Prepare for arrival in halls
Booked your room and accepted your confirmation of accommodation document? All you need to do now is get ready to move in
This page helps you with information on arrival dates, when you will receive induction information, and what'll be in it.
Your 2026/27 academic year contract starts on these dates:
- Butler's Wharf Residence: Sunday 31 August 2026
- Lilian Knowles House and Robeson House: Saturday 12 September 2026
- Sidney Webb House: Sunday 6 September 2026
- University of London (UoL) halls: TBC
- All other halls (LSE and urbanest): TBC
You'll be able to access your halls induction from your accommodation account, after you've completed the 'Confirmation of Accommodation' process. We will send you an email in August or September to invite you to do this.
The online induction includes:
- advice on what to pack
- booking your arrival slot
- a list of welcome events at your hall and on campus
- an introduction to the staff team at your hall
- travel directions from your hall to campus
Facilities information
What we provide in each hall [PDF]
Table of bed sizes in halls [PDF]
Information for residents
Information for students living in halls
Halls Life: one stop channel for students in halls
Watch our series of YouTube videos with tips and advice about arrival, safety and communities in halls of residence at LSE.
- Residential Life: arriving to an LSE hall of residence [YouTube]
- Residential Life: staying safe in LSE halls of residence [YouTube]
- Residential Life: building a community in LSE halls of residence [YouTube]
- Residential Life: keeping well in autumn and winter [YouTube]
- Residential Life: wellbeing support in LSE halls [YouTube]
- Residential Life: hall student tours [YouTube]
- Residential Life: consent at LSE [YouTube]
- Residential Life: LSE move in weekend 2024 [YouTube]
Arriving early, before your contract starts
You may be able to arrive before your contract starts, but the process depends on which hall you're in for term time. For details, visit: Arriving early at your hall
Arriving late
If you expect to arrive later than the official arrival date, you must contact the LSE Accommodation Office. We'll remind you to do this in the online halls induction (LSE halls and Sidney Webb House only).
Haven't booked yet? Visit: Book accommodation in halls