If you’re a current student, you can apply to stay in University-managed accommodation over the summer holidays.
Booking a room
If you are graduating, or want to spend your summer here, you can apply to stay in University-managed housing.
- Eligibility
You can apply for a summer room if you:
- are currently a registered Sussex student – priority is given to students who already have a term-time contract with us
- have no history of outstanding accommodation debt with the University
- have behaved in accordance with the terms and conditions of your previous tenancy (and continue to do so until the end of your term-time contract and beyond).
You must allow at least three working days’ notice when applying for a summer room.
- If you already live with us
If you are currently living in University-managed accommodation, you will have to move to a new room over the summer (unless you have a postgraduate contract).
You are responsible for clearing all your belongings from your room and communal areas, and returning your key to your residence reception, as per your terms and conditions of the License to Occupy.
You must do this no later than 10am on 20 June 2026 – the last day of your undergraduate accommodation contract.
Residences
| Residence | Price per night (for registered students) | Price per night including VAT* |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes Court (shared bathroom) | £18.39 | £22.07 |
| Northfield (ensuite) | £30.69 | £36.83 |
| Swanborough (ensuite)** | £30.69 | £36.83 |
*If you are a final-year student, you will be charged the registered student price until your final day of registration with the University. After this date, you will be charged the full price including VAT. Payment for your booking must be received in full before you can collect keys.
**Please be aware that there are roof repairs being carried out in Swanborough and scaffolding will be in place for the summer months.
Available dates
You can book to stay in University-managed accommodation from:
- Saturday 20 June-Saturday 5 September (if you currently live in University housing)
- Saturday 27 June-Saturday 5 September (if you currently live in privately-rented housing).
In the first week (from Saturday 20 June-Saturday 27 June) bookings are for a minimum of three nights. This gives current students living with us the flexibility to make travel arrangements.
The minimum length of bookings from Saturday 27 June onwards is seven nights.
You must allow at least three working days’ notice when applying for a summer room.
If you would like a shorter stay or would like to stay with an external visitor you can request a booking through our East Slope B&B.
Receiving a room offer
We will send out summer room offers by email from the second half of May.
Arrival and check out times
You can arrive from 10am and you must check out of your room by 10am.
Your room offer letter will have information on when and where to collect your keys.
Campus development
We’re undertaking building work on campus. Although our contractors keep disruption to a minimum, noise and dust can affect surrounding buildings from time to time.
Contact us before booking if you have any queries about these works.
Terms and conditions
See our Licence to occupy terms and conditions [PDF 511KB].
Questions
For all queries about summer housing, email studentsummer@sussex.ac.uk.