Welcome
Welcome to Portsmouth and the first year of your degree. You're joining a community of staff and students who are all here to support and encourage you, and we hope you're excited to start your new life at university.
Over the next few years, you'll delve into your chosen subject, make friends for life, and develop skills to prepare you for a successful career after your studies.
We wish you every success in everything you do here at Portsmouth.
Accessing your online accounts
If your induction includes online activities, you'll need your student account details to access them. Your username will consist of 'UP' followed by your student ID number (for example, UP123456).
You’ll also need to log into Moodle to find all the details about your course. You’ll only have access to Moodle once you complete your registration with us.
If you're having problems logging into any University systems, please contact the Service Desk – call +44 023 9284 7777 or email servicedesk@port.ac.uk.
Your induction timetable
Times are given in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Week commencing 16 January 2023.
Thursday 19 January
10.00am - 10.30am: Welcome to the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy
An introduction to the University of Portsmouth by the course team.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
10.30am - 11.15am: Health and safety brief
Introduction into the health and safety of the building and a tour.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
11.30am - 12.30pm: Introduction to the Course Structure and modules
Meet the module coordinators to discuss the structure of the course and the different modules involved.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
1.30pm - 2.00pm: Introduction to Moodle and e-learning
An introduction to Moodle and how to use it effectively.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
2.30pm - 2.45pm: Intro to the Dental Society
Meet the students involved in the Dental Society and ask them your questions.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
2.45pm - 3.15pm: Intro to assessment
This will give the students an opportunity to meet the associate head of academics and understand assessment processes.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
3.15pm - 3.45pm: Introduction to student rep, processes, and code of conduct
An opportunity to meet the associate head of students.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
3.45pm - 4.15pm: Personal tutorial system
An opportunity to meet the lead of the personal tutoring system and understand the importance of personal tutors and how they support students.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
4.15pm - 4.45pm: Q and A with module coordinators
Final close of programme and a Q and A session.
William Beaty Building, Room 0.23
If you have any queries about your first week timetable, please contact myport@port.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 9284 4444. Alternatively, you can find further information via your MyPort Information Hub.
International and EU students
If you're joining us from overseas, find out about our International Orientation events and what you need to do during your first weeks.
You'll need to join us in Portsmouth for the start of course. Information about registering, collecting your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP card) and ID checks for the new academic year will be sent to you by email.
Welcome to Portsmouth
We're pleased to welcome you to Portsmouth. Find out everything you need to know about getting started as a Portsmouth student.
Joining the University
Read our helpful hints on what to do, pack, who to talk to before getting here, and arrivals
Maps and directions
Find out how to get to/around Portsmouth and our campus with our interactive and downloadable maps.
Guidance and support
Access our guidance and support services on study skills, managing your finances, living in halls, health and wellbeing as well as accident and emergency info.
Make a Payment
How to pay your university tuition fees, accommodation fees, international fees and to notify us of your sponsor.
