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How to apply for accommodation

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Step by step guide to applying for campus accommodation

Apply for accommodation

Applications for the UEL Halls of Residence for 2023/24 are now open. Please click on "Apply Now" and you will be re-directed to our Accommodation Portal to register and apply.

Apply Now

If you have any problems please contact us on +44 (0)20 8223 4445 or residentiallife@uel.ac.uk.

Step by step guide

Firm offer

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Have an unconditional firm or conditional firm offer from the university. 

Check eligibility

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Make sure you are eligible to apply for accommodation. 

Check out the full  eligibility criteria. 

Log in to the portal

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Log in to the accommodation portal and make your application. 

Submit

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Submit your application on the accommodation portal. 

Wait for verification

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Wait for the residential life team to verify your application.

Provisional offer

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You will receive a provisional room offer in line with our deadline dates.

Pay the deposit

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Make you £750 payment on UEL Epay in line with our deadline dates. 

Pay deposit now.

Accept room

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Once your payment has been made your room allocation will be confirmed. 

Log in to the portal and accept your room with seven days. 

E-induction

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Complete your E-induction on the accommodation portal. 

Welcome

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We look forward to welcoming you to your new home. 

Application states

Your application state with change throughout the process. Below explains what each stage means and if any action is required.

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Awaiting verification

Your application is awaiting verification for one of the following reasons:

  • You do not have an unconditional firm (UF) offer
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Awaiting allocation

We are now in the process of allocating you to your new home. You will receive a provisional room allocation within 7 days of your application being verified.

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Provisional allocation

You have been given a provisional room offer. This can be viewed on your Dashboard on the accommodation portal. If you are happy with this provisional room offer please proceed with making your £750 payment on UEL Epay.

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Waiting list

Your application has been placed onto The Waiting List, you will be contacted via email once when this status changes.

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Rejected/Unsuccessful

Your application has been rejected or was unsuccessful.

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