Accommodation support
Ranked the safest campus in the UK in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018, we are dedicated to supporting you during your time in halls of residence.
Living in halls of residence
Our Accommodation team, based on Stag Hill campus, is on hand to help you with your enquiries during your time in halls of residence.
All of our residences have receptions (except for Hazel Farm) which are your first stop for all accommodation advice and support.
Peer Support service
Peer Supporters have been trained by the Wellbeing and Welfare department to provide a non-judgemental listening and support service to all Surrey students. They are all students at Surrey who genuinely care about you and want to listen, support and guide you in any way they can to help make your University experience the best it can be!
Security
There are security staff on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team’s main purpose is to ensure your security and safety, with regular patrols carried out both day and night. If you need help at any time you can contact them in-person on Stag Hill campus or by phone.
Out of normal opening hours, Security also deal with urgent requests for maintenance and will help you with other enquiries you may have.
Living off campus
Money Support team
The Money Support team offers confidential, non-judgemental support and advice to all students experiencing financial related housing issues.
We can offer advice and support on:
- Financial assistance for people living with disabilities
- Problems with paying your rent or mortgage
- Advice on council tax letters
- Advice and administration of the Rent Guarantor Scheme
- The effect of ending a tenancy and how it impacts on your finances
- Rent arrears and supporting letters to landlords.
Peer Support service
Peer Supporters have been trained by the Wellbeing and Welfare department to provide a non-judgemental listening and support service to all Surrey students. They are all students at Surrey who genuinely care about you and want to listen, support and guide you in any way they can to help make your University experience the best it can be!
Students' Union
The University of Surrey Students' Union can provide housing advice and their community reps help act as a liaison between students and the local community.