Global Scholar, London Scholar and Semester-In

In your application, you will have the option to choose your preferred Room Type, but not a specific Residence Hall. All room assignments are made through a lottery system, meaning allocations are made randomly, not on a first-come, first-served basis. This allocation process is entirely automated and handled by the StarRez system, not by the Housing or Residence Life team. The timing of your housing application submission does not affect your room allocation in any way.

For shared apartments, you will be placed with other students from the Global Scholars program. You can also submit Roommate preference(s) in your application. Please ensure that all names match exactly (i.e., use legal first names rather than preferred names) to avoid issues with roommate allocation.

Please note that en-suite rooms are limited and are a popular choice among students. Even if you select an en-suite room as your first choice or request specific roommates, this does not guarantee that your preference will be granted.

You can make changes to your housing application until the application deadline on November 22nd. To edit your application, simply log back into the Housing Portal to adjust your ranking of Room Types or your preferred Roommate(s). The changes will be automatically updated in our system, so there’s no need to email the Housing Team to confirm your modifications.

For your shared apartment, you will be placed with another student from the Semester In program. As such, you can submit a preference for Roommate in your application. Please ensure that all names match exactly (i.e., use legal first names rather than preferred names) to avoid issues with roommate allocation.

If you do not specify a preferred roommate, one will be assigned to you at random using a lottery system. This means that allocations are determined randomly, rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. The entire allocation process is automated and managed by the StarRez system, rather than by the Housing or Residence Life team. Additionally, the timing of your housing application submission does not influence your room assignment in any way.

You can make changes to your housing application until the application deadline on November 22nd. To edit your application, simply log back into the Housing Portal to adjust your preferred Roommate(s). The changes will be automatically updated in our system, so there’s no need to email the Housing Team to confirm your modifications.

No. All Global Scholars are required to live in university-sponsored housing assigned by NU London Housing for the entire duration of the program. There is no option to waive the residential requirement. This policy is in place, among other reasons, to ensure staff can provide support in emergency situations, foster connections among students, and help ease the transition to both London and the program.

No, there is no meal plan provided. In London, each student apartment will have a kitchen, including a mini fridge and stove top, so students are expected to prepare their own meals. This is a common aspect of the UK university experience.

When you arrive at your Residence Hall, you will receive both a bedding pack and a kitchen pack to help you settle in comfortably. The bedding pack contains essential items, including a duvet with its cover, a fitted sheet, pillows, and pillowcases, ensuring you have everything you need for a good night’s sleep.

The kitchen pack is designed to provide you with basic cooking essentials and includes a pot, a pan, a mug, plates, a bowl, cutlery, and cooking utensils like a spatula.

Please note that you will need to purchase your own towel and any additional personal items you wish to have during your stay. This allows you to customize your living space according to your preferences and needs.