Applications for Colchester and University Square, Southend summer vacation accommodation are available for all registered students and are now open.
Some students, such as the majority of postgraduate students and a small number of undergraduate students will have a letter of allocation to mid-September. Other students will be required to vacate their accommodation at the end of the academic year in July and make a vacation booking if they require accommodation over the summer.
Bookings are subject to a minimum stay of 4 nights.
If you require a booking that is for 29 nights or more, the tariff is set at a lower rate equivalent to the term time rent. In this case the same letting conditions apply as for students who have been resident all year, in particular, notice cannot be given once the keys are collected.
If you require a booking of 28 nights or less or you are uncertain about required dates, the short-term rate applies. In this case three days notice may be given. Any booking which commences on or after 9 September 2024 will be deemed a short-term booking.
Before making a booking ensure you read the Vacation Accommodation Terms and Conditions of Residence below.
Applications can be received Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm but will not be processed immediately, so please allow at least 3 working days to be processed. If you are planning on arriving over the weekend, please apply well in advance.
Vacation accommodation Terms and Conditions of Residence (pdf.)
Apply for accommodation
Applications are now open.