Welcome to the University of Plymouth. A world of opportunity awaits.
Learn more about your first steps as a student and find out what to expect from your student experience during this academic year and beyond
We want you to succeed in your studies and make the most of university life, whether you are starting an exciting new chapter or returning to campus for a new academic year.
The University of Plymouth will provide you with a world of opportunities – so much for you to experience. We aim to help you shape your future far beyond your chosen subject, giving you unique experiences and skills that will help you stand out to future employers.
Lecturers, tutors, learning technicians, faculty admin staff, advisors, support staff...there’s a whole team of people who ready to help you achieve your ambitions and support you every step of the way.
- Monday 11 September 2023: international student welcome
- Monday 18 September 2023: welcome week begins
- Friday 15 to Sunday 17 September 2023: accommodation arrivals
Welcome 2023 Live
Regular updates, events, and activity
Regular updates, events, and activity
Complete your enrolment
Essential first step for all students
Complete this important step early and things become easier. After you’ve completed online enrolment, you’ll be able to:
- obtain your University card
- access academic induction material in your digital learning environment
- access wider University systems (including access to email)
- activate your student loan.
Welcome week and Freshers
Welcome week is a great opportunity for you to settle in, make new friends, discover what Plymouth has to offer, and to get prepared for the start of your studies. This is a really exciting week, totally dedicated to you – lots of student ambassadors will be available across the campus to help you with anything you need.
As part of your welcome week, our Students' Union puts on Freshers, a whole series of events, fairs, welcome activities, drop-in sessions and entertainment.
During this week, you can join your favourite clubs and societies, buy things for your room, connect with other students, join in with the special evening entertainment or simply explore the city and meet new people at your own pace.
Ready to start making friends?
You don't need to wait to get here before you can start making lifelong friends and talking to each other.
Why not sign up to Unibuddy Community where you can meet other applicants on your course, find students with similar interests and get to know each other in personal group chats?
Our programme ambassadors are also available to answer any questions you might have and make sure that you get an authentic taste of university life.
Details about how to sign up to Unibuddy Community will be communicated to you directly by email.
Academic induction
Academic induction is an essential part of joining your programme. Your academic induction schedule will provide you with important information about your programme, such as any books or kit you might need to buy and where you need to be going and when during September.
Most importantly, academic induction is your chance to meet your new tutors and coursemates for the first time, and to get stuck into your studies.
