UNDERGRADUATE OFFER HOLDER PACK
Expect
MORE
As an Offer Holder at the University of Surrey, you can ‘Expect More’ than a qualification. You can expect quality teaching and assessment and an excellent student experience, which our students recognised by voting us 4th in the UK in the 2023 National Student Survey. You can expect to thrive in a dynamic academic community which The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 recognised in their University of the Year shortlist. You can expect the support of our awardwinning career service, who will work with you to prepare you for your future. Also, an outstanding placement team who will work with you to find a professional placement year in industry. More than all of this, you can expect our full support on your student journey to Surrey.
Read on to find out more
Explore YOUR FUTURE You worked hard to get here. Now we’ll show you what you get in return. Come to an exclusive Offer Holder Event to meet your tutors and fellow students, learn about your course, visit our £36-million Sports Park and explore our gorgeous green campus to your heart’s content.
BOOK YOUR PLACE Visit: surrey.ac.uk/offer-holders-2024/events
“ Coming to an Offer Holder event gave me an insight into a Surrey student experience. I got a feel for the University and my department, met other students and the academics. After the event I was so excited, it felt like a new chapter of my life was about to start.” Alexandra Ciubotaru Media and Communication BSc (Hons)
Your NEXT STEPS 1
ACCOMMODATION: YOUR SPACE TO THRIVE
Discovery the key to your own front door. Accommodation is guaranteed if you are a new student and we are your firm choice and you apply by deadline. check the website to read about the room types and the allocation document. surrey.ac.uk/accommodation Applications open in February 2024. ams.surrey.ac.uk
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RESEARCH YOUR FUNDING
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EXPECT A WARM WELCOME IN SEPTEMBER
Join our community, explore your personal timetable, and look forward to Welcome Week, campus tours, talks with tutors and all the fun of the Freshers’ Fair. welcome.surrey.ac.uk
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STEP INTO YOUR NEW HOME
Collect your key for your campus home when you arrive. Book your arrival slot: ams.surrey.ac.uk
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MAIN REGISTRATION
Register at the University in person during Welcome Week, or as soon as you arrive on campus. welcome.surrey.ac.uk/when-you-gethere/main-registration
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Ensure you meet our English language requirements. surrey.ac.uk/apply/international If you need a visa to study in the UK, see our details guidance on preparing for your visa application: surrey.ac.uk/international/visas-and-immigration/ apply-visa Explore our international pre-departure website. welcome.surrey.ac.uk/international-studentsarrival-guide
ACCOMMODATION Choose your Campus Home
Decide what room will suit you best and what price option works for you. We have a range of accommodation sites at Stag Hill, Manor Park and Hazel Farm. You can choose from over 6,000 rooms, more than half of them en-suite. Comfortable, secure and priced to suit your needs, all rooms are close to campus.
WHAT TO EXPECT First-year undergraduates are normally housed together in mixed-gender accommodation. You can request a single-sex flat. It’s home-away-from-home. Expect a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf and clothesstorage in your room. Your kitchen will have a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. Most accommodation includes social spaces, where you can chat, watch TV and relax with your flatmates. surrey.ac.uk/accommodation
Your
STUDENT LIFE SURREY STUDENTS’ UNION The heart of campus life ussu.co.uk
EVENTS AT SURREY my.surrey.ac.uk/events
SPORT AT SURREY surrey.ac.uk/ student-life/sport
STUDENT SUPPORT
at MySurrey Hive MySurrey Hive brings you all the support, advice and information you need. We can help with most requests, so ask us about: Careers and employability Money, fees and funding Accommodation Transport eer support from trained P fellow students ind MySurrey Hive on our Stag Hill F campus. Open 365 days a year, it’s a space to study and socialise, with friendly staff to support you. my.surrey.ac.uk/hive
SURREY OFFER HOLDER PORTAL Manage your application and find everything relating to your offer. Check it frequently for your application updates, or to respond if we have any questions. surrey.ac.uk/selfservice
Your Future BEYOND SURREY We will work with you from day one of your Surrey experience to help you prepare for a career.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PLACEMENTS Expect real industry experience on our award-winning Professional Training placements. Most of our courses offer the career-enhancing option of a year in industry. surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements
EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER SERVICES Our careers team is a powerhouse of support, with career guidance, placement drop-ins, information sessions, CV advice, and employer-led events. careers.surrey.ac.uk
LIVE CHAT Expect answers to your questions via live chat: surrey.ac.uk/study
95%
of our graduates are in work or further education
90%
of those who took industry placements are in work or study
NUMBER OF GRADUATES IN HIGH-SKILLED JOBS
2nd
in the South East, 3rd in the South**
12th
overall in the UK
*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions tracked by the Guardian Newspaper, when data published in the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey is analysed and used to create a ranking. **Combining South East and South West.
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RANKINGS HIGHLIGHTS
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Complete University Guide 2024
21st
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
21st
The Guardian University Guide 2024
*Measured by % positivity across questions 1 to 24 for all providers listed in The Guardian University Guide League Table.
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