Student Housing FAQs

Do you have available student apartments?

Yes! We currently have several available student apartments. You can find all our available listings here:
📌 Available Student Housing – My Pages (External link) External link, opens in new window.

Where are your student apartments located?

Our student apartments are located right on the Växjö campus—just a few minutes’ walk from Linnaeus University.
📌 See our different student housing areas here

How quickly can I get a student apartment?

The move-in date is stated in each apartment listing. Want to move in earlier? Feel free to contact us:
📌 Customer Service – Contact us if you have questions about your housing

Do I need an admission letter to apply for student housing?

No, you don’t! We currently have a student offer that allows you to apply for and receive housing even before your admission results are released. Read more about our student offer here:
📌 Student Offer – Rental Agreement Before Admission Letter

How do I join the student housing queue?

It’s easy and free of charge. Here’s everything you need to know:
📌 How to Apply for Student Housing with Us

Does it cost anything to join the student housing queue?

No, it’s completely free. Full terms and conditions are available on the Boplats Växjö website:
📌 For Students – Boplats Växjö – Växjö Municipality (External link) External link, opens in new window.

What are the requirements to rent student housing?

You must:
✔️ Be admitted to a post-secondary education program eligible for CSN (Swedish student aid)
✔️ Be at least 17 years old the year you apply
✔️ Study at least 15 ECTS credits per semester (exceptions apply for:

• Doctoral students: Must submit proof of employment
• Medical leave: Must provide a valid medical certificate
• Parental leave: Must provide documentation from the Social Insurance Agency and Linnaeus University
• Military service: Approved for up to 1 year with documentation from the Armed Forces or proof of study leave
• Study leave: Must provide proof from Linnaeus University showing guaranteed re-entry or resumption of studies within 6 months)

✔️ Be able to show an admission letter or application confirmation
✔️ Live in student housing for a maximum of 6 years

How do you check that I meet the requirements?

Student housing is intended for students. That’s why we regularly conduct housing checks, known as Bokoll. These checks are done once per semester to ensure that tenants meet the conditions of their rental agreements. If you no longer meet the requirements, you must terminate your lease.

Questions about Bokoll?

Feel free to contact us at: 📌 bokoll@vidingehem.se

Can I apply for housing if I study remotely?

Yes! We also accept distance learning, as long as the program is post-secondary and CSN-eligible.

What should I know before moving in?

We’ve gathered everything you need to know—from key collection to home insurance and registration of address:

📌 Student Move-In Guide

Campus – Good to Know when moving in

Once you’ve moved in, it’s helpful to know where things like recycling stations, storage units, and laundry rooms are located.

📌 Tips for Moving In on Campus

Where is my storage unit, recycling station,
or laundry room?

That depends on which housing area you live in:

📌 Docenten
📌 Forskaren
📌 Lyan
📌 Slottsstaden
📌 Universitetet

Keys and Locks – How Does It Work?

Need to pick up your keys? Read how key collection works in our guide:
📌 Move-In Guide for Your Student Apartment

Having trouble unlocking with your key?

Some student apartments use electronic keys. When using one, make sure the blue side is facing right. This key is used for your apartment and the bicycle storage.

Do you live at PG Vejdes väg 15–17 or Vejdes plats 2–4? Then you’ll also need the key for the recycling room.

How to lock/unlock at PG Vejdes väg 10, 12, 14, and 16:

• To unlock: Insert the key and turn it
• To lock: Lift the handle until it clicks → insert the key and turn it

How do I report a maintenance issue?

The easiest way is to log in to My Pages, where you can submit a maintenance request 24/7.
📌 Report an Issue – My Pages (External link, opens in new window) External link, opens in new window.

For urgent matters outside office hours, please call our emergency service.

Do I pay rent during the summer?

No, summer is rent-free! The annual rent is divided over 10 months (August 16 – June 15).

Do you have a shorter contract that includes the summer period? In that case, we adjust the rent to a 12-month rate.

What is Bokoll, and how often is it done?

Bokoll is our housing eligibility check, conducted once per semester. We check that you’ve completed at least 15 ECTS credits from the previous term.

There are exceptions, for example in cases of:

• Doctoral studies
• Medical leave (with certificate)
• Parental leave
• Military service
• Approved study leave (max 6 months with documentation)

Questions? Feel free to email us at: 📌 bokoll@vidingehem.se

How long can I stay in my student apartment after finishing my studies?

You may stay during your notice period (3 months). The maximum stay in student housing is 6 years.

What are your community living rules?

We want everyone to enjoy their home! You can find our community guidelines here:
📌 Living Together – House Rules

Do you live in a corridor? We also have specific tips just for you:
📌Living in a Student Corridor

What is the notice period for my student apartment?

The notice period is three (3) months—regardless of which day of the month you give notice.

Example 1: If you give notice on April 1, April does not count as a notice month. Instead, May, June, and July are your notice months. Your rental agreement will then end on July 31.

Example 2: If you give notice on September 8, your notice period will be October, November, and December. Your rental agreement will then end on December 31.

What should I keep in mind before moving out?

We’ve put together a practical checklist in our move-out guide:
📌 Move-Out Guide

Do I have to clean the apartment myself when
I move out?

Yes, the apartment must be thoroughly cleaned before you move out. If the cleaning is not approved, you will be charged for the cost. Find tips and advice here:
📌 Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

Can someone else take over my lease?

You can only transfer your lease to your partner, and only if they are also a student. Contact us if this applies to you:
📌 Customer Service – Contact us if you have questions about your housing