Allocation & Rental Terms

Allocation Rules

Only students enrolled at UW can apply for long-term housing.
Students may also apply for a couple’s apartment.

Priority & Waiting List

• New students have priority for housing until May 15th

• After that date, applications are placed on a waiting list

If you are offered a room from the waiting list:

• You will receive an email notification

• You must respond within 2 days

• If no response is received, the offer will be given to the next applicant

Rental Period

The standard rental period is from August 17th to June 30th.

Tenants may apply to extend their stay until August 14th.
To request an extension, please email studentagardar@uw.is before January 31st each year.

Please note:
Current tenants are given priority for extended stays.

Lease Terms

The lease is for a fixed term and cannot be cancelled during the rental period.

In exceptional circumstances, tenants may request to terminate the lease early.
Such requests are handled on a case-by-case basis and require agreement with the housing office.