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Welcome to Solent University!

Congratulations on your place at Solent! We can't wait to welcome you and we hope you're looking forward to joining our student community.

In Hello Uni, you'll find everything you need to know before you start your course to help you prepare for your first few months at Solent.

Find out what happens during Student Welcome and get information on accommodation and fees and funding options. There's also a guide to life in Southampton, so you can find out what it's really like to study here. And for parents, there's information and advice at the end of this page to help you support your young person to prepare for university.

Online registration

Before you join us, please ensure you complete your pre-registration in full, as outlined in your online enrolment instruction email.

If you need help with this, please click the 'Live Chat' button below to speak to a member of the team.

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Welcome to Solent University!

Congratulations on your place at Solent! We can't wait to welcome you and we hope you're looking forward to joining our student community.

In Hello Uni, you'll find everything you need to know before you start your course to help you prepare for your first few months at Solent.

Find out what happens during Student Welcome and get information on accommodation and fees and funding options. There's also a guide to life in Southampton, so you can find out what it's really like to study here. And for parents, there's information and advice at the end of this page to help you support your young person to prepare for university.

Online registration

Before you join us, please ensure you complete your pre-registration in full, as outlined in your online enrolment instruction email.

If you need help with this, please click the 'Live Chat' button below to speak to a member of the team.

A group of students walking through the Spark

Welcome and enrolment

We're so looking forward to welcoming you to Solent University and helping you to get to know your course, your peers, and your University.

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International students

International students (EU and non-EU) can find essential information about our international welcome and induction, as well as Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS), tuition fees, and arrival.

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  • Apprentices

    Find out what to expect when studying for an apprenticeship at Solent, as well as tips and advice on managing your work/life balance.

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  • Officer cadets

    If you're starting officer cadet training in our Warsash Maritime School, here you'll find out more about your studies and safety training.

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  • Mature students

    Here you'll find advice and support for all mature students, from study skills, to socialising, to finance.

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Student support

Our support services are here to help you make the most of your learning and enjoy your life at university. The teams are on hand throughout the week, so please do contact us if there’s anything you’re worried about or need a bit of advice on.

Student support at Solent

Student portal and My Solent app

The student portal is your first port of call for University information. You'll find useful contact details, student support, library information, accommodation, careers advice and the latest Solent news and information.

Visit the student portal

The MySolent student app gives you quick and easy access to everyday services, like your timetable, email account, unit information, library loans, learning resources, and more!

Download MySolent on iPhone

Download MySolent on Android

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Get involved with your Students' Union!

Led by students, for students, the Union provides independent representation, academic support, a huge range of societies, exciting events, and the opportunity to take part in national student campaigns. Make the most of their services - like Safe Solent to get you home after a night in the library - or even become an Officer and represent your fellow students.

Meet the Students' Union

Living in Southampton

The city of Southampton has around 250,000 residents and a large student population. You'll find variety of high street and independent shops, bars, restaurants and music venues to suit all tastes. If you're new to Southampton, or you'd just like to find out more about student life in the city, you'll find information here that will help you find your feet and make the most of what our hometown has to offer.

Tips and advice for living in Southampton

Solent students share their advice

5 things I wish I'd known

BSc (Hons) Psychology student, Anneli shares five tips to help you get the most out of your university experience.

Hear from Anneli

Tips for building connections

Surrounding yourself with likeminded people can really make a difference. Here, BSc (Hons) Business Management with Finance student, Raza shares what he's learned during his time at Solent.

Hear from Raza

Welcome week essentials

BSc (Hons) Psychology student, Zipporah shares her tips on how to get the best out of Welcome Week

Hear from Zipporah