Residential Services
Your Home Away From Home
Residential Services provided safe, supportive, and inclusive accommodation for registered UWC students. Living in residence gives students convenient access to academic facilities while encouraging personal growth, community engagement, and student success.
Accommodation is limited. Admission is allocated according to the University's Residence Policy and the availability of space — meeting the eligibility requirements below does not guarantee a residence placement.
Who May Apply
Applicants must meet the University's residence admission requirements as outlined in the Residence Policy.
Accommodation & How to Apply
Accommodation types, facilities, fees and the documents you'll need to apply for residence.
Apply for Residence
You may indicate your residence preference when completing your UWC application. If you did not select residence at the time of your UWC application, you can still apply via the Residence Portal. Full-time registered students — including first-year, postgraduate and international students — may apply, subject to the Residence Policy and available space.
If you did not select the Residence option when applying, you may still submit a residence application through the Residence Portal before the application closing date.
Apply via the Residence PortalThree accommodation types are available, allocated according to student category and availability.
Undergraduate Residences
Shared furnished accommodation with access to Wi-Fi, study areas, laundry facilities, kitchens, Residence Life programmes and security services.
Postgraduate Accommodation
Postgraduate students are primarily allocated to single rooms and/or dedicated postgraduate residences.
Accessible Accommodation
Accessible rooms are available for students with disabilities. Students requiring accessible accommodation should indicate this during the application process.
All residences have controlled access and student support services.
Key Residence Dates
Application, allocation and move-in dates for the 2027 residence cycle.
Residence Life
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about applications, placement and appeals.
First-time and prospective students: Applications open in April of the preceding year and close on 31 October of the preceding year.
Returning and postgraduate students: Applications open on 1 August and close on 31 October of the preceding year.
You can apply via the Residence Portal.
No. Late applications will not be considered.
Applications may be unsuccessful due to:
Note: Returning students from the previous year may have an advantage if they qualify.
Yes. Both students must submit a Room Swap request via the Residence Portal. Feedback will be sent via email.
Room Changes are subject to availability and Residence Services policy. Requests can be made via the Residence Portal, but approval is not guaranteed. Feedback will be sent via email.
Yes. Students who do not qualify can submit an appeal with adequate supporting documentation. However, a successful appeal does not guarantee placement.
Appeals must be submitted via the Residence Portal.
Appeal statuses can be checked on the Residence Portal. Feedback will be sent via email and is dependent on the committee's availability and space availability.
Email: ressappeals@uwc.ac.za
Placement notifications are sent via email to your registered UWC student email address.
Yes, but this depends on space availability and Residence Services policy. Requests must be submitted on the Residence Portal.
Unfortunately, you will have to wait for the next application cycle. No late submissions are accepted.
Yes, postgraduate students are eligible to apply and are prioritised for certain postgraduate residences.
Yes, all students must apply annually for residence placement.
Contact Residential Services
Reach the right team for placement, housing, private accommodation or residence life queries.
Residential Services Contacts
Have a question?
Get in touch with Residential Services for any queries about applications, placement or fees.
