If you are a current undergraduate interested in accommodation for 2026/27, you can apply online now. Simply log in to the accommodation portal and select 2026/27. You can apply for accommodation on campus or in our city accommodation at Chancellor's Wharf. If you apply by Saturday 31 January the offer we send you will enjoy the current 2025/26 prices.

Campus accommodation

All colleges currently have availability, and you can apply as an individual or as a group. If you wish to live with friends you will need to pick a group leader and input their ID on the application when you fill it in. REMEMBER: You all still need to submit an individual application - including the group leader, noting their own ID number!

Chancellors Wharf

Chancellors Wharf is the University's only managed halls of residence in the city centre, offering 244 bedrooms with shared WC/shower facilities in three blocks by the Lancaster Canal. The Water Witch pub is just opposite and the infirmary bus stop just a three minute walk away. The flats come in different sizes to suit different groups and many rooms have balconies or canal views. As with campus accommodation you can apply as an individual or as part of a group.

Talk to us!

If you have any queries about what's on offer or how to go about it, call in and see your Accommodation Manager or get in touch by email. They will be happy to help you. Our team will also be available at the Spring Housing Fair.

Spring Housing Fair

If you are still making your decision there will be a host of student accommodation providers at the Spring Housing Fair, taking place in County Event Space between 12 noon and 2.00pm on Tuesday 27 January. Do come along to find out more.

Accepting an accommodation offer

Please remember that once you accept an offer of accommodation it becomes legally binding. This means that you are obliged to pay the accommodation fees in full for the duration of the contract even where you choose to arrive later or depart earlier, or study away from the University for all or part of the year. If you are planning to study overseas in 2026/27 as part of the Study Abroad programme or go on a work placement, please don’t apply for campus accommodation now. Talk to your Accommodation Manager before applying as they will be well placed to advise.

Apply now

If you wish to apply, you can apply here now.

Disclaimer

Lancaster University is only able to house full-time students. We are unable to offer accommodation to students in debt to the University, and if you subsequently encounter financial difficulties, you will be expected to clear outstanding amounts due by the end of June. In this eventuality you must discuss the situation with your Accommodation Manager to make arrangements and agree a payment plan. Failure to do this will result in you being issued with a notice to cancel the accommodation agreement.

We are also unable to accommodate students in breach of the student code of discipline or the Terms & Conditions of residence.

If we consider you or others to be at risk of harm as a result of your living here we will carry out a risk assessment to determine your suitability, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.