The Transition Programme is for students starting at the University of Southampton in the new academic year who have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or a specific learning difficulty.
The core element of our Transition Programme is the appointment with the Specialist Practitioner. This is an opportunity to discuss your needs and how we can support you.
In addition to this, you will be able to access a range of on-demand online activities to introduce you to university study and day to day life and provides important information about study and wellbeing support. You will also find demonstrations of assistive technology software as well as top tips on how to integrate into university life.
Online activities may include:
- An introductory video about the support available throughout your course
- Presentations on tips for preparing for University life
- Demonstrations of assistive technology available to support your studies
- An online chat for both students, parents and supporters
An enhanced Welcome and Transition Programme of activities is offered to students who consider themselves to be neurodivergent. Students falling within this category are invited to book onto activities which will support their orientation and transition to life at the University of Southampton.
Enhanced activities may include:
- Early bird quiet access to the Welcome Zone
- Walking tours of Highfield campus' main support facilities
- Public Transport Orientation sessions
- Sensory workshop, exploring methods of self-soothing to help regulate sensory needs
- Walking tours from Highfield Campus to Avenue Campus