Guidance and support | University of Reading

Guidance and support

Find out about the personal support available to you including learning support, physical and mental health services, disability support and spiritual care.

Supporting you

Our dedicated range of specialist support teams are here for you, whether you are on campus or studying remotely.

Alongside our services, we have several communities, departments and networks to help you feel supported - A quick question, long term support, or to check in.

A great place to start is the Student Wellness Check, giving you links and contacts for your needs.

For Financial, Study, International, Accommodation, RUSU information, head to the relevant pages on Essentials.

For information/updates from the University surrounding Covid-19/student life at the moment, please check our dedicated pages on Essentials.

Emergency and urgent help

Contact details for emergency services, emergencies on campus, and urgent mental health support

Student Wellness Check

An online wellness self-assessment tool to help students quickly identify what they need and where they can go to get support.

Life Tools

Learn > Develop > Succeed. Talks are free, open to all and attendance counts towards the Red award and Life Tools certificate.

Mental Health Awareness

No student should ever feel alone with their mental health. Mental health support, events and advice.

Student Wellbeing Services

Find out more about the services provided through the Universities Student Welfare, Counselling and Wellbeing & Disability Advisory Teams.

Support from our campuses

Have a question, not sure where to direct it? Find support though the Student Services reception, Support Centres, Student Support Coordinators & Malaysia Student Support.

Virtual support resources

Guidance on common issues, support resources

Peer support

Support from our student community. Speak to someone who has been through similar experiences to you.

Medical and general health

Advice and support on your medical and general health - including information on local doctors and dentists.