University life is about more than studying. It’s about the people you meet, the new experiences you have and the memories you make! Here are some ways you can connect with others, make friends and get the most out of your time with us.
The University of Southampton Students’ Union (also known as SUSU) is run by students, for students.
SUSU can provide support and advice on anything and everything during your time at the University.
To find out more about the ways they can support you and enhance your university life, follow them on:
Starting university can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. With our Unibuddy online platform, you can connect with other new students and chat with our student mentors who are here to help you, whatever you are feeling.
We have mentors from different courses, levels of study and backgrounds, who are all available to chat about anything you want to know – from what to expect on your course and what to bring with you to halls, to how to find your way around campus.
You can get onto the University’s student intranet as soon as you’ve set up your University IT account and email.
SUSSED will give you access to University news and announcements, as well as useful links, including:
Southampton Sport offers members a range of fitness, wellbeing and sporting opportunities in various locations across Southampton. Facilities include outdoor pitches, sports courts and a watersports centre.
Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre is opening its brand new expansion in September 2024, just in time for your arrival. The £34m investment includes a brand new 200+ station gym, with state-of-the-art Technogym and IFI equipment.
It will also include 5 new activity studios, 3 squash courts, a large climbing and bouldering wall and a café area, as well as the existing swimming pool and sports halls.
Memberships can be paid monthly or annually and give you access to our facilities, classes, courts, and courses all year round. Our Monthly Plus and Annual memberships will also give you access to an additional 70 BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) gyms across the UK.
You can also join free sessions all year round as part of the Be Active programme.
Be Active aims to make sport free, accessible and fun for everyone. You don't need a Southampton Sport membership to join any of the Be Active sessions and all equipment is provided.
All Be Active sessions can be found on the MySouthampton App.