{"id":110,"date":"2026-04-08T10:30:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=110"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:44:20","slug":"clearing-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/clearing-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Clearing Accommodation Application Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Applying to Kent through clearing? We have some accommodation application tips just for you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Take the pressure off <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When you accept your offer to study at Kent, we&#8217;ll <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/offer-guarantee\">guarantee you accommodation<\/a> on one of our campuses or off-campus nearby. We have lots of options available to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>More about our Guarantee<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Clearing students who firmly accept their offer to study at Kent and apply for accommodation by 16 August are guaranteed a room on campus. If you apply after the deadline, you\u2019ll still be guaranteed accommodation, but it may be off campus in the local area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, here are a couple of things to know about when applying for accommodation at Kent during Clearing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ByhaV5zTKeM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1323\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/files\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"50\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Just select &#8216;YES&#8217;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you reach the additional information section of your Clearing application, you\u2019ll be asked if you\u2019d like to apply for accommodation. Simply select \u2018YES\u2019 from the drop-down menu and continue with your application &#8211; it really is that easy! This applies whether you\u2019re applying for a Canterbury or Medway-based course. Once submitted, our Clearing team will pass your details to the Accommodation Office, who\u2019ll begin working on your room allocation and send you an offer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1300\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/files\/2025\/05\/Blog-image.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"94\">Keep an eye on your inbox<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We know your inbox might be busy, but email is how we\u2019ll send your accommodation offer and other important updates about your application. Make sure the email address you provide is a personal one, not linked to your current school or college, and that you\u2019ll still have access to it after you finish your studies there. <strong>Pier Quays in Medway is managed by Unite Students<\/strong> in partnership with the University, so the Unite Team will be in touch with your accommodation offer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"373\"><strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"169\">Register your MyAccommodation account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"373\">Once you\u2019ve completed your Clearing application, head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenthospitality.kent.ac.uk\/MyAccommodation\/\">MyAccommodation Portal<\/a> and create an account. This is where you\u2019ll view and accept your accommodation offer once it arrives by email.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"701\">After registering, make sure you can log in successfully &#8211; then you can sit back and relax. Just a quick note: <strong data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"549\">don\u2019t submit a new accommodation request through the portal<\/strong>, as we already have your details from your Clearing application. Submitting again might create a duplicate, which could delay or complicate your offer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1295\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/files\/2024\/07\/Wordpress-thumb-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"6048\" height=\"4032\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"161\">Have any medical requirements?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We offer a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/accessible\">accessible and adapted rooms<\/a> across campus. If you have medical needs that require specific accommodation, please make sure to include this in your Clearing application or contact us directly at <strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"402\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"400\">accomm@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong> as soon as possible. Our team will work with you to understand your requirements and help find a room that meets your needs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"429\"><strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"159\">Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t hear back straight away<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"429\">Once you\u2019ve received an unconditional offer to study at Kent, you\u2019ll get your accommodation offer, but this won\u2019t always happen immediately. Room offers are sent out in small batches each day, so if you don\u2019t hear from us right away, don\u2019t worry &#8211; it\u2019s on the way!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"598\">Keep an eye on your inbox (and check your junk\/spam folders too), as you&#8217;ll have <strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"524\">48 hours<\/strong> to accept your offer via the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenthospitality.kent.ac.uk\/MyAccommodation\/\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"580\">MyAccommodation Portal<\/strong><\/a> once it\u2019s sent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"796\">We contact all students by email, either with a room offer or details about what to do next. If you haven\u2019t heard from us after a few days, feel free to get in touch to check on your application.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"434\"><strong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"171\">Not sure about your room offer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"434\">If you&#8217;re not completely happy with the room you&#8217;ve been offered, <strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"280\">please don\u2019t reject it straight away<\/strong>. Declining your offer tells us you no longer want accommodation, and your application will be deactivated, meaning you may lose your place altogether.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"665\">Instead, <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"495\">get in touch with us before your offer expires<\/strong>. You can email us at <strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"538\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"536\">accomm@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/strong> or call us on <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"575\">+44 (0)1227 766660<\/strong>. We\u2019re happy to answer your questions and, where possible, explore room moves or swaps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"799\">Our goal is to make sure you&#8217;re comfortable and settled, so we continue to support room changes right up until <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"798\">Arrivals Weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"372\"><strong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"88\">Stay informed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"372\">The best way to ease any nerves is to stay informed. Our accommodation website, as well as this blog site, is packed with helpful resources, from details on the different room options at both Canterbury and Medway to virtual tours, move-in advice, and student insights about what to expect when you arrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\">We also share regular updates, tips, and deadline reminders on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/accommunikent\"><strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"449\">Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accommunikent\"><strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"465\">Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, and we&#8217;re always happy to answer your questions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\"><strong>Accommodation Clearing Webinar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\">Why not join our next webinar for more information and advice?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Monday 17 August 2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 14:00 &#8211; 15:15<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> MS Teams<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"517\"><strong>Registration coming soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"572\"><strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"572\">Good luck, we can\u2019t wait to welcome you to Kent!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applying to Kent through clearing? 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