Final year resources hub
From campus to career and beyond, your graduation is a bridge on your unique pathway, not an ending.
We're here to guide you onto the next chapter, with advice and support now and into the future.
We understand that the final year of University can be a challenging time.
The important thing to remember is that we are here to support you now and after you complete your studies.
We've collated a range of useful services, resources and more to get you thinking about life after your undergraduate degree. Scroll on for careers advice, graduation guidance and more!
Key dates for your calendar
Make sure you're all set for Semester one
WinterFest, Surrey Switch-on:
Monday 17 November
Top tips for careers in engineering and defense: Tuesday 18 November. Find out more.
Graduate Route Webinars:
Wednesday 19 November. Find out more.
Tuesday 2 December. Find out more.
Study and Work Abroad Fair: Thursday 20 November. Find out more.
What you need to know about work visas
Thursday 20 November. Find out more.
The Winter Ball:
Friday 21 November. Find out more.
SU Speak Week:
Monday 24 November – Friday 28 November. Find out more.
Module Evaluation Questionnaires (MEQs) go live
Monday 24 November
Application and interview tips and tricks with BDO: Monday 24 November. Find out more.
Student Voice Forum:
Thursday 27 November. Find out more.
Dissertation Day - getting dissertation ready: Thursday 4 December. Find out more.
Winter vacation:
Monday 8 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 (inclusive)
University closure:
Wednesday 24 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 (inclusive)
Revision day:
Monday 5 January 2026
Semester 2 timetables released:
Monday 5 January 2026
Exam period:
Tuesday 6 - Friday 23 January 2026
Semester 2 teaching begins:
Monday 2 February 2026
National Student Survey (NSS) goes live:
Monday 2 February 2026
Feel job ready
Final year? No fear. From industry connections to TLC for your CV - together we’ve got this.
Our Student Employability Team are here to help as you enter the world of work.
Explore roles and sectors
It's important to spend some time clarifying what roles and sectors you find most interesting. This will provide focus for your graduate job search.
- Use our Getting Started resource to research your career ideas
- Explore our subject specific career resources.
- Sign up to SurreyConnects to find Surrey alumni currently working in industries that interest you - ask them questions and maybe even find yourself a career mentor.
Map out your key strengths
Knowing yourself well can help when you are making decisions about your future. It will also improve your ability to confidently articulate what you have to offer a future employer.
- We have a useful online resource designed to help you increase your self-awareness.
Get career ready
From career planning and understanding the hidden job market, to help with writing an effective CV and cover letter - we've got resources to help.
- Browse our career guidance resources to get started,
- Book an appointment with a Careers Development Officer for impartial support with planning your next steps and a review of your CV.
- Browse our introduction to LinkedIn guidance to help support your profile development.
- Take a look at our Ethics, Diversity and Sustainability learning pathway.
- Thinking about your next steps after graduation? Look at our guidance on Exploring Your Career Options
Tips, advice and updates
Stay connected with us for the latest tips and advice, as well as announcements on future events and workshops.
- Follow our Employability and Careers social media channels - Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Visit our Careers blog.
Upcoming events
Our extensive events programme allows you to meet potential employers, discover graduate roles and polish up your skills.
Support for international students
Our International Student Careers Hub is filled with employability resources designed to empower you to navigate the labour market effectively.
Support after you graduate
You have access to appointments and events up to three years after graduating. As well as lifetime access to all of our careers resources! To access events and appointments you will need to set up a graduate account on Surrey Employability Hub.
Look out for the Graduate Outcomes Survey
The Graduate Outcomes Survey exists to improve the experience of future students.
That’s why we want to hear from you. We’d like to understand more about your career path and experiences after leaving higher education.
We ask all graduates to share their perspectives, 15 months after they finish their course, to build a national picture that UK universities and colleges use to innovate their services. League tables, Prospects and The Complete University Guide use our Graduate Outcomes data to help students make decisions about their future.
Continuing your education
Learning never stops. If you have a passion for what you do, a masters course could just be your next challenge.
Stay Surrey
If you love Surrey, we would love you to stay with us after your degree and study for a masters, with an exclusive 20% discount for Surrey alumni.
With over 100 different masters programmes available at Surrey, you have the opportunity to build on your success and dig deeper into a subject area that you’re passionate about. With a 96% employment rate for postgraduate students and access to our Surrey network of 2000+ employers, we can help you build the future that you are aspiring to.
There really is no place like home. By staying at Surrey, you can learn in a familiar environment that you already thrive in, whilst continuing with the academics, friends, sports and societies that you love.
With no two learning pathways being the same, we have a range of options available to give you the choice of how and when to take on your masters programme.
A new way to add masters-level education to your resume
Study an online masters degree with us - flexible learning that fits around your career.
Get a personalised postgraduate prospectus
Choose your subject of interest and discover more about postgraduate study programmes at Surrey, with a prospectus that is tailored just for you.
Scholarships and bursaries for PG study
There could be a scholarship or bursary that helps you to unlock your potential on a postgraduate course.
Stepping into your own business adventure
Taking a leap into the world of business ownership and entrepreneurship can be daunting. We are here to help you turn your big ideas into reality.
If you are looking to start your own business, our Student Enterprise programme can help get your ideas off the ground with practical business support.
Success stories
Feel inspired and follow in the footsteps of others we have supported.
- Read a range of case studies, including a new app, a health and fitness start-up, and study guides for student midwives.
- Watch Surrey graduate Tomas Jancarek talk about his experience with Student Enterprise.
Resources
We've compiled a range of online resources to help you get started on your business journey.
- MySurrey website has a bank of useful resources covering many aspects of starting a new business, from marketing to strategy, to finance and social enterprise.
- Take some time out of your studies for a TED Talk or two.
Funding and visas
The key information about sources of funding and visas for international students.
- Our list of key sources of funding and how and when you apply.
- Need a visa to stay in the UK and get your business off the ground? Read all about your options.
Support
The key information about sources of funding and visas for international students.
- Book a virtual appointment for an informal chat with a member of the Student Enterprise team.
- Drop us an email - studententerprise@surrey.ac.uk
- Pop into the Enterprise Cube on the lower ground floor of the Library (next to the Community Hub).
Your Surrey Graduation experience
You will soon be part of a truly unique Surrey Graduation experience!
Keep an eye on your email inbox for all the important information about your big day!
You will receive an official email invite in March 2026, and tickets will be available to book in April 2026.
Get a sneak peak ahead of time by watching the video and browsing the image gallery below from our recent ceremonies.
Forever Surrey: your alumni network
Wherever your journey takes you, all Surrey graduates join a global alumni network of over 153,000 people in 185 countries - a community that you'll forever be a part of.
We're here to help you maintain a lifelong connection with your University and your fellow alumni, sharing experiences and expertise, enjoying alumni-exclusive offers, events, and networking and volunteering opportunities.
Alumni Benefits
As a Surrey graduate, you benefit from a whole range of services and offers available exclusively to you including careers advice, discount on MA course fees, retail and shopping discounts, free library membership, discounted Surrey Sports Park membership and our find a friend service.
Stay in touch
We'd love to stay in touch after you graduate. Follow us on social media, and check that we have the most up-to-date contact details for you so that we can follow your next steps, now and throughout your career.
Pictured: The University of Surrey Old Boys FC reunite for the 11th annual GradSport event.
Join SurreyConnects
Connect with Surrey alumni who share their own journeys to help inspire yours. Perhaps you'll become a mentor yourself?
Alumni events
Our alumni have access to exclusive events across the world, giving you the chance to network and reunite with fellow graduates.
Pictured: Surrey alumnus and Planet Hollywood founder, Robert Earl holds a University of Surrey banner among Surrey alumni at a New York event.
Before you go...
Here's a few important steps to take before you graduate
- Download any files you want to keep from your email, OneDrive and SurreyLearn before your account is deactivated
- Activate your Gradintel account
- Download your confirmation of registration letters
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page below.
We're here to talk when you need us
Want to chat through your options? We are here for you, every step of the way.
Employability and Careers
Our team are here to provide guidance and support to help you on your career journey.
Admissions
Considering postgraduate study and have questions to ask? Admissions are ready to assist.
Personal Tutor
Your Personal Tutor is a great source of expertise, particularly in fields related to your undergraduate degree.
MySurrey Hive
Looking for academic or student life support? Our MySurrey Hive team are here to answer your questions and guide you in the right direction.
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