Short course joining instructions (credit bearing modules only)
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.
Let us know any specific requirements or support needs
Students with a declared disability
If you have disclosed a disability via UCAS or your application, please complete the Additional Requirements Questionnaire (ARQ), which will have been emailed to you by the Admissions team. If you haven’t received this email or need to discuss your requirements further, please email disability@winchester.ac.uk.
You can access support during your course through the Student Support and Success team, including the Academic Success, Mental Wellbeing, Student Journey and Disability and Inclusion teams.
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. 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: International student support - University of Winchester or contact international.support@winchester.ac.uk.
Enrol
Upload a photo for your university card
All on-campus students are required to have a physical University ID card. Please ensure that you have uploaded a passport-style photo for your student card via the link in My Record from 18 August 2026 onwards.
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
Your university timetable will become available after the ID you uploaded for enrolment has been verified by a member of University staff (usually within 3 to 5 working days).
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 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.
For the academic year 26/27, limited parking will be introduced for commuting students. 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.
Pre-arrival events
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 students.
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.
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.
