Depending on your contract, your accommodation runs 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 and Passfield Hall
Contract dates (31-week)
Michaelmas Term
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 9 December 2023
Lent Term
Move in on: Sunday 7 January 2024
Move out on: Friday 29 March 2024
Summer Term
Move in on: Sunday 28 April 2024
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024
What if you 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
39-week and 40-week contracts
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 39-week contacts
Bankside House, High Holborn Residence, Rosebery Hall, Lilian Knowles House and urbanest Westminster Bridge (for new students at LSE only).
Contract dates (39-week)
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024
Halls with 40-week contracts
College Hall, Connaught Hall, International Hall, Nutford House, Sidney Webb House and The Garden Halls.
Contract dates (40-week)
Move in on: Sunday 10 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024
50-week contracts
50-week contracts include the Christmas, Easter and summer vacations. They cover you for almost a whole year. This is a good option if you will be on a 12-month Masters' course or are planning to do a summer internship.
Halls with 50-week contracts
Butler's Wharf Residence, Lilian Knowles House, The Garden Halls, urbanest Westminster Bridge.
Contract dates (50-week)
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Sunday 31 August 2024
The Garden Halls (UoL)
Move in on: Sunday 10 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024