Trinity College Accomodation?

I thought that the statement doesn't impact on whether you get in or not, just who you get housed with. Getting in depends on how far away you live from the college. Am I wrong?

I know a few people who have said that it really is a first come first serve basis and that the statement isn't as important as it is made out but I found this (I know it's long but it seems to be the official outlines:

"Hall is a very popular choice for incoming students and the number of applicants is usually greater than the number of places available. Applicants are advised that the criteria used in allocating rooms is not first come first served. Rather rooms are allocated on the basis of creating a vibrant academic community which reflects the wider composition of the student body. You are therefore reminded to make a serious attempt at filling out the application form. This information will be used to rank applicants and place successful applicants in apartments during allocation process."

And this:

"Since the process of room allocation is competitive, students should submit as full an application as possible in the first instance. There are no fixed criteria for the allocation of rooms. In allocating rooms, the objective is to create a vibrant community, in accordance with the College’s Strategic Plan. To this end, contribution to College life through clubs and societies and to the wider community will be taken into account. Where individual applications are of equal merit, random selection will be used to allocate places. Any canvassing will disqualify an application. The application process requires acceptance of the Conditions of Occupancy.

In order to give as many students as possible the experience of living on campus, students are unlikely to be allocated a place on campus for more than one year (unless they are Scholars). Allocations in previous years indicate that there is about a 60% success rate in the first round. Unsuccessful applicants in the first rounds can request to go on a waiting list which may result in a subsequent allocation of a room."

Crush525 wrote: »

I know a few people who have said that it really is a first come first serve basis and that the statement isn't as important as it is made out but I found this (I know it's long but it seems to be the official outlines:

"Hall is a very popular choice for incoming students and the number of applicants is usually greater than the number of places available. Applicants are advised that the criteria used in allocating rooms is not first come first served. Rather rooms are allocated on the basis of creating a vibrant academic community which reflects the wider composition of the student body. You are therefore reminded to make a serious attempt at filling out the application form. This information will be used to rank applicants and place successful applicants in apartments during allocation process."

And this:

"Since the process of room allocation is competitive, students should submit as full an application as possible in the first instance. There are no fixed criteria for the allocation of rooms. In allocating rooms, the objective is to create a vibrant community, in accordance with the College’s Strategic Plan. To this end, contribution to College life through clubs and societies and to the wider community will be taken into account. Where individual applications are of equal merit, random selection will be used to allocate places. Any canvassing will disqualify an application. The application process requires acceptance of the Conditions of Occupancy.

In order to give as many students as possible the experience of living on campus, students are unlikely to be allocated a place on campus for more than one year (unless they are Scholars). Allocations in previous years indicate that there is about a 60% success rate in the first round. Unsuccessful applicants in the first rounds can request to go on a waiting list which may result in a subsequent allocation of a room."

And what part of that suggests that it's first-come first-server.
I know of people who applied before me who didn't get in. I know of people who applied in pretty much the first week of term (boardsie actually) and got in!

Also, Apparently living on campus before degrades your chances, but I don't believe that.
for me:
first year -halls
second year-halls
Third year-Campus.
And I damn well intend on being on campus again next year!

mia_xx wrote: »

Oh I really hope I get in. Literally wrote bout 5 lines so it's probably not enough. I know nobody else going to Trinity so really need Trinity Hall. If we do get in when do we have to move in? A friends sister heard it was the week before orientation but surely that's too early?

Same I have no idea what I'll do if i don't get it either :eek: I heard the weekend before orientation from a friend who lived here last year.!So I think thats when I'll move in IF i get it......
is modern apartments the only thing that first years will be offered?

We move in Friday the 16th and first years can get Cunningham

mia_xx wrote: »

Oh I really hope I get in. Literally wrote bout 5 lines so it's probably not enough. I know nobody else going to Trinity so really need Trinity Hall. If we do get in when do we have to move in? A friends sister heard it was the week before orientation but surely that's too early?

Weekend before. Orientation is monday 19th, you move in 16th.

mia_xx wrote: »

That's not too bad then I'll probably come up on the Saturday if I'm actually lucky. I'm gonna be such a lonely person..all of my friends went to Galway! Hopefully we'll know by tomorrow if we're in. I think first years can be offered both modern and Cunningham house but not too sure. I'm applying for a single in modern!

You need permission to miss the first day. I'd advise you to move in the same time as everyone else though, as you get to meet more people.
FIrst years can be offered anything in Halls.

Groinshot wrote: »

You need permission to miss the first day. I'd advise you to move in the same time as everyone else though, as you get to meet more people.

Oh god really..?Do you think it would be ok to show up the night of the 16th?I'm working that day:pac:

happyfish wrote: »

Groinshot wrote: »

You need permission to miss the first day. I'd advise you to move in the same time as everyone else though, as you get to meet more people.

Oh god really..?Do you think it would be ok to show up the night of the 16th?I'm working that day:pac:

Make sure and let then know when you get the offer, theyre usually fine about it, but only if they know.

@Mia, you need everything except furniture.
And to get in by bus, if your going in for 9, about half an hour, any other time about15-20 mins. The Luas will have you in in half an hour, including walks, and cycling takes less than 15 mins

Wahey, I (provisionally) have a place to live! Cheers for the link

YodaBoy wrote: »

Ahhhhhh!! That's just a listmof numbers! How do I know if I'm in? Is there email confirmation???

Get your CAO number and check!

YodaBoy wrote: »

My cao number is 6 digits...those are like 9 long!
Edit: Apologies for my stupidity. Got my CAO number ....and I'm in!!

8 is not 'like' 9