Your second year
We've put together resources to help you navigate the changes from your first to your second year at university. Find out more below, including events happening to help you prepare for your second year.
We hope you'll find everything you need here, but please let us know if you have any feedback!
Events
Community Lunch
Come and meet people and make friends at our Chaplaincy Community Lunch. Open to all.
Craft Café
Discover the beauty and meaning behind traditional crafts from around the world! Learn about their cultural significance before diving into a hands-on workshop. Create your own unique masterpiece to take home and treasure.
Warwick SU Housing Day: Drop-ins
Come along at any time to talk to the friendly people at our stalls! There’s a whole range of people to speak to, who can help you with a range of problems from small niggles to huge questions. Get advice and guidance on all your housing needs! This year we have stalls from:
- SU Advice
- Warwick Accommodation
- Warwick District Council- Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Warwick
- Coventry District Council – Coventry City Centre, Earlsdon, Canley and Tile Hill
- Report and Support
- Wellbeing
- Student Funding
- Residential Life Team
- Student Experience
Warwick SU Housing Day: Guidance Session 1
Give you everything you need to know about your student housing journey from your on-campus options to private renting! Hear directly from the SU Advice team on the next steps involved, how to plan ahead, things to be aware of when looking for private housing and what to look for. The first 45-minutes will look to give you the information you need, with the last 15 minutes being an open format Q&A.
Warwick SU Housing Day: Guidance Session 2
Give you everything you need to know about your student housing journey from your on-campus options to private renting! Hear directly from the SU Advice team on the next steps involved, how to plan ahead, things to be aware of when looking for private housing and what to look for. The first 45-minutes will look to give you the information you need, with the last 15 minutes being an open format Q&A.
Survivor Sanctuary Peer Support Sessions
Survivor Sanctuary is a peer support group for anyone affected by sexual misconduct. Peer support sessions are now running at Warwick, every fortnight on Thursdays. There will be arts and crafts, homemade treats and refreshments in a calming space, hosted by caring volunteers. Remember, there is always support available through our Report and Support team.
Community Lunch
Come and meet people and make friends at our Chaplaincy Community Lunch. Open to all.
Craft Café
Discover the beauty and meaning behind traditional crafts from around the world! Learn about their cultural significance before diving into a hands-on workshop. Create your own unique masterpiece to take home and treasure.
Housing Drop-in Sessions
Housing Options for Returning Students - Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student returning to study at Warwick for the 2025/2026 academic year, you may already be thinking about where you'd like to live next year. Our advice is don't rush. You'll have the option to book a room on campus and take advantage of the many benefits available. Alternatively, if you're unsuccessful in securing a room on campus or you'd like to explore living off campus, you can look for suitable properties off campus using Warwick Studentpad.
Students have the opportunity to join us at our housing events to explore the accommodation options available. Wherever you decide to live - we're here to help!
Community Lunch
Come and meet people and make friends at our Chaplaincy Community Lunch. Open to all.
Craft Café
Discover the beauty and meaning behind traditional crafts from around the world! Learn about their cultural significance before diving into a hands-on workshop. Create your own unique masterpiece to take home and treasure.
Housing Drop-in Sessions
Housing Options for Returning Students - Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student returning to study at Warwick for the 2025/2026 academic year, you may already be thinking about where you'd like to live next year. Our advice is don't rush. You'll have the option to book a room on campus and take advantage of the many benefits available. Alternatively, if you're unsuccessful in securing a room on campus or you'd like to explore living off campus, you can look for suitable properties off campus using Warwick Studentpad.
Students have the opportunity to join us at our housing events to explore the accommodation options available. Wherever you decide to live - we're here to help!
Survivor Sanctuary Peer Support Sessions
Survivor Sanctuary is a peer support group for anyone affected by sexual misconduct. Peer support sessions are now running at Warwick, every fortnight on Thursdays. There will be arts and crafts, homemade treats and refreshments in a calming space, hosted by caring volunteers. Remember, there is always support available through our Report and Support team.
Community Lunch
Come and meet people and make friends at our Chaplaincy Community Lunch. Open to all.
Craft Café
Discover the beauty and meaning behind traditional crafts from around the world! Learn about their cultural significance before diving into a hands-on workshop. Create your own unique masterpiece to take home and treasure.
Housing Drop-in Sessions
Housing Options for Returning Students - Whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate student returning to study at Warwick for the 2025/2026 academic year, you may already be thinking about where you'd like to live next year. Our advice is don't rush. You'll have the option to book a room on campus and take advantage of the many benefits available. Alternatively, if you're unsuccessful in securing a room on campus or you'd like to explore living off campus, you can look for suitable properties off campus using Warwick Studentpad.
Students have the opportunity to join us at our housing events to explore the accommodation options available. Wherever you decide to live - we're here to help!
Survivor Sanctuary Peer Support Sessions
Survivor Sanctuary is a peer support group for anyone affected by sexual misconduct. Peer support sessions are now running at Warwick, every fortnight on Thursdays. There will be arts and crafts, homemade treats and refreshments in a calming space, hosted by caring volunteers. Remember, there is always support available through our Report and Support team.
Resources
Living arrangements
You may already be thinking about where you'd like to live next year. Our advice is don't rush - there are plenty of options, and no shortage of living arrangements. Explore your options, and make the right decision for you.
Finance and budgeting
When moving to your second year, especially if you choose to move off campus, there can be a change in your living style and therefore your finances. There are plenty of resources to help you with budgeting for next year.
Careers
Many students are at different points in their career journey, and you may wish to start using your second year to explore your options. Whether you know exactly what you want to do, or not sure where to start, here is some guidance.
Residential Community Team
Finding a community of people who can support and build you up, will help to give you a foundation as you move into your second year. Whatever residence you're currently living in, we're here to help you make the most of your time on campus.
The Library
No matter where you are in your student journey, there will always be a space for you at The Library. When moving to your second year, your study space needs may change. Find the right study spaces for you.
Students' Union
The Students’ Union (SU) is at the centre of campus life here at Warwick, and there's something here for everyone. If you need help in relation to your academic studies, accommodation, or money, you can reach out to the SU Advice Centre.