If you would like to move to another room, you have the option to exchange with another student.
Applications are now open.
Applications to exchange your room are now open.
All room exchanges need to be approved by Accommodation Essex. You will be in breach of your accommodation contract and may be subject to disciplinary action, should you proceed with an exchange without the necessary permission.
You will need to find a student to exchange with. Once you have found another student to exchange rooms with, please simply follow the steps below:
Please remember to tell the person you are exchanging with if you live in a show flat, as they will have to agree to the terms of living in a show flat, if they exchange rooms with you.
Colchester
Once you have found a suitable student for a room exchange, you should both visit the Student Service Hub where your request will be processed. There will be conditions on moving and these will be checked when your application is processed.
Southend
Once you have found a suitable student for a room exchange, you should contact reception or email us.
Fees
Our terms and conditions give details of the terms of your tenancy agreement. By accepting a room when it is offered you are accepting these terms and conditions and you will be entering into a legally binding contract.
A room exchange will only by authorised if:
Please note: due the number of students arriving at the start of the academic year, room exchanges are not available until the third week of term. All students must have been living in their accommodation for at least 3 weeks from the date of allocation.
Please note this does not apply to previous twin room occupants.
For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.