Depending on your contract, your accommodation runs during term-time only, or also includes some of the vacations. Different contract lengths suit different preferences and budgets. Some halls offer more than one contract length option.
31-week contracts
31 week contracts don't include accommodation during the Christmas, Easter or summer vacations. Great if you're planning to go home or travel during the vacations and don't want to pay for something you're not going to use. You'll need to be able to remove all your belongings from the room (normally by 10am on the move out day).
Halls with 31-week contracts
Carr-Saunders Hall, Passfield Hall and Rosebery Hall (Rosebery Wing only)
Contract dates (31-week)
Michaelmas Term
Move in on: Sunday 22 September 2019
Move out on: Saturday 14 December 2019
Lent Term
Move in on: Sunday 12 January 2020
Move out on: Saturday 8 April 2020
Summer Term
Move in on: Sunday 3 May 2020
Move out on: Saturday 20 June 2020
What if I do suddenly need accommodation over Christmas or Easter?
You may have the option to book additional accommodation during Christmas and Easter. For information, visit: Staying at your hall during Christmas and Easter
38-week, 39-week and 40-week contracts
38-week, 39-week and 40-week contracts include the Christmas and Easter vacations but not the summer vacation. These contracts have slightly different start and end dates but are all a good option if you want to stay in London for the whole academic year.
Halls with 38-week contracts
Connaught Hall and Nutford House
Contract dates (38-week)
Move in on: Sunday 15 September 2019
Move out on: Saturday 6 June 2020
Halls with 39-week contacts
Bankside House, Grosvenor House, High Holborn Residence, Northumberland House, Rosebery Hall and urbanest Westminster Bridge
Contract dates (39-week)
Move in on: Sunday 22 September 2019
Move out on: Saturday 20 June 2020
Halls with 40-week contracts
College Hall, International Hall, Lillian Penson Hall, Sidney Webb House and The Garden Halls
Contract dates (40-week)
Move in on: Sunday 15 September 2019
Move out on: Saturday 20 June 2020
50-week contracts
50-week contracts include the Christmas, Easter and summer vacations. They cover you for almost a whole year. A good option if you will be on a 12-month Masters' course or are planning to do an internship over the summer.
Halls with 50-week contracts
Butler's Wharf Residence, Lilian Knowles House, The Garden Halls, Lillian Penson Hall, urbanest Westminster Bridge and urbanest King's Cross
Contract dates (50-week)
Move in on: Sunday 22 September 2019
Move out on: Saturday 5 September 2020