Meet and greet
Find out more about the meet and greet service
We look forward to welcoming you to the University and have arranged an induction which will give you all the essential information about your pre-sessional course and being a student at Southampton.
Your induction
Pre-sessional 16, 11 and 6 weeks - Online Study:
Your induction tasks are online via our Blackboard pages.
We will send a Pre-sessional Welcome Newsletter with more details before the start of programme.
Pre-sessional 16, 11 and 6 weeks – On Campus Study:
Your induction tasks are partly online via our Blackboard pages, with some sessions in person.
We will send a Pre-sessional Welcome Newsletter before the start of the programme.
If you have any questions, please contact the Pre-sessional Team via email: studenthub@soton.ac.uk
Your Students' Union
The University of Southampton Students' Union is run by students for students. It is there to ensure your university experience is the best it can be, and to represent your voice on issues locally, nationally and internationally.
The Students' Union will organise presessional activities such as film screenings, sports activities and social events such as karaoke, games and quiz nights. There are also opportunities to go on trips to other cities and landmarks in the UK.
Open a bank account
Find out more about opening a bank account in the UK
Finding your way around
City, campus and transport maps to help you find your way around Southampton
Before you arrive
Important things to do before your arrival in Southampton