Starting University at Huddersfield

Before starting your course

Ready, Steady, Study and Ready, Steady, Research

Before arrival, you’ll be given access to magazine-style online resources which give information and insights to the range of support available to you whilst studying at Huddersfield. They include advice on what to get ready, journey planning, finding buildings and rooms, important people you’ll meet, library and IT resources, campus life, safety and wellbeing, careers, employment and enterprise opportunities, and a range of study tips.

Learn more at Ready, Steady, Study and Ready, Steady, Research.

A range of live online meetings are offered in August and September before you join us, to provide more information about studying at Huddersfield.

When you first join us

Flying Start

The award winning* ‘Flying Start’ is an alternative to traditional inductions, which is based on engaging, subject-specific activities. It provides early encouragement for you to develop a supportive learning community by stimulating excitement about the subject, developing relationships with academics and peers, encouraging a sense of belonging through working with a range of new people, and developing useful habits for full-time study.

*Winner: Guardian University Awards 2018 – Course and curriculum design and SCUTREA Social Justice Prize 2018

Getting started

Huddersfield Essentials: Induction Resource

Once enrolled at Huddersfield you’ll have access to the online Huddersfield Essentials resource that includes detailed information on University life, such as the Students’ Union, health and wellbeing, careers, campus life, how to get online, learning online and on-campus and study essentials such as library facilities, academic support and student services. Flying Start and all Beginning University initiatives refer to and encourage students to use this resource.

On-going support

Personal Academic Tutors

As well as lecturers, there are a range of support mechanisms and learning partnerships in place at Huddersfield. You’ll have a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) allocated to you during the first weeks of term (postgraduates will have individualised supervisors). Your relationship with your PAT is important as it is maintained throughout your studies. Your PAT will meet you at least five times a year (three times for part-time students) and oversee your progress, as well as advise and direct you towards improvement and progression.