Guide to your first week
Starting university is a very exciting time, and there will be lots of things to do before you start classes. That's why we've created a handy guide to help you navigate your way through your first weeks.
Staying in university accommodation?
You'll be able to choose a date and time to move into your accommodation once you've completed the induction on the accommodation portal. You'll then receive your arrivals paperwork. This shows your key collection point and arrival time, and safety instructions for you to follow before, during and after your arrival day. For student starting in September 2025 these are the key move in days:
- Nursing and Paramedic Science students - 6 September 2025
- Undergraduate students - 11 September 2025
- Postgraduate students - 11 September 2025 onwards
Things to do
Make the most of your first couple of weeks on campus by completing the following tasks on this handy checklist:
Visit the Student Welcome and Support Hub
The Student Welcome and Support Hub is where you can get all the information and support you need to get started at the University of Stirling. You'll be able to get help with enrolment and receiving your student ID card, support on visas and immigration, ask queries about finance and get help with setting up your IT equipment. Student Support Services will be on hand to answer any other questions you have.
| Date | Opening hours | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 11 and Fri 12 September | 09:00 - 16:00 | Level 3 Campus Central |
| Sat 13 and Sun 14 September | 10:00 - 14:00 | Student Hub, Level 1 Campus Central |
| Mon 15 to Fri 19 September | 09:00 - 16:00 | Level 3 Campus Central |
| Sat 20 September | 10:00 - 14:00 | Student Hub, Level 1 Campus Central |
| Sun 21 September | 10:00 - 14:00 | Level 3 Campus Central |
| Mon 22 to Fri 26 September | 09:00 - 16:00 | Level 3 Campus Central |
Talk early and talk often
Want to ask questions about what it’s like being a new student at Stirling or how to access services and support? Feeling a bit lost or overwhelmed or don’t know where to start to meet new people? Why
Our Welcome and Look Out Student Assistants will be around offering listening spaces, signposting and shared
Complete your Stirling Essentials arrival activities
Completed the pre-arrival online orientation workshops? Great. Now complete the short self-paced online courses on academic writing and tackling gender-based violence by week 3 of semester. You'll earn a digital badge on completion of each online course.
Find out when and where your classes are
Read our full guidance on how to view your personalised timetable and how to sign up for seminars and other small group sessions:
Get involved with our welcome and orientation activities
Don't forget we have a full programme of on-campus and online events and activities to help you meet friends and settle into university life.
And the fun doesn't stop after Welcome week: our student life programme Be Connected continues throughout the semester with a wide range of enjoyable and informative activities.
Take part in your course induction
Meet your teachers and classmates and find out how things work at our online and on-campus events. You'll get essential information to help you settle in. You'll find your course induction activities in your personalised timetable.
Meet your personal tutor
You’ll be allocated a personal tutor in the first week and their details will appear on your portal once you are fully enrolled. They will be in touch to arrange to meet you in the first two weeks of semester. Your tutor will be with you throughout your studies to offer advice and signpost help as required.
Register with our on-campus doctor and dentist
To access medical care you should be registered with a local doctor and dentist in the area where you live. If you are living on campus the medical and dental centre on campus is open for new registrations.
Connect to Wi-Fi on campus
We know that getting connected to the Wi-Fi is one of the first things you will want to do. If you need help getting connected to Wi-Fi, then our Wi-Fi Wizards will be around to help you.
Discover our sport facilities
On campus we offer a wide range of sports and exercise options whether you are an elite athlete or a complete beginner - everyone is welcome!
#JUSTASK
University is about finding your own way – but that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Our student support team is here to listen and offer guidance. You can access live chat in your student portal.
Life at Stirling
Get all the info about life on campus and in the city Stirling, from where the nearest supermarkets are, to what activities you can get involved in and what's on.
Study at Stirling
The first couple of weeks can be a very busy and confusing time, so here's the info you need to get started on your academic life.
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Getting around campus
All facilities are just a short walk from each other. Use our map to see the best routes to take.