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.
Vice-Chancellor's Welcome Talk
Tuesday 19 September
9.00am - 10.00am: Faculty of Business and Law - VC's Welcome Talk
Meet Professor Graham Galbraith and Faculty staff at your Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome Talk for information about opportunities and support for you.
Free breakfast available from 8:30am
Richmond Building LT1
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.
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.
Further information
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.

Life on Campus
Discover the opportunities and services you can access as a student with us, and find your way around campus with our downloadable map.

Joining the University
Read our helpful hints on what to do, pack, who to talk to before getting here, and arrivals. Double-check you've ticked every box. Find out more.

Maps and directions
Find out how to get to/around Portsmouth and our campus with our interactive and downloadable maps.

Make a Payment
How to pay your university tuition fees, accommodation fees, international fees and to notify us of your sponsor.
