Accomodation Megathread

Raphael

So, you may have noticed that all other accomodation related threads in the forum ahve been locked. This is because, around this time every year, there is a disproportionate number of threads about accomodation, and it drowns everything out, while all being something that could do with being in one thread (and often all being the same people).

So, this is that thread. If you're looking for accomodation, looking for someone to accomodate with, have questions about accomodation, etc, put it here. Other threads will be locked/deleted/merged.

I haven't merged other threads in here because it would be a confusing mess, and I didn't post a link to this in every thread because, well, I'm lazy. Play nice, and good luck finding somewhere to live.

gwakamoley

What is the procudure for booking on campus accomodation once the CAO offers come out on Monday?

xRosiiex

I'm number 760 on the wait list does anyone know what my chances are of getting a place on campus?

Sean_Ch

Hey,
2nd year science student looking for a room somewhere close to the college..looking for housemates that are up for the bit of banter but not too mad because have to get a bit done this year! If anyone has a spare room going i'd appreciate a PM.
Cheers, Sean.

gwakamoley

xRosiiex wrote: »

I'm number 760 on the wait list does anyone know what my chances are of getting a place on campus?

You've nothing to worry about. There's ~750 places to give out, but loads of people ahead of you won't be going to UCD for one reason or another. I've heard of people in the 2000s getting a place in previous years

khan1

I am number 137 on waitlist. I am a postgraduate student. What are my chances of getting a room before the term begins?

Corrinagh

Hi I'm Corrinagh,
I'm a first year Engineering student looking for a house share/room.
I will probably not get on campus accommodation.
If anybody is interested PM me!

Thank you!

Corrinagh

gwakamoley wrote: »

What is the procudure for booking on campus accomodation once the CAO offers come out on Monday?

Offers go out 24th via email to your UCDConnect email address (which you'll get when you accept your place). Have 24hrs to accept, and then it's withdrawn.

paddykell

Hi everyone,

I'm starting in UCD in September to do Arts, but on campus accomodation is just too much for me. I'm looking for a single room less than €350 a month around the UCD area - I don't mind a place that requires a bus journey to get there. If anyone knows of anything going, please PM me, as I'm getting a bit panicky about this accomodation lark!

Patrick

gwakamoley

Corrinagh wrote: »

Offers go out 24th via email to your UCDConnect email address (which you'll get when you accept your place). Have 24hrs to accept, and then it's withdrawn.

Thanks Corrinagh. I'll be going into first year Engineering next month as well. Good luck getting accommodation and see you in Dublin!

bzzchj

Hi, this is william from shanghai China. I am looking for a room with in walking distance near UCD.I am the first year CS students The price is ideally less than 350euro a month, the 400 euro will be limit. Welcome to PM me if anyone has any interests. Also, I would love to team up some first year students in this thread to rent a house together near UCD. So, PM me as well if any one has any interests. THx..

RedTexan

Hey, I'll be studying Actuarial Science come September and am looking for advice as to what the best thing to do regarding accommodation, have looked into a few places off campus as I am fairly certain I won't get anything on campus but not sure where to look! Also I am aware that those accepted into the Ad Astra academy get half their on campus accommodation covered but are there any payments for off campus? Thanks for any public/private replies!

silleekitee

Hey guys,

Im looking for people going into first year in UCD to share a house with! Anyone who's friendly and easy going pm me and we can start a search

Kate

IslandKid

hey can anyone please give me a comparison of roebuck and merville? if i get offered a place in UCD on monday and i accept, what then do i have to do to ensure they know i want to stay in residence ? ( i am already on the waiting list)

thanks a million!

IslandKid

hey guys, does anyone know which residences provide catering exactly? if there are more than one, can someone give me pros and cons of both? thanks a million!

Neeson

IslandKid wrote: »

hey can anyone please give me a comparison of roebuck and merville? if i get offered a place in UCD on monday and i accept, what then do i have to do to ensure they know i want to stay in residence ? ( i am already on the waiting list)

thanks a million!

Roebuck has en-suites - like Glenomena but more expensive than Glenomena. Merville has shared toilets.

http://www.ucd.ie/residences/residences/

Neeson

Roebuck is catering.

http://www.ucd.ie/residences/residences/

IslandKid

is that the only residence that does?

Neeson

Muckross Halls is catered but not located within the UCD campus.

IslandKid

actually, can anyone tell me what roebuck castle is like for accomodation? an in depth review anyone? thanks

IslandKid

actually, can anyone tell me what roebuck castle is like for accomodation? an in depth review anyone? thanks

K_1

Merville or Belgrove better for first year, doing veterinary???

Glitter_star94

K_1 wrote: »

Merville or Belgrove better for first year, doing veterinary???

I've heard that the veterinary building is slightly far from them all and that there isn't much difference.
Would i be able to ask you what points you got?

Maldesu

I think Belgrove is closer
http://www.ucd.ie/maps/2012/UCD_Map_July_2012_UCD_Map.pdf

Neeson

Maldesu wrote: »

I think Belgrove is closer
http://www.ucd.ie/maps/2012/UCD_Map_July_2012_UCD_Map.pdf

Yes it would be. Closer but more run-down and dilapidated.

K_1

I think I'll go for merville if it seems to be a bit better.

Glitter_star94 wrote: »

I've heard that the veterinary building is slightly far from them all and that there isn't much difference.
Would i be able to ask you what points you got?

Got 605.

Neeson

I'd put them in this order:

Glenomena/roebuck
Merville
Belgrove

letsfaceit99

Hi everyone,

I'm starting in UCD in September to do Science, but on campus accomodation is just too much for me. I'm looking for a single or double room less than €350 a month around the UCD area - I don't mind a place that requires a bus journey to get there. If anyone knows of anything going, please PM me or just reply. Thank you very much
Karl

KTBFFH

Which on campus accommodation would you recommend for an incoming first year?... and why would you choose it before the others.

Neeson

KTBFFH wrote: »

Which on campus accommodation would you recommend for an incoming first year?... and why would you choose it before the others.

Do you want your own toilet?

KTBFFH

I'm not too pushed really. For my first year I'd just like to be close to the action and with other 1st years. After that everything is a bonus

Neeson

People say belgrove is where all first years go but thats not really true. They do be all over the place. Some in Merville and some in Glenomena. Plus belgrove is a kip!

KTBFFH

Neeson wrote: »

People say belgrove is where all first years go but thats not really true. They do be all over the place. Some in Merville and some in Glenomena. Plus belgrove is a kip!

So which would you recommend? Or what is good/bad about each place?

Neeson

KTBFFH wrote: »

Neeson wrote: »

People say belgrove is where all first years go but thats not really true. They do be all over the place. Some in Merville and some in Glenomena. Plus belgrove is a kip!

So which would you recommend? Or what is good/bad about each place?

Belgrove. In some parts you have to share a room. And share a toilet which can be messy. Think it may have an oven though.

Merville. Depending on which part of Merville you get. One part has a very narrow kitchen. The other one has a more oprn space kitchen. Have to squeeze past other people in the narrow one. Also share toilets.

Glenomena/Roebuck. Bigger kitchen. 2 fridges. No oven though, just microwave and 4 jobs. You get your own toilet though.

KTBFFH

Neeson wrote: »

Belgrove. In some parts you have to share a room. And share a toilet which can be messy. Think it may have an oven though.

Merville. Depending on which part of Merville you get. One part has a very narrow kitchen. The other one has a more oprn space kitchen. Have to squeeze past other people in the narrow one. Also share toilets.

Glenomena/Roebuck. Bigger kitchen. 2 fridges. No oven though, just microwave and 4 jobs. You get your own toilet though.

hmmm. Sounds like a tough choice. Is there a big difference in price? And are any of them closer to college/better craic...especially for a 1st year! or is everything fairly even?
Thanks for all the help btw!

Neeson

KTBFFH wrote: »

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hmmm. Sounds like a tough choice. Is there a big difference in price? And are any of them closer to college/better craic...especially for a 1st year! or is everything fairly even?
Thanks for all the help btw!

Not sure on the prices. I think it says when your booking them anyway sure. Belgrove would be the cheapest. Might be 1000€ or so in differences.

Belgrove is near the buildings but Merville/Glenomena/Roebuck are only a minute or twos walk away. Some go on about how great belgrove is for first years. Not sure whether that's just seniors trying to get incoming students to take the crappy rooms or what. I've seen and been in belgrove and I wouldn't want to be living there for 8 months.

Anyway I'd say it's even enough. No ones knows who they'll be living with. It's just random. There is a mixture of all years throughout the accommodation in campus.

jos360

Quick question:
In TCD halls, each apartment is single sex (either 6 male or 6 female for apartment) and the dorm style are the same (One block male, one block female).

Is this the same in UCD?

Neeson

jos360 wrote: »

Quick question:
In TCD halls, each apartment is single sex (either 6 male or 6 female for apartment) and the dorm style are the same (One block male, one block female).

Is this the same in UCD?

No. It says when you book it whether its mixed or not.

Dicksboro_man

Hey guys,
might be starting med in UCD next month so was just wondering which accommodation is better? I've narrowed it down to Glenomena, Proby and Roebuck Hall would LOVE to have an oven in the apartment so i dont starve to death

Neeson

I think belgrove is the place with the oven. Check the descriptions on the website .

Dicksboro_man

Neeson wrote: »

I think belgrove is the place with the oven. Check the descriptions on the website .

but ...but...but i dont like belgrove? :P

Neeson

Dicksboro_man wrote: »

but ...but...but i dont like belgrove? :P

How do you know? Have you been in it?


(yes, it is a dump though)

jos360

Dicksboro_man wrote: »

Hey guys,
might be starting med in UCD next month so was just wondering which accommodation is better? I've narrowed it down to Glenomena, Proby and Roebuck Hall would LOVE to have an oven in the apartment so i dont starve to death

Going med in UCD this year as well. Share with me, I'll be bringing a portable oven

IslandKid

hey guys, just accepted my place in UCD, what do i do now in relation to accomodation? I am already very high up on the priority list, do i now have to contact UCD? or do they contact me?

thanks very much for anyone who can answer this!

KTBFFH

IslandKid wrote: »

hey guys, just accepted my place in UCD, what do i do now in relation to accomodation? I am already very high up on the priority list, do i now have to contact UCD? or do they contact me?

thanks very much for anyone who can answer this!

I am in the same situation. The UCD website doesn't explain it that well.

wemsie

IslandKid wrote: »

hey guys, just accepted my place in UCD, what do i do now in relation to accomodation? I am already very high up on the priority list, do i now have to contact UCD? or do they contact me?

thanks very much for anyone who can answer this!

I could be wrong, but I'm almost certain they email you within 24 hours of accepting your course.
Congratulations btw

gwakamoley

IslandKid wrote: »

hey guys, just accepted my place in UCD, what do i do now in relation to accomodation? I am already very high up on the priority list, do i now have to contact UCD? or do they contact me?

thanks very much for anyone who can answer this!

After some frantic searching for information i found a step-by-step guide about halfway down this page that explains the procedure

http://www.ucd.ie/residences/studentpages/apply/cao/

KTBFFH

Just in case anyone is confused on UCD's accommodation policy, I took this off their website.
''Once the CAO offers are made in August students who receive an offer of a place in UCD must accept this offer before they can proceed with their accommodation booking.
Once the CAO inform UCD that they have accepted their place (2 days after the student has accepted their CAO offer) UCD residences will email the student inviting them to proceed and book a room. The offer emails will be sent at 16.00 each day during this phase of the booking process.
They will have a window of 24 hours to accept and finalise their room booking. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they check their email regularly during this period as offers are only valid for 24hrs. Once the offer expires a student would have to rejoin the waitlist at the end.''
Link:http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/CAO%20Step%20by%20Step%20Guide.pdf

CM182

I'm in the 1800's on the waiting list for campus accommodation. Any hope for me or should I start looking elsewhere?

Thatsfootball

CM182 wrote: »

I'm in the 1800's on the waiting list for campus accommodation. Any hope for me or should I start looking elsewhere?

Hope there's hope, I'm in the 3000's :mad:
Don't know what to think!!

IslandKid

from what ive read in other threads you have a decent chance. remember there are 5 or 6 different residence houses, and that many applicants just apply for the criac (maybe they can convince their parents to allow them to sty on campus) many apply and won't get offered a place in UCD, many apply and instead accept a different offer (e.g level 7) or they decide to repeat.