Apply for 2026/2027 Accommodation

You can apply online as soon as you have confirmed your offer of a place on a course with the University of Wolverhampton.

We’ve made the process simple with our e:vision system! From here, you can choose and apply for your accommodation, and you’ll be taken directly to your StarRez portal to complete your application.

Subject Allocations

We aim to allocate students who are studying the same or similar courses. Of course, we cannot always guarantee this however, if this is a dealbreaker for you please contact your campus hub to request this: cityaccommodationhub@wlv.ac.uk or Walsallhub@wlv.ac.uk

Living With Friends 

If you’re planning to live with friends, you can apply to be placed in the same flat or corridor. Simply email your Campus Hub with the details of your group, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

If you are unable to apply online, you will need to contact your Accommodation Hub.

Accommodation Fees

Once you have been made an offer of accommodation and you accept your licence agreement, you will be required to make an advanced rent payment of £500. This works a little like a deposit and will be deducted from your final instalment of accommodation fees. This is all done as one process.

Please Note: If you pay the £500 via bank transfer you will not be able to accept your licence agreement until we have received payment which can take up to 5 working days to clear. 

Here is all the legal information that you will need to know about your £500 advanced rent payment, it might seem a bit lengthy but have a read through as you don’t want to find yourself in a sticky situation…

In conjunction with the terms of the Accommodation Licence Agreement, deductions can be taken from the advanced rent payment. 

This is with reference to clauses;

7.3          This Licence Agreement may be terminated by You if:

a) the University is in serious breach of its obligations under this Licence Agreement and/or Your student contract for study at the University;

b) You have medical welfare grounds for terminating (details of which can be found in the 

c) You have academic grounds for termination (details of which can be found in the 

d) You no longer wish to study at the University.

7.4          Where You wish to terminate as a result of an issue arising under clause 7.3 above, You will no longer be obliged to make further payments of the Licence Fee.  The provision of clause 8 apply to Your departure from the University Accommodation.

7.5          You may only otherwise terminate this Licence Agreement during the Residential Year having received the University’s written consent to do so.  To make an application to terminate under this clause 7.5, you will need to submit a completed Request for Cancellation of Accommodation form to the Accommodation Office which will then be considered by the University. 

7.6          If You are terminating because You are withdrawing / taking a leave of absence or transferring courses, then written confirmation of this from the appropriate school must be provided to Accommodation Hub Office before they can consider any refund or cancellation of payment obligations.  

7.7          In all cases, where You wish to exercise Your right to terminate, You acknowledge that, save where You are terminating for reasons specified in clause 7.3(a) and (b), You will continue to be liable for the full Licence Fee unless the University or You are/are able to find a replacement person to take on the outstanding liability for these amounts. 

7.8          You will remain responsible for complying with this Agreement until terminated.

With the exception of visa refusals or you not obtaining a place on a course at the University of Wolverhampton you will not receive a full refund of your Licence Fee. (Written confirmation of this refusal will be required from UCAS or the University of Wolverhampton.) 

There are a number of scenarios that can lead to amounts being deducted from the Accommodation advanced rent payment;

What Happens If The University Does Not Offer You A Place On A Course?

If you apply for accommodation, and then accept a place within the University Accommodation, but then the University of Wolverhampton decide not to offer you a place on a course, the whole advanced rent payment of £500.00 will be returned to you, as per clause 4.4. 

4.4          If You do not obtain a place on a course at the University of Wolverhampton, this Licence Agreement will automatically terminate, and You will receive a full refund of any Licence Fee and/or advanced rent payment fee You have paid.  (Written confirmation of this refusal will be required from UCAS or the University of Wolverhampton.).

The Accommodation Hub will only refund the advanced rent payment upon written confirmation from the Admissions Unit that you have not been offered a place on a course. 

Students Who Have Signed A Standard Semester 1 Licence

Students Who Have Signed A Standard Semester 2 Licence

Students Who Have Signed A Standard 52-Week Licence - (Month 1 is the month of your arrival)

Once you have applied for your accommodation online and you have accepted your licence agreement, you enter into a licence agreement with the University. This means that a room has been reserved for you. 

Regarding what happens to your advanced rent payment, please click on the link below and follow the flow which applies to you:

What Happens to Your Advanced Rent Payment 24.25

What Happens to Your Advanced Rent Payment 25.26

Semester Only Information and Prices 

Our Accommodation Hubs are here to support you throughout your time in University accommodation, no matter which campus you’re based on. Whether you have a maintenance issue, concerns about your living arrangements, or you’re thinking about moving rooms, our team is ready to help. We can also assist with any questions about your accommodation invoices.

Your payment dates will be outlined in your contract, so it’s a good idea to keep track of them and plan your budget in advance. Accommodation fees can be paid in one of the following ways:

• Before you arrive
• When you arrive
• After receiving your invoice (with payment dates clearly stated)

If you need Financial Support during your stay, help is available. You can find more information and guidance on our webpages to make sure you’re fully supported while living with us.

If you are applying to live within University Accommodation and you will not be 18 when you arrive at Uni, there’s a couple of things you need to do to make sure you get a place in halls:

Firstly have a read through the Under 18s Policy

Then complete the Under 18 application information pack (Word doc 40k) before your accommodation can be secured.

The guarantor form covers the financial side of things and will need to be completed by a parent/guardian. 

The guarantor form/required documents will need to be returned to your Local Accommodation Hub asap so we can process your application, get all the admin side sorted and you can get set for life at uni.

If you are under 18 you automatically get allocated En-suite accommodation – you might see this as a super bonus! But if you would prefer standard to save some cash you can apply to move rooms once you’ve turned 18.

If you have any queries or questions please feel free to get in touch with the Hub Manager at you chosen Accommodation Hub. 

Arrival/Departure Information

The University of Wolverhampton Accommodation pride ourselves on offering students an All Bills Included package with their Accommodation. No worrying about any hidden extras as all of the facilities below are included in the price of your rent. This helps students with budgeting their money wisely during their time away from home.

what to bring to university

University of Wolverhampton has arranged some content insurance for you with Howden the No.1 student insurance provider. It is important for you to check this cover, so please follow the steps below to ensure you fully understand the protection provided.

Enter in your policy number HH1019 at Howden Insurance Policy 2024/25 to check your policy details.  

Visit the review cover link to: 
 
✔Check what is covered.
✔ Check key exclusions and limitations. 
✔ Check your policy excess. 
✔ Check how to make a claim

✔Extend and personalise your cover.

It is important to find out exactly what you are covered for as you may find that the contents cover is not sufficient and you need to extend it to protect all of your possessions both inside and outside your room. For more information and registration please click on the link below.

Register for Howden 

Top tips for parents, carers and guardians of university students

(FAQs, essential advice and checklist)

Leaving home for university is a big step and, as the new term approaches, both students and their parents, carers, or guardians may experience a mixture of emotions. With this in mind, we’ve put together some helpful tips and suggestions on how you can support your student while they’re living away from home.

Parents, Carers and Guardians Checklist

• Once your student has received and accepted an offer (conditional or unconditional) and made the University of Wolverhampton their firm choice, make sure they apply for accommodation via e:Vision
• Take a look at our Where Can I Live?  webpages to explore the different accommodation options available and their costs.
• When completing a preference form, ensure it is filled in correctly, listing preferred accommodation choices in order from 1–3.
• Make sure your student accepts their Accommodation Licence Agreement and pays the advance rent payment online. The link will be sent via email, so encourage them to check their inbox regularly. Please note: if this isn’t completed within 5 days, the offer may expire and they will need to reapply.
• Decide on the most suitable payment method for accommodation fees by visiting our How to Pay webpages.
• Visit our online shop to see if you’d like to purchase any items in advance—these can be placed in the room ready for your student’s arrival.

Stay positive and supportive

It’s important to keep a positive outlook during this time of change. Your student may be feeling anxious about starting a new chapter, so offering reassurance can make a big difference. Let them know it’s completely normal to feel nervous, and remind them that plenty of support is available from the University once they arrive.

Encourage independence

As September approaches, encourage your student to become more independent. Supporting them to build confidence and take initiative will help them prepare for managing their own responsibilities and decisions.

Please also note that the Accommodation Licence Agreement is a legally binding contract between the student and the Accommodation Hub. Due to data protection regulations, and as students are legally considered adults, we are only able to discuss contractual or personal matters directly with them. If you need to speak on their behalf, we will require their written consent.