How to apply for SU accommodation
SU residences (2027): closed. Closed on 31 July 2026, no late applications. Placements are finalised by 31 October, confirmed in early November. Waiting list opens 1 November and expires 31 January.
A place is never guaranteed, so line up a private backup. The dates, official forms and accredited lists are below.
Accommodation: when and how to apply
Closed on 31 July 2026, no late applications. Placements are finalised by 31 October, confirmed in early November. Waiting list opens 1 November and expires 31 January.
SU closing datesAccreditation is granted annually. Providers set their own dates.
SU private accommodationOfficial accredited lists
Advice
- Join the electronic residence waiting list from 1 November if you were not placed.
- Arrange your own accommodation before you arrive if you are not placed. The lease is between you and the landlord.
- Apply for residence AND line up a private backup. Residence places are limited, and being waitlisted is common.
- Our advice: apply and pay a deposit on your first-choice private place by the end of November, so you still have time for a second choice before registration in January.
- NSFAS-funded students: only sign a lease with a provider your university lists as accredited. NSFAS has capped unaccredited housing at R25,000 a year, and accreditation is renewed every year, so check it for 2027 before you sign.
- Get the lease in writing, check what the rent includes (water, wifi, electricity), and ask for the accreditation number.
Things we could not find. Do you know?
- Which accredited private providers in Stellenbosch take 2027 bookings, and when do they close?