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Student life

New student guide

New student guide
The best possible start

Things to arrange before you arrive, enrolment, accommodation, what to do in your first week.

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Accommodation

Accommodation
Let us help you

Whether you stay in halls or rent in the private sector, we'll help you find somewhere to live.

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Disability and dyslexia

Disability and dyslexia
Tell us what you need

A range of services including financial support, one to one tuition, assistive technology.

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Living here

Living here
Life on the coast

Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings - make the most of your spare time. Enjoy the local arts, sports and social scene.

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Money

Money
Student finance

Fees, funding and other support. Bursary and scholarship information. How to make your money go further.

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Health

Health
Look after yourself

Get vaccinated - mumps and meningitis. Know the symptoms of swine flu. Get registered with a doctor/dentist.

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Having a life

Making new friends.

Our students talk about making new friends, balancing study with having fun and making the most of their spare time.

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Careers
Career planning and training opportunities. Part-time work and volunteer opportunities.

Childcare
University nurseries, locations and opening times. Admissions policy and funding arrangements.

Computing and media
Locations, opening times, computer store, information and advice, media centres, reprographics.

Counselling
Confidential one-to-one personal counselling available on each campus.

Eating, shopping and banking
Eating, drinking, shopping and banking. Details of facilities, locations, and opening times.

International support
Immigration and visa information, as well as links to other international support.

Libraries
Access the library catalogue, renew your loans, check opening times.

Religious life
Chaplaincy and religious groups and services available at the university.

Student advice
Support services for students at the university and at partner colleges.

Study exchanges
Study outside the UK and improve your language skills, employment prospects and confidence.

Study support
Support with group study sessions, personal tutoring or English language assistance.

Withdrawing or transferring course
Advice on withdrawing, transferring, intermitting or repeat study.