Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I apply?
- What happens if I pay for accommodation and fail to be offered a place at NUIG?
- Can I book a room by telephone?
- I am eligible for a Grant, will the Grant office pay for my fees directly to Corrib Village?
- How can I pay my deposit & Moiety?
- When is the 2nd Moiety due?
- What is a double room?
- What is a twin room?
- How can I get the Internet at Corrib Village?
- How are roommates allocated?
- Who can occupy Corrib Village rooms?
- Do I have to leave at Christmas and Easter?
- Is there a curfew?
- Can I obtain the apartment number or room mates details before check in?
- Is insurance for my belongings provided by Corrib Village?
- If I leave before the end of the year what happens?
- What do I need to bring?
- Can I park my car in Corrib Village?
- What will I need when checking in?
- How can I apply?
The easiest way is to Apply On-line at www.corribstudents.com. Otherwise you can download an application form from the above address & send it to us by post.
In the case where a student fails to be offered a 1st round place at NUIG, €100.00 will be deducted and the balance refunded, if the cancellation policy is followed. You must cancel your reservation within 3 days of the first round CAO offers - IN WRITING.
No, a number of forms need to be completed and passport photos are required.
No, you must pay for your accommodation directly.
Your deposit & moiety payment can be made by Cheque, Bank Draft, Bank transfer or Credit Card
Bank Name: Bank of Ireland
Address: NUI, Galway
Account Name: Atalia Student Residence Limited
Account Number: 76323199
Sort Code: 90-40-18
Swift Code: - BOFIIE2D
IBAN – IE64 BOFI 90401876323199
When making payments through the bank please use T-Cas ID as the reference otherwise it will be quite hard to match applications to payments
There is a 2% handling fee on all credit card payments.
The 2nd Moiety is due on or before 5th December.
Payment of €800.00 damage and electricity deposit is required to validate your application. Your place will be confirmed on receipt of a complete application (subject to availability).
The moiety is due within 3 days of the 1st round CAO offers
A double room is a large room consisting a double bed, single occupancy.
A twin room is a large room consisting of two single beds, which is shared by 2 students. Each student must apply separately.
At Corrib Village there is a wireless access network. A wireless network card is needed.Terms & conditions need to be agreed to prior to receiving username & password.
If you have ONE friend you wish to share with, Corrib Village will see IF possible to accommodate you both together, ensuring it is clearly marked on BOTH forms at the time of application. Corrib Village staff will endeavor to satisfy your requirements but this is subject to availability and subject to all people paying their deposits and moieties in full. Otherwise roommates are allocated on a lottery system. There is NO guarantee that requests can be met. Final Date that requests/changes can be accepted will be Wednesday 24th August 2012. All requests MUST be in writing. Allocations are allocated taking into consideration gender, academic year and age. Some apartments may be mixed with males & females sharing communal areas
Rooms are available to NUI students only, proof of which will be required on check in or shortly after once you have registered with NUI.
No, the accommodation lasts for the duration of your License, a 38-week period.
No, there is no curfew. Residents may come and go as they please, however we do require that residents carry their Corrib Village ID cards with them at all times. All non residents must sign in and out with security. All non-residents must leave Corrib Village by MIDNIGHT.
No, the apartment details will be issued to you on arrival.
No, you must take out your own cover for your possessions. We recommend having the family household policy extended to cover the personal effects away from home.
No refunds of rental will be made in the case of early departure. However Corrib village have the right to move another student internally, there will still be a room to be re-sold, it will just be a different room number.
You will need to bring bed sheets, duvet cover, pillow cover and towels.
Yes, subject to availability, cars are parked at own risk. Management do not accept any responsibility for cars parked at Corrib Village. Spaces are on a first come first serve basis and you must park your car at a location indicated by any member of staff or security personnel if and when requested to do so. It is the responsibility of the student to get a parking permit from the parking office in NUIG. There is a fee payable to NUIG for this parking permit. There is also a Car Park for 500 cars beside Corrib Village entrance & this also belongs to NUI. There is a fee payable for the Parking Permit to NUIG.
On production of receipt of payment, keys will be issued