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Starting at uni

The first term of uni might look and feel a little different this year, but we want you to feel reassured, confident and excited about starting. Our Belong at Brighton programme of events and advice will help you get up to speed with uni life and be prepared for learning.

If you've accepted your offer with us we'll be in touch throughout the summer when new information and activities are available. Here is your complete checklist of 10 things to do and read before you start uni, to get you off to the best start. 

Complete your online enrolment

Discover what learning and living in 2020-21 will look like

Before you get here

There are a few things that you will need to sort out before you come, from activating your university user account to making or updating your student loan application. Here's what you need to know, step by step. And we'll email you as new information becomes available.

Complete your online tasks

This is an important step - it includes enrolling online, uploading your photo and accessing your university email.

Your subject - get ready

Get your student life off to the best possible start. Get to know your subject.

Arrange your accommodation

If you are looking for accommodation and need find somewhere to live, we are here to help. Need advice? Get in touch with us straight away.

Organise your money

Applying for a loan, opening a bank account and planning your budget – all the advice you need is here. The latest information will be available soon.

Join us on social media

Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube; and follow our subject area blogs.

Chat to a student

Ask our students anything you like about starting uni.

Join an online event

These events are perfect to give you a chance to speak to friendly students and staff to give you an idea of what to expect when yo come to university.

Advice for...

New students with disabilities

Make the most of all the support available to you.

New students with children

We have a nursery on our Moulsecoomb (Brighton) campus.

International students

Get ready for life in the UK with our orientation programme. We'll email you with details soon.

Looking after your health

Check that you are vaccinated for MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) as well as meningitis, and find out how to register with a GP.

Wellbeing services

Find out how to access our health and wellbeing services.

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