Your new student life
Programme induction sessions
Download the My UoB appYour programme induction is the core of your Welcome experience. Learn about what you will be studying, how your department works and what to expect from your first year at your School inductions. Look out for information from your department and School by email, and make sure to download the MyUoB app to find your teaching sessions.
Plan your Welcome experience
Our Welcome activities are designed to help you settle in and feel at home, no matter how far you've travelled. Discover what's on offer and start planning your own Welcome schedule.
You won't be able to attend everything, so think about what's important to you! Remember to prioritise attending your programme induction sessions and plan to attend a Right to Study check (for international students).
Your Welcome events
Find events and activities during Arrivals Weekend and Welcome Week.
Events throughout the year
Explore our huge range of events for students throughout the year.
Supporting you
Starting university brings a whole new set of opportunities and challenges. We're here to support you, whether it's your first time studying as an undergraduate, or you're taking your next steps in a postgraduate degree.
Our support covers academic, wellbeing, and specialist needs. Take time to understand what's on offer, even if you don't need it right now.
Our tips and advice for parents and carers of new students
We know that for many new students, their parents/carers and family play an important role in their transition to University. We've pulled together some information to help you support your new student and understand what to expect as they navigate their new student life, whether they will be commuting to campus or living in accommodation.
Advice for parents and carers
Find useful links as well as tips and advice, designed for parents and carers.
Understanding the first year
Our popular resource takes a month-by-month look at what to expect, with some useful advice for supporting students as they navigate the first year.
What happens after Welcome?
Welcome Week is just the beginning! Once teaching begins, there's still plenty to help you keep settling in.
Your teaching timetable
Teaching for your modules (for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students) begins on Monday 28 September. This is when your academic timetable will begin. You can access your timetable through the MyUoB app from early September. Make sure to check it regularly.
Students starting at other times of the year should check their MyUoB app and look out for information from your department and School.
Start building your academic success
Studying at university can feel quite different to previous levels of study, whether that's been at school or college, or you're moving from an undergraduate to a postgraduate degree.
We've pulled together some top tips and advice to help you understand what to expect, especially if it's your first time studying at university level or in the UK. Use these to help you start to build the foundations for academic success - our Transition to University Canvas course is there to support you in more detail throughout the year.
Sport & Fitness memberships
Secure your exclusive student membership of Sport & Fitness or Tiverton Gym and enjoy our world class facilities. Want to secure your membership but not ready to hit the gym yet? Purchase your membership in advance, and choose a start date that works for you!
- Tiverton Gym memberships are live now.
- Sport & Fitness memberships are on sale from Monday 14 September.
Accessing your Sport & Fitness account
Accessing your Sport & Fitness account
You'll use your Sport & Fitness online account for everything from booking facilities and courts to group fitness classes or purchasing a gym membership. Every student is provided with an account, whether you plan to purchase a gym membership or not.
Logging in
Your username is your UoB student email address (ending @student.bham.ac.uk). The first time you access your Sport & Fitness online account, you'll need to select 'Forgotten your PIN?'. Your PIN will then be emailed to you.
You must register your account using your UoB Student email address to access our exclusive student memberships and prices!
Memberships and bookings
Once you have created an account you can purchase a membership online, or book sessions via the UBSport&Fitness app.
Your account will automatically be connected to your student ID card, so make sure you bring it with you to access any facilities.
Help with your account
If you need help with setting up your account, booking sessions, or buying memberships, please contact info@sportandfitness.bham.ac.uk
Staying in touch
Teaching begins on Monday 28 September and we'll start to move into our normal routines. As a student, you'll receive our Brum Bulletin newsletter fortnightly during term-time, with all the latest news, updates, and useful advice. Make sure you look out for it!
Our student intranet is your place to find the information you need and you can check events and activities on our What's On for Students page. It's never too late to get involved, try something different, and meet new people.
