Have you applied for on campus accommodation?
How to apply
You will need to make an application if you wish to live in university managed accommodation.
You will be emailed instructions on how to apply once you have accepted your course offer at Sussex and accommodation applications have opened.
The deadline for guaranteed applications to apply is Friday 31 July. To check if you are guaranteed accommodation please see our accommodation guarantee.
You can see our how to apply for housing webpage for more details about the application process.
Insurance choice students
Whilst Insurance choice students are not guaranteed university managed accommodation, we encourage you to make an application.
Once we’ve allocated rooms to students eligible for guaranteed housing, we’ll then be in a position to offer accommodation to you.
Deferred students
If you deferred your entry from last academic year, you are still guaranteed housing as long as you apply before the deadline. You will be emailed details on how to apply. If you haven’t received an email by April, we recommend you contact the admissions team.
Collecting your keys
You can collect your keys at any time, but if you’re travelling to campus by car on arrivals weekend then you will need to book a specific slot. Time slots can be booked through the accommodation portal using your online accommodation account.
If you’re travelling to campus by public transport then you don’t need to book a time slot.
Find out more about collecting your key and travel to campus.
Football match – Saturday 19 September
Important: There will be a football match at the American Express Stadium opposite the university campus, kicking off at 3pm. This will cause significant delays around the area before, during and after the game. If you’ve booked to move in on Saturday, please allow extra travel time and plan your journey accordingly.
To reduce congestion, arrival timeslots will not be available during the hour before kick-off or the hour after the match finishes.
Cancellation
You may cancel your university accommodation, without penalty, provided this is done before Welcome Weekend and only if you have not yet moved into the room.
You must tell the Housing Office in writing, prior to this date, of your wish to cancel your housing agreement.
Prospective students
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