Welcome to our Community
Explore how we’re supporting your family member to succeed.
Congratulations on the next step in your family journey.
It's an exciting time to see a family member start university. As a parent or guardian, you're also now part of our community.
Find out how we’re keeping student life safe, fun and rewarding this year, while supporting our students to achieve their potential.
Getting started
Parents of new students - Vice-Chancellor's welcome message
Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Galbraith welcomes parents and guardians of new students.
Maps and directions
Find out how to get to/around Portsmouth and our campus with our interactive and downloadable maps.
Key dates
Find dates of teaching blocks, Christmas and Easter breaks, consolidation weeks, and graduation ceremonies.
Getting support
How to support your child at university
It can be worrying when your child is struggling at University but won't reach out themselves, here's our list of where you can get help for them.
Support in halls
Our residence life team can offer help and advice if you're living in University halls.
Student Finance Support
Information, advice and support to help keep your finances on track.
Supporting your studies
Academic skills, maths support, faculty tutors and modules to get your started.