This article only applies to Short Stay. Click here to find more information about the difference between Long Stay and Short Stay housing.

Short Stay is a housing option specifically for new international students, offering fully furnished rooms to students whose educational institutions have reserved accommodation with us. At Proxima in Groningen, you can book a single room for the full academic year (Bed A). During peak periods at the start of the academic year, your room may also be shared with an emergency housing student for up to 3 months or a Short Stay exchange student for 6 months. If you choose a room at Proxima, you may therefore share your room with another student; depending on the duration, you will receive a nearly 50% discount on your rent.

I have booked the first bed (bed A), am I considered an emergency housing student?

No, if you have booked bed A in Proxima, you're considered a short stay tenant rather than an emergency housing student. Therefore, the regular terms and conditions for short stay tenants apply to you. 

How does the discount work? 

If you have a roommate, you will receive a rent discount of nearly 50% for the period they stay with you. The discount is calculated based on the duration of their stay.

You will continue paying the full rent amount to SSH each month. The total discount will be calculated at the end of the emergency/exchange housing period and will be offset against any future rental payment(s).

I read about a phone key; how does that work?

All doors at Proxima feature iLOQ digital locks, accessible via the iLOQ S50 app on your smartphone; we call these digital locks  'phone keys'. Access is granted from your contract start time (2:00 PM) to the end of your rental agreement (10:00 AM). Make sure to install your phone key before arrival. Instructions and more information on phone keys are available on this page.

Can I choose my roommate? 

That is not possible. The emergency housing beds (bed B) will be advertised on our offer page and can be booked by any student (of the same gender) with an approved registration. 

I don’t want a roommate.

We understand your preference, but emergency housing arrangements involve shared temporary accommodations to maximize available space during peak periods. If you do not want a roommate, we recommend booking a room outside of Proxima. 

Will you notify me if I get a roommate?

Yes, if bed B has been booked, you will receive a notification.

If my roommate cancels the rent early, will I get a new roommate?

No, if your roommate terminates the contract early, you will not receive a new roommate. 

Can I meet my roommate in advance? 

Due to the Dutch privacy law, we cannot give you your roommate's personal information. However, you can contact us at info@sshxl.nl and permit us to forward your contact details to your roommate so you may be able to get in touch in advance. 

Can I use the extra furniture in my room? 

Please keep the B-bed area clear of your belongings during the first semester. If an emergency housing student is assigned to your room, they may arrive at any time. If a Short Stay tenant is assigned, they will arrive around the same time as you. If you do not have a roommate during the first semester, you are welcome to use the additional furniture in the room, such as the wardrobe, desk and chair. Please note that this does not include the bed. If you are assigned a roommate, an SSH employee will visit your room to set up the second bed. When your roommate leaves, an SSH employee will fold up the second bed and lock it.

My roommate is leaving. What are the next steps?

If the rental agreement of your roommate is expiring, your roommate will receive a message from us to plan an inspection. Your roommate will plan an inspection on the day of his/her departure. During the inspection, we will inspect the room and assess the cleanliness and overall state of the room and inventory. After the pre-check, we will plan an end inspection, and the SSH employee will also fold up the second bed. 

Do I have to be present during the end inspection of my roommate?  

Yes, it's mandatory to be present for the end inspection. During the end inspection, responsibility for the room transitions to the tenant of bed A. Thus, it's crucial to be present to address any potential disputes regarding damages. 

I would like my roommate to stay for the entire year. 

If you have a good connection with your roommate, we understand you want to share the room for the remaining academic year. However, it's important to note that emergency housing is intended as a temporary solution and therefore, we're unable to facilitate longer arrangements.