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Website terms and conditions
Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully before using the Students' Union UCL website.
Student Staff Hourly pay rates
 Students' Union UCL London Living Wage EmployerAll student who work for Students' Union UCL are paid the London Living wage.The LLW as at May 2026 is £14.80 per hour.
Pregnancy
Jump to:Think you might be pregnant?Your OptionsAbortion
Sustainability at Students' Union UCL
Green ImpactEach year we take part in the NUS Green Impact scheme in order to help monitor and reduce negative, and increase our positive environmental impact. The Green Impact ‘workbook’ provides Students’ Union’s with a set of criteria to work towards.
The best student discounts in London
So you've made the move to London - and you're probably wondering how to balance paying rent and bills with enjoying the city itself. Luckily, London is full of places offering discounts to students and young people - here's a few of our picks...but don't forget there's lots more.
Life beyond Graduation
If you are interested in a career in the UK, on this page you can find relevant information for international students. UCLU Guide to Employment
London's Top Landmarks
Here's a very quick tour of London's most well known landmarks.
Education Conference
The Union Education Conference took place on Saturday 17 February. Resources from the day are available below.
Governance & Trustees
Board of Trustees
Volunteer Expenses
You should be paid travel expenses wherever you’re volunteering. If you’re with an external charity registered with the Volunteering Service, they will pay your expenses unless they have made a special arrangement with us to waive that aspect of our Service Standards.
Amendments to Governing Documents
See Union Policy for more information.AGD 2501 Number of Committee Positions per personPassed 06/10/2025In effect from March 2026
Black History Month 2019
In 1826, UCL was the first university to open its doors to students irrespective of their race, religion or gender. In 2013, we were the first students’ union in the UK to have a full-time student officer dedicated to the representation of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) students. This includes, amongst others, those from Aborigines, African, Asian, Arab and Caribbean heritages.
Studying & Academic Support
Education & Campaigns OfficerHaving issues with your department or course? Or want to run a campaign within your department? Contact the Education & Campaigns Officer!
Fun & Spare Time
On this page international students can find more information on what entertaining activities UCL and London have to offer.International Students' Orientation Programme (ISOP): 
Now you're volunteering
Let us know once you have started volunteering, so that we can ensure that you are provided with support and relevant information. Once you're volunteering, bear in mind the extra support on offer here at UCL:
Contact the Volunteering Service
We want to make volunteering as easy as possible for you. If there's anything you need further help with, please contact us - we'd love to help!
Elections: Having problems voting? Check these FAQs...
All current UCL students are eligible to vote, provided they have not opted put of Student Union membership. When you log in to our website with your UCL username and password, our system checks that you are a current student.
Find us
See Contact information for our address and other contact details.MapTo find your way around our sites on campus, look at our map.Walking/CyclingThere are many cycle maps out there to help you plan your journey. Try these out:
Students’ Union UCL Club and Society Publicity Statement
GENERAL REGULATIONSAll Club or Society publicity (printed or electronic, including websites) must abide by the following regulations:
Language + Writing Support Programme
From 21 August 2026, no further One-to-one appointments will be available for the 2025–2026 academic year. The Language + Writing Support Programme wishes you the best of luck with your exams and dissertations, and we hope to work with you again soon.