Dear parents and carers
PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR UNIVERSITY IS A BIG STEP . WE WANT IT TO BE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED – OUR FRIENDLY , EXPERIENCED STAFF ARE HERE TO GIVE ADVICE AND ASSURANCE .
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Budgeting and finance
Fees , finance and funding are some of the biggest concerns for parents and carers . Our Student Finance Team offers guidance on all funding , bursaries , scholarships and moneyrelated issues , as well as events throughout the year to help students manage their finances . Visit port . ac . uk / ugfeesandfunding for more information , email studentfinance @ port . ac . uk or see our finance information on page 24 .
Health and wellbeing
We are committed to making sure our students are looked after while at university . There are several doctors ’ surgeries near campus , and a wellbeing service offering help with personal and emotional concerns , including mental health . For more information visit port . ac . uk / support or see page 14 .
Housing
Prospective students who make us their firm first choice can apply for places in halls from January onwards . They are guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence if they meet our deadline .
Our Student Housing Team provides information about our halls of residence and the extensive private housing options available in Portsmouth .
Student safety is extremely important to us . Halls staff are on duty in various locations during the day and up to 11.00pm at night . In addition , a team of security officers patrol the halls throughout the evening and night , providing security and safety .
For more information , visit port . ac . uk / accommodation , email student . housing @ port . ac . uk or see page 23 .
Student support
Everyone needs extra support or advice sometimes . We offer a range of personal tutors , Student Hubs and academic support , including the Academic Skills Unit ( ASK ), the Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre ( ASDAC ), the Chaplaincy and our Maths Café . For more information , visit port . ac . uk / support or see page 14 .
Part-time jobs and future careers
Our Careers and Employability Service offers support to students and graduates with part-time jobs , career planning , graduate jobs , work experience , volunteering and setting up their own businesses – all located under one roof . All services are available free for five years after graduation . Visit port . ac . uk / careers for more information , or see page 28 .
Care leavers
If you ’ re a care leaver , find out more about the additional support we offer on page 25 .
Estranged students
If you ’ ve lost touch with your parents , you might find it more difficult to get the personal and financial support you need at uni . This is why we give you additional help , guidance and support . Visit port . ac . uk / estranged .
Directing you to the right sources of information
You can feel confident in the support available to help students have the best possible uni experience . Don ' t forget to come along to the Parents Welcome event at the start of term . Find out more at port . ac . uk / parents .
PREPARATION As a parent or carer , you play a vital role in helping your child prepare for university . The timeline below will help you maximise their chance of securing a place at a university that is right for them . It also gives you a helpful reminder of all the important deadlines .
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SEP – MAR Discuss future plans , including degree courses and alternatives like degree apprenticeships .
JAN – JUN Help research their options . What subjects are they interested in ?
FEB – JUN Attend a UCAS Fair and other higher education exhibitions in your area .
JUN – JUL Ideal time to start writing a personal statement and gaining work experience . Attend university open days . Book a place on a University of Portsmouth Open Day : port . ac . uk / opendays
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SEP Students can start applying for universities via UCAS .
JAN UCAS deadline for most courses ( some have earlier deadlines ).
FEB Applications for student finance open via Student Finance England . UCAS Extra opens for anyone not holding offers .
MAY Students need to make their choices and let the universities know . Exam season starts – help and support your child to prepare and revise .
AUG Exam results . Clearing and Confirmation opens . If your child hasn ’ t applied to university yet or has not got the results they were expecting , now is the time to act or consider their university options . However , we encourage applicants to get in touch with Admissions well before they get their results , to talk through their options .
T + 44 ( 0 ) 23 9284 5566 E admissions @ port . ac . uk
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