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Welcome to your Applicant Hub ✨

 

The Applicant Hub is designed to help you get ready for your life and studies as a student at Royal Holloway. We hope you enjoy learning more about us and preparing to start this exciting new chapter!

 

The best way to navigate around your Applicant Hub is by using the headers at the top of the page or by simply scrolling down.

 

As you join our Royal Holloway community, follow @rhcampuslife on Instagram for regular updates on student life and events happening around campus.

What happens next?

Congratulations on receiving and accepting your offer! Now what happens?

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Explore our Welcome Hub and official app

Now that your place at Royal Holloway has been confirmed, it's time to prepare for starting your journey with us! Please keep a close eye on your emails as we'll be in touch soon with enrolment information. You should receive this by the end of August from our Student Services Centre team. 

 

On our Welcome Hub you'll find everything you need to get set up and feel prepared – from sorting your essentials like enrolment to finding support and settling in during your first weeks.

 

You can also download the Official Royal Holloway app to get everything you need to know about being a new student at Royal Holloway! Get info on exciting events, activities, tours of campus, as well as important information about your course induction, practical advice for living in halls, and much more.

 

Download the app from the Apple App Store

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Keeping your contact details up to date

The main way we'll keep in touch with you over the next few months will be by email, so it's really important to make sure it's up-to-date. If you applied using a school or college email, please consider changing this to a personal one to ensure you don't miss out on accommodation, application or enrolment information. 

 

If you applied using UCAS, update your details on your UCAS Hub. 

Student support

Apply for your student finance

If you haven't done so already, it's time to apply for student finance to help with the cost of your studies. You can find more information on the Student Finance website about how to apply and how much you could receive. 

 

It's important to apply now to get the process started. If anything changes before the start of your course, like what you're going to study, it's also important to let Student Finance know about this too.

 

Royal Holloway also offers a range of bursaries. Check online to see what you may be eligible for. You don't need to make a separate application for these, but it's a good idea to see if there's additional money you could receive. 

Royal Holloway app screenshot

Explore our Welcome Hub and official app

Now that your place at Royal Holloway has been confirmed, it's time to prepare for starting your journey with us! Please keep a close eye on your emails as we'll be in touch soon with enrolment information. You should receive this by the end of August from our Student Services Centre team. 

 

On our Welcome Hub you'll find everything you need to get set up and feel prepared – from sorting your essentials like enrolment to finding support and settling in during your first weeks.

 

You can also download the Official Royal Holloway app to get everything you need to know about being a new student at Royal Holloway! Get info on exciting events, activities, tours of campus, as well as important information about your course induction, practical advice for living in halls, and extra support for international students just like you.

 

Download the app from the Apple App Store

Download the app from the Google Play Store

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New to the UK and free airport collection

The 'New to the UK' programme is a series of free events taking place from 17-19 September specially designed to help international students feel welcome and supported when they first join Royal Holloway. Whether you've studied in the UK before or not, we recommend that you attend this programme. 

 

Our 'New to the UK' programme aims to help international students in 3 ways, by:

 

  • Giving you important information that will make your transition to studying at Royal Holloway and life in the UK as smooth as possible 
  • Orientating you with the campus and surrounding area 
  • Providing opportunities to socialise and meet other students

We're also offering a free airport collection from London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday 17 September, to our Egham campus. The deadline for booking the airport pick-up is 10 September at 8am (UK time). Book your pick-up here. 

 

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Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and your Student visa

If you’re a non-UK national you will most likely require a Student visa. If you are not sure if you require a Student visa, please contact our International Advice Team.

 

To apply for a Student visa you'll need a CAS number. We will only issue a CAS number once: 

  • You have accepted us as your firm choice; 
  • You have met all the conditions of your offer;       
  • You have paid your tuition fee deposit.  

 

You may be required to pass a pre-CAS interview. We will contact you by email if this is required.

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Keeping your contact details up-to-date

The main way we'll keep in touch with you over the next few months will be by email, so it's really important to make sure it's up-to-date. If you applied using a school or college email, please consider changing this to a personal one to ensure you don't miss out on accommodation, application or enrolment information. 

 

If you applied using UCAS, update your details on your UCAS Hub. 

Activities from your department

From Netflix recommendations to the top books to read this summer, discover activities and resources your department has put together for you! Scroll along to find your department 👉

Prepare for your studies

Studying at university level will be different to what you've done at school, college or elsewhere previously. Closer to the start of term, you'll be able to access an online module called 'Your University Journey Starts Here', designed to help you learn about how Royal Holloway works, build your confidence and find the information you need to get your studies off to a great start. For now, here's some guidance on what your first term might be like, and some phrases and terms you'll start to hear. 

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    Academic Titles - Professor/Reader/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer

    These are the different names given to academics with Professor being the most senior and Lecturer the most junior. Many of the staff teaching you will have PhDs/doctorates.  Both are the highest academic qualifications; a PhD is achieved by research and a doctorate combines research and professional practice.  Someone with a PhD/ doctorate can use the title Doctor (Dr).

     

    C

    Campus

    The grounds or buildings of a university. Royal Holloway is a campus based university and this means university student accommodation, teaching and administrative building are close to each other in the same grounds. Royal Holloway has 2 campuses: one in Egham and in in Central London

     

    Campus Connect

    This is an important portal through which you can pay your fees, change your personal details, access your unique candidate number and perform a number of other tasks.

     

    Course

    Your degree programme, e.g. BA Geography.

     

    D

    D&N

    The Disability and Neurodiversity Team and part of the larger Wellbeing group. They are all here to support you with your health, wellbeing and experience.

     

    E

    EWD or Davison Building

    The Emily Wilding Davison Building which houses the Library. it’s commonly known as Davison, the EWD or the Library. Emily Wilding Davison was a suffragette and alumna. Other notable Royal Holloway graduates are here.

     

     

    F

    Founders

    This is the main building on the Egham campus and is home to some undergraduate students, the Picture Gallery and the Chapel. It  also has a Reading Room for quiet study as well as office space for staff members.

     

    L

    Lab classes

    Labs are usually associated with Science subjects and are sessions where students will build on the material from a lecture by applying it to practical experiments. A student may have a number of labs weekly depending on the subject and modules studied.

     

    Lecture

    A timetabled class during which an academic lecturer or visiting speaker presents information about a particular topic. Typically, a lecturer will only introduce the main ideas during lectures; students are expected to do further reading and study around the topic outside of the lecture.

     

     

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    Module

    A unit of teaching and learning done on a course. Each module has a code (e.g. EN1570) which shows the department (EN is English) and year of study (1xxx is for first year undergraduate).

    A typical module lasts one term, includes a weekly lecture and seminar, and includes two assessments. However, this will vary depending on the module and the course.

     

    Moodle

    Royal Holloway’s virtual learning environment where you will find information about each of the modules you will take. Once you have received your Royal Holloway username and password, you will be able to access this.

     

     

    P

    Principal/Vice Chancellor

    The most senior member of staff, who leads Royal Holloway and is responsible for the strategic development and running of the University. Her name is Professor Julie Sanders.

     

     

    R

    Reading list

    A list of resources which has been put together by those teaching you on a particular module. The resources are designed to help you to develop your knowledge of the core principles, theories and ideas that you will be studying as well as giving you the opportunity to explore different areas in greater detail. You will have a reading list for each module you take.

     

    Reading/Study Week

    The Autumn and Spring Terms each have 10 weeks of teaching and many departments have a Reading/Study Week after the first 5 weeks of teaching. The week is there for students to catch up on reading and study but no one will ask you to account for how you have spent your time during that week. Check with your department(s) when you start your course to see if they have a Reading/Study week and when it will take place.

     

    Referencing

    This is what you do when you acknowledge that the information or view point you provide in a piece of text is from an external source (i.e. not your own idea). There are set rules on how to reference and cite sources, and disciplines have their preferred referencing styles (Harvard, APA, MHRA, MLA, OSCOLA...). Your department will tell you which one to use.

     

    RoHo/Holloway/RH/RHUL

    Names for Royal Holloway.

     

     

    S

    Seminar

    A timetabled class during which students discuss a particular topic with other students and their teacher. The discussion is often based on a particular reading which students have done.

     

    SSC

    The Student Services Centre, which is located in the EWD. For information about the services offered in the SSC and how they will help you during your first few weeks at Royal Holloway, please click here.

     

    Student Handbook

    This is an important source of information which you will need to refer to during your time at Royal Holloway for information about your department, degree course, assessments and how you will be marked and student regulations.

     

    Student ID Card

    This is your personal Royal Holloway identity card. It will have your photo, your student number and show whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate. You will receive it shortly after arriving at Royal Holloway.

     

    Student Intranet

    A  central source of information for all students. The intranet is where important messages may be posted as well as e-mailed to you so do check it regularly.

     

    SU/RHSU

    The Students’ Union

     

     

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    Welcome Week/Freshers Fair

    The first week of the new academic year is Welcome Week and one of the main events which takes place during it is Freshers Fair when you will have the opportunity to find out about all the activities you can do when you are not studying.

     

     

    Workshop

    A timetabled class during which students participate in activities relevant to a particular topic. Activities might include trying something in practice, solving a problem or applying a theory to a real life event or issue.

     

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    What to expect

    What's a typical week like? 

     

    The first week of the academic year is Welcome Week (also known as Freshers’ Week). Welcome week includes lots of social events, but new students may also be expected to attend some introduction classes.

    The number of hours teaching you will have each week depends on the subject you are studying and the numbers of modules you are taking. Sciences subjects typically tend to have more teaching hours because of lab classes.

    Watch a typical week from one of our current students. 

     

    How is the academic year structured? 

     

    At Royal Holloway, there are 3 terms each academic year: Autumn, Spring and Summer. The first 2 have 10 weeks of teaching each and the last is when many final module assessments take place. The term dates are available here.

     

Freshers' Festival

Taking place across the first week of term, Freshers’ Festival is your introduction to the Students’ Union and everything they have to offer including 20+ events, taster sessions, and opportunities to make new friends.

Founder's Building badge: Behind the design

👋 Meet Fiona 

 

"As a literature student, I have always been fascinated by the art around me. If I'm not busy sketching Victorian buildings, I can always be found petting the cats that stroll around the area". 

 

Fiona designed your Founder's Building badge. See behind-the-scenes of Fiona's work here.

Unibuddy Community

Join a community of people who are planning to study at Royal Holloway this September! This is your space to chat to other offer holders and get to know who you could be starting university with.

 

Once you’ve joined the Community, there are seven different groups where you can meet and chat to other offer holders, current Royal Holloway students, and staff. These are:

 

💚 Campus and student life

🚀 Study hacks

👋 Making friends

🏘️ Accommodation

🌎  International students

🚗 Commuting students

🙋 Ask us anything

 

You can even make your own group chat!

Living in halls

 

Starting university is an exciting time, and finding the perfect place to live will help set you up for success. There are plenty of accommodation options both on and off campus, so you can choose a space that suits every stage of your studies. 

 

There's still time to apply for accommodation if you haven't already. Start your application here.

 

For more information on how to apply click here.

 

Explore accommodation here🏡

 

Living at home and travelling to campus? Read more information for commuting students here. 

 

Commuting from home

There are lots of benefits of living at home and commuting to university when you need to. Click on the boxes below to find out more about different travel options, on-campus facilities, support for commuting students from each academic school, and hear from some of our students who travel into campus each day from home.

  • Driving to campus

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    Driving to campus

    Hear from Naveen about driving to campus from home

     

    If you live further than 1.5 miles away and wish to drive to campus you can apply for a free parking permit to park on campus. You'll be able to do this closer to the start of term. 

     

     

     

  • Travelling to campus by public transport

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    Travelling to campus by public transport

    See Tom's trip to campus by train

     

     

     

    Egham is on the Reading to Waterloo train line, managed by South Western Railway. Trains run regularly throughout the day, with additional services during busy times. See National Rail for up-to-date timetables. You can pay as you go with a contactless card or device if you are travelling into Egham - more information can be found here.

    A railcard from National Rail can save you a 1/3 on rail fares. The campus is a 20-minute walk from the station or, for £1 a journey (contactless available) you can catch the university shuttle bus from Egham station to the main campus.

    A number of local buses stop directly outside our campus from towns such as Slough, Staines and Windsor, and connect us to Heathrow Airport.

  • On-campus facilities and planning your time

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    On-campus facilities and planning your time

    On-campus facilties

     

    Need to stay over? We are often able to offer discounted rooms in our accommodation if you occasionally need to stay on campus overnight. 

    Between lectures and teaching times you can spend time in our 24/7 library or other study spaces around campus. There are plenty of places to relax, take a break or simply meet with friends across our 135-acre campus. Our Student Lounge in the Windsor Building is a great place to hang out and meet other students. It's open Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm and you can relax, grab a coffee and chat to friends. We also run regular events there like the Relax and Refresh hour.

    Our cafes are open throughout the day, with some open early morning and into the evening.

     

    Planning your time

     

    Our academic departments publish their timetables online and any changes are made 48 hours beforehand to help you plan your travel accordingly. They also offer a range of other support to help you get the most out of your studies and the time you spend on campus. 

  • Support for commuting student from academic departments

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    Support for commuting student from academic departments

    Here's an example of the kind of support we've offered in previous years:

     

    Business and Management

     

    • We'll try to streamline timetables for commuting students who have especially long commutes. 
    • We offer recorded lecture materials if you miss anything or any lectures.
    • Our external speakers, for instance those from the Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) host online events to make it simple for you to join.

     

    School of Humanities

     

    • We have several areas nominated as our 'Commuter Space'. These are small rooms which can be used for study or attending online learning sessions, and a number of breakout spaces to allow students to work or meet with peers.

     

    School of Performing and Digital Arts

     

    • The School of Performing and Digital Arts has two student common rooms for students to use between classes. Facilities include a kitchen, vending machine, chargers and games.
    • The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance has rehearsal rooms bookable outside of class time to develop your work at your convenience.
    • The Music Department has practice rooms with pianos available to students 6am-midnight, and electronic studios / production suites available to students 8am-10pm. Some of our ensembles have evening rehearsals but we aim to run rehearsals at times when public transport is still running for commuting students.
    • The Department of Media Arts has edit suites, computer rooms and a social space in the Williams Building which are available to students at all times. Equipment can be booked in advance and borrowed from the kit store 24 hours a day, seven days a week so that commuting students can work around their schedules.
    • The Foundation Year Department, based in the Founder's Building, is adjacent the Founder's Reading Room, which is ideal for private study and is always open. Across Founders Square, commuting students can easily access the Emily Wilding Davison building, where they will have use of the library, laptops to loan, and space to meet with friends for group and private study.

     

    School of Law and Social Sciences

     

    • We organise a range of social events in the Autumn, Spring, and Summer Terms to help you make friends and build your network. For instance, in June, we will hold a School-wide BBQ to celebrate the end of exams. This event takes place in the afternoon to make sure our commuting students can easily join in.
    • We manage a WhatsApp group where commuting students can arrange to travel together and organise socials in and around London.
    • We try to streamline timetables for commuting students who have especially long commutes.
    • We have recorded lecture materials (pre-recorded, or available following the lecture), which are especially helpful if you have lectures and seminars spread out across several days.
    • We have on-campus and online Consultation and Feedback Hours so that our commuters can meet with lecturers from the comfort of home.
    • We hold Student-Staff Action Meetings online so that commuting student representatives can easily attend.
    • We actively engage with commuters through initiatives like the Commuter Survey and Focus Groups project to better understand and address our commuting students' needs.

     

    School of Life Sciences and the Environment

     

    • Consistent practice across the departments in the School of Life Sciences and the Environment is the offering of all individual staff/student meetings (start/end of term, dissertation supervision etc) as online rather than face to face if you prefer it and it's more convenient. This means that you don't need to attend non-timetabled but compulsory activities in person. 

     

    School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences

     

    • Consistent practice across the departments in the School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences is the offering of all individual staff/student meetings (start/end of term, dissertation supervision etc) as online rather than face to face if you prefer it and it's more convenient. This means that you don't need to attend non-timetabled but compulsory activities in person. 

Building your employability skills

Our Careers Service can help you prepare for the world of work as soon as you begin your university journey. We will support you to develop your employability skills throughout your time at university by enabling you to engage with an extensive range of experiences and opportunities inside and outside the classroom, so that by the time you graduate you are better equipped for whatever you choose to do next.

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    Work experience 💼

    We'll support you with real world experience to build your skills

     

    Royal Holloway will support you to find your own work experience and provide opportunities to give you access to employers before you graduate. From placements to part time jobs to jobs fairs, our outstanding Careers Service and your department can show you how to access opportunities. We’ll help you to reflect on any paid or voluntary work you do during your studies or holidays so that you can create effective CVs and applications for your future career opportunities.  

     

    Job fairs


    Our careers service hosts several job fairs annually giving you direct access to employers. Last year nearly 200 employers attended our job fairs at Royal Holloway, including our twice yearly Part time Job Fair.  The Part Time Job Fair runs at the start of the autumn and spring terms offering part time opportunities on and off campus that you can do while you study. 

     

    Job Shop


    Our Job Shop is on the Careers Portal and is our online job board  where you can browse available roles and apply online. Watch this short video showing you  How to search for Jobs using the Careers Portal

     

    Meet the employer drop-ins


    We regularly host employers and alumni of Royal Holloway at drop-in sessions, where students can have informal chats, either 1:1 or in small groups. You'll be able to book 15-minute appointments or just drop in to talk to employers helping you to gain insights into different roles, the application process, or to find out which key skills employers value.

     

    LinkedIn

     

    LinkedIn is a great tool for research jobs and careers, connecting with alumni and enabling recruiters to find you.. We encourage our students to start building their LinkedIn profiles from day one and run termly LinkedIn day profile checks led by employers and careers staff as well as a photobooth where you can get a free professional headshot to boost your profile.

     

    Sector themed weeks


    In the autumn and spring term the careers service run a variety of sector themed weeks, based on some of the most popular industries for our graduates. These weeks incorporate a variety of different activities including employer presentations, alumni panels and interactive skills sessions which aim to give you a real life understanding of different roles across a particular sector and a deeper understanding of the types of qualities and skills different organisations might prioritise. You'll get great insight through these sessions, and they might also spark a new career path you hadn’t considered before.  

    For more information about all our fairs, workshops and other employability events keep checking the Student Intranet - go to a careers event

     

    Careers support


    Our Careers Service includes our team of professionally qualified and dedicated careers consultants who work both within specific departments and in the central careers hub.  Our career consultants are friendly, supportive and are available to all students across all years offering guidance and support whether you have lots of ideas or no ideas at all. They can also offer support on job hunting strategies, making applications for post graduate study and offer a practice interview service for students who have a confirmed job interview. The team offer individual 1:1 appointment both in person and online and support you for up to two years after graduation.

    Find out which careers consultant is linked to your department Meet the careers service team

    To book an appointment with our career consultants just visit Student Intranet - Book an appointment

     We also have a team of engaging and very knowledgeable student career coaches and helpdesk assistants They are available in person in the careers hub, and you can drop by anytime during term time Monday to Friday 10am–4pm. You may also see them out and about at our events ready to answer any employability questions you may have so be sure to stop and say hello! They can signpost you to all our resources, including job searching websites our range of E-learning employability courses plus our online platforms designed to help you to put together an effective CV, application, or prepare for interviews.

    For information about all of our careers services and resources watch this short video Careers Service Resources

  • Volunteering 💚

    Volunteering 💚

    Build your employability skills through hundreds of opportunities

     

    Volunteering is a great way to make a difference and meet new people, and it can help you to develop a range of employability skills. If you have limited work experience or need some UK experience on your CV then volunteering can be a great place to start. With over 100 volunteering opportunities at Royal Holloway, all with varying levels of time commitments you will be sure to find something to suit you.

     

    Our award-winning Volunteering team


    Royal Holloway's Volunteering team received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK in recognition of outstanding work done in various communities. You're in good hands and will have access to amazing opportunities. 

     

    Online Volunteering Platform


    Our online platform will link you to charity roles, student-led projects, and policy research opportunities. Read more about volunteering opportunities to build your skills and watch the video below from our students.

     

  • Summer Skills Placement Programme ☀️

    Summer Skills Placement Programme ☀️

    For some of our second year students this online programme will give you the opportunity to learn how to make yourself more employable, gain in-depth support and guidance from professionals in the Careers Service, leading to a  2 – 4 week summer placement.

    Read more about the summer skills placement programme

  • Study or volunteer abroad 🌎

    Study or volunteer abroad 🌎

    We have partnerships around the world giving you the opportunity to experience what it’s like to study or volunteer outside of the UK for up to one year. These opportunities are usually open to students in their penultimate year of their degree. Click on the links for more information. 

     

    Funding to go places

     

    If you’ve not travelled abroad before or would like to study or volunteer overseas but are worried about the cost, grants from our Turing Funding could be for you. Funding is available for international experiences at the end of your first year for up to four weeks.  

  • Entrepreneurship 💡

    Entrepreneurship 💡

    The Student Entrepreneurship Service is available to support you with starting your own business or going freelance, through workshops and one-to-one appointments. Based in the Careers and Enterprise Hub alongside our careers team for more information  come along and speak to our Student Experience and Enterprise Officer.

Supporting your wellbeing

Starting at university can be a big step and it may be the first time that you have lived and studied independently. We offer a range of support, advice and guidance to help you make the most of your time at Royal Holloway. The information below is designed to give you a preview and insight into the support available to you as a student with us.

  • Wellbeing at Royal Holloway 🎬

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  • Advice and support we offer

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    Advice and support we offer

    Tips for making friends

     

     

    General health and wellbeing

     

    Our wellbeing services are open to all students and provide  support and advice on wellbeing, including transition and adjustment to university life. Throughout the year we plan proactive health and wellbeing campaigns, events and education with a focus on promotion of good wellbeing.

    The wellbeing support team often act as your first point of contact for support and we will enable you to get the right help for your circumstances. You'll be able to get in contact us if you're feeling worried, upset or uncertain.  You'll be offered a drop in or triage appointment with a Wellbeing Adviser who will listen to your current concerns. Wellbeing Advisers will then work with you to develop the support or self-help guidance you will benefit from, which may include putting you in touch with more specialised or clinical services in the University – such as Counselling and Mental Health - or externally. 

     

    Taking care of your mental wellbeing

     

    Maintaining your wellbeing whilst at university is really important for engaging well with your studies and making the most of the opportunities and experiences you have available during your time at Royal Holloway. The key areas to focus on are monitoring your stress levels, making time for relaxation, finding a healthy study-life balance and making friends and connections. We can help you work towards these areas when you arrive.

     

    Financial wellbeing

     

    Our Money and Financial Advisers are here to assist you with any financial difficulties you may experience as a student.  They can provide advice about budgeting, assist with the costs of learning, advocate for you to receive funding, and can make financial awards through the Study Support Grant.

     

    8-8-8 rule

     

    We're often asked often asked what our top tip for maintaining positive wellbeing is and for us it is remembering the 8-8-8 rule. To support keeping a good balance in your life we encourage you to aim for eight hours sleep or rest each day alongside eight hours studying and eight hours social activity, including sport and exercise.  If you do have a day where you need to spend a little longer on one then you should try to re-balance this the next day.

     

    Spaces to exercise on campus

     

    Regular exercise and physical activity is great for developing a happy and healthier life and our Egham campus benefits from being based in 135 acres of stunning parkland. Our Sports Centre has a multi-use four court sports hall, a 60 station fitness suite and treatment room. Outdoors, we have world-class, floodlit outdoor pitches and course, including a 3G and astro pitch. These facilities provide all-weather playing surfaces for a wide range of sports. In addition to the above, we have two grass football pitches, one American Football field, one cricket pitch, eight tennis courts, two squash courts and five netball courts. 

     

    If you'd prefer a more leisurely stroll, our campus has been named one of the most beautiful in the world; a great setting for a walk in our meadow, by Founder's Pond or through our Arboretum. Slightly further afield but close to campus, Windsor Great Park and Virginia Water are great for a walk or a cycle ride. 

     

    You can also watch a video of some of our social spaces on campus below.

     

     

    Faith support and spaces on campus

     

    Royal Holloway is a multi-faith community and we aim to support you in your personal faith and spiritual journey, whatever your beliefs or circumstances.

    Our chaplains are available to listen to students and staff of all beliefs and none, offering support to the whole community.

    The Multifaith Chaplaincy offers a programme of Sunday and weekday Christian services in our beautiful Chapel and Muslim Friday prayers on campus. We also support the worship needs of other faith groups and are committed to a range of interfaith conversations and events. The Muslim Prayer Room  and Dharmic Prayer Room are both  available throughout the week to students. 

    On-campus faith groups include Hindu, Sikh, Islamic, Jewish and Catholic Societies as well as a Christian Union, and the Multifaith Chaplaincy works to encourage mutual learning and engagement between students from different faith traditions.

     

    Peer-to-peer support

     

    At Royal Holloway, we also have a Peer Guide system. Peer Guides are students who help other students in their first few weeks at University. In particular, they:

    • Help new and visiting students as they transition into university life.
    • Formalise the ad-hoc peer support that naturally develops within student communities.
    • Offer virtual support to students via Microsoft Teams channels and in person meetings.
    • Help bring the Royal Holloway community together.
    • Promote diversity on campus.

    You'll hear more about the Peer Guide system in your first few weeks as a student. 

     

    Disability and neurodiversity support

     

    If you are living with a disability or a medical condition, our team is on hand to support you with your support needs. This can include but isn’t limited to: exam access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, diagnostic assessments, guidance on the Disabled Students' Allowance, and department and library support.

    You may have already disclosed your needs on your UCAS form, or you can do it when you arrive. It is possible to register with the team in advance and you can find out more about what we offer here. You may also be eligible to receive the Disabled Students' Allowance and you can find out more by clicking here. 

     

    Support from the Students' Union

     

    The Students' Union also provides support and guidance to current students and this can be useful if you're looking to gain an independent perspective. 

     

    They can offer help with academic advice, finding the right wellbeing service along with housing advice during your time as a student. 

     

    The Students' Union also lead student communities for under-represented groups.

     

    Making sure that you are valued and represented during your time here is one of our top priorities, which is where our student communities  come in. They help to give underrepresented groups a platform to have their voices heard on campus and beyond.

     

    As well as organising activities, events and campaigns, they receive support and work with the Union to secure the general interests and rights of students that self-define into the relevant group.

     

    Led by convenors determined by an online election, their activity may include supporting and working across different student groups.

     

    Joining any of our student communities  is completely free! Even if you don’t define into the group you can register yourself as a supporter, allowing you to take part in any of the activities run by the groups

     

    Currently we have student communities for the following groups:

    • Black & Global Majority students
    • Disabled students
    • International students
    • LGBTQ+ students
    • Mature, Carer and Parent students
    • Students of faith
    • Women students

    Study skills support

     

    If you're looking for support with your academic studies, you will have a Personal Tutor in your department as part of our Peer Guide scheme, where you are appointed a fellow student to offer non-judgemental support. You can also access help through the Centre for the Development of Academic Skills (CeDAS) which runs workshops, 1:1 advice and drop-in sessions to help boost your academic and study skills. Please note you won't be able to access some of the links until you are fully enrolled, but please be reassured that support will be accessible once you start your studies.

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