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Please expand the sections below for the actions you need to take before you arrive, when you get here and advice on settling in.
All students must be enrolled in order to study at the University.
You are advised to complete enrolment as soon as possible and arrive by your course start date so that you can attend induction activities. You can complete the full enrolment process online by logging on to your Student Portal, selecting 'Enrol' from the main menu and following the instructions.
You will need your username and password, which you should have already received by email. When you have completed this process successfully you will receive a confirmation email to your University email account. See Understanding the enrolment process in your Student Portal for full guidance.
Whether you travel by rail or road, Northumbria University is easy to reach. Located in the north-east of England, Northumbria has two distinct campuses. The largest, City Campus, is centrally located in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coach Lane Campus, set in a leafy suburb, is just 3 miles from City Campus.
Wherever you are travelling from, your Welcome Pack below contains lots of useful information about travelling to campus, what to bring with you and how to ensure a smooth arrival.
Your Smartcard is not only your student identification but used for essential everyday tasks like accessing University buildings and using the Library. Please see Collecting your Student Smartcard article on your Student Portal for full details.
For the majority of apprentices joining us in September 2024, Welcome Week takes place from Monday 23rd September.
This is the perfect time to get to know your Campus, the facilities and support available to you. You can also choose to get involved in social events where possible - including Northumbria Students' Union's Freshers' Week. We are currently planning Welcome Week activities so please check back soon!
You can access a wide range of information, guidance and support from your University Library throughout the year, including online content, workshops and one-to-one sessions. See Developing your learning skills for more information on topics including:
If you have dyslexia or another Specific Learning Difference, you can access support from our Student Accessibility Team, which can include a personalised plan of reasonable adjustments, one-to-one specialist support tutorials and specific learning resources. See the Accessing general and specific study skills and resources article on your Student Portal for more information or to access support.
Northumbria Students' Union (NSU) is here to make your apprenticeship experience the best it can be. As an apprentice you can:
As an apprentice, we understand you'll be balancing work with your studies. You have the option to join Northumbria's vibrant community at your own pace and preference, where you can make new friends and get involved in activities such as Be Part Of It - our events programme exclusive to Northumbria students.
Our careers and employment service is called Graduate Futures, and can provide you with advice to help you develop your career within your organisation and offer support when required.
To help you navigate Northumbria, we have brought together a range of information about our campus, services and support available to you in a handy Welcome Guide. You can access a pdf version of the guide here.
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