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Admissions policy

Why do we have an admissions policy?


There is normally far greater demand for places in residential accommodation than there are places available. Therefore, the University of Glasgow operates a selection system designed to ensure that those with the greatest need are given priority.

Please note that a different admissions policy applies to Socrates\Erasmus students.


Weighting


The selection system is weighted towards those applicants who fulfil each of the 3 categories below:

  • pursuing a full-time degree course at the University of Glasgow
  • who are in their first year of study at the University of Glasgow
  • who live too far away to be able to visit the city to find private accommodation

Categories of Priority


The system has two geographical categories of priority for students who are studying for a full University of Glasgow degree:

  • Category A:  Applicants who live outwith reasonable commuting distance
  • Category B:  Applicants who are able to commute using public transport

Category A means:

If you are in Category A, you are guaranteed to receive a place in University-owned/leased or recommended private provider of student accommodation if:

  • You apply before 22nd August of your intended year or entry; and
  • You inform the Accommodation Office that you have firmly accepted an unconditional offer, or have met the conditions of a conditional offer.

Category B means:

If you are placed in category B, you will automatically be placed on a waiting list and be considered for accommodation between the middle and end of September.

Please remember

There is likely to be great difficulty in finding accommodation for any students who apply for accommodation after 22nd August in their first year of entry. It is essential that if you are likely to be away from home during the summer that you take steps to provide Residential Services with an up to date email address. If you do not follow the procedures outlined here and on “How to Apply”, it is likely that your place in accommodation may be jeopardised or lost altogether.