University life is about more than studying. It’s about the people you meet, the new experiences you have and the memories you make!
Here are some ways you can connect with others, make friends and get the most out of your time with us.
As an Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Researcher, you can join the Unibuddy Community to connect with other new students at the University, as well as current student mentors who will be able to answer any questions you may have around transitioning to university life.
The University of Southampton Students’ Union (also known as SUSU) is run by students, for students.
SUSU has a dedicated Freshers’ group on Facebook, where you can chat to other new students, and find out more about events and activities.
SUSU can provide support and advice on anything and everything during your time at the University.
To find out more about the ways they can support you and enhance your university life, follow them in all the usual places:
You can get onto the University’s student intranet as soon as you’ve set up your University IT account and email.
SUSSED will give you access to University news and announcements, as well as useful links, including:
Southampton Sport offers members a range of fitness and sports options in various locations, as well as outdoor pitches and courts, and a watersports centre. There are loads of ways to get involved with courses and classes to enhance your wellbeing.
Membership can be paid monthly or annually, and gives you access to our facilities, classes and courses all year round, including during the holidays.
If you choose our annual membership, you'll get additional access to over 70 BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) gyms across the UK.
You can also join free sessions all year round as part of the Be Active programme.
Be Active aims to make sport free, accessible and fun for everyone. You don't need a Southampton Sport membership to join any of the Be Active sessions and all equipment is provided.
All Be Active sessions can be found on the MySouthampton App.