Living Off Campus
Support and Advice for Students Living Off-Campus
We know many of you will be living off-campus, either in private accommodation in the local area, or staying at home with family and commuting to campus for your studies. Whether campus is your first home or your second, you're a valued member of our Warwick community.
We've pulled together some information that might be useful to you. Remember if you're living off campus, you'll need to collect your Student ID card when you begin your studies.
Transport to and from campus
The University is served by a variety of bus networks, which is how most students get to campus. You can find out more about what bus to take, what times they run and how to pay here. If you're going to be getting the bus often, it's worth having a look at the prices for weekly or termly bus passes.If you'll be living a little further away and prefer to get the train, Canley station is a 20-30 minute walk to campus, or you can get the train to Coventry Train Station and then a bus or taxi from there. Full instructions on getting to the University can be found here.Students are not typically allowed parking permits, unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you do want to bring your car to campus, you'll need to pay and park in the general carparks.
Off-campus housing support
The University has a comprehensive set of webpages to help you with off campus living, including guides to the various local areas, choosing housing and flatmates, budgeting, health and wellbeing off campus, and safety and support.
The Students' Union are here to help you throughout your time at Warwick, including support in finding somewhere to live. The Student Advice Centre can help with various aspects of housing including house-hunting, checking tenancy agreements, repairs, landlord disputes, recovering deposits and security.
Warm Hubs & Study Spaces on campus
If you have some time in between lectures and need somewhere to go, particularly in those cold winter months, there are a variety of spaces you can use. Many also have microwaves, so you can heat up your own food from home.
Campus is also full of study spaces, so if you need somewhere quiet to finish up your latest essay, we've got you covered.
Lockers are available at the Sports & Wellness Hub, or in the PG Hub for Postgraduate students.
Making friends
We know that making friends at University can feel daunting, especially so when you're not living with your classmates, but don't worry, Warwick is a very friendly place! A great way to make friends is to join one of our sports and societies, taking part in the free Rock Up & Play programme with Warwick Sport, or attending an event with Together at Warwick.
If you'll be living in purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) off campus, your accommodation provider may also offer events and activities to meet and socialise with other students in your block. Check with the PBSA on their website or contact them to discover if they offer these types of opportunities.
Activity in the local area
Coventry City Centre, Earlsdon and Leamington Spa are thriving student hotspots, with plenty to do. We've created self-led tours of each so you can find your way around, find out more on our Local Area Tours page.
You can also find detailed guides to various areas on the University's living off campus pages.
Support for you and your wellbeing
Remember, if you're ever struggling with your mental health, the University's Wellbeing & Student Support Team are here to help.
If you're a widening participation student, we recommend joining the WP Student Network, which aims to provide current students from widening participation (WP) backgrounds, (whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate) the chance to meet peers, to share experiences, find out about opportunities that are available to you and gain insight into a wide variety of topics.
If you're an international student, you might want to check out our page of guidance on coping with homesickness.
