Dates and deadlines

The deadline for accommodation applications is: 
Thursday 9 June 2023

 This deadline applies to:

• new undergraduate and new General Course Students, to be guaranteed a space 
• new undergraduate students who have applied for an LSE Accommodation Bursary
• new graduate students 
• continuing students and returning residents who were actively involved in their student community (ie hall committee members and Peer Supporters)

What if I miss the deadline?
After a deadline has passed, you can still book, subject to availability.

Summer Vacation bookings for summer 2023 are not yet open, this page will be updated once the opening date is confirmed. Bookings for Butler's Wharf Residence and Lilian Knowles House are not open yet. This page will be updated with more information once the opening date is confirmed. 

More information about summer accommodation is available at: Summer accommodation

If you're currently living in LSE halls and would like to move out before the end of your contract, visit: Moving out early

For information on cancelling your application/room before you arrive, visit: Book accommodation in halls

Vacation dates (31-week halls) for the academic year 2022/23

Christmas vacation
Departure date: Saturday 11 December 2021 
Return date: Sunday 9 January 2022

Easter vacation
Departure Date: Saturday 2 April 2022
Return Date: Sunday 1 May 2022

For more contract dates, see: Contract lengths and dates

Vacation dates (31-week halls) for the academic year 2023/24

Christmas vacation
Departure date: Saturday 9 December 2023 
Return date: Sunday 7 January 2024

Easter vacation
Departure Date: Friday 29 March 2023
Return Date: Sunday 28 April 2024

For more contract dates, see: Contract lengths and dates

2022/23 moving out dates

17 June 2023 - departure day for LSE and University of London halls with 31-, 39- and 40-week contracts 
2 September 2023 - departure day for 50-week contracts 

2023/24 moving out dates

15 June 2024 - departure day for LSE and University of London halls with 31-, 39- and 40-week contracts 
31 August 2024 - departure day for 50-week contracts 

For more contract dates, see: Contract lengths and dates

The Residential Services Office is closed on these dates and won't be available for drop-in visits or contact via email or phone. Halls are open, but receptions may have reduced opening hours. Check locally at your reception for details.

RSO closure dates for the academic year 2022/23

• Christmas closure: Monday 19 December 2022 - Monday 2 January 2023 
• Easter closure: Thursday 6 April - Wednesday 12 April 2023
• May Bank Holiday: Monday 1 May 2023
• Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 29 May 2023
• Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 28 August 2023