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Booking Now Open for September 2013.
UCC Castlewhite Apartments were built in 1991; the kitchen, living room and shower room were upgraded in 2007 and 2009 respectively. They are the on-campus accommodation located in the grounds of University College Cork. We provide student residential accommodation from September to June. The accommodation consists of 63 apartments, ranging from 3 bedroom apartments to 6 bedroom apartments. In total the complex accommodates 278 students. Please note that there are no en-suite facilities.
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Accommodation
Bedrooms
- A Study Desk and Lamp
- Double Bed With Storage Underneath
- Bookshelves
- Wash hand basin
- Built in Storage Units
- Notice Board
- Residents are asked to provide their own bed linen (double bed), duvet and pillows.
Kitchen/living room:
- Electric Hob/Oven and Microwave
- Attractive Built in Units
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Fridge/Freezer
- Delph and Cutlery
- TV with remote control
- Iron/Ironing Board
- There is a telephone in each apartment allowing both incoming and outgoing calls.
- The Living Room area is carpeted and has a leather sofa, chairs and a coffee table.
Complex
The complex offers
Free wireless internet connection in bedroom
Self service Launderette (fee payable)
Weekly refuse collection
Residential Wardens
Convenient access to main University Buildings
vending machines
Student residential committees
Prepaid card telephone facility in each apartment.
Academic Year 13/14
Rates
| Academic Year Rates 2012/13 | Per Person |
| 3 single bed apartment | €4,491 |
| 4 single bed apartment | €4,491 |
| 5 single bed apartment (4 double & 1 twin): | |
| 4 single | €4,218 |
| 1 twin | €3,042 |
| 6 bed apartment | €4,218 |
| Deposits (refundable*) | Per Person |
| Booking / Security Deposit* | €250 |
| Electricity Deposit* | €300 |
| Utilities Charge (Refuse & TV License) | €150 |
Occupancy Periods
- Monday 2nd September 2013 to Sunday 1st June 2014 (Full Degree Students)
- Monday 2nd September 2013 to Monday 30th December 2013 (Autumn Semester only Students)
- Thursday 2nd January 2014 to Sunday 1st June 2014 (Spring Semester only students)
Cancellation
Incoming First Years 13/14
Cancellation/confirmation of place: before 12 midnight Monday 26th August 2013: €200 refund of deposit.
Cancellation after midnight Monday 26th August 2013: No refund of deposit.
Rent & Utilities Payment date: Wednesday 28th August 2013.
All Others
- Cancellation/confirmation of place: before 12 midnight Friday 26th July 2013: €200 refund of deposit.
- Cancellation after midnight Friday 26th July 2013: No refund of deposit.
- Rent & Utilities Payment date: midnight Monday 5th August 2013.
Academic Year 12/13
Rates
| Academic Year Rates 2012/13 | Per Person |
| 3 single bed apartment | €4,491 |
| 4 single bed apartment | €4,491 |
| 5 single bed apartment (4 double & 1 twin): | |
| 4 single | €4,218 |
| 1 twin | €3,042 |
| 6 bed apartment | €4,218 |
| Deposits (refundable*) | Per Person |
| Booking / Security Deposit* | €250 |
| Electricity Deposit* | €300 |
| Utilities Charge (Refuse & TV License) | €150 |
Occupancy Periods
- Monday 10th September 2012 to Monday 10th June 2013 (Full Degree Students)
- Monday 10th September 2012 to Monday 31st December 2012 (Autumn Semester only Students)
- Wednesday 2nd January 2013 To Monday 10th June 2013 (Spring Semester only students)
Cancellation
Incoming First Years 13/14
Cancellation/confirmation of place: before 12 midnight Monday 26th August 2013: €200 refund of deposit.
Cancellation after midnight Monday 26th August 2013: No refund of deposit.
Rent & Utilities Payment date: Wednesday 28th August 2013.
- Cancellation/confirmation of place: before 12 midnight Tuesday 31st July 2012: €200 refund of deposit.
- Cancellation after midnight Tuesday 31st July 2012: No refund of deposit.
- Rent & Utilities Payment date: midnight Monday 6th August 2012.
Booking Terms & Conditions
By Internet
- All bookings are processed online. Booking deposits are taken via Laser or credit card. Rent payments are taken via credit card only, due to limits placed on debit cards by banks. This is outside our control.
- Simply click on the "Book Now" button in the top left hand of this page, which will bring you to our application form.
- Students will receive an email confirmation that their on-line application has been received. We will follow this up with another email which will state that a room has been reserved for 24 hours to allow payment of a €250 booking deposit. If the deposit is not received within this time-span, the provisional booking will be cancelled.
- Once all rooms have been filled you may apply online for the waiting list. All applications are strictly on a first come, first served basis.
Cancellation
Incoming First Years 12/13- Cancellation/confirmation of place: before 12 midnight Monday 27th August 2012: €200 refund of deposit.
- Cancellation after midnight Monday 27th August 2012: No refund of deposit.
- Rent & Utilities Payment date: Thursday 30th August 2012.
- Cancellation/confirmation of place: before 12 midnight Tuesday 31st July 2012: €200 refund of deposit.
- Cancellation after midnight Tuesday 31st July 2012: No refund of deposit.
- Rent & Utilities Payment date: midnight Monday 6th August 2012.
Students with a Disability
There are four rooms adapted for students with special needs, within the five bedroom apartments. For further details please contact the management.
General Notes
- This is a non smoking complex.
- There is very limited car parking available in the complex for students with a disability.
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