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Support services

Support services

We hope you've enjoyed your visit to our campus. Follow the links below to find out more about how we support you at Royal Holloway.

We know that making the jump from school or college to university, or coming back into education after a break, can sometimes be tough. Our support teams will help you every step of the way.
The information below helps you understand more about how we do this. You can also learn more about the different ways you can enjoy your time with us outside of studying, from sport and volunteering to the work of the Students' Union. 

We have a great range of comfortable and affordable accommodation, from rooms in our Grade I listed Founder's Building to shared modern townhouses. 

New undergraduates are guaranteed a place in halls if they confirm their firm place and apply by our accommodation deadline. 

Find out more.  

Many of our students choose to live at home and commute to Royal Holloway and we're perfectly placed if you live in London or the south east of England. 

Find out more about commuting to Royal Holloway.

Living on a budget and balancing your finances while studying can be daunting but our Finance team is on hand with practical advice and tips as well as support to find part-time work.

Find out more about Finance support. 

You can also find out about our fantastic range of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries that could help you with the cost of university. 

Starting university can be overwhelming and it's important to look after your health, both physical and mental. We have a GP surgery on campus as well as a team of people dedicated to supporting your general wellbeing. 

Find out more about Health and Wellbeing.

Our team is dedicated to supporting disability or neurodiversity needs. We can help with exam arrangements, academic and library support, diagnostic assessments and accessing disabled students' allowance (DSA) as well as making any other reasonable adjustments you require while you're with us. 

Find out more about disability and neurodiversity support

CeDAS gives you all the academic support you'll need as you make the transition into university life. With one-to-one tutorials, courses and workshops, we are there for you from the moment you join us until you graduate.

Find out more about our Academic Support

At Royal Holloway we'll help you stand out from the crowd and achieve your future career goals. We offer tailored support throughout your time with us and for two years after you graduate.

Learn more about our award-winning Careers Service

Royal Holloway has a thriving sports community with plenty of opportunities to get involved in both competitive and recreational activity, as well as a fully-equipped gym for keeping fit.

Find out more about Sport at Royal Holloway. 

Volunteering can be an excellent way to boost your CV as well as your physical and mental health. Our volunteering team will help match you to inspiring opportunities to support your fellow students and local community.

Find out more about Volunteering

Our Students' Union represents our students and offers huge amounts of support for all aspects of university life. As well as organising activities and social events, you can also apply for one of the many jobs the SU offers on campus.

Find out more

Explore Royal Holloway

Get help paying for your studies at Royal Holloway through a range of scholarships and bursaries.

There are lots of exciting ways to get involved at Royal Holloway. Discover new interests and enjoy existing ones.

Heading to university is exciting. Finding the right place to live will get you off to a good start.

Whether you need support with your health or practical advice on budgeting or finding part-time work, we can help.

Discover more about our academic departments and schools.

Find out why Royal Holloway is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Royal Holloway is a research intensive university and our academics collaborate across disciplines to achieve excellence.

Discover world-class research at Royal Holloway.

Discover more about who we are today, and our vision for the future.

Royal Holloway began as two pioneering colleges for the education of women in the 19th century, and their spirit lives on today.

We’ve played a role in thousands of careers, some of them particularly remarkable.

Find about our decision-making processes and the people who lead and manage Royal Holloway today.