Whatever your concern, we guarantee you won't be the first. Here are some of the frequently asked questions from parents and supporters to put your mind at ease.
FAQs
Where do I find out more information about Royal Holloway's courses?
Each of our courses has its own page that outlines entry requirements, course content and assessment.
Find out more by visiting our course finder.
What is the surrounding area like? Will my student feel safe?
Our campus is located in Surrey, in the South East of England, just outside the M25. We're a stones throw from the attractive village of Englefield Green and a ten-minute walk from the town of Egham.
The nearby towns of Staines, Windsor, Richmond and Kingston provide shopping, eating out, theatre and cinema experiences while the nearby parklands of Windsor Great Park and Virginia Water offer the space to unwind.
We're in the top 10 for university safety in the UK (unifresher.co.uk, 2023) and have the measures in place to ensure all students feel safe. If they don't, then our 24-7 security team is on call to help.
Discover more about the surrounding area.
My student wants to live at home. Will they miss out?
Many of our students choose to commute to Royal Holloway, so if your student decides to live at home, they won't be alone.
Students make new friends throughout their university life, not just in halls. They may meet fellow students with similar interests on their course, in one of our societies or clubs, or even a fellow commuter. Our Student Lounge is a great place to hang out and meet other students. The Students' Union and Commuter Students Community also host activities to meet students in a similar position.
We're perfectly placed if you live in London or the South East of England and have lots of ways to make travelling and learning easy and cost-effective. Find out more on our commuting pages.
Who can help my student to manage their finances?
Living on a budget and balancing finances while studying can be challenging but our Finance team is on hand with practical advice and tips as well as support to find part-time work.
Find out more about financial support.
My student has a disability. What support will be available?
Our team is dedicated to supporting disability or neurodiversity needs. We can help with exam arrangements, academic and library support, diagnostic assessments and accessing disabled students' allowance (DSA) as well as making any other reasonable adjustments they require while they're with us.
Find out more about disability and neurodiversity support.
What help is on offer if my student finds the transition from school/college challenging?
Our academic skills team will help your student to navigate the academic transition from school or college to university with a range of support from day one. They’ll host on-boarding activities and workshops as well as 1-2-1 advice on essay writing, numeracy and other academic basics. Your student will also be assigned a personal tutor from their academic department who will help ensure they’re on track.
Read more about how we support students' academic success here.
What careers support does Royal Holloway provide?
We provide careers support from day one, and for up to two years after graduation to help your student stand out from the crowd and achieve their career goals.
Discover part-time jobs, placement year advice, and inspiring events from our award-winning careers service.
