Welcome and induction
Starting this September? You're in the right place.
We're really excited to welcome you to Roehampton - your September 2026 journey starts here.
We want to make your journey to Roehampton as smooth as possible. From now until September, we’ll be sharing everything you need to do before you start, so you can feel ready, confident, and prepared for your first day.
On this page you'll find information about welcome week, enrolment, and induction as well as tips for navigating your first few weeks including where to go for support and advice.
This page will be updated regularly, so keep checking back to stay in the loop.
Welcome Week
21 - 26 September 2026
Throughout the week, our welcome and induction activities will help you feel at home, connect with your new community, and find your way around campus before teaching begins.
Enrolment & induction
Online: opens on 14 September
In-person: opens on 21 September
Enrolment is the process you need to complete to become an official Roehampton student - it will be online and in-person. Once you've enrolled you can access your timetable and other digital tools.
Induction is the essential way to kick start your studies, from meeting staff, joining clubs and societies, and seeing what support is available to you.
Get yourself prepared
There's lots to think about before you arrive at university, this section will help you feel prepared for starting your journey with us.
We really recommend that you familiarise with your welcome and induction schedule, so you know when you'll need to be on campus.
Living in our on-campus halls is a great way to find your community.
We can guarantee you a room if you apply by 30 June.
We offer some of the most affordable accommodation in London with bills included and 24/7 security on campus, including campus wardens and flat reps.
We know the cost of university is significant, but see it as an it's investment in your future. You're probably planning how you'll cover your course, accommodation and living costs.
If you normally live in England, and haven't already, you can apply for a tuition fee loan and maintenance loan through Student Finance England to support your studies.
We offer a range of generous financial support packages, see if you're eligible for up to £1,000 towards commuting to campus, a £1000 boost or getting up to £3000 for achieving top grades.
If you'd like to chat with our students, those who have been exactly where you are now, you can connect with them on Unibuddy to get advice and feel more confident about starting with us.
The Roehampton Students' Union is the heart of the university, from events, clubs to socitietes, there is plenty of opportunites for you to experience something new and meet friends. There’s also a range of different sports you can get involved in and try, either competitively or just to be active and have fun.
It's a good idea to be familiar with where things are on campus, including where you'll need to go if you need to speak to someone.
Our campus map highlights our academic buildings, accommodation as well as social spaces and services.
You can also take our virtual tour.
Our room names may seem confusing at first, but you'll get used to them. Each has a code and room number, e.g: DB202 would be located in the Sir David Bell building on the second floor.
If you need help with anything, Nest (our support hub) is the place to go. They be able to direct you to the right place, either in-person or online.
We have great transport links across London and beyond.
Our main campus is a short walk from Barnes station and has regular trains from Waterloo and Clapham Junction. Putney train station is about a 30-minute walk away.
Our nearest tube is Putney Bridge on the district line. The 265, 419 and 493 buses all stop outside the main entrance to campus. Night buses N72 and N74 also run through the night.
If you plan to cycle, we have bike storage and also offer e-bikes with a 50% discount.
If you're planning to drive, we have free parking on-campus. Learn more about parking on campus including how to register your car.
Once you've completed your online enrolment, you'll get a Roehampton email address which will give you access to lots of applications and tools. Here's some of the ones you'll be using most.
UoR Digital Campus app
This is a must have app, it'll make university life simpler as all the essential services and info you need are all in one place.
Nest online
This is where you'll go for anything you need help and support with. Whether that's understanding your timetable or reaching out to a Wellbeing Officer, this is your go too.
Moodle
This is where you'll be able to find information on your modules plus assessment deadlines. You'll also have access to the Learning Skills Hub, which has resources to help with your academic writing and preparing for exams.
Connecting to WiFi
You'll have free access to free WiFi across campus.
Welcome week
21 - 26 September
Before teaching starts, enjoy a full week of activities designed to help you settle in, make friends, and explore campus. It’s all about helping you feel at home in Roehampton.
Getting ready for your course
Get to know the staff who’ll be teaching and supporting you, discover what you’ll be studying, and meet other students on your course.
What's on
We work with the Roehampton Students’ Union to run a joint welcome timetable to support you alongside your course induction. With a variety of activities and events, it’s all about helping you feel at home, meet new people, and discover what’s waiting for you at Roehampton, at your own pace.
The schedule of what's happening will be available soon.
Help and advice
Nest is our hub for support at Roehampton. It's a central place where you can go for help with almost anything, whether it's academic, personal, or practical.
You can drop in (the Nest are based in the library on main campus and Whitelands), or message them on live chat for help, advice, or a friendly chat.
They can also help direct you to the right team.
Disability and Dyslexia support
We encourage you to reach out to us so we can understand your needs, support you and help ensure the adjustments you need are put into place.
Getting ready for uni
We know starting university is exciting - but it can feel a little overwhelming too. From managing your money to making new friends, there’s a lot to think about.
Our blog is packed with advice and stories from students who’ve been through it too and can help you feel ready from day one. Don't forget you can also chat with our students to find out what student life is really like too!
Living on campus
All our halls are based on campus. Check out our affordable options, which we can adapt to meet your needs.
Fees and funding
Find out how you'll pay your tuition fees and what scholarships and bursaries are available to help fund your way through university.
Cost of living support
We don't want you to worry about how you'll afford your studies. See what practical, wellbeing and affordable support is available to you.
Student life
From making new friends, to experiencing something new, everything you need to know about getting the most out of your university experience.
Student support
We offer a range of support, which includes career, academic and financial. See how we'll tailor our support and build it into your experience.
Term dates
Get familiar with your term dates for this year and the next academic year. See when you'll need to be on campus and when teaching starts and ends.
Travelling to campus
Plan your journey to our Southwest campus by train, tube, bus, bike or car, get tips on how to commute smart, hear from our students and see what's near campus.
Wellbeing
We know you might be feeling overwhelmed. Our dedicated Student Wellbeing team provide a calm, supportive space to talk about anything that's affecting you.