Your first week

Your course induction takes place during your first week at LSBU. You'll be introduced to your course team, lecturers, school staff and – most importantly – your peers

Before joining us, you can view some of our top tips on navigating campus life in the video below.

Your course induction takes place during your first week at LSBU. This is an essential part of your course where you will be introduced to your course team, lecturers, school staff and – most importantly – your peers on your course. Course inductions are arranged by School.

From 11th September 2023

  • Nursing & Midwifery
  • Allied and Community Health

Health and Social Care students can find course induction timetables below. Timetables are still being updated so please check back for the most recent version before your induction begins.

From 18th September 2023

  • International students from all Schools

From 25th September 2023

These may be subject to further updates so please double check before you travel in.

Your course induction timetable will be available once you have completed enrolment.

International students

Moving to a new country to study is an exciting time. To help you settle in, international students will attend presentations, workshops and social activities from 18th September 2023, before joining the course induction with the rest of your class the following week.

Once you have completed online enrolment, you will be able to book from a range to slots for your international student induction.

When should you come onto campus?

Southwark campus

Please come to campus anytime between 9:30 - 16:30 Monday - Friday to collect your Student ID card. You can pick up your card from the following locations:

  • Monday 11 September – Thursday 14 September – The Student Life Centre
  • Friday 15 September – Friday 6 October – The LSBU Hub
  • Monday 9 October onwards – The Security office in the Borough Road Building

Find all the information about the Southwark campus location and travel here.

Croydon campus

LSBU Croydon students need to collect their ID cards and Welcome Packs from Electric House, 3 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AGon the following dates:

  • Monday 11 September - Adult Nursing / Chiropractic / Mental Health Nursing
  • Thursday 14 September  - Accounting & Finance / Business Management

ID Cards and Welcome Packs will be available to collect from the Library and Student Centre Help Desk on the Ground Floor of Electric House between 9am – 10am. After collection, please remain on campus for Induction and Welcome activities!

The LSBU Croydon Campus is a short distance from both East and West Croydon stations, with trains running regularly to and from major hubs including London Bridge and London Victoria. You can also reach us using one of the many local bus routes or by London Trams - our nearest stops are George Street and Wellesley Road.

There is no parking available on campus, but drivers can park at the nearby Central Croydon or Whitgift Multi-Storey car parks, managed by Your Parking Space.

You can locate the LSBU Croydon Campus and many local amenities, activities, places to eat and more on our handy Google Map.

Havering

LSBU Havering students need to collect their ID cards and Welcome Packs from Goldcrest Way, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BE on Monday 11 September 23.

Please note if you are not fully enrolled by Thursday 7 September or have not uploaded a suitable photograph, your card will not be immediately available.

The LSBU Havering Campus is a short distance from Harold Wood train station, with trains running regularly to and from London Liverpool Street, Stratford and Shenfield. You can also reach us using one of the many local bus routes. Bus route 497 stops in St. Clements Avenue, just around the corner from campus. The 256, 294, 347 and 496 buses stop at Harold Wood Station.

There is no parking available on campus.

You can locate the LSBU Havering Campus and many local amenities, activities, places to eat and more on our handy Google Map.

Events and activities

During your first weeks at LSBU, there are lots of events and activities to book, from sports sessions, workshops, social activities and tours. There is something for everyone! Make sure you have downloaded the myLSBU app for the most update to date news and activities available.

Download here for Apple devices and here for Android devices.

Online information sessions

If you have any questions about the enrolment process or settling into life in the UK, please join us for a series of online information sessions where we can answer your questions. Information sessions will be taking place during August and September 2023. A booking link will be available shortly.