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If you decide to live off campus in private accommodation, you may transfer your accommodation contract to another student who isn't already in University accommodation.
If you would like to swap rooms with another student currently in University accommodation, you can exchange with another student.
Transfer of tenancy is not available for the 2022-23 academic year, therefore, applications will remain closed.
Once you have found a suitable student for a room transfer, you should both visit the Student Service Hub where your request will be processed straight away.
Once you have found a suitable student for a room transfer, you should contact reception or email us
The charges for transferring a tenancy are:
Transfers of a Southend 2 year contract may be considered up until 31 May in the first year of the 2 year deal. Due to the nature of accommodation allocations at Southend, the student taking over the contract must be of equal status as the student surrendering. This means if the outgoing student is, for example, a first year Nursing student (this year), the incoming must be the same; or if outgoing student, for example, is a second year EBS student (next year), then the incoming student must be the same.
Please note: due to the number of students arriving at the start of the academic year, transfer is not available until the third week of term. All students must have been living in their accommodation for at least three weeks from the date of allocation.
Please note this does not apply to previous twin room occupants.
You must:
Essex International College/South Essex College students cannot transfer with University of Essex students, however, they are able to transfer with other Essex International College/South Essex College students and should contact their respective support office.
Our terms and conditions give details of the terms of your tenancy agreement. By accepting a room when it is offered you are accepting these terms and conditions and you will be entering into a legally binding contract.
For enquiries about accommodation or about an application you're making, contact us at the Student Services Hub. Quote your full name and PRID or PG number on all correspondence.