If your tutee’s accommodation situation is a cause for concern, listen to their worries and, as appropriate, signpost them to the relevant places on campus and online where they can find support, information and advice.
All first year students who accept an offer of a place at Imperial as their firm choice are guaranteed a place in Imperial accommodation, provided they are eligible and complete their application by the deadline. Arrangements can be made for some students, like students with disabilities, to stay in halls in subsequent years.
Students can find lots of helpful information on finding accommodation on the Accommodation webpages, including information on university and private halls.
All new undergraduates are guaranteed a room in an Imperial Hall if they would like one or undergraduate students settling into their hall at Imperial, the Your Hall webpage offers practical advice, including on amenities and safety.
Rooms are available in different halls of residence for continuing undergraduates, subject to availability. Imperial also has provision for Undergraduate students who have medical or wellbeing needs and would benefit from living in a hall of residence after the first year of study.
There are Private Housing Masterclass topics around private housing, from the initial search and contracts, through to the tenancy and moving out.
The support services pages include further information on the services they provide and how they support students in housing queries. The service includes a contract checking service and rent-guarantee scheme for undergraduates.
Imperial Home Solutions is a private accommodation search engine that is affiliated with the university which provides an accommodation search facility.
The student accommodation team can be contacted:
- By email
- By phone at +44 (0)207 594 3300
- At select times by visiting the Student Hub (in South Kensington)
The Imperial College Union Advice Centre is a free, impartial and confidential service provided which can offer practical help, such as legal advice on unfair terms in housing contracts.