Application Timeline

Canterbury accommodation application timeline

It's easy to apply for accommodation. See what you need to do and when.

Received an offer to study?

What's next?

So, you've received an offer to study at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus - congratulations! The next step is to apply for your accommodation.

Apply for accommodation 

January starters: Apply for accommodation from November 2026.

September starters: Apply for accommodation from January 2027.

Before you apply, make sure you are applying for the correct year of study (2027/2028).

To receive a guaranteed accommodation offer, you'll need to apply by the deadline and meet the eligibility criteria.

Your application journey

Not sure where to start? Before you apply, explore our accommodation options to find out which accommodation option is right for you.

Then use the timeline below to follow your accommodation application journey, from application opening dates to key deadlines and next steps.

January 2027 starters timeline


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1 November 2026

New UG short-term and PG applications open

New UG short-term and PG students who have received a conditional or unconditional offer from Kent can submit an accommodation application.

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December 2026

Student accommodation application offers will be sent

Accommodation offers for students starting in January will be sent in batches starting in mid-November, with offers issued in the order applications are received.  

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15 December 26

Guaranteed accommodation offer application deadline for January starters 2027

Students starting in January 2027 should apply by 15 November to qualify for our accommodation guarantee. Make sure you check the guarantee details and eligibility criteria. 

You can still apply after this date, but a room can’t be guaranteed.  

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From mid-December 2026

Complete your accommodation induction

Once you’ve accepted your accommodation offer, log back into the MyAccommodation portal to complete your Accommodation Induction before arrival. It includes all the essential information you need, including your room number!  

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Mid-December 2026

Pre-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.

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9 January 2027

Arrivals Weekend

Welcome UG and PG students! Check what you need to do if arriving outside reception hours.

Arrivals Weekend:

  • Thursday 7 January 2027 – for students on an International Exchange Programme.
  • Saturday 9 January 2027 – for all other students.
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11 January 2027

Welcome and start of term

Join social activities (in person and online) and meet your housemates. Check Kent's Welcome pages and Kent Union's website for campus events. 

If you're arriving after term starts, contact the Accommodation Team asap to ensure your keys are ready.

September 2027 starters timeline


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19 January 2027

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.

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19 January 2027

Returning student accommodation applications open: for home and international students

Medway students and the first 1,800 Canterbury returner applications are guaranteed accommodation as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. 

To make changes to your room preferences, log in to your account before 15 February 2027.

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19 January 2027

Kent 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.    

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22 January 2027

Guaranteed accommodation offer application deadline for returning students 2026/27

Returning students should apply by 22 January to qualify for our accommodation guarantee. Make sure you check the guarantee details and eligibility criteria. You can still apply after this date, but a room can’t be guaranteed.  

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Late March/April 2027

Returning student accommodation application offers will be sent

Accommodation offers for returning students will be sent in batches starting late March, with offers issued in the order applications are received.    

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30 June 2027

Guaranteed accommodation offer application deadline for 2026/27

Apply by 30 June to qualify for our accommodation guarantee. Check the guarantee details and eligibility criteria. You can still apply after this date, but a room can’t be guaranteed unless extra availability allows us to extend the offer.  

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16 July 2027

Deadline to change your accommodation preferences

If you haven't received your room offer yet, today is your last chance to amend your preferences. Log into your account to make changes without affecting your initial application date.

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12 August 2027

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.  

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12 August 2027 onwards*

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.

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Mid-August 2027 onwards

Clearing

Late applicants should apply via the Accommodation pages. Adjustment and Clearing applicants can apply either through the Clearing application form or the Accommodation pages. Please submit one accommodation application only. 

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Beginning of September 2027

Complete accommodation induction

We'll email you to let you know when your Accommodation induction is ready to complete. Then just log back into the MyAccommodation portal and complete it before arriving for all the key info you need (including your room number!).  

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September 2027

Pre-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.

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September 2027

Arrivals Weekend

Welcome UG and PG students! Check what you need to do if arriving outside reception hours.

Arrivals Weekend:
KMMS – 11 Sep 2027
All others – Sat 25 or Sun 26 Sep 2027

Best of luck as you start this new adventure! 

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27 September - 1 October 2027

Welcome Week and start of term

Join social activities (in person and online) and meet your housemates. Check Kent's Welcome pages and Kent Union's website for campus events. 

If you're arriving after term starts, contact the Accommodation Team asap to ensure your keys are ready.

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November 2027

Room moves and swaps

If you're unsatisfied with your current accommodation, you have the option to apply for a room change (subject to availability).