Overview

Thank you for your interest in UCC Campus Accommodation.

UCC Castlewhite Apartments were built in 1991 and refurbished to a high standard in 2007 and 2009. Castlewhite is conveniently located adjacent to University College Cork main campus and comprises 63 apartments; in total the complex accommodates 278 students. Please note that there are no en-suite bedrooms at Castlewhite, each bedroom is equipped with a 4ft bed, study desk, ample storage space and wash-hand basin.

At the core of the UCC Campus Accommodation housing experience is a powerful sense of community. Every location offers its own rich social network, lifestyle, and perspective. The goal of UCC Campus Accommodation is to give students the freedom and flexibility to decide where they would most like to put down roots. Here, you can browse UCC Campus Accommodation residences, see our on-line Virtual Tour and learn how UCC Campus Accommodation Housing Lottery works for you!

We are pleased to offer Green Living, Alcohol Free/Substance Awareness and Quiet Housing at UCC Castlewhite. Please indicate accommodation preferences at the time of booking on the portal; we will endeavour to allocate preferred options however, accommodation is strictly subject to availability.

Click here for the Castlewhite Virtual Tour.

The wellbeing of our residents and staff is of paramount importance.  We have introduced a number of measures to ensure the highest level of protection. Please click  for information on the UCC Campus Accommodation COVID19 Health & Safety Protocol.  Please note that visitors are permitted in line with Government guidelines but must be registered at Reception.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in accommodation at UCC Castlewhite.

Applications Open: 13th February, 2024

Applications Close: 12th March, 2024 at 5.30pm

Applicants will have 1 month to complete their application to be included in the accommodation lottery. 

Applications can be made through the Accommodation Portal which will be available on the UCC Campus Accommodation pages.  The Accommodation Portal will be visible in a PURPLE BOX during the 1 month time frame. Please follow instructions carefully for REGISTERING on the Portal and MAKING AN APPLICATION. It is essential to keep in mind that accommodation for all eligible students is determined by a LOTTERY and your chances of receiving a room are the same regardless of when you apply during the application period.    

A Booking Deposit is not required to make an Application.  Your application will be included in the RANDOM SELECTION LOTTERY as long as you apply within the time frame with a valid CAO Number, UCC Application Number or Student Number and are planning to study at UCC.  Applicants will have one month to complete their application.  Please note that only 1 application is permitted per applicant.

Rooms will be offered to successful applicants by e-mail in the first round of the Lottery in early April. Successful applicants must accept room offers within one week by email and pay the Booking Deposit of €300 to confirm.  Once the initial room offers have been made, all remaining applicants are placed on an Applicants Waiting List. As cancellations come in during the summer and are processed, up to the beginning of the Academic Year, the Lottery continues and rooms are offered to students on the Applicants Waiting List.

We look forward to welcoming you to UCC Campus Accommodation in 2024!

Academic Year Rates

• Security & Booking Deposit is €300, payable on confirmation of booking.
• UCC Campus Accommodation applies a strict Fair Usage Policy to electricity consumption. Please review the policy in the Licence Agreement on the Portal.  *Utilities payment is due with 1st Instalment and are non-refundable.
• Monthly payment plans are available. If you have any queries please contact us directly.  
• Booking Deposit, utilities and rent instalments are paid via the link in the UCC Campus Accommodation Portal. Payment details will be sent to your portal address when your booking is confirmed.  
• Booking deposits are taken by debit or credit card, rent payments are taken via credit card only, due to limits placed on debit cards by banks (usually €1,500 per day). Please note that this is outside our control.
• Room keys cannot be issued unless payments due have been paid in full prior to check-in. 
• Please note that prior to applying for a room, the accommodation contract for AY24/25 is 37 weeks.
• If a student leaves early an apartment cleaning fee of €50 will be deducted from the Booking deposit.
• *Please note that there are a limited number of Twin Bedrooms available.
• AY 24/25: The First Instalment of rent and the Utilities payment is due by 5pm on August 5th for Non-First Year's and by 10am on August 30th for First Year Students (subject to change). The Second Instalment of rent for all students is due by 5pm on January 10th, 2025                                                                                   

Accommodation

UCC Castlewhite Apartments are fully equipped as follows:

• Electric Hob/Oven and Microwave
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Fridge/Freezer
• Crockery and Cutlery
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Telephone
• The living room area is carpeted and is furnished with a leather sofa, chairs and a coffee table.

Bedrooms

• A Study Desk and Lamp
• Double Bed with Under bed Storage
• Bookshelves
• Wash Hand Basin
• Built in Storage Units
• Notice Board
• Residents are asked to provide their own double-bed size linen, duvet and pillows. 

Complex

Castlewhite Apartments offer:

• Free wireless internet connection
• Convenient access to main University Buildings
• Self-service Laundry Room with tokens available to purchase at Reception
• Weekly refuse collection
• Security
• Reception service

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of Booking - First Year Students:

• Cancellation of booking before 10am on August 30th ; €250 refund of deposit. 
• Cancellation of booking after 10am August 30th ; we regret no refund is available.
• Cancellation of your booking must be e-mailed to castlewhite@ucc.ie 
• The First Instalment of rent and the Utilities payment is due by 10am on August 30th .
• The Second Instalment payment is due January 10th, 2025.
• Please note that these dates are subject to change.

 Cancellation of Booking- Non 1st Year Students:

• Cancellation of booking before 5pm on July 29th; €250 refund of deposit.
• Cancellation of booking after 5pm on July 29th; we regret no refund is available.
• Cancellation of your booking must be e-mailed to castlewhite@ucc.ie
• The First Instalment of rent and the Utilities payment is due on or before August 5th.
• The Second Instalment payment is due January 10th, 2025.
• Please note that these dates are subject to change.

Note: Please note that room keys will be issued when payment due is received in full; before or at check-in.

International Students

UCC Campus Accommodation will open for accepting applications on February 16th.  Applicants will have 1 month to complete their application to be included in the accommodation lottery which will take place in early April.  Please note that only one application is permitted per person.  

Applications Open: February 13th, 2024

Applications Close: 5.30pm, March 12th, 2024

Applications can be made through the Accommodation Portal which will be available on the UCC Campus Accommodation pages during the application period.  The Portal will be visible in a PURPLE BOX. Please follow instructions carefully for REGISTERING on the Portal and MAKING AN APPLICATION. 

Rooms will be allocated on a LOTTERY basis.  As long as you apply within the above time frame with a valid CAO Number, UCC Application Number or Student Number and are planning to study at UCC, your application will be included in the random selection LOTTERY.

Register with UCC StudentPad and contact UCC Office of Accommodation & Community Life for further accommodation options for International students attending UCC.  Student Pad is a student accommodation search engine. If you are a current or prospective UCC student, you can search UCC StudentPad for accommodation options in areas close to the University.  Once registered on StudentPad, you can view and book available student houses, apartments and lodgings in Cork.

Students with a Disability

UCC welcomes applications from students with disabilities. To ensure that all students have the opportunity to fulfil their academic potential at UCC, we reserve a small number of accommodation places where the impact of a student’s disability is such that the student’s participation and retention in university would be at risk without having appropriate accommodation.

Examples where accommodation is recommended due to a disability may include:

students with a significant physical/mobility difficulty

students who are blind/vision impaired

Requests for disability-related housing accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only students who have submitted an application for Campus Accommodation in 2023/2024 will be considered on grounds of disability. 1st year students are prioritised, however recognizing our very limited space availability, accommodation cannot be guaranteed even where a student meets the criteria. Where accommodation is recommended due to a disability, the room is allocated for one year only and students must reapply each year.

We strongly encourage all students to explore other accommodation options. For advice and information, please visit https://www.ucc.ie/en/accommodation/accomadvice/

If you wish to be considered for disability-related housing accommodations and you have submitted an application for UCC accommodation on or before the closing date of March 16^th, 2023, please complete this form.

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us through Pubble Messenger.  Pubble Messenger can be recognised by the floating Ask button on the bottom right of all of our pages. Clicking the icon will open a messenger screen. The pubble bot will make an attempt to answer your question from our FAQ's. If he fails to deliver, your question will be passed to our accommodation staff who will do their best to answer your question or direct you accordingly!

General Information

• We are pleased to introduce Alcohol Free/Substance Awareness and Quiet Housing initiatives at UCC Campus Accommodation.  Please indicate your accommodation preferences at the time of booking on the portal.  We will endeavour to allocate preferred options, however, accommodaton is strictly subject to availability. 
• UCC Castlewhite is strictly a non-smoking complex.
• Limited car parking available at Castlewhite for residents with a disability.
• Requests to live with other students can be made but cannot be guaranteed.
• A Fair Usage Policy applies with regard to electricity consumption, please review the policy in the Licence Agreement on the Portal.
• Payment of rent instalments will be processed online, details will be sent to your portal address when your booking is confirmed. 
• Please advise Castlewhite Management if you require alternative payment options.
• Please note that for Academic Year 2023/2024 the accommodation contract is for 37 weeks.
• We cannot guarantee apartment type, rooms are auto allocated at booking.

Contact Details

UCC Castlewhite Apartments
Western Road
Cork
Ireland

Office Hours: 09.30-17.00, Monday to Friday

Email::  castlewhite@ucc.ie 

Reception Tel: 00 353 (0) 21 490 2867

If you are unable to make contact with Reception please call 00 353 (0) 87 703 1743 (during office hours).

Alternatively, you can also contact us through Pubble Messenger.  Pubble Messenger can be recognised by the floating Ask button on the bottom right of all of our pages. Clicking the icon will open a messenger screen. The Pubble bot will make an attempt to answer your question from our FAQ's. If he fails to deliver, your question will be passed to our Complex staff who will do their best to answer your question or direct you accordingly. 

Synergy Security can be contacted outside of office hours on 086 0426658.  Please note that they should only be contacted in an emergency.