Accommodation

For a lot of you coming to Waterford this year it will be your first time moving away from home. This section of the website contains information which you may find useful throughout the year.

Generally there are two types of accommodation, self-catering and digs.

DIGS ACCOMMODATION:

This involves living with a host family, you will be provided with bed, breakfast and an evening meal. This accommodation is generally Monday - Friday inclusive but will occasionally include weekends at an additional cost. There will be a study area and a provision for you to watch TV also. Friends are usually not allowed to stay over and privacy will be limited.
N.B. Before you agree to take up digs accommodation, discuss, agree and be comfortable with the terms and conditions set down by your host.

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION:

This involves sharing a house, flat or apartment with other tenants.
Landlords are obliged by law to provide you with a rent book or a written contract or lease (these are also available from the Students