Practical Locations at the University of Warwick You Need to Know About 

At Warwick, we are proud of just how much our campus has to offer, but with so many places to explore, it can be difficult to know where to start. From everyday essentials to key student services, undergraduate student Aryan Ballgobin guides you through the key campus locations you'll want to get familiar with first.

You’ve just started university - you get have your reading lists, the timetables, the freshers' events, but where can you get support or help if needed? These are the places that matter just as much as your lectures, and knowing where they are before you need them could make all the difference. See below for more information about the support available to WBS students…

Chaplaincy: More than just a place of worship 

Let's start with the one that surprises people the most. If you hear "Chaplaincy" and immediately think it's not for you because you're not religious, I'd genuinely encourage you to reconsider. Yes, it's a multi-faith space covering Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Sikhism and more, but it is so much more than that. 

Think of it as one of the few places on campus where the pace of academic life genuinely slows down. You can walk in, make yourself a hot drink, sink into a seat in the lounge, use the study spaces, or just exist for a bit without anyone asking anything of you. You will not be judged for where you come from or what you believe. Everyone is welcome. 

What a lot of people don't realise is that the Chaplaincy also offers bereavement support. There's a multi-faith prayer room at Swallow House for a quick quiet moment, and the main Chaplaincy centre sits right at the heart of central campus, open 365 days a year. 

Health Centre 

This one sounds simple but is genuinely one of the most important things to sort before you actually need it. Located on Gibbet Hill Road on central campus, the University of Warwick Health Centre is primarily for students living on campus, though off campus students can also register depending on their catchment area. 

You cannot receive treatment without being registered first, unless it’s a medical emergency. So many students get caught up in freshers' week and find themselves unwell weeks later with no GP set up. Don't be that person. Register as soon as you arrive. 

Security 

Be honest, how often do you think about security until something goes wrong? That's exactly why it's worth knowing about before anything does. 

Security is run by the Community Safety team, dedicated to protecting everyone who studies, works and lives at Warwick. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, no exceptions. From preventing crime and contacting emergency services to evacuating buildings during fire alarms, if there is ever a moment where you feel unsafe on campus, they are the call to make. Located on Lord Bhattacharyya Way, right at the start of the road. 

Wellbeing & Student Support

University is brilliant. It really is. But it can also be one of the most challenging periods of your life, and there is absolutely no shame in finding it hard. The Wellbeing and Student Support team, based on the ground floor of Senate House, exists for exactly that reason. 

They cover Disability Services, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Sexual and Domestic Abuse Support, self-help resources, and student funding support for those facing financial pressure. 

Students' Union & Advice Centre: Practical help, no judgement 

Last but absolutely not least, the SU Advice Centre, right next to the Rootes Building at the Students' Union Headquarters. This place is an underrated gem and not enough students know it exists until they desperately need it. 

Completely independent from the University, the advice you get is genuinely in your corner. They cover personal issues, housing, course problems, academic advice, funding, complaints, and disciplinary proceedings. They're not there to judge, they're there to help you navigate it. 

Knowing these five locations exist could genuinely be one of the most useful things you take from your first week. Get familiar with them early, you'll be glad you did.