Find us on Square 4. Services from bus passes to free condoms, come in and say hi and we will try our best to answer any questions.

SU Student Services

Welcome to SU Student Services

Welcome to SU Student Services. We offer many different services from bus passes to free condoms, come in and say hi and we will try our best to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction if you're lost.

Find us on Square 4, opposite the SU Store.

We are open: Weekdays 11:00-17:00.

Weekends: CLOSED

What we can help with

PRESCRIPTIONS

Stuck on campus, not feeling well? Has the doctor prescribed you some medication or have you got a regular prescription you need? Ask the Doctor to send your prescription the the Hythe Pharmacy who will deliver it to us on campus, ready for you to collect. You will get an email when it’s ready. Pick-up is now from the SU Engagement Office (4SW.5.6). Need help finding us? Ask at security. Card payments only please.

BUS PASSES

Get your heavily discounted Student First Bus pass website. Alternatively, head to SU Reception to buy your code for a discounted pass on the First Bus app.

Find the bus ticket prices here.

Download the First Bus Ticket Activation Guide

LOST PROPERTY

Misplaced a personal item? Ask at SU Bar between 16:00 - 23:00.

LOCKERS

Need to store books between lectures or need to lighten the load you’re carrying around campus?

We have a number of secure lockers available for rent on the first floor of the LTB.

Email su@essex.ac.uk to ask about availability and prices.

HIRE SOMETHING

Are you doing some fundraising and need to use the popcorn or candyfloss machine? Want to relax in a deckchair while studying?

Email su@essex.ac.uk to ask about availability and prices.

FREE STUFF

Did you know that the SU has a supply of free condoms, dental dams, menstrual products, and panic alarms.

These are supplied by your SU so you can remain safe on campus.

Sanitary products - in the SU Bar corridor toilets and at SU Advice.

Condoms - just pop by SU Advice on Square 3 (weekdays only).

VEHICLES

What vehicles do we have

The SU owns 2 x vehicles:

9 seater people carrier (1 x driver, 8 x passengers)
17 seater minibus (1 x driver, 16 x passengers)

In order to drive a vehicle you must become an SU registered driver.

Who is eligble to drive

Students, SU Staff and University Staff who meet the eligibility criteria below are able to hire.

9 seater people carrier:

Aged 19-70 years old
Hold a manual UK licence for a minimum of 2 years

Drivers under 21 will be subject to an excess of £150 if they are involved in an accident

17 seater minibus:

Aged 21-70 years old
Hold a manual UK licence for a minimum of 2 years
D1 entitlement on licence

Apply to be a registered driver book an SU vehicle*

*in order to book, you will need to have a registered driver who has agreed to drive.