Apprentice joining instructions
Before you join us in September, follow this checklist of key steps you need to complete before you arrive. Keep returning to this page as additional useful information will be added throughout the summer. We can't wait to welcome you to Winchester.
Finances
As you embark on this new stage of your journey, it is important to be able to manage your money and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate the financial aspects of apprenticeship life at university.
Managing your money
Doing an apprenticeship may mean that you are not new to managing your money for your own everyday needs, but it is always worth refreshing your financial plans.
Your income may be considerably lower, and you will have to consider additional costs associated with your course and/or potential additional childcare costs, plus travel and possibly placement costs to incorporate into your financial plans. This will be on top of essential bills like rent/mortgage, groceries and travel to work.
Planning your budgets
One way to manage your money is to plan or budget the money you have coming in and going out, so that you know how much you have left over, to avoid overspending.
For more information on funding and managing your money please access our links on our LinkTree site: https://linktr.ee/uowstudentsandmoney or discuss this with our Funding and Financial Wellbeing team on studentsandmoney@winchester.ac.uk.
Let us know any specific requirements or support needs
We welcome disabled students and are committed to improving access to all aspects of student life through a wide range of methods.
Learners with a declared disability
Apprenticeship applicants will complete a different onboarding process from undergraduate and postgraduate students. This will include a screening to identify areas of need or additional support via APTEM. This information will be shared with the Disability and Inclusion Team who can support learners to draw up Learning Agreements and access funded support via the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). This could include 1 to 1 Study Skills and assistive technology.
For more information, please speak to the Apprenticeship team.
Student Support and Success
Our dedicated Student Support and Success team provides information, advice and guidance on many aspects of student life to all students and learners. We are available to support you pre-arrival, on arrival and throughout your time at the University. Please see our website and get in touch at any stage: Student support - University of Winchester .
International students
For information and guidance on elements including the visa process, please visit our International Student Support pages: or contact international.support@winchester.ac.uk.
Online Enrolment
Upload a photo for your university card
From 18 August, you'll be able to upload your photo for your University ID card, which you will need for the duration of your course.
To make sure your card is ready for collection at your enrolment session, please upload your photo by 27 August 2026. Submitting your photo by this date will allow us to print your card in advance so it's ready for collection at enrolment.
If a photo is uploaded after 27 August 2026, your ID card won’t be available to collect at enrolment and will need to be produced at a later date.
Log on to My Record and enrol
It is important that you complete online enrolment so that you can start your programme. From the week commencing 17 August 2026, we will be emailing all new students with their login details for My Record and further instructions about completing enrolment. Look out for your Welcome and password emails (don’t forget to check your junk folders, just in case). You’ll be able to complete the online parts of enrolment once you’ve received both emails.
Complete online orientation
Your first step of enrolment is to complete the online orientation course to help you prepare for life and study at the University of Winchester. There are four short, mini units to complete which will provide you with key information about areas such as:
- our university community and how to get involved
- how to prepare for studying at this next level
- how to engage with our online platforms and stay safe online, and
- how to manage your money.
You can access the units via Canvas, which is our virtual learning environment. The online orientation course will be available from 18 August 2026.
Check your timetable
Welcome Week timetable
Your Welcome Week timetable will be available in My Record once you complete the online part of enrolment. It includes details of your mandatory in-person ID check (check the day/time carefully as there are multiple slots and you only need to attend one), as well as a variety of welcome talks for your first week.
University teaching timetable
Your university timetable will become available once you have completed in-person enrolment.
Read the Student Charter
The Student Charter sets out the expectations and commitments shared by the University's staff, Students' Union and students. This Charter sets out how we will work in partnership together to create a collaborative, respectful and supportive environment. You can read via the link below.
Plan your travel to Winchester
We are passionate about the environment at Winchester, so we always encourage you to travel as sustainably as possible when coming to campus.
Commuting to Winchester
We encourage our commuting students and learners to use sustainable and public transport wherever possible. Further details are available on our Travel and Transport pages. Winchester Students’ Union also host a commuter lounge on our King Alfred Quarter and they have a Commuting Students Network.
We have limited parking on our campus. If you would like to know more about the parking provision available to commuting students for 26/27, please complete this form Commuter Student Parking – Fill in form. Permits to park on campus are also available for students who require one for accessibility or care reasons. Students should discuss this with Student Support and Success in the first instance by emailing studentsupport@winchester.ac.uk (care reasons) or disability@winchester.ac.uk (accessibility reasons).
Join us for Welcome Week
During Welcome Week (Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September), you will complete the in-person stage of enrolment. Details of your enrolment session will be available in My Record once you have completed the online enrolment process. When attending your session, please bring the original version of the identification document you uploaded online (e.g. your passport or driving licence).
As part of Welcome Week, you will also meet staff and course mates, as well as begin your learning journey with us.
Join our pre-arrival sessions and connect with others
We will be running a range of events which will provide you with key information to support your transition to university, along with opportunities to connect with staff and other learners.
Please keep an eye on your emails for links to join, opportunities to sign up and notifications of any further events which may be of interest.
Postgraduate student webinars
If you are a mature student returning to higher education for a postgraduate qualification, or would just like to learn more about the step-up to postgraduate study, join the Academic Success team for these two webinars introducing you to some key academic skills for Level 7 study. These are stand alone sessions and you are very welcome to attend one or both of them.
Back to Study Undergraduate Day - Thursday 3 September 2026 (on campus)
This relaxed and informative day is designed for any mature student joining an undergraduate programme who has been away from education for a while and who wishes to refresh their academic skills. The workshop is an excellent opportunity to take part in sessions focusing on some of the key academic skills needed for higher education study (e.g. assignment planning, reading and research, and academic writing), to meet fellow students and to familiarise yourself with the higher education environment.
Further information and a link to request a place will be shared with eligible students in mid-August.
Wednesday 9 September 2026, 4-5pm
An introduction to postgraduate study skills: building confidence in academic study.
Details on how to register for this event will be shared soon.
Wednesday 16 September 2026, 4-5pm
Postgraduate writing essentials: top tips to get you started.
Details on how to register for this event will be shared soon.
