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Going to university presents many exciting opportunities, however at Roehampton we recognise that it can also present unforeseen challenges. This is why we offer a broad range of free support services which have been rated as a feature of good practice by the Quality Assurance Agency (2003).

Part of a community

Colleges

Roehampton University has a rare collegiate structure which provides a particularly high quality student experience and a friendly sense of community. Each college has a distinctive personality and a long history with the oldest, Whitelands, dating back to 1841. For more information about each of our four colleges see their web pages:

Digby Stuart College
Froebel College
Southlands College
Whitelands College

Chaplaincy

All four colleges have a particular tradition: Roman Catholic Digby Stuart, Methodist Southlands, Anglican Whitelands, and Froebel, which was founded by the educational philosopher Friedrich Froebel. The three colleges with church-foundations have their own chapels and a team of chaplains at each college work to build a sense of community in the colleges and the University. Roehampton also has two Muslim prayer rooms and an active Jewish resource centre.

For more information visit Roehampton Chaplaincy.

Academic support

School academic advisers

Academic advisers are a source of authoritative advice and guidance for students on matters relating to academic regulations, the University’s Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, and study abroad options.

Educational Development
A range of practical services are available to help Roehampton students improve their learning skills, including free group study skills sessions, online advice and intensive support. Services are also available for dyslexic and disabled students. You can contact them on 020 8392 3113 or by email: disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk.

If you require an audio, Braille or large text version of our printed publications please call our Enquiries Office on Tel: 020 8392 3232. Please allow a minimum of two weeks for delivery.

Library 
The Library has more than half a million books and journals; as well as electronic journals and databases; DVDs; group and individual study areas; and internet and PC suites. Staff are always on hand to help students make the most of the resources.

Language centre
The Languages Centre is an open-access, self-study area for all Roehampton University students who wish to develop their foreign language skills. It offers a very wide range of self-access materials in a variety of languages as well as a virtual languages centre.

English Language Unit
If English is your second language and you want to improve your speaking and writing skills the English Language Unit offers tuition support and courses.

IT and Media services
Students have 24/7 access to PC suites and designated wireless zones on-campus allow students to log on with their own laptop. Free software training is available to help you use the facilities. Media services loans recording and video production equipment, as well as hosting studios and edit suites for TV Roehampton, and offers assistance with photocopying and binding.

University life

Space to breathe

At Roehampton we have a 26 hectare campus with lakes, gardens and parkland. Some of our teaching rooms, accommodation, bars and cafes have views over Richmond Park.

Bars and restaurants

On campus there are nine different bars and restaurants offering a variety of food and drink at affordable prices and even off-sales and late opening. Find out more about places to eat and drink at Roehampton University.

Accommodation

Once you have chosen Roehampton as your firm choice of university we will send you accommodation information at the end of April or May. You will be asked to return your accommodation application form by a specific date. If you are considering living off-campus note that the Accommodation office produces a list of local properties, can advise on sources of accommodation and assist with any difficulties.

Security

Security provide 24-hour cover, seven days a week, throughout the year. Staff regularly patrol the campus and students can also reach them via an emergency number outside working hours.

Students’ Union

For a rousing social life outside lectures, our Students’ Union ensures there is plenty of choice, from nightly events to one of the biggest student balls in the UK, and from sports clubs to more stimulating recreational societies such as Amnesty International. Find out more about our Students’ Union.

Campus facilities

Financial advice

We can provide financial advice on budgeting, grants, loans, scholarships, bursaries, sources of funding, student concessions and full-time and part-time tuition fees.

Sports

Roehampton has 27 competing sports teams and a range of facilities for recreational sports and fitness classes. Roehampton teams compete in the BUSA (British Universities Sports Association) and SESSA (Southern England Student Sports Association)competitions.

Bookshop

The University’s on-campus Waterstones bookshop has a comprehensive stock of textbooks.

Medical centre

New students are advised to join the on-campus Medical Centre. This is a branch surgery of a Putney-based practice, where you can also be seen out of college hours. They can be contacted on 020 8392 3679

Counselling

Counselling advice is available from a range of sources: Our Student Welfare Officers and Chaplain provide pastoral support while our Medical Centre staff can help with more serious cases.

Child care

The University nursery, Redford House, offers a number of full and part-time places for children of students aged between five months and five years. During the school summer holidays, there is also a play scheme available. Rates for this are subsidised for students and certain children are eligible for a nursery education grant. You can contact the Nursery on 020 8392 3310. As there is a waiting list for places, it is useful to know that there is also a Sure Start children’s centre that provides childcare near the campus.

Disabled students

The University offers various facilities to assist disabled students, including large display screens, laptop loans, power sockets for laptops, and ergonomic chairs (on request). Hearing loops are installed in all major lecture theatres and in the Library. Portable hearing loop systems are also available for installation in individual teaching rooms. Rest beds are available to disabled students who have a specific requirement for them. For more information contact the Disabilities Services Team (tel: 020 8392 3113, email: disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk).

Transport

Car parking on campus is only available to students with special needs, although a resident parking permit allows students to park on campus outside normal working hours. Campus bus services connect the University’s campuses, running every 15 minutes. The Students’ Union also provides bus services to union-organised events which take place off-campus.

Jobs and graduation

Careers service

The employment and career service offer advice and information on employment opportunities during study and after graduation.

Alumni

When you graduate, you automatically become a member of Roehampton Alumni. The Alumni exists to provide a range of services and keep you in touch with the global community of former Roehampton students.