Welcome from the Student Communications Team to all of our Pre-sessional B students joining us – we hope you enjoy your time with us! You can find information below to help you make the most of your first few weeks.
Pre-sessional A students on a trip to Bournemouth, organised by the Students’ Union
What to do when you arrive
Attend an induction
You will need to attend an induction as you will find out important information about your course. This will help you to settle in and prepare for your studies. It is also a great opportunity to meet other students. For dates, times and more information about induction, visit the Welcome webpages.
Open a bank account
You will need a UK bank account to set up a Direct Debit so that you can pay your university fees. Find out more on our Welcome webpages. Remember not to take large amounts of cash with you while you’re out travelling. Try to put your money into a bank account as early as you can.
Learn how to find your way around our campuses and the city
If you’re joining us as a Pre-sessional B student, you will be studying at Richard Taunton’s College, however it will still help for you to get to know your way around our other campuses and the city.
To help find your way around, use the Campus Maps feature in the MySouthampton app, or through the Campus Maps website.
To get a bus, check the route number and final destination displayed on the front of the bus. Raise your arm and put out your hand as a signal to the driver that you would like to take that bus. Stay safe and be careful not to reach your arm out beyond the pavement. You can always check where the bus is going with the driver if you’re not sure.
When you’re travelling on the bus, make sure you take a seat when you’re on the top deck (or upper floor) of the bus as it is not safe to stand. Watch our video below for more guidance on how to get a bus:
Read our top tips for travelling safely around our campuses and the city.
Pre-sessional welcome events run by the Students’ Union (SUSU)
SUSU are running lots of great events, just for our Pre-sessional students.
View the SUSU Calendar for more events.
Pre-sessional A students on a tour of Southampton, organised by the Students’ Union
Support is always here for you
Remember that, as a Southampton student, there’s always high-quality support available to you. Get to know the services that are here to support you throughout your journey with us.
Join the community
- The University run a WeChat channel. Scan the QR code below or add us at: UoSouthampton
- Join the community on Weibo
- The Students’ Union run a WeChat channel for Pre-sessional students. Download the WeChat app and scan the QR code below.
- Student Communications Facebook Page.
- Add us on Snapchat: unisouthampton
If you have any questions, please contact the Pre-sessional Team via email at: [email protected]
