Waiting list
In general, each year the number of applications exceeds the number of places available. It has therefore been necessary to determine the criteria whereby applicants are selected for an offer of a place in residence.
The applications for a place in accommodation are sub-divided into non-EU students, EU Students and UK students. In the case of under 18 years and students with disabilities no distinction is made between UK, EU and non-EU.
For UK Students, the distance from campus and ease of transport is taken into consideration and priority is given to first year students. In the final analysis the objective is to distribute the limited number of places in as fair a manner as possible.
Full fee non-EU students, who have applied on-line by the last Monday of June, will have accommodation reserved for the period of the contract which is 38 weeks. However, if you are only studying at the University of the West of Scotland for 1 term the accommodation will be reserved for that length of time (16 and 17 weeks).
Single term bookings are only available to Erasmus and International programmes. A waiting list of application forms is maintained by the Residence Team in chronological date order.
University accommodation will only be granted to a matriculated enrolled Student in full time attendance at the University or as agreed by the Operations Manager.
As vacancies occur an offer is made to the next person on the waiting list whose stated preference concurs with the type of vacancy available. If a student refuses the offer of a flat without good reason their application will revert to the end of the waiting list.
Allocation
Sharing preferences will be taken into account however the Residence Team will ultimately decide on the selection of residents. In non ensuite accommodation, sharing is subject to certain conditions.
The offer of accommodation is made in the first instance on the basis of one or two terms, dependant on course requirements.
The period of residence and charge will commence from the date shown on the Accommodation Rental Agreement, which will require to be accepted online.
If we have not received your accepted Accommodation Rental Agreement and prepayment before you arrive at the Residence you will not be able to collect your keys.
It is important to note that certain extenuating circumstances may dictate that the original room offered may not be available at the time of arrival.
Rooms are allocated for prescribed occupancy, that is to say, residents must not change rooms, without application to, and permission being obtained from the Residence Services Manager.
The Operations Manager will have the final decision regarding the allocation or termination of lets, in the event of an appeal. Students in debt to the University either from accommodation or fees will not be considered for University Accommodation. The Residence Team has the right to refuse accommodation to any student that has been involved in a disciplinary procedure during their stay in UWS accommodation.
Last updated: 11/07/2025