Welcoming you to Winchester
We cannot wait to welcome you to Winchester this September!
We cannot wait to welcome you to Winchester this September!
Online Induction Sessions in September – Headstart Programme
Jump into student life this year by giving yourself a Headstart on what you need to know. Our Headstart programme complements the sessions being run by your faculty during Welcome Week. All of the Headstart sessions are free and not mandatory, but we encourage you to come along to find out more about being a student at Winchester. Almost all of the Headstart events are available virtually via Microsoft Teams (links available via My Record) as well as in person. To access the full Headstart schedule and join online sessions, please visit MyRecord once you have enrolled online.
Your Welcome Pack
If you are a new student, your Welcome Pack is jam-packed with information, contact details and key actions to take as you take the final steps to join the Winchester family:
International Student Handbook
If you're an international student, look through your International Student Handbook for information you need to settle into UK student life.
Online Induction Sessions in July, August and early September
Recording of summer sessions
Missed a session or want to watch again? You can access recordings of summer sessions which have already happened by clicking on the link below
- Applying for a visa for international students with Geoff Titchener, International Student Adviser (recorded live on 6 July 2022)
- Getting set to be a Winchester student with Sam Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Lesley Black, Director of Student Support and Success and colleagues from teams including Housing, Admissions and the Student Union (recorded live on 22 July 2022)
- Getting set to move to the UK with Dr. Lesley Black, Director of Student Support and Success, Alistair Garmendia, Head of Admissions and colleagues from teams including academic colleagues, international and student advice (recorded live on 27 July 2022)
- Starting at Winchester: Support and Accommodation with Craig Lowe, Deputy Director and Head of Operations of Student Support and Success, Adam Cohen, Housing Manager on campus and colleagues from teams including student finance, mental wellbeing and academic support (recorded live on 23 August 2022)
- Getting set to study at Winchester with Sam Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Paula Green, Head of Student Academic Support and colleagues from teams including Winchester Student Union, Knowledge and Digital Services, academics within faculties, equalities and student life (recorded live on 31 August 2022)
Register and Enrol
It’s essential that you complete online registration and enrolment before your programme starts so have your IDs ready to upload from 1 September 2022. For courses starting before 1 September, you will be emailed the instructions on how to register and enrol early.
- Explore MyRecord, where you will register and enrol
Winchester Student Union and Freshers Week
Joining us on campus this September? We can't wait to welcome you to Winchester.
Our team here at the Student Union jave pulled together our biggest and most diverse range of events we have ever been able to provide during the Freshers period! Check out full details and ticket information on our Student Union events page.
From live music to club nights, board games to speed mating and quizzes to movies and more, there's something for everyone to give you a chance to meet new people and settle into student life.
Keen to join a team or society? Don't miss Freshers Fayre on Saturday 17 September.
We would advise caution regarding many external events, branded as ‘Official Winchester Freshers Events’ that our being promoted online, mainly through ‘Fatsoma’. Unfortunately, each year many students are targeted online for unofficial events that most likely are held in different cities and are not linked to the University or Student Union in anyway. Often events have unconfirmed locations and apply pressure to students by claiming that there are ‘limited tickets available’.
Whilst students are open to make their own choices, we just wanted to make you aware of the situation and previous student experience and to confirm that tickets for official Student Union events, hosted on campus, will only be sold via our website: www.winchesterstudents.co.uk and all promotional materials will always feature our branding and logos. If you are ever unsure, please do contact us to check, before parting with your money.
Please join the Winchester Student Union official Freshers Facebook group to get further news throughout the summer and to engage with fellow incoming students.
In the meantime, get excited for Freshers by taking a peek at our Freshers 2021 film.
Your Student Guide
The Student Guide gives you an overview of the academic and personal support available within the University. It also outlines the Academic and Assessment Regulations, all of which you need to abide by each year.
Student Guide 2022-23 by University of Winchester - Issuu
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