{"id":9611,"date":"2026-04-09T12:40:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=9611"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:40:52","slug":"applying-for-accommodation-as-a-deferred-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/applying-for-accommodation-as-a-deferred-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for Accommodation as a Deferred Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a deferred undergraduate student coming to study at Exeter and want to apply for University accommodation? Here\u2019s everything you need to know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When can I apply?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you defer your place at the University of Exeter, please apply for accommodation in the year of your entry, from the application opening date. For example, students starting in September 2026 can apply <strong>now<\/strong>. We recommend you apply as soon as you can, as your deferred status means we can get straight on with processing your application, however you can apply up to 31 July and still qualify for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/applyingandpaying\/#guarantee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodation guarantee<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For details on how to apply, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/get-ready-to-apply-for-university-accommodation\/\">Get Ready To Apply For University Accommodation <\/a>blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When will I hear?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you submit in May, a formal offer of accommodation will be sent to you from the end of June. Applications in June will be responded to in late July and for those we receive in July, offers will be sent in August before A Level Results Day.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the official dates for processing applications and when offers are sent on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/applyingandpaying\/aboutyouroffer\/#when\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About your offer webpage<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will I get my first choice?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like students who don\u2019t defer, you\u2019ll be guaranteed a room if your application is submitted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/applyingandpaying\/#guarantee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guarantee deadline<\/a>. However, while it is possible, it is not guaranteed that you\u2019ll get your first choice or one of your top four preferences, as it depends on how many applications we receive for each residence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s likely that there will be many deferred students who apply for accommodation this year, so demand in our most popular accommodation may exceed the number of bedrooms available in those residences. \u00a0It\u2019s worth reading our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/how-to-apply\/#tipscompleting\">tips on completing your accommodation application<\/a>, to help you decide what\u2019s most important to you when it comes to your living space at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If we are unable to allocate you to your first preference, we will try to allocate you to your second preference. If this is also full, we will look to allocate you to your third preference, and so on. 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