Request to cancel, swap, extend or move out early
What to do if you want us to make changes to your accommodation contract
In this section, you find information on how to request an amendment to your room booking.
We hope you're enjoying your accommodation but we know that circumstances can change. You're bound by the contract you signed, but if you want to cancel before you arrive, swap your room, book extra accommodation during the vacation, or arrive early here's a guide on what to do.
For details on how to cancel your accommodation before you arrive visit Book accommodation in halls.
If you want to move out of your hall early, you have to let us know by submitting an early leaver form.
For more details and to access the forms, visit: Moving out early
Room swaps will not be permitted during the Early Arrival period. You can request a room swap from week 3 of the Autumn Term and up until 2 months before you accommodation contract end date. You will require the permission of the warden and the Operations Manager.
Room swaps between LSE halls and 3rd party halls are not permitted.
If you are a resident in an LSE hall looking to swap to another LSE hall, you can contact the Residential Life team after the first two weeks of the Autumn Term to request to be added to the room swap WhatsApp group at residential.life@lse.ac.uk.
Both students must submit a room swap request for review via your LSE Student Accommodation Account.
Winter and Spring breaks
If you are in a hall with a 31 week contract that doesn't cover the Winter and Spring breaks, you may be able to book extra accommodation.
Different rates apply during the vacation periods and we cannot guarantee you the same room or room type. Payment for rooms over the Winter and Spring breaks need to be made when you book. Visit Staying at your hall during Winter or Spring breaks.
Summer vacation
If you are in a hall with a 31, 39 or 40 week contract that does not cover the summer vacation, you can book a room over the summer in another hall. For longer stays, see what's available and how you can book at: Summer vacation accommodation
Short stays of a week or less may be possible at your hall. Speak to reception for details.
You may be able to arrive before your contract starts, but the process depends on which hall you're in for term time. Visit Arriving early at your hall.