Missed Welcome Week? Get yourself up to speed...
Hit the ground running with our top tips:
The Library and Learning Services team is here to help you transition into studying at Bath Spa University. Have a look at their resources for tips on the following:
Read more about the services available to support you with your studies:
It's not too late to get involved with the Students' Union's wide range of clubs and societies.
Student Support is on-hand to provide professional advice and guidance for all students. Learn more about:
If you think that you might have Dyslexia or another Specific Learning Difficulty such as Dyspraxia or AD(H)D, the University offers a full screening process.
Wonkee Wednesday aims to celebrate mental health throughout the year. Each month will have a theme with handy information, top tips and posts. Keep an eye out for our next event.
When you arrive at university you'll probably face new situations and have lots of questions.
Being students themselves, our mentors can help answer your questions and queries so you can get settled in. A Peer Mentor can also carry on supporting you during your first year, sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
Learn more about how to apply for a Peer Mentor.
There's plenty of support available to help you settle into life at Bath Spa. Scroll through and familiarise yourself with some of our services.
Our amazing Peer Mentors are second and third year students who can support you as you embark on your undergraduate course. Being students themselves, our Peer Mentors can help answer your questions and queries so you can get settled in. A Peer Mentor can also carry on supporting you during your first year, sharing their knowledge and experience with you.
To get a Peer Mentor, please email your full name, date of birth, and course to peermentor@bathspa.ac.uk.
Peer mentors
If you find that the transition to university is affecting your mental health and wellbeing, remember that you can speak to one of our mental health practioners at our "Mind Your Head" one-to-one drop-in sessions, with no need to book a prior appointment. In these sessions you can discuss any concerns and the options for further support.
Sessions take place in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, Student Support (Sophia building) between 11am-2pm every day. Please see the Newton Park campus map if you are unsure of how to find the Sophia building.
Mental health and wellbeing support
Student Support can offer students practical advice on managing money, financial entitlement and sourcing additional income.
Email our Student Money Advisor at studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk to request a one-to-one appointment.
Money advice
Meeting so many new people, combined with a diet of takeaways, partying, late nights and hard work could mean that Freshers' Flu is unavoidable.
We encourage that you register with a GP surgery when living in Bath in case you need any medical advice or treatment during your studies.
Medical Service
Post your memorable moments and Selfie Trail snaps on social media using #hellobathspa.
