Congratulations and welcome to Swansea University, we can’t wait to meet you soon! Joining university is an exciting time, filled with new opportunities and experiences. To help you prepare for this transition, we will be sending you a series of emails with useful information and resources.

We want to ensure you have a smooth start to university life, so this first email is all about equipping you with the information to get organised and ready for the start of the new academic year!

First steps

Before you get started there are some essential steps to prepare for your arrival. Our checklist guides you through everything you need to do before you join us!

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How we communicate with you

We want to ensure you have all the information you need to be successful at Swansea University, and we have a variety of channels to keep you up to date.

Important and official notices are communicated via email, so please check your student inbox regularly so you don’t miss any important advice!

Follow our social media channels to stay up to get the latest welcome information, helpful 'how to' guides, and to stay up to date with student events happening in term 1.

Be sure to download the arrivals app

The Swansea University app is your go-to place for all things enrolment and arrivals. It’s designed to help you prepare for your arrival in Swansea and guide you through your first few weeks with us.

 

The MySwansea app is easy to use! Please download the app using the appropriate button below. Or you can search 'MySwansea' into your relevant app store.

Once downloaded, as you are a new student arriving at the University, please select and use the ‘New Student Arrivals’ button.

 

You can also use a web version of the app. However, we recommended downloading MySwansea for the full experience!

 

Apple App store

Google Play

 

Uni Buddy

If you’d like to chat with like-minded students before you arrive in Swansea, we are pleased to announce that you can!

The Swansea University arrivals community is an online platform where you can find a new roommate, discover the best societies or bond over similar interests and more!

Make friends here

Hwb - The home of student information

From accessing your timetable, course materials, and exam results to staying up to date with the latest student news and events, Hwb keeps you connected and informed. It’s your gateway to support services, wellbeing resources, and opportunities to get involved in university life. Click the logo below to access Hwb, or click here!

Need more advice?

Our Hwb team offers information and guidance on any aspect of student life from Enrolment to Graduation. The team also provides advice, guidance and referrals for all your support requirements during your time at Swansea University. If you have any pre-arrival queries our Hwb team can support and triage you to the correct team for resolution

The friendly and experienced team is always ready to support you now and when you arrive on campus. In person support is available at a centralised service point on each campus.

 

Singleton Campus - Digital Technium

Bay Campus - Engineering Central Reception

Swansea University Students' Union

Shwmae! We’re your Students’ Union, and as a student of Swansea University, you’re automatically a member – we are so excited to welcome you! At the Students’ Union, everything we do is driven by students, for students.

How to get involved?

You can join sports clubs, sign up to one of our societies (or start your own!), and even earn some cash working for the SU as a member of our hard-working and much-loved student staff.

Student Voice is at the heart of what we do, whether it’s through campaignsstudent representation, or simply sharing your feedback, there are countless ways to get involved, make change, and co-create the community you want to be part of.

What do we offer?

We’re here to support you through your student journey. We have a dedicated Advice and Support Centre where students can meet with our specialist staff and discuss any issues related to housing, academic challenges, and wellbeing. For students with young children, our welcoming nursery is here to support your family as you pursue your goals.

We also have a selection of bars and shops, pop into Costcutter for a lunchtime meal deal, grab some Swansea Uni merch from Fulton Outfitters, head up to JCs for your morning coffee or a post-lecture drink, and swing by Y Stiwdio to customise your society merch!

So, what can you expect from us?

From vibrant, large-scale events right through to chilled art sessions and adorable animal therapy, we’re here to make sure your time at Swansea is as enjoyable and as memorable as possible.

Academic preparation for your course

We're sure you're really keen to know more about your course and start meeting the people you will be studying with for the next few years! You can find out lots of important information on your School Induction pages, which will begin to be updated over the coming weeks.

Accommodation

If you’re looking for accommodation don’t lose any sleep!