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 now closed. All summer vacation bookings are made subject to availability. If you wish to arrive early for 2023/2024 academic year, please visit Arriving early.

More information about summer accommodation is available at: Summer accommodation

This page will be updated in Winter Term 2023 with information regarding Summer 2024 vacation bookings. 

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 2023/24

Winter break
Departure date: Saturday 9 December 2023 
Return date: Sunday 7 January 2024

Spring break
Departure Date: Friday 29 March 2023
Return Date: Sunday 28 April 2024

For more contract dates, see: Contract lengths and dates

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 2023/23 

• Easter closure: Thursday 6 April - Wednesday 12 April 2023
• May Bank Holiday: Monday 1 May 2023
• King's Coronation Bank Holiday: Monday 8 May 2023
• Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 29 May 2023
• Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 28 August 2023