• Who can apply for accommodation?
• I live within the 35 mile radius of Cambridge campus, or 10 mile radius in Chelmsford, what should I do if I'd like to live closer to campus?
• Is accommodation guaranteed?
• How do I apply?
• How will I know you've received my online application?
• When will I know if my application has been successful?
• Why would my application not be successful?
• If my application is unsuccessful, what other accommodation options are there?
• How do I accept/reject an offer?
• In Cambridge, if I apply online for a property managed by a partner of Anglia Ruskin, is the process different?
• My studies will involve going on placement during my course, what accommodation should I apply for?
• I am already studying at Anglia Ruskin, but never lived in accommodation, can I apply?
• Who can I expect to live with?

Who can apply for accommodation?

If you would like to apply for accommodation, please ensure that:

• you've Anglia Ruskin University as your first choice
• you've firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer from us
• you'll be studying a full-time course
• for Cambridge, your home is over 35 miles away from campus
• for Chelmsford, your home is over 10 miles away from campus.

You can also calculate this by using the Google maps distance calculator. Type in Anglia Ruskin's postcode - for Cambridge 'CB1 1PT' or for Chelmsford 'CM1 1SQ'. Click on 'search' and once it says 'found', type your own postcode over the top of Anglia Ruskin's and click the 'found' button again. The distance appears below the map.

You can also check the Cambridge 35 mile radius map in 'Related documents' at the bottom of this page.

I live within the 35 mile radius of Cambridge campus, or 10 mile radius in Chelmsford, what should I do if I'd like to live closer to campus?

We encourage you to look for a room or property closer to campus, using StudentPad and our private sector house hunting page. You can share a house with other Anglia Ruskin students in the city, within easy reach of campus. Our How to be a Happy House Hunter guide has helpful information if you are renting and away from home for the first time.

Is accommodation guaranteed?

We accommodate the majority of new, first year students, but we cannot guarantee accommodation. It is best to apply as soon as you have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer. Please be aware that places in Cambridge especially are limited and we do fill up. We also support you with private sector house hunting.

How do I apply?

1. Make sure you've read about the accommodation available.
2. Submit an online application or contact your office for a mailed copy.
3. We will send you an offer by email, so please check it regularly as you will only have a short period of time to accept the offer.

How will I know you've received my online application?

Applications submitted online will be auto acknowledged including your copy of your application for your records. Please contact us if you not receive this within 24 hours of your application.

When will I know if my application has been successful?

You will first receive an acknowledgement that your application been received - either an emailed auto-acknowledgement when you submit the online form, or an email to let you know the paper form you posted arrived.

If your application is successful, we will email you a room offer from Easter onwards for the September start and from mid-November onwards for a January start. A room is only guaranteed once you have completed and returned all the paperwork and paid any associated rent and fees.

Why would my application not be successful?

There are a number of possible reasons:

• The accommodation is full at the point of application
• In Cambridge, your address is within our radius boundary
• Anglia Ruskin University is not your first choice
• You are planning on studying part-time
• You have lived with us previously
• You are under the age of 18 (Application by Minors)

You can read more details in our Allocations Policy, in 'Related documents' at the bottom of this page.

If my application is unsuccessful, what other accommodation options are there?

Go to our Private sector house hunting page for help with searching for a room, finding temporary accommodation and other helpful information.

How do I accept/reject an offer?

You will receive your offer by email. To accept or reject the room offer, return your offer documents. Please follow the instructions on them about how and where to return them.

In Cambridge, if I apply online for a property managed by a partner of Anglia Ruskin, is the process different?

The application process is the same as if you are applying for an Anglia Ruskin managed property. We will check that your application meets the requirement of our allocation policy, and then pass it on to the property's manager. They will contact you by email with an offer. The properties this relates to are CB1, YMCA, Sedley Court and The Forum. For CB1 (Managed by CRM) and nomination properties managed by Virtualet an administration fee covering reference checking, guarantor administration and contract preparation is payable. These fees are generally non refundable.

My studies will involve going on placement during my course, what accommodation should I apply for?

If you are a nursing, midwifery or ODP student you may also have the opportunity to live in NHS hospital accommodation close to the hospital where you have your placement. For other courses that involve placements which are not close to University accommodation, you have the option to apply to live in University accommodation and travel to your placement. Please note that we are unable to accept cancellations or requests to vacate if you then decide you want to live closer to your placement. Talk with your Faculty in advance about where your placements are likely to be before you apply for your accommodation.

I am already studying at Anglia Ruskin, but never lived in accommodation, can I apply?

If you have not had the opportunity to live in our student accommodation, but are eligible to do so, you can apply for a room. If you would like to live there in the next academic year, you need to apply in early January. Spaces are limited. If you wish to move in part way through the year, please contact the Residential Service to find out if there is availability.

Who can I expect to live with?

Places in University accommodation are allocated to provide a balanced community both in terms of gender and nationality. You will live with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience and will be expected to live and learn from one another whilst at Anglia Ruskin. If you choose to apply for University accommodation you should do so on the understanding that you are going to live with others as an integrated tolerant and co-operative community.