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Your first term

Find your feet with helpful links to things you find helpful durring your first few weeks.

Getting started with your studies

Your first weeks are all about finding your rhythm and getting to know the tools that will help you succeed. From checking your timetable to exploring the Library, these resources can help you feel more prepared and confident.

Your timetable

Available from Tuesday 15 September

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Engaging with your studies

How to log your attendance

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Contact your Faculty

Find your Helpdesk and their contact details

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Access Moodle

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Discover the Library

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Academic Skills support

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Building your routine and connections

Curious about student life? Check out our Day in the Life videos to see what it is really like to be a Egham-based, Commuter, International or Postgraduate London student at Royal Holloway:

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University is more than lectures and assignments – it can also be an opportunity to explore new experiences and meet new people.

Peer Support

Your Peer Mentor is a friendly, experienced student who can offer tips, reassurance and insider knowledge as you settle into university life.

Peer Mentors

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Student communities

The Students' Union has something for everyone, whether it's exploring something you love, trying something new, or finding like-minded people to hang out with.

Active lifestyle and Sport

Royal Holloway Sport has lots of oppertunities to get involved regardless of ability. From one-off events and regular drop-in sports sessions to gym memberships and group exercise classes.

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Part-time jobs and volunteering

If you decide you'd like to start exploring opportunities beyond the classroom. Whether you want to build your skills, meet new people, or make a difference, our Careers and Volunteering teams can help you find part-time work, internships, and volunteer roles that fit around your studies.

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Student support services

We have a range of ways to support you at Royal Holloway.

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Your personal tutor will provide:

  • Regular advice.
  • Guidance and help with your studies.
  • Refer you to professional service teams for specific issues.

We provide several  Peer Guidance schemes where you can have more informal conversations with fellow students.

You can access our support teams, who provide specialist help across these four main areas:

If you need help, you can:

Have a question?

Ask Royal Holloway

If you have any questions, you can find helpful information on Ask Royal Holloway - a digital resource with hundreds of articles relating to common queries from enrolment, settling-in to university life, your results, graduation and beyond.

Postgraduate research students

The Doctoral School is here to support you throughout your research journey. Explore their intranet pages and contact the Doctoral School Helpdesk if you have any questions.

Commuting students

Living off campus and travelling in? You’ll find lots of people doing the same. From parking permits and travel discounts to student lounges, study spaces and a dedicated commuter community, there are so many ways to make commuting work for you.