Application guidance

If you are applying for University accommodation, you will need to complete the online application form.

Once applications are open, you can apply for accommodation 48 hours after you have received and accepted an offer of a place to study at the University of St Andrews. You should still apply whether your offer is conditional, unconditional, or an insurance place.

If you have any questions about the application process, you can ask a question.

Register an account

Accommodation Online is the online portal which is used to apply for accommodation. You will need your student ID and date of birth to register a new account.  

Uploading a photo

In order to create a student matriculation card, you must upload an up-to-date photo to Accommodation Online. Your student card will allow you access to your halls of residence.

The photo must be a passport-style photo; for guidance, please see passport photo requirements.

If you don't upload an image, you will not be able to submit an accommodation application.

Once you are logged into the Accommodation Online system and have uploaded a photo, you will be able to start your application. Remember to review the accommodation options carefully before you start. 

If you have relevant information which will impact on your accommodation needs and is not covered within the application form, please email accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk

Accepting your offer

You will receive your offer of accommodation to your University email account. If you have not already done so, you will need to activate your IT account. 

Once you receive an offer of accommodation, you will usually have 7 days to accept or decline the offer. After this period has passed, the offer will be withdrawn and the room offered to another student. You will not receive another offer of accommodation if you decline your offer.

If you do not want to accept the offer, please ensure that you choose to decline it online as soon as possible rather than waiting for it to expire. This is so that the room can be offered to other students.

Before you arrive

Once you have accepted your offer, we will be in touch with more information about paying your fees, and arriving in St Andrews.

You can also use the University website to find out more about arriving in St Andrews and more about paying accommodation fees whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student.