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    #92
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    I'm going into second year and moving into campus accomm, but it says that I have €1.09 balance due from last year, which is due 'Now' (as opposed to the first installment as per the licence to reside, which is due 5th September).

    Why would this come about? We went in to pay the first installment by bank transfer last Thursday (has yet to appear on the account) but I didn't pay this €1.09 - will I be allowed to move in until I do? I could pay it by CC but the minimum amount to pay is €10 and I think I read there's a €27 administration charge for payments by CC :eek:


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    #93
    ZYXWVUTS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭ZYXWVUTS


    I'm wait listed at 32 this morning for campus accommodation - anyone reckon I'll get a place?


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    #94
    ZYXWVUTS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭ZYXWVUTS


    Just checked again and I'm down to 38 on the wait list for campus accommodation now !!! How come ???


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    #95
    n5ryan5
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭n5ryan5


    im 228 in hte list argh and im going into first year too. im willing to live with any other first years? can i get photos emailed to me please?


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    #96
    Exothermic
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭Exothermic


    **Timbuk2** wrote: »
    I'm going into second year and moving into campus accomm, but it says that I have €1.09 balance due from last year, which is due 'Now' (as opposed to the first installment as per the licence to reside, which is due 5th September).

    Why would this come about? We went in to pay the first installment by bank transfer last Thursday (has yet to appear on the account) but I didn't pay this €1.09 - will I be allowed to move in until I do? I could pay it by CC but the minimum amount to pay is €10 and I think I read there's a €27 administration charge for payments by CC :eek:

    I'm going into first year and I currently have an outstanding fee of €0.02 due "Now" also. :P
    I emailed them and they said it's alright to ignore it, there is a problem in the system with rounding numbers or something and you won't be charged for late payment.
    I would however just send them an email to make sure and to have a record of it just incase. :)


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    #97
    Exothermic
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭Exothermic


    Also, what's the highest number (on the original waiting list, before offers) that you've heard of getting a place this year?
    I was 2222 and I got my place in Merville the second day, were there many after me?


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    #98
    n5ryan5
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭n5ryan5


    i was 2844 so that could be the highest!


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    #99
    n5ryan5
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭n5ryan5


    i'll be doing agricultural science and i got 485. im looking for a place to stay with other 1st years too. im from tipperary. ive tried looking for accommadation on several sites too. if there is a place going id be interested!


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    #100
    Ackc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭Ackc


    how much more d you reckon they will offer off the list?


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    #101
    mathgeek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭mathgeek


    I booked accommodation with glenomena yesterday because it was the only on-campus residence left. i was hoping to get into Roebuk to be with my sibling. i was on the phone to the residence office there and they said that if i find someone who wants to change from Roebuk to Glenomena then it would be possible. so if anyone is interested let me know :)


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    #102
    Paul Tergat
    Registered Users Posts: 10,765 ✭✭✭✭Paul Tergat


    mathgeek wrote: »
    I booked accommodation with glenomena yesterday because it was the only on-campus residence left. i was hoping to get into Roebuk to be with my sibling. i was on the phone to the residence office there and they said that if i find someone who wants to change from Roebuk to Glenomena then it would be possible. so if anyone is interested let me know :)

    Im not sure whether you are familiar with the campus or not but its only a couple of mins to get from Glenomena to Roebuck so if you dont manage the swap it really wont have that much effect plus if you are around 2 different residences it gives greater opportunity to meet people.


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    #103
    jauntyguy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭jauntyguy


    ZYXWVUTS wrote: »
    Just checked again and I'm down to 38 on the wait list for campus accommodation now !!! How come ???

    Yeah, I was the same. I went from 30 to 34, bt I still got an offer in the end. :) I presume you did aswell. What did you decide on? I went with Blackrock.


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    #104
    I_ate_pizza
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭I_ate_pizza


    Oh wow, I was 1800 this morning and am down to 359 now. That was quick!

    But the ucd residences are kind of expensive ist that the normal price range or a bit over the top?


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    #105
    babsgirl
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭babsgirl


    n5ryan5 wrote: »
    i'll be doing agricultural science and i got 485. im looking for a place to stay with other 1st years too. im from tipperary. ive tried looking for accommadation on several sites too. if there is a place going id be interested!
    hi,from tipperary as well:),doing commerce and french and iv no luck with accommodation either im 108 on the waiting list now..have you found anywhere yet?


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    #106
    Ackc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭Ackc


    as of today, the 31st, i am number 43 n the waitlist...what are the chances of getting it do yas think?


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    #107
    Sierra Oscar
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,503 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    Do UCD not take into account the distance you live away from college now when deciding who is allocated campus accommodation?

    I was able to get a place very handy two or three weeks before the start of term before when I was first starting out because I was coming from out wesht!


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    #108
    Siuin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,659 ✭✭✭Siuin


    Sierra Oscar wrote: »
    Do UCD not take into account the distance you live away from college now when deciding who is allocated campus accommodation?
    Nope, I'm from Cork and nobody cares.
    Kinda set the tone for the rest of my years in Dublin :P


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    #109
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Sierra Oscar wrote: »
    Do UCD not take into account the distance you live away from college now when deciding who is allocated campus accommodation?

    I was able to get a place very handy two or three weeks before the start of term before when I was first starting out because I was coming from out wesht!

    Nope they've changed it recently - now anybody from anywhere can get any campus accommodation once they're willing to pay! One of my housemates last year was from Rathfarnham - it would have taken him about 20-25 minutes to cycle!

    (Although I can't say much as I'm from Dundalk, but commuting would be too difficult as it would take 2 hours each way!)


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    #110
    Sierra Oscar
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,503 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    **Timbuk2** wrote: »
    Nope they've changed it recently - now anybody from anywhere can get any campus accommodation once they're willing to pay! One of my housemates last year was from Rathfarnham - it would have taken him about 20-25 minutes to cycle!

    (Although I can't say much as I'm from Dundalk, but commuting would be too difficult as it would take 2 hours each way!)

    That is pretty ridiculous. They should have at least kept back some units for "far away" students in my view.


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    #111
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Sierra Oscar wrote: »
    That is pretty ridiculous. They should have at least kept back some units for "far away" students in my view.


    I agree - it's hard for students from Kerry/Mayo/Donegal etc. to get to Dublin to view off-campus accommodation and give deposits to landlords etc., especially as househunting often requires more than one trip - so campus accommodation is a much more attractive offer!


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    #112
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    Anyone who got early check-in, did it appear on your SIS as €25? Mine is coming up as €22.26 (although it doesn't say anything about early check in). I also had €1.09 due (for no apparent reason - I e-mailed UCD Res asking them why it was there and they replied and said I can include it in January's payment - that was helpful :rolleyes:), so this €22.26 might actually be €21.17.

    What were you charged for early check-in?


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    #113
    what.to.do
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭what.to.do


    I was told it would cost me €20 for my early check in, but appeared in my SIS as €17.24.

    Paid it, didn't complain about the difference. Since I'm moving in at 6pm on Sunday I didn't see much of an issue. :P


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    #114
    Exothermic
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭Exothermic


    I'm a bit confused regarding the photo. I uploaded mine a few days ago to the Stage 1 Registration section and it was accepted, but when I scroll down to the bottom of the page I still have a link saying "Upload". Do I need to re-upload the photo or is it fine once it's been approved?
    My photo shows in the top right corner of the page and it says Current photo.
    I assume it's fine, anybody able to clarify? :P


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    #115
    frser32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 231 ✭✭frser32


    My early check in charge on sis was 19.42!


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    #116
    **Timbuk2**
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 7,395 Mod ✭✭✭✭**Timbuk2**


    LOL I think they're just making up figures for early check-in.

    what.to.do and frser32 - which residences will you be staying in? I'm Glenomena, so maybe it's different for each one.


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    #117
    szybki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭szybki


    does anyone still looking for accommodation (as me) I really need to get something this week... preferably before Wednesday so if anyone heard about a cheap room for rent I would be really interested. Im 20 years old... very easy goin. Please pm me if you have ANY info.
    -> Im not really intrested in digs as a few people told me that digs= 0 freedom


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    #118
    n5ryan5
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭n5ryan5


    hi nope not yet. im 100th on the list now so im just hoping that goes my way really. where in tipp are you from? if i find something i'll let you know


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    #119
    munchie14
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭munchie14


    contact <Phone number snipped> for accom asap. lovely family home with spacious single room to rent or for digs.say shane gave you the contact. on the 46a and 145 bus routes so you cant get a more regular bus service in dublin servicing ucd.


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    #120
    munchie14
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭munchie14


    seems to be ok on rent.ie and daft. pm me if interested in above


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    #121
    Raphael
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭Raphael


    It's not against the rules, I just generally snip numbers/emails as it's a really stupid thing to do that most people don't think of. And since, from my reading of your post, it isn't your number, that goes double.


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