Welcome
Whether you're starting your postgraduate course with us or returning after your first year, we're pleased to welcome you to the University. We hope you're excited to get started.
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.
Wednesday 18 January
9.30am - 10.25am: Welcome by Head of School
The Head of School will deliver welcoming messages to the new students. This is an exciting opportunity to know more about the School and meet the Head.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
10.30am - 10.55am: Introduction to Health and Safety
An introduction to health and safety at the University of Portsmouth.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
11.00am - 11.55am: Introduction to the Course
The MSc course will be introduced. During this session, you'll meet your Course Leader and fellow students.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.01
12.00pm - 12.30pm: Library Services Induction
The services, resources and support provided by the Library will be introduced
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
Thursday 19 January
1.00pm - 1.25pm: Moodle Induction
Most of the learning resources of each module at the University of Portsmouth will be uploaded to the Moodle page. The function of the Moodle platform will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
1.30pm - 1.55pm: Student Finance Induction
The services and support provided by the Student Finance Team will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
2.00pm - 2.25pm: Careers, Employability and Enterprise skills Induction
The services, resources and support provided by the Careers and Employability Team will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
2.30pm - 2.55pm: In-Sessional English Team Induction (ISE)
The services and support provided by the In-Sessional English Team will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
3.00pm - 3.25pm: Academic Skills Support Team Induction (ASK)
The services and support provided by the Academic Skills Support Team will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
3.30pm - 3.55pm: MyPort Hub Team Induction
The services and support provided by the MyPort Hub Team will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
4.00pm - 4.25pm: Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre Induction (ASDAC)
The services, resources and support provided by the Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre will be introduced.
Anglesea Building, Room 2.08
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.
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.
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.
