Your Union
Membership
Every Royal Holloway student is a member of the Students’ Union from the day they enrol. Here’s what that means.
You’re probably already a member
Being a member means you get the full Students’ Union experience, with nothing to sign up for.
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Get involved
Join societies and sports clubs, and buy tickets for our events.
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Have your say
Stand and vote in our Leadership Elections, and help shape what we campaign on.
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Stay in the loop
Get our weekly email with the latest news, events and campaigns.
We’re led by students
We’re independent from the University and led by four Sabbatical Officers, elected by students every year. You tell us what matters to you, and we act on it.
Behind them, our staff team delivers our strategy, Building Community, Leading Change.
We’re a not-for-profit charity
We’re funded by a grant from the University, plus income from our bars, cafés, shop and partnerships. Every penny we make goes back into services for students.
We’re independent from the University, but we work closely with them.
Types of membership
There are four types of membership. Most students are Ordinary Members.
| Membership |
Who is this? |
What can they do? |
What can’t they do? |
| Ordinary Members |
All current registered students at Royal Holloway, University of London. |
Use all our services, including sports clubs, societies and the Advice Centre, and stand and vote in student elections. |
N/A |
| Strategic Members |
Non-student, permanent members of staff at Royal Holloway who hold a long-term interest in making the Students’ Union successful. For example, the external trustees of the Students’ Union or the Chief Executive. |
Use all our services. |
Stand or vote in student elections. |
| Associate Members |
Non-students who pay a subscription to stay connected to the Students’ Union. |
Use all our services. |
Stand or vote in student elections. |
| Honorary Members |
A person or group given honorary membership for their service to the Students’ Union. A majority vote of thanks at the All Student Meeting is needed first. |
Use all our services. |
Stand or vote in student elections. |
Opting out
Membership isn’t for everyone
That’s fine. To opt out, contact the University’s Student Services Centre in person, by email or by phone. Changed your mind? Get in touch with them the same way and they’ll reinstate your membership.
Not a student?
Associate membership
Stay connected to the Students’ Union after you graduate, or if you’re not a Royal Holloway student.