Canterbury Application timeline
Accommodation application timeline
It's easy to apply for accommodation. See what you need to do and when.
So you’ve applied to study at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus and you're waiting for an offer. What's next? Apply for accommodation of course!
Where you live is a major decision so whether you'll be an undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) student use this time to get as much information as you can before you apply for accommodation. If you're not sure what accommodation is right for you, we've gathered the four questions you need to ask yourself to get started.
Accommodation applications open in mid-January every year for students starting in September. Plus, if you apply before 30 June then you could be guaranteed an accommodation room offer from us!
January 2023 starters
If you are due to arrive in January 2023 you can apply for accommodation online from the 1 November 2022. If you apply before the following deadlines you will be guaranteed to receive an offer:
- If you are an exchange or LLM student you will need to apply by Monday 5 December 2022.
- If you are an international foundation (IFP) or pre-sessional student please apply before 19 December 2022.
If you are a postgraduate student starting in January you should also email us at accomm@kent.ac.uk once you have completed your online application to confirm your interest.
Don't forget, although you'll be arriving in 2023 we're still in the 2022/23 academic year until August 2023 so you'll need to select 2022/23 when you start your application.
When will I get my offer?
Exchange students and new LLM students will receive their accommodation offer from us via the email they applied with by Monday 19 December 2022.
IFP and pre-sessional students will receive their accommodation offer from us via the email they applied with by Friday 13 January 2023
When should I arrive?
If you are an exchange or LLM student, you should aim to arrive on campus for Monday 9 January 2023.
IFP and pre-sessional students should arrive on campus before Monday 23 January 2023.
Application advice
One top tip is to apply early as we allocate rooms based on your application date. Here Will shares more great advice for applying for accommodation at Kent.
September 2023 starters
From applying to arriving our timeline takes you through the process.
Look at your options
Ask yourself what accommodation option is right for you and then take a look around our website at the room choices available that match your needs.
Top tip: Be ready for applying by looking at both en-suite and shared facilities options.
New student applications open
New UG and PG students who have received a conditional or unconditional offer from Kent can submit an accommodation application.
If you are interested, you can also learn more about how we allocate students to rooms and our allocation procedure.
2023 eligibility criteriaReturning students applications go live
Second, third or fourth year students who want to live on campus again for the next academic year can also submit an application.
You can apply to live with friends, keep the same great benefits.
Returners accommodationKent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) student applications open
New undergraduate KMMS students who have received a conditional or unconditional offer from the University can apply for accommodation via a dedicated application link.
Accommodation applications also open for returning KMMS students.
2023 eligibility criteriaReturning student accommodation application offers will be sent
Accommodation offers for returning students will start to be sent out in batches from late March onwards depending on your application date.
Guaranteed accommodation offer application deadline for 2023/24
Applications for accommodation must be received by 30 June to qualify for a guaranteed offer of accommodation.
You can apply after this date but we may not be able to guarantee you a room unless we have extended our offer due to extra availability.
Deadline to change your accommodation preferences
If you are a new student, and not yet received a room offer, today is your last chance to amend your preferences within your application. Before this date you can log into your account and make amends without changing your initial application date.
A level results day
The University receives confirmation of A level results and makes decisions on applications. Other results may be received at different times.
Accommodation offers sent out
Once all conditions have been met, unconditional places are confirmed, and we complete the room allocation process we start sending out offers in batches to the email address you supplied in your application.
Offers expire 48 hours after being sent.
Check your accountClearing
UG and PG late, adjustment and clearing applicants must apply online and answer the question requesting university accommodation when prompted via the online clearing application process.
Your details are then passed to the Accommodation Office**
Kent's Clearing pagesPre-arrival
Visit the accommodation website for information about Arrivals and useful advice such as what to bring with you and when to arrive.
You should also read the University's Welcome pages for more information on what to do before you arrive.
Canterbury ArrivalsArrivals Weekend
You made it! Welcome to all our new UG and PG students and we wish you all the best as you settle in and begin this new adventure
Check what to do so your keys are available for collection if you're arriving outside reception opening hours.
Life on campusWelcome Week
Join (in person and online) social activities, meet your housemates - there is so much to do. So keep an eye on Kent's Welcome pages as well as Kent Union's website to see what's going on across campus and beyond.
Welcome to KentTerm starts
Welcome to Kent and your first week of classes!
If you have not arrived yet or you plan to arrive after the start of term, you need to get in touch with the Accommodation Team to let us know asap to ensure your keys are available for collection.
* If you hold an unconditional offer of a place to study at the University of Kent before August, you will hear from us with an offer of a room earlier via email.
** Late, adjustment and clearing applicants, as well as late postgraduate applicants, will be offered accommodation subject to availability with applications considered in line with the stated 2023 eligibility criteria (PDF 189KB).
Canterbury Arrivals
Congratulations you've accepted your offer to study at Kent and have received your room offer and we can't wait to meet you!
It can seem like there's a lot to do to get ready to arrive but if you follow our simple steps and advice you'll be ready to settle in in no time at all!