Life at University Guide

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Our Values

Our principles set out our expectations of how we behave as a University community, both as individuals and as an institution.

Starting University is a busy and exciting time and it's perfectly normal to be nervous. The pages below give you lots of information from our University Support Services to help you prepare and feel ready for the start of your journey here at Warwick. If you ever need help, all you need do is ask.

A day in the life of a Warwick student

Want to find out more about what a typical day as a Warwick student can look like? Check out our YouTube playlist and scroll through the videos below:

Welcome Magazine

The Welcome Magazine has landed and packed with lots of information to Welcome you to Warwick. From a useful Welcome Week map, to where to eat and who to go to with your questions, we've got you covered. Take a peak and explore what's on offer and how to make the most of your experience at university.

Click here for the Welcome Magazine

Life at University

Finding Your WayDeveloping Independence & CitizenshipPreparing for StudyLooking After YourselfDeveloping Your Skills & EmployabilityBuilding Your Community

Finding Your Way

Campus and the Local Area

Find interactive maps of campus, a 360 virtual tour and guides to the local area to help you get your bearings. We'll also be offering in person tours of campus with a current student when you arrive, so you'll get to hear from our students what they love most about our beautiful campus.

Transport & Travel

Whether you're a seasoned commuter or exploring new sustainable transportation options, you'll find everything here to navigate your journey, including travel by bus, cycle, train and more.

Food & Drink

Discover food and shopping right on campus, including where to purchase lovingly prepared nutritious food, our on-campus grocery store and even a weekly food market hosting a wide range of independent traders.

Student Finance

Find information on how and when to pay your fees and the contact details for our Student Finance Team, should you have any questions.

Developing Independence & Citizenship

Renting & Accommodation

Guidance for living on your own for the first time, whether you're living in Warwick Accommodation, or you need support with a private rental.

Cooking Tips

We know for some of you it might be your first experience cooking for yourself, this page contains some tips and recipes to help you get started.

WASHPOINT

If you'll be living on campus, WASHPOINT launderettes are how you'll be able to wash your clothes. Find out how to use the machines and where they're located here.

Student Funding Support

We know there's a lot to consider when manging your money at University. The Student Funding Support team provide advice and guidance, including a budget calculator to help you.

Energy & Sustainability

Your partner in making a positive impact on the environment, find out how the energy and sustainability team are helping you be more energy efficient and protecting green spaces on campus.

Preparing for Study

Academic Skills Support

Whether you're just starting your university journey or looking to refresh your academic skills, this resource is here to support you throughout your time at Warwick.

Click the link above to find essential information and practical advice from current students to help you navigate your academic experience with clarity and confidence. From terminology, to digital platforms, to how to plan your time, everything to help you stay on track and succeed academically.

IDG - LinkedIn Learning and IT Training

Find out about the online, data driven learning platform - Linked In Learning.

Library

Discover the Warwick Library, including study spaces, specialist librarians, click and collect service and more.

Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL)

Did you know you can choose interdisciplinary modules and even present your research at an international conference with IATL? Find out more here.

Looking After Yourself

Wellbeing & Student Support

Wellbeing & Student Support provide a range of services including practical advice and emotional support, self-help resources, email counselling and more. They're also home to the University's Disability Team and Counselling and Psychotherapy Services.

Health Centre

Find out how to register with the Health Centre on campus and what documents are required.

SU Advice Centre

The SU Advice Centre offer free, impartial and non-judgemental advice and support. Find out about some of the common problems they've helped students with and how to get in touch if you need them.

Report & Support

The University's single platform for reporting bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, relationship abuse and/or hate crime.

We hope you never need to use this platform, but we want you to be aware of how to report something if you need to.

Community Safety

The Community Safety team are here on campus 24/7, 365 days a year offering first aid, wellbeing support, crime prevention and more.

Chaplaincy

The Chaplaincy offers friendship and support to all staff and students in the University, with a key focus on faith and spirituality

Warwick Sport

Find out about Warwick's state of the art sports facilities, including memberships, sports clubs and even weekly free sport sessions to help boost your physical and mental wellbeing.

Developing Your Skills & Employability

Unitemps

Find a part-time job with Unitemps, our campus based recruitment service. There are a wide range of jobs on offer right here on campus.

Warwick Volunteers

Whether you have a busy schedule or lots of free time, Warwick Volunteers can enable you to volunteer in the local community and have a wide range of roles on offer.

Student Opportunity

Find career advice and improve your CV with the Careers Team, develop your skills with the Warwick Award and even study abroad with the Student Mobility team.

Language Centre

Find out how to study a new language alongside your studies, either as part of your degree or as an extra course of independent study.

EUTOPIA

A challenge-led, student-centred, place-based inclusive alliance of entrepreneurial, change focused universities.

Warwick Enterprise

We believe every student should get an opportunity to engage with innovation, and we provide support for student and graduate enterprise.

Building Your Community

Together at Warwick

From Welcome Week right through until the end of your degree or research, the Together at Warwick Team are here to help you make friends. With celebrations, pop-up events, community events and so much more...

Warwick Arts Centre

With exhibitions, workshops, films, live music, comedy and more there's something for everyone with the largest arts venue in the Midlands - right on the heart of campus!

Students' Union

The SU provides representation, social activities and support to every student at Warwick. Sports and Societies are a massive part of the Warwick community, with such a wide range, we're sure you'll find your tribe in no time!

Esports

Find out about the University's dedicated state of the art Esports Centre.

Widening Participation

Find out who is eligible to join the WP Network and the wide range of support available.

Music Centre

There is a thriving community of musicians at Warwick. Whether you sing, play an instrument or are interested in music production the Music Centre is open for all students no matter what you are studying.