is a pre-payment of fees, so you can take it off your first payment.

We do not have any spaces in hall for your family or friends who are not students at the university.

Your licence agreement will show you how much you are being charged for your room.

If you experience any noise issues during your stay you can contact accommodation services directly.

When you book your room you will be sent a link to pay your deposit.

We have halls of residence on the Avery Hill and Medway campuses, and in the local community close to the Greenwich campus.

To access the Accommodation Portal from the Greenwich Portal, click on the “My Student life” link.

If you are a new applicant then you will apply by following the link on the applicant tracker webpage.

Duplicate question - see How do I apply for accommodation/book a room?

If you change your mind and would like a different Hall or a different room type, then you can take a look at the options for changing your room.

Greenwich Students Union can assist you with any requirements for a guarantor if you are an International/EU student.

There is laundrettes available for halls of residence members on all three campuses.

You do not need to know the person you live with and when you book in, you can leave your contact details so you can chat to them before you arrive.

This will depend on upon the time we receive your application.

If you are experiencing issues, the best thing is to get in touch with our supplier directly.

Colleagues in the laundry service are available to help or to answer questions.

We know you might be worried about meeting new people and getting used to sharing a kitchen or other facilities with your new flatmates.

You can talk to a member of the team about your payment options and also to our student finance team.

You need to bring bedding, cooking equipment, bathroom items and personal items.

If you are a new student joining the university for the first time, you can book from 10th March after firmly accepting your offer to study.

Halls will always open for new residents to move in the weekend before the start of the new academic term and university induction weeks.

If you are moving into halls in September, then your first payment is due by 30th September.

You will be able to book your room at the same time as making an application.

If you would like to live in university accommodation then please visit our accommodation webpages.

When you have completed your online check in, you will be emailed with your address and everything you need to know for your arrival.

RAs are Resident Assistants. They are students we recruit each year to assist us in the management of halls.

You can reach our maintenance team by reporting the issue to your hall team through phone or app.