Need to know

Welcome to Wimbledon

Here at Wimbledon, we offer a total performance environment. We have an international reputation for producing graduates known for their creativity, technical accomplishment and professionalism. We’re a College with a supportive community of students and academics who share a passion for creative expression through practical experimentation.

Students learn from expert tutors and technicians who either work in the industry or have their own practices. Through the College’s shared course projects, lectures and exhibitions, our students are encouraged to work collaboratively, enabling students to work in teams to design, perform and manage theatre, performance and other live events to professional levels.

Your College is 1 of 3 Colleges that work very closely together: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. Each of our 3 Colleges has its own special character with an international network of partners and alumni. Together we have a shared desire to explore the possibilities of our disciplines and to help you build your career as a creative professional.

Student Contact Desk

Food and Drink

With a focus on health and sustainability, the Wimbledon canteen offers meals cooked with local ingredients. You can also visit the café for a selection of hot drinks, light lunches and snacks.

• Canteen term time opening hours: Monday to Friday: 12pm – 2.30pm.
• Café term time opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm.

Find out more about UAL Canteens including changes to opening hours.

Library Services

Wimbledon is your home library. The collections reflect the teaching and research interests of the College. As well as books, DVDs and journals, you can access extensive online resources both on and off-site.

As a UAL student, you have access to books from all 6 College libraries. Just use your ID card to borrow books and other items from your main College library, or search the online catalogue and have books sent to your library from some of the other Colleges. Use the libraries website to use our click and collect service or find online resources.

Library staff are here to help and your Librarian will work with you and your course team. You can also find out who your Academic Support Librarian is. They deliver online sessions about finding and managing information, and you can book a one-to-one tutorial with them, or attend an online drop-in session. These sessions can be booked through Academic Support Online.

You can check library opening days and times.

Please note, these may be subject to change and holiday opening hours may vary.

See the Library FAQs for more information or ASK us a question.

Print Services

You’ll find Multi-Function Device (MFD) printers in the library and around the College. To use an MFD printer, you need to get some print credits. You can top-up print credits online, on the free MyUAL app or at the machines located outside the art shop and in the library. You can then use your ID card on the printer to log in and print.

The print service for Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon, known as CCW Print Services, is based in room DG01-9 in D Block at Chelsea and is available to all students. Printing and finishing are by appointment only, so please contact the team prior to sending in your artwork. Drop in, email or call the team to book an appointment or to discuss your printing requirements: ccw.printservices@arts.ac.uk

Loan store

At Wimbledon, the Central Loan Store is located in room BG15. This is where you can borrow a range of audio visual, IT, photographic and lighting equipment as well as hand and power tools. Equipment can be borrowed on a short-term basis and free of charge – subject to availability. Access your college’s online booking system.

Arts shop

Your College arts shop offers specialist art and design tools and materials. Wimbledon’s shop is located to the side of A Block. Find your arts shop’s opening hours here.

Accessible and all-gender toilets

The Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon student newsletter is sent out on a triweekly basis and includes:

• Key information and updates, such as opening times for the College buildings, health and safety protocols, etc.
• Internal events open to students.
• External UAL community events and opportunities open to the public.
• Local area updates from our cultural neighbours.
• Success stories, media coverage and videos from our student, staff and alumni communities.

How to submit content

If you would like to share an update with other students at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon, please ensure you have prepared the following details:

• A brief summary of the information or update
• Which College the information is relevant to
• What action you want to happen as a result of sharing this information - i.e. book onto an event, get in contact, fill out a form
• Any key dates or deadlines

Each newsletter section can only hold 3-4 lines of copy, so please provide a web link to further information where relevant. Please send your submission requests to ccw.ic@arts.ac.uk.

Bike storage

Bike storage at Wimbledon is located behind C Block.