Before you arrive
Starting university is an exciting time. To make sure you get off to the best start, complete our checklist of things you should do before you arrive. Then you can enjoy your first week, meeting new people and joining your course induction.
Read key information about our approach to preventing and responding to Harassment & Sexual Misconduct
It's really important to us that LSBU is a safe and respectful community. It's important you know what is expected of you and others, and so we ask all students to read through the information on this webpage: Preventing and Responding to Student Harassment And Sexual Misconduct.
It includes information about what Harassment and Sexual Misconduct are, how to report concerns, the support available if you have experienced or reported an incident, how we approach information sharing, the training you'll be required to complete in your first year, and information about LSBU's policy on staff-student relationships.
Technology
We will provide you with free software to support your studies, so check the software list before buying your own personal copies.
You should download the myLSBU app before you arrive. As well as giving you access to a huge range of services and information, you will need it to check-in to classes. Before you enrol, you can sign in as a New Student but can switch to the full Student profile once you have enrolled.
If you want to brush up on your digital skills before you start, our Digital Skills Centre has a number of courses available at low cost.
Planning to work part-time?
If you are planning to work part-time while studying, our Employability Team can help you. LSBU Employment is our own professional temporary recruitment service linking students with top UK employers. You can sign up even before you have enrolled.
Plan your finances
We know that managing your money while you're studying can be hard. That's why we're here with advice and support to help you get on top of all your money matters - from fees and funding, money management, maximizing your income, to welfare and benefits advice, our expert team are waiting.
We've also partnered with Blackbullion to give you the best head start.
Build Skills for Success
Explore the Skills for Success webpages and mini-modules to help prepare you for study at university level.
Here you will learn about the various teams that can support you with your academic goals, and access our packed Skills events calendar. Sign up to attend training workshops taking place throughout Semester 2 both online and in person.
You can also view the Library and IT account essentials guide here.
Start making friends and connections
You don't need to wait for your first day to start to meet people. Break the ice and make friends ahead of September by joining our online community.
Research the societies, sports clubs and other opportunities available through our Students Union
Let us know the support you require
LSBU is committed to ensuring that students with any disability have equal access to all teaching and learning – and an equal opportunity to show their skills, reach their potential and excel in their chosen field.
If you have a disability or want to be screened for a specific learning difference, get in touch with our Disability and Dyslexia Support Team.
Contact the Disability and Dyslexia Support Team
We also offer pre-entry mental health support to relevant students. If you think this might be you, check out this article: What pre-entry mental health support is available?
Prepare for your first week
Welcome Week is designed to help you settle in - it combines your course induction with lots of other events and activities on campus that you can get involved in.
Your induction is an essential part of your course where you will be introduced to your course team, lecturers, school staff and – most importantly – fellow students on your course.