Frequently Asked Questions

If you were not successful in the first round of offers for accommodation – don't despair! We will continue to perform lotteries after the initial offers are accepted and vacancies arise. This will happen on an ongoing basis after the initial offers are made. Please make sure you have set up your profile, created an application and paid the €50 administrative fee.

Please note that there is a non-refundable administrative fee of €50 when you submit your application, regardless of whether you receive a room offer, and it does not contribute to the rent or security deposit.

In the case that you are not awarded your chosen course of study at DCU and can provide proof of this to us, you are entitled to a full refund of your deposit.
Your room cancellation should be made in writing to [email protected] prior to the move in date in order for this deposit to be refundable.

A full refund of the deposit (minus the €50.00 administrative fee when making the application). This also needs to be done in writing prior to the move in date as after which the rent will be charged pro rata.

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All rooms are randomly allocated - if you would like to share with a particular person, please contact [email protected] and we will allocate you where possible

The Access Service at DCU administers a Subsidised On Campus Accommodation Scheme. For further information please visit:  https://www.dcu.ie/access

You will need to bring a duvet, pillow(s) and bed linen. You will also need to bring crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooking utensils, etc.

You can order everything ahead of time from our Partners at UniKitOut & have everything delivered before you arrive on campus. 

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All our accommodation is self-catering ~ you must do your own cooking and washing, supply your own crockery, cutlery and bed linen. There are two launderettes located on the Glasnevin campus.

*Please note: Utilities costs are not included in rent rates and will be a separate cost charged monthly in advance*

There is WIFI available in all the rooms in the residences. There is also a network (internet) access point available in the bedrooms.

Once you have been offered a room, you will be required to accept the Occupancy Licence which details the terms and conditions of living in Residences. Offers are made subject to acceptance of these conditions. You can view these on your accommodation portal.

Glasnevin Campus:
Monday - Friday I 8.00am - 8.00pm

Saturday - Sunday I 9.00am - 6.00pm

All Hallows Campus:

Monday - Friday I 10:15 am - 1pm

St Patricks Campus:

Monday - Friday I 2pm - 6pm

Security carry out regular patrols of the Residences. They are also responsible for managing CCTV, Access especially out of hours, enforcing company rules, providing first aid and responding to fire alarms.
It's important for Residents to understand that they are responsible for their own security, that of their apartment and their own possessions. Residents should ensure that they have their keys and access cards on their possession at all times.
Giving access to residents who are locked out is not a priority for Security and may mean that you will have to wait for some time before they can reach you. So don't forget your keys!

We have put in place a weekly 5-day and 7-day permit/tariff for the car park on the APCOA system. The cost for the 5-day permit will be €10 and the 7-day permit will be €14, which equates to €2 per day.

1. The 5-Day Tariff will run from Sunday 6 pm - Friday 6 pm @ €10 Euro (60 Tariffs Released)
2. The 7-Day Tariff will run from Sunday 6 pm - Sunday 6 pm @ €14 Euro (60 Tariffs Released)

Tariffs will go live at 12 p.m. every Sunday, beginning Sunday 1st Oct, on the system and will be available to students only. Enforcement will also commence in parallel on the 1st Oct. Students will need to log on and register their vehicle on the APCOA system through the DCU website to avail of the weekly permit/tariff.

For instructions on how to apply for a parking permit visit : https://www.dcu.ie/estates/car-parking-dcu#tab-250316-4

The car park will continue to operate on a first come first served basis, the weekly Permit/Tariff will be a hunting tariff and does not guarantee a parking space in the residence car park. The previous rates of €1:50/Hr, €5/12Hr and €3/Overnight will also remain for visitors and daily users where spaces are available.

The service costs include gas, electricity, maintenance, water, Wi-Fi, security, and waste management.

It is a fixed cost per month and differs depending on the room type you have. The charge will be paid monthly and in advance, the same as the rental payments.

Under 18s Policy:

We cannot assume parental responsibility for any student under the age of 18. Students and their families should bear in mind that DCU is an adult environment. Students are expected to have personal maturity to cope with the University environment. Students are expected to have the necessary skills to study and live independently alongside people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Places in accommodation are offered at DCU on the understanding that the student will be able to adapt to living away from home and to look after themselves in all practical matters.

Accommodation Services will not:

• have parental responsibility or provide direct supervision of the student

• monitor how the student spends their leisure time or manages their finances

• be responsible for student consumption of alcohol, however, where students require support, we will refer them to Student Health and Wellbeing

Your Responsibilities:

• to familiarise yourself with and adhere to this policy

• to seek clarification from a member of Accommodation Services Team, about any aspect of this policy as required

• to engage with the ResLife team, on a termly basis, whilst under the age of 18

Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, a student with a fixed term tenancy /licence in Student Specific Accommodation (SSA) is entitled to serve a 28-day notice of termination (NoT) at any time during the period from 1 May to 1 October each year, whether or not the landlord /licensor has failed to comply with any obligations of the tenancy/licence. Outside of the period from 1 May to 1 October, the provisions under the Act in relation to termination of a fixed term tenancy state that all tenants/licensees of student accommodation on a fixed term SSA tenancy /licence between the 1st of October and the 1st of May are liable for the entirety of the rent due during that period whether or not they remain resident during that period of time.