{"id":7069,"date":"2020-09-14T12:56:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T12:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/?page_id=7069"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:11:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:11:44","slug":"how-do-i-apply-for-an-apartment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/sok-bostad\/how-do-i-apply-for-an-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I apply for an apartment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"297\" class=\"\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/christin-hume-mfB1B1s4sMc-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"283\" class=\" wp-image-12771 alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"SL-Container \"><\/div>\n<p class=\"Lead\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">We are glad that you want to apply for one of our apartments!<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Register in our housing queue and start collecting points today.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">We manage 2382 apartments, all within walking distance of Chalmers Campus Johanneberg or Campus Lindholmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<div   class=\"SL-Rad  child-items-\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"SL-Kolumn SL-Kolumn-6 \">\n    \n<div  class=\"SL-Kolumn SL-Kolumn-5 \">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div      class=\"Box  NoTitle\">\n    <div class=\"BoxTitle\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"BoxContent\">\n        \n        \n<strong>Content<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Our housing queue<br \/>\n2. Rules for the housing queue<br \/>\n&#8211; Point system and membership<br \/>\n&#8211; Preparatory points<br \/>\n&#8211; Updating your registration and queue points<br \/>\n3. What do you need to apply?<br \/>\n&#8211; Registering interest and viewings.<br \/>\n&#8211; Contract offer and rejection rules<br \/>\n4. Other ways to find housing<br \/>\n&#8211; Short term contracts<br \/>\n&#8211; Holterman Hostel<br \/>\n&#8211; Apartment exchange<br \/>\n&#8211; Boplats V\u00e4st\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"435\"><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"435\" class=\"\">Our housing queue<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"553\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You can register in our housing queue from the year you turn 17 and can collect up to 365 points.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After that, you need to be a member of a student union in Gothenburg to continue collecting points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"793\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Available apartments are published primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you find an apartment you like, register your interest.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Those with the highest queue points, usually 5 people, will receive a viewing offer.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The apartment will be offered to the person with the highest queue points who still wants it after the viewing.<\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"873\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Please note that the demand for student apartments in Gothenburg is high, so it may take some time before you are offered a viewing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\">Rules for the housing queue<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1199\">\n<li data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"950\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"950\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You receive points for each day you are in the queue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"992\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"992\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you are a member of a student union in Gothenburg, you receive two (2) points per day; otherwise, you receive one (1) point per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1034\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1034\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your student union membership expires before you make a new payment, you will not receive points for the days you are not a member.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1076\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1076\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Preparatory points can be collected before you are a member of a student union or have a contract with us, but they only apply before you become a student.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1118\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1118\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Remember to log in every six (6) months to maintain your points.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1199\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1199\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">When you move into a new apartment, you need to activate your registration again to start collecting points.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1199\">In order for union membership to be entered into our system, make sure you have the same personal identification number with the student union as with us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1222\" class=\"\">Before you apply<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1342\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">When you sign your tenancy contract, you need to be able to show that you are a student by presenting your application or registration for the upcoming semester.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You also need to show your student union membership.<\/span><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1375\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1375\">Starting studies in spring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1575\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you are starting studies in January, you can apply for apartments with move-in dates starting in December.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Acceptance letters are usually sent out in early December.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you apply before receiving the acceptance letter, you need to show that you have applied if you are offered an apartment.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you are not accepted, you need to cancel the contract.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1628\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1628\">Starting studies in the fall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1828\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you are starting studies in August\/September, you can apply for apartments with move-in dates starting in June.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Acceptance letters are usually sent out in July.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you apply before receiving the acceptance letter, you need to show that you have applied if you are offered an apartment.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you are not accepted, you need to cancel the contract.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1849\" class=\"\">When you apply<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1929\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">When you register your interest in an apartment, please remember the following:<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2227\">\n<li data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1972\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1972\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You can have a maximum of five (5) simultaneous registrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2014\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2014\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You can receive up to three (3) viewing offers simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2056\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2056\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You can only receive one (1) contract offer per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2142\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2142\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">You can reject offers a maximum of five (5) times during a six-month period.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After that, you are not entitled to apply for an apartment for three months, but you will continue to collect queue points.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2227\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2227\" class=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Note that if you do not respond to a viewing offer or sign a contract offer on time, it also counts as a rejection.<\/span><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2260\" class=\"\">Other ways to find housing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2286\"><strong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2286\">Short-term contracts<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Occasionally, we have available apartments with short-term contracts.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These contracts are often for a couple of months with no option to extend.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These apartments are published in the same place as regular apartments but are clearly marked with \u201cShort-term contract.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2454\"><strong>Holterman Hostel<br \/>\n<\/strong>Find a studentroom at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holterman.se\/en\/studenthostel-2\/\">Holterman Hostel <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/short-term-contract\/\">\u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holterman.se\/en\/studenthostel-2\/\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2478\">Apartment exchange<br \/>\n<\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After you have held a tenancy contract for at least 12 months, you can exchange apartments with another tenant.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Unfortunately, You will need to find someone yourself. <\/span><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This opportunity only applies to standard contracts.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If you have a master&#8217;s apartment, research apartment, or short-term contract, you cannot exchange apartments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Boplats V\u00e4st &#8211;\u00a0 If you want to have your own apartment after your tenancy period with us, it&#8217;s a good idea to register at <a href=\"https:\/\/boplats.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boplats V\u00e4st <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/short-term-contract\/\">\u2192<\/a> and start saving queue days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip!<\/strong><br \/>\nSearch our Frequently Asked Questions below to the right on the page.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/ImBoxikonENG.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/ImBoxikonENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"126\" height=\"70\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12321 alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are glad that you want to apply for one of our apartments! Register in our housing queue and start collecting points today. 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