A returning student is defined as a student who has completed at least one year of study at Queen’s University either as an undergraduate student or a postgraduate student, including those who have changed courses.

Returning students must apply for accommodation from 1 March - 30 April 2013 for the limited number of rooms available for 2013-14.  The rooms for undergraduate students will be in Guthrie House and Mount Charles.  The rooms for postgraduate students will be in Willow Walk.  Returning students who are current residents can carry over their deposit from 2012-13 to 2013-14 or can top up their deposit to £300.00.  Returners who are not current residents must pay a £300.00 deposit with their online application. Rooms will be allocated and offered to returners in May 2013.

What if I apply as a late returner?

If you apply after the closing date of 30 April 2013:

• You will only be allocated a room once requests from all other Queen's students have been accommodated (allocations begin on 16th August 2013).
• You are not required to immediately pay a £300 deposit. A deposit will be collected only when an offer of a room is made.
• Accommodation may be offered with 1st year students.

What if I do not get offered a place?

If you have applied for a place in Queen’s Accommodation, met all the deadlines and criteria, but we are unable to offer you a room, you will need to look for a place to live in the private sector. If you have paid a deposit it will be refunded.

Looking in the Private Sector

The University encourages first year students to apply for accommodation owned and managed by Queen's.

For private sector accommodation, the University recommends 'SU Lets'.

SU Lets is the ethical lettings agency, which the Students' Union runs in association with local estate agent Morton Pinpoint. It provides high-quality accommodation from good landlords.  It is the only place that the Students' Union and the University recommend to students for housing in the private rental sector.  The properties on offer have to meet a high-quality 'Accommodation Code' decided by the Union. Simple and fair tenancy agreements are provided and deposits are protected.  The SU Lets office is in the Students' Union foyer.  For further information please visit www.sulets.net

Advice is available in the Students' Union regarding all aspects of renting accommodation in the private sector www.qubsu.org/advice.asp