University Life

Yes, if you’ve met all the criteria.

No, the gym is separate from your tuition fees.

Yes we have online and in-person fitness classes available.

Yes, the Paramedic Science Student Society has been running for over 5 years.

Secure lockers are available on all three of our campuses and will cost between £10 - £20 for the whole academic year.

We have ways for children of all ages to view the ceremony.

Unfortunately, you won’t be able to apply for an Oyster card with Greenwich if you’re studying at one of our partner colleges.

No, we usually have two recruitment cycles, one in the first term and one in the second term.

Unfortunately, this isn’t possible.

Yes, you don’t have to attend this time.

Yes, our successful apprentices are always welcome to come to graduation.

You can work up to 20 hours a week part-time while on placement but you don't want to overdo it as your placement is full-time too.

Please create an enquiry as we can forward it to your faculty to inform you best on your options.

You’ll get two guest tickets, but further tickets may be available later.

Unfortunately not, unless you can't access your Greenwich account.

Public parking is available near both venues.

Yes you can visit any Student Centre regardless of which campus you study at.

Your placement will constitute full-time employment in itself.

Yes, by studying with us you become a member of the Greenwich Students' Union.

Our official photographers are there all day, and the time of your visit is up to you.

Most full time students don't have to pay Council Tax.

Graduation tickets are free.

You won't need your licence to start the course but may need to sign to say you will have passed your test by the end of your degree.

Our official photographers are there all day, so no need to book.

Spaces for quiet study can be booked through the library.

No, the Career Mentoring Programme opens for registration between September and October.

Yes, all part-time jobs being advertised at the university can be found here.

Yes, the university runs insight days on various dates throughout the year.

You would generally attend a sandwich placement for between nine and twelve months, while a summer placement generally lasts between six and twelve weeks.

To find out more about taking on a leadership role as a representative, please visit the GSU website.

You can book online or with the GSU.

Room bookings can be organised via the Portal.

Appointments can be booked online, by creating an enquiry, or by visiting us.

Student ID is not required for parking.

You can learn more about being a student ambassador, including how to apply, on our Careers pages.

This will come from your employer or the MBA Placements team.

You can join clubs and societies during welcome week at a stall/stand or through the GSU website

We have a variety of sports options available to you, from our Union teams, on campus facilities, and even online classes.

Meet new people through your classes, peer mentoring, clubs and societies.

Visit the IT Service Desk page for more info

Use the ‘Forgotten my Password’ link on portal login page.

We recommended that you use the Microsoft Authenticator app set to 'receive notifications for verification' as it is the fastest and easiest way to approve sign in.

Your retention office can update your record so you stop receiving the emails.

You can access Ask Alumni on our Ask Alumni+ platform.

You can buy a Railcard through the Railcard website or by getting an application form from a train station.

The MBA Placement team can help you with this.

Apply for a student Oyster card via the TFL website.

You should email the school admin team to apply for these roles.

Please create an enquiry and the awards team will be in touch

You can contact the gown suppliers.

You can change your address on the Student Portal.

You can change your contact details on the Student Portal.

You can change your name at the Student Centre. Please ensure you have evidence of your name change.

You can change your term time address and contact number on the Student Portal.

You can check your profile on the Portal and if you suspect there are any errors then you should log a query through the knowledge base.

Please refer to the Greenwich campus map and building code guide.

You can visit the Law School's admin team in room 202, Queen Mary Building on our Greenwich campus.

We’ve plenty of visa information online.

You can fill in an online contact form or attend one of our drop-in advice sessions at either Avery Hill or Greenwich Campus.

You can join the Ask Alumni+ platform and connect with alumni.

Your timetable should be added to your profile on the portal.

There’s a link in your invitation email.

It's quick and easy to join the gym.

You automatically become a member of the Greenwich Alumni Community.

You’ll receive an invitation email.

You can change your mobile phone number on the Student Portal.

You can put in an application to use the platform at any time.

Ceremonies last up to 1 hour 15 minutes.

You’ll get two guest tickets, but further tickets may be available later.

Gym membership is £45 every four months or free if your live in uni halls.

Gown hire is between £40 and £50.

Apprentices have regular on-campus time throughout the year.

Send an query into the Digital Student Centre.

Yes, you don’t have to attend this time.

You can register for one of our academic skills workshops, or book an appointment with a librarian or academic skills tutor.

Parking permits can be bought from the parking permits website.

Send an query into the Digital Student Centre.

Your Greenwich University student account expires 90 days (3 months) after you receive your results.

You can use the email to support your application.

You can, and we’ve visa information to help you attend.

You can sign up to our career fairs online - make sure to also keep an eye on your student emails.

If you are interested in being a student ambassador, you can create an enquiry and apply.

If you are a Student Ambassador, you can obtain an employment reference from the Student Ambassador Staff team.

Yes, at both our Greenwich and Rochester venues.

There are designated spaces for taxi and cab pick-up and drop off points on each campus.

There is a prayer room on each university campus. These are provided for all students and staff, of all faiths and none.

To comply with health and safety legislation, we need to ensure that all work is performed safely.

Unfortunately we do not have charging points for electric vehicles at any of our campuses.

If you need to financial support for a project or idea, you can put in an application to use the crowdfunding platform at any time.

Academic years run from the start of August to the end of July.

You can amend your address and contact details yourself on the Student Portal.

Please log an enquiry in the Digital Student Centre.

From time to time, entrances and exits may change due to events happening on campus.

Visit the Student Centre on any campus, ensuring you have all the necessary paperwork and your student ID card.

We have access to sports training facilities at a local school and leisure centre.

The closest train stations to the Avery Hill campus are New Eltham, Falconwood, and Eltham.

During term time, the IT Service Desk usually opens between 9am and 5pm.

We've matched students with a whole range of impressive employers.

If there are holds on your record, you can't fully register as a student until they have been removed.

The GSU Advice Service can advise students on a whole range of topics.

You’ll miss out this time, but you could attend a future ceremony.

A hold is a note on your account to let us know if there is anything we may need from you.

Ask Alumni+ is our online global networking platform for Greenwich alumni, students, and staff.

Taking a placement or internship is an opportunity to gain work experience relevant to your programme of study.

The GSU Advice team is a free, confidential and independent service designed to advise students on a range of academic matters.

The closest train stations to the Greenwich campus are Greenwich, Maze Hill, and Cutty Sark.

The closest train stations to the Medway campus are Chatham and Gillingham.

The placement and internship criteria can depend on a few factors.

Our campus in Avery Hill is the heart of our sports societies.

At our campus in Greenwich, you will find the Greenwich Students' Union.

At our campus in Medway, you have the benefit of accessing the Students' Unions of 3 universities at the Student Hub.

They will probably have sent you an email too so look for that.

You can find the latest news on university strike action online.

The competition takes place in March annually.

Dates are on the website, plus look out for your invitation email.

Tickets will be available shortly before the event.

Look out for your confirmation email.

This will arrive a month or two before your ceremony.

Your venue will be either the Chapel of St Peter and Paul or Rochester Cathedral.

Before you apply visit our careers website.

Swing by the Employability Centre to collect your t-shirt and lanyard.

You can book Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions with the placements team online.

We're pleased that you are exploring our mentoring scheme!

We have several water fountains on campus.

We have several water fountains on campus.

We have several water fountains on campus.

There are places to eat and get coffee on all three campuses.

You can find our upcoming events and workshops online and on social media.

You will need to register and book your tickets online for journeys to and from Medway campus.

The venue will be in your invitation email.

You can learn about the current Greenwich Students' Union officers on the GSU website.

This will come from your employer or the MBA Placements team.

Query your timesheet with the Ambassadors team.

Your programme leader can identify your student rep for you.

There’s a variety of reasons you may have lost access to the library such as finishing your course or overdue tuition fees.

You do not need a car, as the university has an inter-campus bus service to help you travel between our campuses.

Your degree classification won’t be announced.

Yes, you can get involved with sustainability projects at the university.

You'll need to make sure your TfL account address is in the UK to show you the right travel schemes.

Information about the 16+ Oyster card offered by TFL

The security of university systems and information is everyone’s responsibility. Information protection and management is of critical importance. Find out how to keep your data and our systems safe here.

Yes, we expect you to engage with your studies on a weekly basis and monitor this accordingly.

The SafeZone app is designed to put you in touch with the on campus first aiders, security or emergency response teams more quickly.

Our libraries give you access to over 1.5 million books, journals and eResources.

Stockwell Street Library on Greenwich campus will remain open throughout the Christmas holidays.

Stockwell Street Library on Greenwich campus, will be open during the Christmas holidays.

The Hub on Medway campus will be open during the Christmas holidays.

The Hub will be open during the Christmas holidays.

The Dome at Avery Hill campus will be open during Christmas break.

The Dome at Avery Hill campus will be open during Christmas closure.

Our Campus Ambassadors will be on each campus, available to offer support.

Information on replacing Oyster cards can be found on the TfL website

Mentor Mates is our peer mentoring platform at the University of Greenwich.

Complete the Blue Badge Mentor Training Quiz on Moodle to earn your blue badge and become a mentor.

Joining is easy! Simply log in with your University of Greenwich email address on your computer or by downloading the Vygo app.

There are staff, teams, services, apps and initiatives that are in place to help students feel safe while on campus.

You can update your preferred name during Online Registration or by contacting the Student Centre.

TfL have contacted the university to say new applications can't be accepted at the moment.

This article outlines the status of enquiry responses over the Christmas break 2025.

The university is officially closed and most services will be unavailable, but some venues will have limited opening over the closure period.