Accommodation Worries
Leaving home to come to University can be a big change for anyone. As a student you may have concerns about settling in to your new accommodation, worries about your new housemates or even concerns about finding a house or housemates to live with in the future. Whatever concerns or difficulties you may have, the University has a wide range of support services to help you...
Worried about finding people to live with
It takes people different amounts of time to settle in to University and find groups of friends that they are happy to live with. Don´t be worried that you won´t have someone to live with next year, most students find a place to live in a house sharing with other students.
- Try talking to people you know about sharing a house to see what they say.
If you are still trying to find housemates post a message on the Muse Board
Worried about finding a house
To search for suitable accommodation use the online
Alternatively, Accommodation Services have a small amount of accommodation available for individuals to apply to. Further information can be found through
Worried about a housemate
If you are worried about another student then follow the link below to find out how you can help. In finding out helpful information you won´t necessarily have to give this persons name so don´t feel that you are betraying your friend´s confidence.
Difficulties paying your University accommodation
If you are struggling to pay your accommodation fees you need to visit the Income Office in Edgar Allen House as soon as possible. If you cannot go to the office please email residencefees@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone 0114 2224868
Trouble settling in to your accommodation
It can take a while to get used to moving into new accommodation. Try looking at the tips for settling into your room to help you if you’re finding this difficult.
You may be having difficulty adapting to living with your new housemates. If you are, make sure you talk to someone such as your Senior Residential Officer or Resident Tutor in Halls. For any difficulties relating to University accommodation contact:
Trouble with private accommodation
If you are in other accommodation, go to the Student Advice Centre and they will be able to help or point you in the right direction. This can be anything from checking over a new contract to helping with any issues you may have with landlords.
Other accommodation issues
See the accommodation frequently asked questions on Ask Sheffield
Contacts: Accommodation Worries
| Accommodation Office | 0114 2224488 | accommodationoffice@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Property With Us | 0114 2226058 | propertywithus@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Income Office | 0114 2224868 | residencefees@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Student Advice Centre | 0114 2228660 | advice@sheffield.ac.uk |
If your particular problem or solution is not included in our web pages, or if you would like to speak to someone in person but aren't sure who to approach, please come to SSiD. We will try to help you or at least point you in the right direction.