General Information
Learning Resources and Support
The Library
Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, you will find resources such as online journal articles and ebooks available wherever you are and services to help you develop your information skills or your use of multimedia. The Library also has a variety of study environments to suit your study needs.
Student Opportunity
Student Opportunity offers a wide range of face-to-face and online resources covering:
- Careers support
- Employability skills and personal development opportunities
- Intercultural training
- Student mobility opportunities
- Internships, placements and work experience
- Volunteering opportunities
Together at Warwick
Together at Warwick is about creating spaces where students can connect, celebrate, and make the most of their time at Warwick. Whether looking for something regular to be part of, big moments to celebrate, or surprise pop-ups, there's something for everyone.
Student Visa Advice Service
The Student Visa Advice Service provide international students with vital visa advice and support, and ensure Warwick is compliant with UK immigration rules and sponsor duties. The team supports all EU and international students during their studies at Warwick and assists with immigration advice and practical support.
Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL)
IATL offers optional interdisciplinary modules to all students with home department approval. The modules offer students the opportunity to put creativity, critical thinking, innovation and wellbeing at the centre of their learning experience.
IATL offers skills sessions to all students registered on an IATL module and undergraduate research opportunities and project funding for undergraduate students wishing to undertake research within or outside their own discipline or who wish to communicate and connect with students and staff through performance.
The Language Centre
The Language Centre is a dynamic and forward-thinking hub that offers comprehensive language learning opportunities to students across all departments providing a rich and inclusive environment for language acquisition.
Wellbeing and Student Support
The Wellbeing Support Team offer advice and support on a wide range of issues and work with students to develop the personal resources and skills needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of student life.
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office plays an important role in the student learning experience at Warwick comprising of academic and professional services staff and students working in close partnership, with strategic leadership of academic support, through the personal tutoring system and the University’s Inclusive Education approach.
Residential Community
All students who have accommodation on campus have access to the Residential Community Team (RCT), a peer support service, consisting of current Warwick students.
Living off-campus
Advice and guidance to living off-campus co-created with Warwick students.
The University of Warwick Health Centre
The University Health Centre is situated in the heart of the campus serving students who live on campus or within the catchment area. Students must be registered in order to use the Health Centre services.
The Chaplaincy
If you need space to reflect in the midst of a busy academic life, you can find it at the Chaplaincy. It's a place of safety, care and encounter for anyone who would appreciate a quieter space and the support of the Chaplains.
Warwick Students' Union Advice Centre
Warwick Students’ Union Advice Centre (WSUAC) offers free, independent, non-judgmental, impartial and confidential advice to Warwick students. The team of experienced advisors provide friendly, professional and practical advice and support or/and signposting on a range of enquiries.
Student Funding Support
The Student Funding Support team offers information, advice and guidance on all aspects of financial support. This includes government grants and loans, and undergraduate scholarships and bursaries provided directly by the University to students. The team administers a number of the University’s hardship funds to students and can provide budgeting advice.
Community Safety
The Community Safety team works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support the University community by ensuring there is a safe, secure and friendly environment for students, staff and visitors.
Students should always call Community Safety for emergency response requirements. You can phone the Community Safety team on 024 7652 2083. In an emergency on campus, phone 024 7652 2222.
University Nursery
Children of Warwick staff and students are eligible to attend the University Nursery. Parents interested in placing their child in the nursery should contact the nursery with regards to availability and complete an application form as early as possible.
Equal Opportunities
The University of Warwick, recognising the value of sustaining and advancing a safe and welcoming learning environment, strives to treat both employees and students with respect and dignity, treat them fairly with regards to all assessments, choices and procedures, and to give them encouragement to reach their full potential. Therefore the University strives to treat all its members on the basis of merit and ability alone and aims to eliminate unjustifiable discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, political beliefs, religious beliefs or practices, disability, marital status, family circumstances, sexual orientation, spent criminal convictions, age or any other inappropriate ground.
Health and Safety
The University aims to establish a positive health and safety culture that includes awareness and understanding. Full information can be found here.
The information in this Handbook is as accurate and up-to-date as we can make it. Statements of departmental policy are made in good faith and are an honest attempt to describe current practices, but they do not replace entries in university regulations. In the event of uncertainty the University Calendar and Regulations take precedence.
Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
The University and Department take all forms of behavioural misconduct, including harassment and sexual misconduct, very seriously. This may, but does not always, include harassment linked to the protected characteristics defined in the Equality Act: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to protecting our students and staff from behavioural misconduct - full details of University regulations and support services are listed here. We will support those experiencing misconduct and, where appropriate, will take disciplinary action against offenders.
If you experience harassment or sexual misconduct, you may feel able to address the unacceptable behaviour directly. In some cases, this may be enough to stop the behaviour. However, you may not feel comfortable confronting the individual directly, or it may not be safe to do so. Not confronting the perpetrator does not mean their behaviour is acceptable, and you are fully entitled to seek support from the resources below, or from other individuals and organisations you trust. Contact information for relevant services can be found under the Pastoral Care and Welfare section of this handbook.
Within the Department, help and support will be provided by all members of staff, and in particular, by your Personal Tutor, the Senior Tutor and the Director of Education. If you would feel more comfortable speaking with another member of staff, you are encouraged to approach them instead.
Beyond the Department, Report and Support is the University’s single online platform for reporting bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, relationship abuse and/or hate crimes. If something makes you feel uncomfortable during your time at University, and you’re not quite sure where to access support - Report and Support is the best place to start. Even if you don’t want to report something, Liaison Officers are available to provide confidential support and outline the potential next steps.