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.

Tuesday 17 January

12.00pm - 2.00pm: Welcome and Introduction from Course Team 

During this session, you'll be introduced to your course leader, teaching team, and the study community team. You'll also learn about your course, the IT and Library resources available to you, and have the chance to ask your questions and gain further information.

Burnaby Building, Room 3.30


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 in your first week.

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.

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Life on Campus

Here are some of the facilities and opportunities across our campus.

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Joining the University

Here's how you can register as a University of Portsmouth student 

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Maps and directions

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

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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.

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Make a Payment

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

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