Hello Jemima
The census is here and we want to make sure all students at Warwick are included. It is a unique once-in-a-decade survey run by Office for National Statistics and informs important decisions about student life, including the environment, healthcare, transport, and sports and leisure. So, it’s important that you complete the census for your university address. Please read on for details on how to complete the census depending on where you are living at the moment.
All students are an important part of the census and must be included
We are working in partnership with the Office for National Statistics to ensure that all our students are included in Census 2021. Whether you are in halls, living in a shared house, living with your parents or guardians, or are an international student – all students are an important part of the census and must be included.
What is the census?
The census is an important national survey that takes place every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The census is unique. There’s simply nothing else that gives so much detail about us and the society we live in.
Why is it important for you, as a student, to fill in the census?
By taking part, you’ll be helping make sure you and your student community get the services needed now and in the future. The information you give informs decisions that affect student life, such as university campus bus links and bike lanes, jobs and training. Therefore, it is key that you complete the form for your university address.
How do I complete the census?
Census Day is 21 March, but you can fill in yours before then. We understand your circumstances may have changed during the Covid-19 pandemic. So, although you might not be living where you normally would be when at University, you must complete the form with your normal university address. Please see below how to complete the census depending on where you are currently living:
 If you are currently living at home but also have a university address
If you’re currently living at home in England or Wales, you need to be included on your household census questionnaire as well as completing one for your university address. See more information on how to complete the census.
You can request a new access code for your university address, which can be sent to you by text.
If you are currently living at home with no university address
You need be included on the household questionnaire for your home address if you live there permanently while at university.
If you need to answer separately from the people you live with, you can complete your own census.
If you are living on campus in halls of residence
The Residential Life Team (RLT) will arrange for delivery of letters containing a unique access code to enable you to complete the census online. Letters will be distributed over the next few days so look out for yours. If you do not receive the letter or lose your code, you can request a new code for your university address, which can be sent to you by text.
If you’re not currently staying there, you should still complete the census for your halls of residence address.
If you are living off-campus
You should receive a letter with a code in the post for your household. It’s your joint responsibility to complete the census for your household, not your landlord’s.
One person will need to take responsibility for answering the questions about the household accommodation and the people who live there. You can then share the household access code so that each person can complete their own individual questions.
If you need to answer separately from the people you live with, you can complete your own census.
If you are an international student currently living in your home country
If you are an international student currently living at home, please still complete the census for your university address. Request a new access code for your university address, which can be sent to you by text.
You can read translations of information about the census.
Support
For more information on the census, or if you need help, visit the website. There are a wide range of services available, including translations and accessible guidance.
Thank you for your help in taking part in the census, you’re making a difference to decisions which influence the student community.
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Best wishes,
Warwick Student Communications Team
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