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Dear student,

Welcome to the International Study Centre (ISC) at Royal Holloway. We are delighted that you have chosen to study

with us and look forward to welcoming you onto the International Foundation Year (IFY).

Your College Card

To enable production of your college card in advance of your arrival please send a photo to the iscmailbox@rhul.ac.uk

as soon as possible. Please name the file with your Royal Holloway ID (1008…) and your full name.

Please use these guidelines to ensure your photo is acceptable:

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/enrolment/documents/pdf/photoselectionguide.pdf

Arrival

You should arrive in the UK no later than Sunday September 23rd

, 2018.

You will receive information about your accommodation separately.

Induction Week

Please find a campus map here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/media/4575/campusplan.pdf

Wetton’s Terrace is building no 62 on the map. All students should arrive at the International Study Centre (ISC) at

10.00am on Monday 24th September, 2018. It is important that you attend all sessions as these are designed to

prepare you for your studies during the first term.

Please ensure you come to the ISC at Wetton’s Terrace for all enquiries and do not go to RH Student Services

on the campus.

Costs/What you need to bring

There is a fixed cost of £500 for your books, materials and events for all courses for the whole year. This will be

added to your booking and you must confirm that you accept the charge during the induction process. It is a

requirement of the programme that all students purchase the essential texts for their chosen courses.

You will need to bring enough funds for the first week as follows:

£34.00 for police registration

In the region of £300 for food, entertainment and general living costs until your bank account is opened.

You must also bring the following documents with you:

Passport and visa and 30 day vignette letter (BRP card if you have collected it)

4 x passport size photos

Original IELTS certificate. For further general information please see the following useful links for our Facebook page as well as other useful information.

RHISC Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Holloway-University-of-London-International-Study-Centre/171557699578257

International Student Services - http://www.rhul.ac.uk/international/support/studentsupportservices/home.aspx

If you have any queries about your course, studying at the ISC or living in the UK prior to your arrival please feel free

to contact the RHUL ISC Central Student Support Team.

We look forward to seeing you during Induction.

Kind regards,

Alexia Gonzalez

Head of Centre

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RHISC Induction Schedule Monday 24

th September

Time Event/Activity Location Notes

10:00 – 11:30 ISC Arrival

Sign-in/ID check

Contact detail confirmation

Documentation completion

Wetton’s Annex B Passport/Visa/Original

IELTS certificate

30 day vignette

BRP card

11:30 – 12:00 Welcome Talk and staff

introductions

Wetton’s Annex B Alexia Gonzalez

Head of Centre

All ISC Staff

12:00 – 13:30 English Placement Tests Wetton’s Annex B Magda Barrett

Head of English

AES Staff

13:30 – 14:30 Lunch Campus

14:30 – 16:00 Maths Diagnostic Test

(Economics & Science students

only)

Wetton’s Annex B Syed Haider

Head of Academic

Subjects

Maths & Economics

staff

Tuesday 25th

September

Time Event/Activity Location Notes

10.45 – 11.00 Building Futures Wetton’s Annex B

Anne McNeil

Administration

Manager

11.00 – 12:30 Academic Pathway Information

Session & Electives

Wetton’s Annex B

Syed Haider

Head of Academic

Subjects

All academic staff

Link Tutors

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch International Study

Centre

All students

All staff

Alumni students

13.30 – 15:30 Carousel Activities:

Attendance

Health & Safety

Scavenger Hunt

Student Survival Skills

Wetton’s Annex B

All staff

14:00 – 16:00 Registration

By appointment only

Please check reception door

International Study

Centre

Passport/Visa return

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Wednesday 26th

September

Time Event/Activity Location Notes

10:30 – 12:00 Royal Holloway International

Student Orientation

Windsor Building

(Main Campus)

Denise Keable Deputy Head of Support and Advisory Services

12:00 – 12:30 Welcome Talk – Student’s Union Wetton’s Annex B

Natalie Bates Academic Representation Coordinator

12:30 – 16:00 Electives drop in sessions International Study

Centre

Academic staff

12:30 – 16:00 Health Centre Registration Health Centre

Royal Holloway

Passport, visa &

completed form

12:30 – 16:00 Registration

By appointment only

Please check reception door

International Study

Centre

Passport/Visa return

15.00 – 15.30 U18 Students only

Attendance and guardians

International Study

Centre

Annabelle Ruisling

14:30 – 16:00 Maths Placement Tests

English Placement Tests

International Study

Centre

Syed Haider

Magda Barrett

Thursday 27th

September

Time Event/Activity Location Notes

9:30 – 14:00 Student trip TBC All staff

All students

14.00 – 15.30 Maths Placement Tests

English Placement Tests

International Study

Centre

Syed Haider

Magda Barrett

15:00 – 17:00 Registration

By appointment only

International Study

Centre

Passport/Visa return

Friday 28th

September

Time Event/Activity Location Notes

9:30 – 12:30

13:00 – 14:30

Police Registration Checks

By appointment only

Please check reception door

International Study

Centre

All students

10:30 – 11:45 Maths Placement Tests

English Placement Tests

International Study

Centre

Syed Haider Magda Barrett

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Campus Students

13:00 – 15:00 Books & Timetables International Study

Centre

All students

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Pre-Arrival Study Materials Who is this course for? This course is for all students who will be joining one of the following Foundation courses at Royal Holloway University

London International Study Centre in September 2018:

International Foundation Year (Management and Economics)

International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Sciences)

International Foundation Year (Sciences)

What the course is for:

• This course will help you understand what to expect, and what is expected of you at your University in the UK

• It will guide you through the key skills you will need in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking to be

successful at University, giving you practice and tips on how to improve

• It will give you the opportunity to submit short tasks to tutors at your University in the UK, who will give you feedback

on your work

• It will introduce you to the assessments you will need to complete on the Academic English Skills module, and give

you the opportunity to practice real papers.

Taking a university course in the UK is extremely challenging; this course has been designed by tutors who have

worked with international students for many years to make sure you have the best possible chance to be successful.

Not only will the course make sure you arrive in the UK prepared, it will allow your tutors to know how best to support

you in your studies.

How to access:

You can access the course through an online learning platform called Study Smart by following this link:

http://studysmart.studygroup.com/

Username: Student ID – 7 digit number which can be found at the top of your offer letter or confirmation of enrolment.

Password: Your date of birth – 8 digits in the format xx/xx/xxxx, excluding slashes (e.g. 5th of December 1990 would

be 05121990)

Please note that it can take up to 24 hours after you confirm your place for your account to become active. If you are

unable to log in or have any trouble accessing the course then please contact the RHUL ISC Central Student Support

Team

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Rules and Procedures for Students Attendance and punctuality

Students are expected to attend all classes.

The only exceptions are where the Head of Centre has given permission, prior to the absence, or the student

has phoned the Administrator on 01784 276687, between 9.00am - 9.30am of the day of the absence, with an

accepted medical complaint. Students must visit the Health Centre if they are unwell enough to miss classes.

Any student missing a class and not following the above rule will receive an 'unauthorised' absence in the

register. This will appear on the student's permanent record.

Any student missing classes, and not following the above rule, will have an appointment with the welfare

officer.

If attendance issues continue, a student will be referred to the Head of Centre and will receive a first formal

warning, which is kept on their record. Parents, sponsors and/or agents will be informed at this stage.

If significant improvement is not made, in line with the first formal warning, a second and 'final' warning will be

issued. This may lead to a student's registration being terminated by the Centre.

Any student, whose attendance falls below the 80% requirement of their visa, may be reported to the UKVI, in

line with requirements for CAS Issuing. This may involve the student failing to have their visa renewed.

Poor attendance is likely to influence decisions made by the University as to which students will be accepted

onto the undergraduate course.

Homework Students will be set, and are required to complete, at least one piece of homework each week.

Class room behaviour and etiquette as outlined in the Student Handbook Students are required to follow the rules set by each tutor.

Failure to follow these rules will result in an appointment with the Head of Centre.

Students are expected to respect the tutor by not talking to others during the tutorial period other than as part

of group work or tutorial discussions.

Students are not allowed to use mobile phones during lessons.

Students are not allowed to eat food in the classrooms.

Students may drink water in class, but no other types of drink.

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Police Registration Registering with the Police, what does this mean? You may be required to register with the police upon arrival to the UK if you hold a passport from the list of

nationalities below. This will also be listed on your visa in your passport and will state that you must register with the

police within 7 days of arriving in the UK (if you applied for a visa outside the UK) or if you have been issued a new

Biometric Enrolment Permit if you applied for a new visa inside the UK.

Who needs to register? You will need to register with the police if:

• you are 16 or older

• your visa or permission to stay in the UK is longer than 6 months

• you are a national of one of the below:

Afghanistan China* Kazakhstan Oman Tajikistan

Algeria Colombia Kuwait Palestine Tunisia

Argentina Cuba Kyrgyzstan Peru Turkey

Armenia Egypt Lebanon Qatar Turkmenistan

Azerbaijan Georgia Libya Russia United Arab Emirates

Bahrain Iran Moldova Saudi Arabia Ukraine

Belarus Iraq Morocco Sudan Uzbekistan

Bolivia Israel North Korea Syria Yemen

Brazil Jordan

*If you’re a student who holds a passport issued by the Special Administrative Region of either Hong Kong or Macao is classed as a Chinese

national and needs to register.

How to register You will need to take the below documents and information to the police station for your area.

• £34 for the registration fees

• 2 recent passport size colour photographs

• your passport

• your visa “vignette” (sticker in your passport), if you applied outside the UK

• the letter you got from the Home Office when your application was approved, if you applied inside the UK

• your biometric residence permit, if you have one

You will receive a police registration certificate once you have successfully registered with the police. Please keep it

while your visa is valid. If you lose your certificate please contact your local police station and they will tell you what to

do.

If you failed to register, your visa might be at risk as it is a condition of your visa in the UK. Failure to register in time could impact on any visa applications in the UK in future.

Updating your details You need to inform the police if any of the information you gave to the Police has changed. (for example a new visa

granted, a passport number and/or a new contact address etc.)

If you are studying outside London – please contact the local police station about registration

If you are studying within London – please check the process from Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO) about

registration

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Some tips for new students Do not panic- You are not alone You will probably spend the next 4 years at university so you do not need to decide, organize or plan your near future

in the first week. Take a step at a time until you familiarize yourself with your new surroundings. Use all support

networks and guidance offered in uncertain times.

Talk to those around you It may look as if everyone else has made lots of friends and are enjoying themselves, but this may not be the case.

Try talking to other students living near you or in your department to share experiences and learn tips.

Create a comfortable routine Much of your previous work has been timetabled and structured on your behalf. At university, you will need to be

disciplined in self-directed learning to ensure organized study time. Creating a routine between study and down time

will allow for optimal performance and reduced stress.

Keep a balance This may be the first opportunity you have had living independently and being self-sufficient. This can be daunting in a

new environment whilst balancing and keeping on top of your studies. Make sure you rest well, exercise and maintain

a healthy diet.

Involve Yourself Do not forget to indulge in your interests, there are a large number of clubs and societies to become a part of. This is

a great way to make friends, socialize and reduce any stressors.

You may feel homesick Many students will experience homesickness during the transition from home to university, it might be difficult to

predict how you feel until you are here. For most it is an uncomfortable phase but if you are very distressed talk to the

welfare officer, a Student Counsellor or fellow students experiencing the same changes. Take the help that is available As well as Student Counsellors who will discuss any issues with you confidentially, support on issues such as accommodation, finance, academic support and health matters are available when you need. Visit https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/support-and-welfare/ for more information. You may also visit the welfare officer based in the ISC when needed for confidential support.

Do not delay Most students try to cope by themselves and only seek help when an issue becomes unmanageable. No matter how

small or insignificant you think your difficulty is, a problem shared is a problem halved and can be sorted quickly.

Attendance at Student induction will support you in ALL of these matters. Once you have started, please use the contact details provided in the programme for further support.

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Local Guide / Useful Information Egham

Egham is a small town in Surrey with a population of

5,724. It is conveniently located a 20 minute walk

from Royal Holloway College.

Restaurants: http://www.egham.org.uk/locinfo/drinkandeat.html https://www.locallife.co.uk/staines/sitesearch.asp Shops: http://www.locallife.co.uk/egham/shopping.asp Nightlife: http://www.locallife.co.uk/egham/nights-out.asp

Leisure Centre:

http://www.eghamleisurecentre.co.uk/

Surrounding Towns

Surrey The county of Surrey has a lot to offer. See the link for information on towns/villages, activities, things to do and places to go.

http://www.visitsurrey.com/

Staines Staines is a medium-sized town about 3 miles from Royal Holloway (about 45 minute walk) and only one stop on the train from Egham. The wide pedestrianised High Street has most familiar retail names and smaller independent shops can be found in the surrounding streets. A market is held in the pedestrianised High Street every Wednesday and Saturday and is one of the largest and busiest street markets in Surrey. A medium-sized shopping centre (Elmsleigh) is directly behind the High Street. The Two Rivers retail park includes a Vue cinema, gym and cafes. Thorpe Park is a popular theme park located near Staines.

Restaurants: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g190796-Egham_Surrey_England.html Elmsleigh Shopping Centre: http://www.elmsleigh.co.uk/ Shops: http://www.locallife.co.uk/staines/shopping.asp (Includes Waterstones, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, JD Sports, Sony, Argos, PC World, Tesco, Waitrose, and HMV). https://www.tworiversstaines.com/StoreMap Nightlife: http://www.localnightlife.net/localnightlife/towns/staines/ Leisure Centre: https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/spelthorne-leisure-centre/ Thorpe Park http://www.thorpepark.com/

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Windsor Windsor is about 5.5 miles from Royal Holloway and on the train line from Staines. It is a historical town on the River Thames and is a popular tourist destination. It is famous for Windsor Castle, one of the Royal family’s office residences. It has a large pedestrian shopping area, a busy High Street and a historical shopping area, with a wide selection of gift shops around the castle. There are also the facilities usually found in larger towns: two railway stations, a theatre and several large hotels. Windsor Castle: Windsor Castle is one of the largest and oldest inhabited castles in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today and the Queen’s preferred residence. The magnificent State Apartments include paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Gainsborough and Van Dyck. Visitors can also see Queen Mary's Doll's House and St George's Chapel, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. The Castle is open to the public daily (except 25-26 December). March – October, 09:45-17:15 (last admission 16:00) and November – February, 09:45-16:15 (last admission 15:00). Boat trips: Regular return riverboat cruises operate daily from February to November from the Promenade, Barry Avenue. These include forty-minute and two-hour trips and provide unique views of the Castle. It is also possible to hire self-drive or rowing boats for 30 mins or 1 hour. Royal Windsor Wheel: A recent addition to the town's tourist attractions, this large ferris wheel provides an overhead view of the surrounding area, including the castle. It is located in Alexandra Gardens near the River Thames.

http: http://www.royal.gov.uk/theroyalresidences/windsorcastle/windsorcastle.aspx //www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-info Restaurants: http://www.royal-windsor.com/windsorrestaurants.htm Shops: http://www.thamesweb.co.uk/windsor/info/shopping.html http://www.windsor.gov.uk/shopping/a-z/a Nightlife: http://www.windsor.gov.uk/food-and-drink/nightlife http://www.royal-windsor.com/nightlife.htm https://www.atikclub.co.uk/windsor Theatre/cinema: http://www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/ http://www.windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/theatre-and-cinema

Bracknell Bracknell is a medium-sized new town located 10 miles from Royal Holloway. In addition to the shopping centre, it also has a large Leisure Centre and a Cinema/Bowling complex.

Leisure Centre: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/leisure/leis-bracknell-sport-and-leisure-centre.htm Cinema: https://film.list.co.uk/cinema/42965-odeon-bracknell/ Bowling: https://www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/our-centres/bracknell Shops: https://www.thelexiconbracknell.com/shop

Woking Woking is a medium-sized new town located 10 miles from Royal Holloway. It has quite a large shopping centre, a cinema and theatre.

Shops: http://www.visitsurrey.com/things-to-do/shopping/woking-town-centre-p487831 Theatre: http://www.theatresonline.com/theatres/woking-theatres/woking-theatres.html

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Virginia Water Lake / Savill Garden Virginia Water Lake (part of Windsor Great Park) is a large man-made lake and park about 2 miles from Royal Holloway College. It is a very pleasant area to walk around, ride a bicycle or picnic. Savill Garden is connected to Virginia Water. The Garden charges an entrance fee but there is a very pleasant cafe with an outside seating area and a gift shop in the Visitor’s Centre which can be visited free-of-charge.

http://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/en/experiences/virginia-water

Runnymede Runnymede is a meadow alongside the River Thames. There is a recreation ground with a small cafe and it is a popular picnic spot. The Magna Carta (the basis of British democracy) was signed by Kind John at Runnymede in 1215, and is commemorated by a memorial at the foot of Cooper's Hill (and by a sculpture in Church Road in the centre of Egham). Another memorial at the top of the hill nearby commemorates all Commonwealth air force personnel killed in World War II. This is freely open to the public year-round. It has excellent views towards London, Windsor and the Surrey Hills.

https://www.windsor.gov.uk/things-to-do/runnymede-p401181

Travel

RHUL College Bus and Local Public Transport

The RHUL College bus runs between Egham train station and the Campus. http://www.rhul.ac.uk/forstudents/campuslife/collegebusservice.aspx https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/students/campus-life/travel/home.aspx https://intranet.royalholloway.ac.uk/students/campus-life/travel/bus.aspx

Trains Egham to London Waterloo (41 or 60 mins) and to Reading (46 mins) Egham http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/egh/details.html Staines to London Waterloo (35 mins), Windsor & Eton Riverside (17 mins) and to Reading (50 mins) Staines http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sns/details.html

Coaches National Express coaches travel to most destinations in the UK and tend to be cheaper than trains. Telephone: 08717 818178 National Express https://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/customers/plan-a-journey-buy-tickets/

Local buses

Bus number 441 – Heathrow Airport, Staines, Egham, Royal Holloway College, Englefield Green http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/441.htm Bus number 71 – Heathrow Airport, Staines, Egham, Royal Holloway College, Englefield Green, Windsor http://www.londonbusroutes.net/times/071Heathrow.htm

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Where to find ……

Dentist http://www.accessplace.com/dentist/surrey/egham.htm

Chemist Boots the Chemist & Opticians: 57 High Street Egham; 47 High Street Staines or Unit S3 Two Rivers Retail Park Staines Lloyds Pharmacy: 23 The Precinct, Egham; 98 St Judes Road, Englefield Green, Egham

Travel Agent Karnak Travel: 5 The Precinct, High Street, Egham Thomson: 1b The White House, 53-55 High Street, Egham

Phone shop Orange: Unit 45, The Orange Shop, North Mall, Staines; The Orange Shop, 111 Peascod Street, Windsor. Vodaphone: 93 High Street, Staines; 25 Peascod Street, Windsor Carphone Warehouse: Unit SUFb Norris Road, Two Rivers Shopping Centre, Staines T-Mobile: 53 High Street, Staines; 8 Peascod Street, Windsor

Cinema Vue Cinema, Mustard Mill Road, 2 Rivers Retail Park, Staines Ambassador Cinema, Peacocks Centre, Woking Odeon, Skimped Hill Lane, The Point, Bracknell

Bowling The Point , Skimped Hill Lane, Bracknell (0844 826 1454)

Swimming pool Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell

London

London is easily accessible by train from Egham or by coach from Staines. The train is more expensive but much quicker. If travelling by train, it is usually cheaper to buy a ticket that includes tube/bus travel. The train from Egham arrives at London Waterloo. From here it is an easy walk to the South Bank and over Hungerford Bridge to Embankment, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and nearby areas. On the Underground (known as the Tube) the Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee lines go through London Waterloo. The coach arrives at London Victoria Coach Station. The main shopping areas are around Oxford Street. There are several famous markets including Camden and Portobello Road. Leicester Square, Piccadilly and Covent Garden are all within a 10 minute walk of each other. Here the main collection of cinemas, theatres, restaurants, nightlife and China Town can be found. Covent Garden also has many shops as well as the central market.

There are numerous art galleries and museums

which have free entry, as well as other tourist

attractions such as Changing of the Guard at

Buckingham Palace.

Getting around: http://debut.careers/insight/getting-around-london/ Tube map: http://www.tubemaplondon.org/ Things to do/Attractions: http://www.visitlondon.com/ http://www.ukguide.org/london/attract.html Markets: http://www.streetsensation.co.uk/markets.htm http://londonmarkets.co.uk/ Shopping: http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/shopping/top-shopping-destinations

Parks https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/openspace/best-parks-in-london

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Other UK Tourist Sites

Oxford

Oxford is home to one of Britain’s oldest and most famous universities where the colleges are famous for their wonderful architecture. Oxford has a busy pedestrianised town centre with numerous shops, cafes, restaurants and nightlife. It is also on the river where you can try the traditional art of punting. Oxford can be reached by frequent services either by train from London Paddington or on the National Express coach. http://www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com/

Brighton Located on the south coast Brighton is a university town with a large selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and nightlife. It also has a pier and large pebble beaches. The architecture gives Brighton its famous character and it is a very popular location for a weekend or day-trip. Trains to Brighton go from Clapham Junction and take 45 minutes (take train from Egham and change). http://www.visitbrighton.com/

Bath Bath is a historic Roman town in the South West of England a short drive off the M4/M5 motorways. It is famous for its architecture and the Roman Baths. It is also a busy university town with plenty of shops, cafes and entertainment. Trains from London Paddington take 90 minutes. http://visitbath.co.uk/

Stonehenge Stonehenge is perhaps the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Located off the A344 Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire or by bus from Salisbury (the Stonehenge Tour Bus is the public bus departing from Salisbury rail and bus stations See www.thestonehengetour.info).

Useful Contacts International Study Centre

Department Phone No. Email/Website Contact/Company Name

Administration Office 01784 276687 anne.mcneil@rhul.ac.uk chris.watmore@rhul.ac.uk karin.shuttle@rhul.ac.uk iscmailbox@rhul.ac.uk

Anne McNeil Chris Watmore Karin Shuttle

Welfare Officer 01784 414984 Simone.downie@rhul.ac.uk

Simone Downie

Head of Centre 01784 276688 Alexia.Gonzalez@rhul.ac.uk Alexia Gonzalez

Head of English 01784 276692 Magdalena.Barrett@rhul.ac.uk Magda Barrett

Head of Academic Subjects

01784 276692 Syed.Haider@rhul.ac.uk Syed Haider

Staff Room 01784 276693

Emergency number 07557 260679 Alexia Gonzalez

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Royal Holloway Departments

Department Phone No. Email/Website Contact/Company Name

College Switchboard 01784 434455

IT Service Desk 01784 414321 ITServiceDesk@rhul.ac.uk

Security 01784 443063 Securityrhul@rhul.ac.uk

Health Centre (office hours)

01784 443131 healthcentre@rhul.ac.uk Dr Denny & Partners, Clarence Medical RHUL

Health Care Emergency 01784 443131 Contact (out-of-hours queries 5.00 - 6.30pm)

Student Housing Bureau 01784 443358 accommodation@rhul.ac.uk

International Student Support

01784 443663 internationaladvice@rhul.ac.uk Denise Keable

Admissions Office 01784 443829 (IFP) or 01784 443345 (Int Sts)

RHI-Admissions@rhul.ac.uk

Finance Office 01784 414428 student-fees@rhul.ac.uk

Educational Support Office

01784 443966 educational-support@rhul.ac.uk

Student Counselling 01784 443128 counselling@rhul.ac.uk

Student Union 01784 276700 helpdesk@su.rhul.ac.uk

Local Facilities

Department Phone No. Email/Website Contact/Company Name

Health care (out-of-hours) Primary Care Trust

01753 865773 Need Surgery details (Dr Denny & Partners, Clarence Medical RHUL)

NHS Direct 0845 46 47

Hospital - St Peter's, Chertsey 24 hr Accident & Emergency

01932 872 000

Taxi - Gemini 01784 471111

Taxi - Egham Cars 01784 471177

Egham Train Station http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/egh/details.html

Surrey Police 0845 125 2222

Heathrow Airport 0844 335 1801 http://www.heathrowairport.com/

Gatwick Airport 0844 892 0322 http://www.gatwickairport.com/