Applying for accommodation
Ready to start your ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ accommodation application? Access our key dates and info now.
When do applications open?
Applications for 2027–28 will open in February 2027 (exact date to be confirmed). You can apply after choosing ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ as your firm choice through UCAS. Applications close on 30 June 2027.
Timeline
- February 2027 – applications open for firm choice applicants
- 30 June 2027 – our accommodation guarantee deadline, applications close
- July 2027 – we send out offers, starting with priority halls students
- August 2027 – late, insurance and Clearing applicants can register interest for remaining rooms. We will make every effort to offer University provided housing but if not possible we will signpost to suitable private sector housing options.
How to apply
To apply online, you'll need your:
- ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Student ID number (issued with your ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offer to study)
- Date of birth (which must be typed in the format DD/MM/YYYY)
- Accommodation preferences (you get to select three preferences)
When you apply, please check that the details we have stored for you on the application system are correct. If they're not, please log into your UCAS account as soon as possible and update them (particularly your email address).
Privacy Notice
Should you be allocated a room in accommodation at BSU please note this information on how we may processes your data.
As Twerton Mill, Charlton Court and Waterside Court are privately managed buildings, we will need to pass your details to the relevant operator, so they send you a contract of accommodation and liaise with you on matters relating to their accommodation. Unite Students manage Charlton Court and Waterside Court, IQ manages Twerton Mill. Unite or IQ may also share residents' data with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ staff, and vice versa, should the need arise for welfare, support or security purposes.
For those living in BSU managed accommodation (Newton Park Halls or Bankside House) we will share residents' data with Bath Spa relevant University staff, and vice versa, should the need arise for welfare, support or security purposes
If you agree to allow ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ to use the information you provide our institution as outlined above, please continue to submit your application.
How applications work
One of the important things to know about our application system is that we don't run a first-come, first-served system. Whether you log in as soon as our online form opens or you wait a couple of weeks or months, every application is received the same way, so that all students have the fairest chance of receiving their preferred housing option.
How long you have to make your application
You have the entire application window, until 30 June, to research all of our options before committing to your preferences. You can even log back in and edit your initial selections, giving you more time to visit us, explore our accommodation locations, and ask any questions you might have.
What to consider when you apply
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offers a wide range of contract lengths, prices and room types. Your three accommodation preferences are entered into our allocation system and we endeavour to meet your preferred choices, where possible. By completing this form, you're accepting that you have researched the different options and understand the financial responsibility of the preferences you've indicated. We may not be able to allocate you a room from your selected preferences, due to demand, so it's important to be familiar with a variety of options across all our locations.
If you need to disclose a medical condition or disability and have specific accommodation requirements please see the Priority Halls page of our website.
Receiving your offer
We send accommodation offers by email. Please make sure your email address on UCAS is up to date, and not your school or college email address, as this is the one we’ll use to contact you.
When will I receive my accommodation offer?
Firm choice applicants who have stated specific access requirements will be sent offers of accommodation shortly after the application deadline, in early July.
We send remaining accommodation offers from mid-July onwards. Don’t worry if you don’t hear from us right away – we send offers throughout the month.
Timings may vary for accommodation managed by third parties ( and ).
How do I accept my accommodation offer?
The process of accepting your offer varies slightly, depending on the accommodation you're offered. Details on how to accept your offer will be contained in your offer email. In general, you’ll need to:
- Complete your booking form before the deadline (if applicable)
- Read your licence / tenancy agreement carefully, and sign this
- Make an upfront payment to secure your room
- Complete guarantor information (if applicable)
Make sure you fully understand the legal commitment you're making before returning your signed licence agreement, tenancy agreement and/or terms and conditions.
Remember: accommodation is offered for the full length of the contract. All contracts are fixed term agreements and once you’ve signed and accepted, you’re committing to the full duration and length of the stay specified.
Move-in instructions will be attached to the offer letter email and you can start planning what to bring.
How do I reject my accommodation offer?
Guaranteed offers of accommodation only apply to the first offer we send to eligible applicants. If you decide to reject your offer of accommodation, we'll try to make you a second offer, but we can’t guarantee this. You'll only receive a new offer should an alternative room become available.
What happens if I don't join ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿?
Allocations are subject to you successfully joining BSU. Unsuccessful applicants won’t be able to live in our accommodation and their room offer will be withdrawn.
What are show flats?
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ holds a number of Open Days and Offer Holder Days throughout the year. Students who choose to live in our Show Flats work these events to show their accommodation to visitors in exchange for a discount on their rent.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has a limited number of ‘show flats’ available at the following locations:
- 5 rooms at
- 28 rooms at
- 7 rooms at
Students living within these flats receive a discounted licence agreement or rent charge, equivalent to £90 per event or £900 for the entire contract length. Rooms in Show Flats are not guaranteed to applicants who select this option in their application form, due to the limited numbers of rooms included.
Students living in show flats will also have the opportunity to become a paid Student Ambassador on these dates, subject to the standard recruitment process for these posts. Any Student Ambassador payment is in addition to the discount offered on the licence agreement or rent charge.
Students selecting a show flat option are making a commitment to:
- Ensure their room is clean and tidy for all the pre-agreed ten dates for Open Days and Offer Holder Days throughout the academic year. Dates are currently being finalised and will be published on the Open Days webpage once confirmed
- Attend a short training session from the Student Accommodation and UK Student Recruitment and Outreach Team during their first month at university
- Be available to accompany students and their supporters to view the communal areas and their bedroom between 9am and 5pm on all ten dates.
Discounted 'show flat’ accommodation rates are only available to students who commit to all ten dates.
The University reserves the right to move students to alternative, non-discounted accommodation in the event that any of these conditions are not met.
Allocations to these rooms will be completed by the Student Accommodation Team, via the standard allocations procedure.
Students who are allocated a show flat room will receive further information about the full offer terms and conditions when they receive their room offer in July.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Accommodation Allocation Process
For more information on how we allocate rooms in our accommodation, please read the following information.
Allocation of rooms
We don't run on a first-come, first-served basis within our February - June applications cycle. Whether you log in as soon as our online launches opens or you wait a couple of weeks or months, every application is managed the same way, so that all students have the fairest chance of receiving their preferred housing option.
We begin assigning room allocations in mid July. The order in which we approach the allocations is not decided by date or time of application – instead an element of randomisation is introduced to the order of allocation. When we allocate a room we'll always try to allocate the highest ranking preference we can from your listed three choices, but we do sometimes have to allocate an option which is not listed in your choices. For this reason we do request you research all our accommodation locations.
Guaranteed offer of accommodation
If you meet the following conditions, we can make you a guaranteed offer of accommodation. You must:
- Be a first year undergraduate or foundation student at BSU
- Have applied to study with us full-time
- Have made Bath Spa your firm choice in UCAS
- Apply for accommodation before the 30 June deadline
- Be based at Newton Park, Sion Hill, Locksbrook Campus, or another of our city of Bath locations.
Foundation students can apply for accommodation for both their Foundation year and first year of undergraduate study.
You have the entire application window, which runs from late February until 30 June, to research all of our options before committing to your preferences. Only when applicants have accepted an offer of study with BSU will they be able to apply for accommodation.
Please note that the guarantee of accommodation above is not a guarantee of a particular type of accommodation.
Non guaranteed applications
If we have capacity during the main cycle of applications, then we'll accept a limited number applications from returning undergraduates (Years 2 and 3 of study) and postgraduates. However, this won't be on a guaranteed basis.
We'll attempt to respond to these applicants regarding possibility of room allocations as early as we can.
Priority halls accommodation
If you have specific requirements for accommodation you can apply through Priority Halls if any of the following apply to you:
- Students with a disability
- Living with a sensory or physical impairment
- Living with a long-term medical condition
- Students with care experience, foyer leavers or those estranged from their family
- Unable to attend University without living in halls of residence
- Living with a significant dietary condition, such as a severe allergy.
Please complete a Priority Halls application if you feel you're eligible.
If you're assessed as eligible via Priority Halls then your application would override the usual accommodation guarantee groups guidance.
What to consider when you apply
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offers a range of contract lengths, prices and room types. Your three accommodation preferences are entered into our allocation system and we endeavour to meet your preferred choices, where possible.
By applying with us, you are accepting that you've researched the different options and understand the financial responsibility of the preferences you've indicated.
We may not be able to allocate you a room from your selected preferences, due to demand, so it's important to be familiar with a variety of options across all our locations.
If applicants have financial concerns regarding the room they are allocated we will offer support in finding help or a more suitable option, if this is raised with us.
We have over 900 rooms at Newton Park campus (Gardens and Lakeside) but also a similar amount on the Lower Bristol Road (Charlton Court, Waterside Court and Twerton Mill) and the wider City (Bankside House).
We do house a number of Newton Park students in Lower Bristol Road/ wider City locations, however Locksbrook students will not be offered Newton Park locations when applying.
Post guarantee deadline applications
After A-level results, accommodation applications re-open on a non-guaranteed basis. First year undergraduate or foundation students are prioritised.
We aim to house as many students as we can and if we cannot provide accommodation with BSU we'll signpost to alternative options.
Applications are dealt with post-guarantee on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, we would advise applying as soon after applications launch as you can – application choices will be more limited than the main cycle.
The post guarantee applications period is important to note for insurance choice applicants and clearing applicants.
How to apply for priority halls
If you have specific requirements for your room because of a disability, you'll need to apply through the online accommodation application system. Please complete the section of the form called Priority Halls if you feel you're eligible.
To support your application, you’ll need to send evidence from your GP / medical practitioner to studentwellbeing@bathspa.ac.uk. This evidence should give specific information and reasons about the accommodation you require. Please contact the Student Wellbeing team if you have any questions about this process.
If you’re entering your second or third year of study, please contact us to discuss the housing options we may be able to provide: accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk.
Academic Access Plan (AAP)
Please complete the if you’re living with any of the following:
- Disability
- Neurodivergence
- Mental health condition
- Medical condition
- Sensory or mobility impairment.
Your responses will start a conversation with a University Accessibility Advisor about your requirements.
Guaranteed offer of accommodation
If you meet the following conditions, we can make you a guaranteed offer of accommodation. You must:
- Be a first year undergraduate or foundation student at BSU
- Have applied to study with us full-time
- Have made Bath Spa your firm choice in UCAS
- Apply for accommodation before the 30 June deadline
- Be based at Newton Park, Sion Hill, Locksbrook Campus or another of our city of Bath locations.
Foundation students can apply for accommodation for both their Foundation year and first year of undergraduate study.
Returning students and Postgraduate accommodation
See our Private Sector information or contact us for support.
Accommodation support
The Student Accommodation team is here to support you. If we can’t answer your question, we’ll advise on where you can get support.
- Email: accommodation@bathspa.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)1225 876 777
- Meet us at the Student Hub on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 1pm and 4pm
- Follow us on for more tips
Urgent support
For urgent out-of-hours support, please contact the Security team on +44 (0)1225 875555 or dial 999.
Housing advice
Next steps
How to apply
How to apply
To apply online, you'll need your:
- ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Student ID number (issued with your ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offer to study)
- Date of birth (which must be typed in the format DD/MM/YYYY)
- Accommodation preferences (you get to select three preferences)
When you apply, please check that the details we have stored for you on the application system are correct. If they're not, please log into your UCAS account as soon as possible and update them (particularly your email address).
How applications work
One of the important things to know about our application system is that . Whether you log in as soon as our online form opens or you wait a couple of weeks or months, every application is received the same way, so that all students have the fairest chance of receiving their preferred housing option.
How long you have to make your application
You have the entire application window, until 30 June, to research all of our options before committing to your preferences. You can even log back in and edit your initial selections, giving you more time to , explore our accommodation locations, and ask any questions you might have.
What to consider when you apply
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ offers a wide range of contract lengths, prices and room types. Your three accommodation preferences are entered into our allocation system and we endeavour to meet your preferred choices, where possible. By completing this form, you're accepting that you have researched the different options and understand the financial responsibility of the preferences you've indicated. We may not be able to allocate you a room from your selected preferences, due to demand, so it's important to be familiar with a variety of options across all our locations.
If you need to disclose a medical condition or disability and have specific accommodation requirements please see the page of our website.
Privacy notice
Should you be allocated a room in accommodation at BSU please note this information on how we may processes your data.
As Twerton Mill, Charlton Court and Waterside Court are privately managed buildings, we will need to pass your details to the relevant operator, so they send you a contract of accommodation and liaise with you on matters relating to their accommodation. Unite Students manage Charlton Court and Waterside Court, IQ manages Twerton Mill. Unite or IQ may also share residents' data with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ staff, and vice versa, should the need arise for welfare, support or security purposes.
For those living in BSU managed accommodation (Newton Park Halls or Bankside House) we will share residents' data with Bath Spa relevant University staff, and vice versa, should the need arise for welfare, support or security purposes
If you agree to allow ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ to use the information you provide our institution as outlined above, please continue to submit your application.
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