Welcome!
We're pleased to have you with us!
These are the essential tasks you need to complete now, along with some useful information about joining your new community.
Your essential tasks
Complete these tasks now to make your start at University go as smoothly as possible.
Set up your IT account
Set up an account for your University email and other IT systems, including Blackboard.
Set up your IT account
Upload your documents
Upload the identity documents we need before you start your studies with us.
Upload your documents
Enrol at the University
Officially join the University - you'll need your IT account details to do this.
Enrol at the University
Apply for a student ID card
Once you've set up your IT account and enrolled, you can apply for your ID card.
Apply for a student ID card
Sort out your accommodation
You need to finalise your accommodation or let us know you'll be living at your home address.
Sort out your accommodation
Register with a local doctor (GP)
All students, UK and international, should register with a local doctor or the University health service.
Register with a local doctor
Get ready!
We’re looking forward to you arriving on campus.
With the essentials out of the way, you can explore your new community. And if you’re joining us from abroad, why not let us meet you at the airport?
Join our community
University life is about more than study: it's the people, new experiences and making memories!
Join our community
Book our meet and greet service
If you're arriving in the UK from another country, you can book our free airport collection service.
Book meet and greet
Key dates and events – get the map and get the app
You can find all your key dates and events in our app, MySouthampton.
Download it now and select ‘Welcome profile’ to see all our Welcome events and inductions.
Highfield map download
Highfield map download
Use our handy map of Highfield Campus to find your way around in your first few days.
Come and join us in the Welcome Tent to kick off your day and meet student ambassadors and staff.
Come and join us in the Welcome Tent to kick off your day and meet student ambassadors and staff.