Current students

If you are currently living in a university allocated residence and would like to transfer to another residence, please complete and return the waiting and transfer application form (Word, 34.4kB).

Postgraduate students

Your details will be added to the:

• vacancy list - current vacancies in University allocated accommodation
• waiting list - waiting list for University allocated accommodation

Please use the vacancy and waiting lists to contact students to arrange to room viewings. You should then contact us to seek approval for a move. Applications are considered on an individual basis and allocations are not done on a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to new arrivals, those in temporary accommodation and those with medical or special needs.

If you are thinking of moving out of your residence you should make sure you have read and understood the cancellation policy in your contract. You are responsible for continuing to pay your rent until a replacement tenant takes over your contract.

Undergraduate students

We will advise you when a transfer can take place. Applications are considered on an individual basis and allocations are not done on a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to new arrivals, those in temporary accommodation and those with medical or special needs, transfer applications for all other students will be considered from 15 October 2012.

If you are made an offer you will be given seven days to arrange a viewing and confirm whether or not you wish to accept. Your offer will be cancelled if you fail to respond within seven days.

All students

You may be liable to pay a re-letting fee of up to £100 on completion of transfer between residences.

If you are thinking of moving out of your residence into privately arranged accommodation you should make sure you have read and understood the cancellation policy in your contract. You are responsible for continuing to pay your rent until a replacement tenant takes over your contract. You may also be charged a fee of up to £100 by the residence.

If you wish to leave your residence you must complete and return the Intention to leave form (Word, 17.8kB).

If you are withdrawing from the University you should contact us for advice.

Postgraduate students

Your contact details will be added to the vacancy list. You can also contact students on the waiting list if you think they are a suitable replacement. When you find a replacement you should contact the Accommodation Office to seek approval and await further instructions.

Undergraduate students

You will be advised by the Accommodation Office if we have a suitable replacement and your vacancy may be added to the vacancy list.

A replacement tenant found by the Accommodation Office takes priority over any found by you.

If you do not currently live in a University allocated residence and wish to move into one, please complete and return the waiting and transfer application form (Word, 34.4kB).

Postgraduate students

You will have your contact details added to the waiting list and should contact students on the vacancy list if you wish to view their room. When you find a room you wish to take, you should contact the Accommodation Office to seek approval and await further instructions.

Undergraduate students

You will be advised if there are any suitable vacancies in the residences.

To move into a University allocated room you will need to:

• be a suitable replacement tenant, approved by the Accommodation Office
• sign a contract (until the end of the tenancy period) provided by the landlord (UNITE, A2Dominion or the University)

You may also be required to:

• pay a deposit of £200 - £250
• pay an insurance premium of up to £15.90
• pay the first instalment of rent

A replacement tenant found by the Accommodation Office takes priority over any found by you.

If you have a tenancy in private rented accommodation, you are advised to seek advice before moving.

Most students will live in privately rented houses or flats after their first year. There is a good supply of property to let to students in Bristol.

For information about all aspects of renting, please see our housing advice section. You can search for accommodation via our privately rented section where you can access our property search to look for accommodation advertised by landlords and view the student bulletin board. Vacancies are added daily.

When you have found a property we will be happy to look over your contract with you. If you run into difficulties during your tenancy we have trained advisors who can help sort out any problems. Use the advice form to contact us.

Undergraduates

A number of places are available in University allocated residences for undergraduate students in their second or subsequent year of study.

To apply, please submit an online application by the given deadline. To apply as a group or with someone you know, please list the names of those you wish to share with in the Additional Notes section. Make sure all members of your group list the names of the sharers on their form. Allocation of rooms is carried out by Wardens and priority is given to students with disabilities, special requirements and those who want to contribute to the community life of the residence by, for example, serving on the Junior Common Room (JCR) Committee.

As demand for accommodation in Clifton is often higher than the number of places available, consider listing a Stoke Bishop residence as one of your choices (don't forget - returners receive free bus passes).

The online application for current undergraduate students will close at 5pm on Friday 31 August.

Application dates 2013/14

• 16 January - online application opens
• 15 February - 1st round deadline
• 29 March - 1st round offers will be made by this date
• 26 April - 1st round offer acceptance deadline
• 31 May - 2nd round deadline
• 24 June - 2nd round offers will be made by this date
• 12 July - 2nd round offer acceptance deadline

Postgraduates

Applications for postgraduate accommodation closed on 8 March 2013. Current postgraduates requiring rooms are advised to search for suitable accommodation in the private rented sector. You may find our private rented accommodation pages helpful.

Mature undergraduates and postgraduates can apply for Senior Resident or Student Warden positions.