{"id":1517,"date":"2025-11-28T12:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2026-11-05T13:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:45:59","slug":"thinking-about-accommodation-for-next-year-start-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/thinking-about-accommodation-for-next-year-start-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Returning students: Thinking about accommodation for next year? Start now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start thinking about where you want to live next year. It&#8217;s a big decision and that&#8217;s why we want to give you plenty of time and information in advance of <strong>accommodation applications going live in January<\/strong>. With only <strong>1,800 guaranteed rooms<\/strong> on offer, you\u2019ll need to act fast if you want to secure a spot on campus next September.<\/p>\n<h3>Stress-free accommodation planning<\/h3>\n<p>Ready to sort next year\u2019s accommodation without the stress? Whether you currently live on campus or off-campus, you can apply for accommodation starting in September 2027. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/jx3iNb0wpp\">Pre-registration is open now<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019ll keep you updated via email with everything you need to know about applying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus:<\/strong> By registering, you\u2019ll receive <strong>24-hour early access<\/strong> to the application form, giving you the best possible chance of securing one of our 1,800 guaranteed rooms.<\/p>\n<h3>The benefits of choosing on-campus accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a reminder of why campus life could be the perfect choice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No deposit<\/strong> to pay<\/li>\n<li>All <strong>utility bills included<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong> included<\/li>\n<li>Option to <strong>live with friends<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Kent Sport membership<\/strong> and <strong>ResLife activities<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>24-hour security<\/strong> and <strong>on-site maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Access to a range of <strong>catering outlets<\/strong> on your doorstep<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimal commute<\/strong> to lectures<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation contracts aligned with your study year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s quite the list &#8211; all designed to make your life easier, safer, and more fun!<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>What do you need to do?<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/jx3iNb0wpp\">Registering your interest in living in University accommodation is the first step<\/a><\/strong>. Whether you decide to live on campus next year or you&#8217;re still weighing up your options, pre-registering just means you&#8217;ll get all the information you need to make an informed choice.\u00a0You&#8217;ll be kept in the loop about application deadlines, and ensures you don\u2019t miss any updates about applying. You\u2019re under no obligation to apply if you ultimately choose off-campus living, but you\u2019ll be in the best position to make an informed choice.<\/p>\n<h4>How to register<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s super easy! Whether you\u2019re applying on your own or with future flatmates, simply <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/jx3iNb0wpp\"><strong>complete the registration form<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; and you\u2019re all set. Then you can relax, knowing you\u2019re ready to take the next step when applications open. <strong>Pre-registration will close on Friday 8 January 2027<\/strong>. The accommodation <strong>applications will then open on Tuesday 19 January<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Need some guidance?<\/h4>\n<p>For more guidance, check out some of our useful blogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/is-living-in-student-accommodation-really-worth-the-price\/\">Is living in student accommodation really worth the price?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/options\/\">Your guide to university accommodation: what are your options at Canterbury<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/accommodation\/choosing-your-accommodation\/\">How to decide what accommodation is right for me?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Want to find out more?<\/h4>\n<p>Looking for more information about <strong>returning student accommodation<\/strong>, eligibility, or the <strong>guaranteed room offer<\/strong>? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/student.kent.ac.uk\/life\/living-on-campus\/returning-students\">Returning Student Accommodation webpage<\/a> for all the details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start thinking about where you want to live next year. 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