It is possible to stay at Palacký University dormitories for the upcoming academic year from Friday, September 1, and no later than Sunday, September 17, as part of the so-called "Accommodation Sunday". You need an ID card or, in the case of foreigners, a passport. A schedule of the exact dates when you can come to check in and the key collection offices, which have changed compared to last year, can be found in the article below.
When can I get accommodated?
The following dates will be used for the entry of students to accommodation in the academic year 2023/2024 at the following locations:
- Generál Svoboda dormitories, J. L. Fischer dormitories, B. Václavek dormitories, Šmeralova dormitory, 17. listopadu dormitory and Neředín I, II, III and IV dormitories: September 1-15, 2023 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM (always on working days only)
- Dormitories Chválkovice and E. Rošický: September 11-15, 2023 from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM (always on working days only)
The last date for proper accommodation in UP dormitories for all dormitories will be Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
If for any reason a student is unable to enter the dormitory on the regular dates listed above, arrangements should be made with the Dormitory Officer or Head of the relevant dormitory prior to arrival.
Where can I pick up my keys?
Compared to the previous year, there has been a change for some dormitories (indicated below in the dormitory schedule) in the location where the student will pick up their keys upon the start of accommodation.
The dormitory officers will check the student in upon presentation of ID or presentation of a valid passport for foreigners and will give the student a linen inventory card, room keys and, in the case of foreigners who need an original for visa processing, the Accommodation Contract.
Detailed schedule for key collection:
- Šmeralova dormitory
– the office of the dormitory officer at Šmeralova dormitory, Šmeralova 6 - 17. listopadu dormitory
– the office of the dormitory officer at Šmeralova dormitory, Šmeralova 6 (new) - B. Václavek dormitories
– the office of the dormitory officer at Šmeralova dormitory, Šmeralova 6 (new) - Generál Svoboda dormitories
– the office of the dormitory officer at Generál Svoboda dormitory, Šmeralova 12 - J. L. Fischer dormitories
– the office of the dormitory officer at Generál Svoboda dormitory, Šmeralova 12 (new) - Chválkovice dormitory
– the office of the dormitory officer at Generál Svoboda dormitory, Šmeralova 12 - Neředín I, II, III and IV dormitories
– the office of the dormitory officer at Neředín II dormitory, U Letiště 786 - Kolej E. Rošického
– reception desk of E. Rošický dormitory, U Sportovní haly 4
Payment of accommodation fees
Students staying at UP have the possibility to pay their dormitory fees by direct debit, standing order, bank transfer or online via the GP Webpay payment gateway, by using a payment card at places where the technical equipment of the Accommodation and Dining Services UP allows it (reception desk of Neředín II, Generál Svoboda and B. Václavek dormitories) or in justified cases in cash, e.g. especially at the reception desk of the respective dormitory upon check-in. Payment of the accommodation fee is agreed in the Accommodation Contract.
Further information on staying at the dormitories
The valid accommodation price lists, the Student Accommodation House Rules, the Student Accommodation Rules including fire and hygiene regulations, information on catering and contacts to the head and the dormitory officer can be found on the official boards or bulletin boards of individual dormitories and on the SKM website.
Further details on accommodation or payment of dormitory fees are summarised in the SKM Head's order available on the website in the documents section in Czech. It applies to full-time Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students, educational programmes within the EU, CEEPUS, all long-term exchange programmes of UP and study stays of foreign students.
Students who have been living in the dormitories over the holidays will sign the Accommodation Contract for the upcoming academic year electronically in the ISKAM system and move to the respective dormitory - everything will be arranged in the office of the dormitory officer.