New students: start here
Welcome to the University of Brighton in Hastings. Read on for essential information about starting your course here.
- Events for new students
- Log in to Studentcentral
- Finance applications
- Meeting other new students and finding accommodation
- Making the transition to university
- Hastings arrivals weekend
Events for new students
In addition to the more formal introductions to your studies and the university, your Student Union has put together a social diary for you.
Log in to Studentcentral
The new student area of Studentcentral, our student intranet, contains
- Notes from your course leaders about preparation for your course
- Links to community and Facebook groups for new students
- updates on key dates, your timetable and other essential information
- help and enquiries
You should have been given your login details when we received your acceptance. If you don't have these, please contact us as soon as possible on 08456 020607 or via hastingsinfo@brighton.ac.uk
Have you completed your finance application?
- Visit the finance pages on Studentcentral for information on a range of financial topics you'll need to consider
- Read the finance blog in the Studentcentral community area
Meet other new students
Visit Studentcentral for links to Facebook and Twitter, including
- New students at the University of Brighton on Facebook
- University of Brighton Accommodation office on Facebook
- University of Brighton in Hastings on Facebook
- Twitter feeds for regular updates
You'll need to supply your student number to access some information.
Finding accommodation
- Information about student accommodation in Hastings
- Get in touch with our Accommodation office if you have any questions about finding accommodation: email hastingsaccommodation@brighton.ac.uk
- University of Brighton Accommodation office on Facebook
- Wednesday 28 August - Hastings househunting day
Making the transition to university
Starting university can feel like a big step into the unknown, so we have a few options to help to make you feel more comfortable.
Transition day: Tuesday 18 September
Get to know our student services team, ask questions about matters that concern you, and meet other students. If you'd like to come along, or if you have any other queries:
- email hastingsstudentservices@brighton.ac.uk
- tel: 08456 020607
Hastings arrivals weekend: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September
Our arrivals weekend gives you and those who support you an opportunity to meet student services and members of academic staff, with overviews of student support and guidance, and an introduction about academic study and how we help you make the transition to university-level learning.
- email hastingsinfo@brighton.ac.uk if you'd like to attend
