Starting University is such an exciting time and we understand that you must have so many questions about becoming a student at the University of Brighton. This is why we've put together a short list of ways in which you can feel extra prepared when you arrive in Brighton in September. 

If you have any other questions for us, you can email us at bsucommunications@brighton.ac.uk. 

Here are some of the things you can do to prepare for University:

Join your Students’ Union Freshers’ groups and pages 

Make sure you join your Freshers’ groups and pages so you can stay up to date with Freshers’ information and chat to new students before arriving at uni. 

The official University of Brighton Freshers’ groups and pages can be found here:

Brighton Freshers’ Page: www.facebook.com/BrightonFreshers19

Eastbourne Freshers’ Page: www.facebook.com/EastbourneFreshers19

Brighton Freshers’ Group here. 

Eastbourne Freshers’ Group here. 

If you’re in Halls, you can also join Halls-specific Facebook groups that will connect you with your new flatmates – so you can start chatting to them before Welcome Weekend. These groups will be created slightly later in the year, but they will be announced in the Freshers’ Groups so make sure you’re following. 

Student Finance 

Check with Student Finance that you’re up to date with the information and evidence that they need. This will help to prevent any complications when you’ve officially enrolled. If you need to chat to Student Finance about your application, you can contact them here.  

Research your accommodation 

Have a look at your accommodation choices and get to know the area. Just remember that there is no way of securing your first choice indefinitely, and you may be allocated accommodation in a different area. If you’d like to chat to the University accommodation team about this, you can email them at accommodation@brighton.ac.uk.

New Student Area - Student Central 

Have a look at the New Student Area on Student Central, this will give you more information about the Students’ Union and other areas of the University. You can access this from the 22nd August. 

Get Ready Checklist 

Check out the University’s first-week checklist and start ticking things off here.

Check your email inbox

You’ll be receiving emails from a variety of people over the next few weeks, with important information about starting University – so make sure you’re checking your inbox to stay up to date. 

Buy a Totum Card

Start getting fab discounts from day one of student life with the Totum card, you can buy yours here. 

Register for a doctor and a dentist 

Once you know your new accommodation, it’s best to register for your nearest doctor or dentist before forgetting! You can find University recommended doctors here and dentists here. 

Sign up to Save the Student 

Signing up to Save the Studentnot only gives you exclusive offers and discounts (especially around Freshers’ week) – it will also give you tips and advice before starting uni! 

Get to know your Students’ Union 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with Freshers’ and getting ready for University. If you’d prefer, you can also find out everything we do on our website. 

Some of you will also need to…

International Orientation

Book your place on the International Orientation day here.

Arrange childcare and funding 

Learn more about this here.

Apply for Disabled Student Allowance 

You can apply here.