New On-Campus Undergraduate Students
Welcome to Falmouth!
On this page you'll find important information on what to do before your arrival at Falmouth if you're an undergraduate student studying on campus, as well as how to get settled once you’re here.
If you’re an international student or an online student, we have specific information and advice for you. Select the relevant button below:
Becoming an official student
To be officially registered as a student at Falmouth University, you must complete the online enrolment process. You will be contacted approximately two weeks before the start of term with instructions on how to do this.
All students must enrol online before the first day of term. Doing this will also release your student loan, if applicable.
Once you have enrolled, you will be able to access your Falmouth University IT account. This allows you to log into your University email, connect to the campus Wi-Fi, as well as download Microsoft Office 365 apps for free and other key digital tools you’ll need during your studies.
If you have any difficulties getting set up with your IT account, you can find some handy information here, or contact the IT Service Desk.
Accessing your timetable is a vital part of getting started at Falmouth. It will tell you when and where your sessions are and help you to plan your time around your studies.
Once you have enrolled, you’ll be able to view your timetable. If you prefer you can access your timetable via Outlook or by clicking on the tile in the Student App & Portal.
Your timetable will also contain all your important course induction sessions (beginning Monday 18 September) which you should attend.
We've got an app for that...
The Student App & Portal is here to make your life easier. It's a gateway to all your important university systems like your email, timetable, and the Learning Space, and allows you to access everything from one place.
The Student App & Portal is also home to all the latest news and events, so if you're ever looking for some information around living or studying at Falmouth, this is the best place to start. You'll be able to access the Student App & Portal once you've enrolled and set up your IT account.
Preparing for your studies
As a new student, you will receive a Welcome Letter in the post from your course leader before the start of term. This will include any reading and equipment lists you might need before you start your course. You’ll also be able to view an online version of your Welcome Letter here.
It’s important to get any support in place before you arrive at University. If you have a long-term health condition, disability, or specific learning difference, we encourage you to apply for an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). This is a document that recommends simple adjustments to your academic experience to make sure you get the most from your time at Falmouth.
Don’t have a diagnosis? If you are an on-campus undergraduate student, you can use our free online screening tool, the Do-It-Profiler. This provides you with a personalised report, useful advice and resources and helps you decide whether to get a formal diagnosis.
To find out more about how we can support you, email the team at accessibility@fxplus.ac.uk
During your time at Falmouth you will be able to access a wide range of support for your studies, to help you excel academically and creatively.
Head to the StudyHub website to see what’s on offer.
Get your Adobe Discounted Licence
We also provide students with the opportunity to purchase an annual Adobe Creative Cloud license. This will become available at a reduced price once you have completed online enrolment.
Find out all the key dates and study blocks for undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Hear from our student mentors
Watch these videos to get advice about starting university from our student mentors.
Freshers advice with Sian
29 June 2023
We spoke to some of our Student Mentors to find out what advice they'd give to their First Year Self...
Freshers advice with Seb
27 June 2023
We spoke to some of our Student Mentors to find out what advice they'd give to their First Year Self...
Freshers advice with Sarah
28 June 2023
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Freshers advice with Jordan
29 June 2023
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Freshers advice with Grace
28 June 2023
We spoke to some of our Student Mentors to find out what advice they'd give to their First Year Self...
Freshers advice with Eulogeo
28 June 2023
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Preparing for student life
We want to make sure you enjoy your life as a student. That's why we provide lots of help so you can not only hit the ground running but be supported throughout your time at university.
Check out all of the different support you can access below.
Step into Falmouth
Step into Falmouth is a series of online sessions to help you settle in to student life.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Discover support and resources to help you manage your mental health while at Falmouth University. ...
Student Mentor Scheme
Falmouth's mentoring scheme matches second-year students with new first years, to help you settle in...
Money Matters
Find key information to help you manage your finances with confidence.
Hear from our students
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Student work: Gihan Fernando 'Far From Heaven'
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22 September 2023
Falmouth University recently received a top national award for excellence in entrepreneurship educat...
Why I chose to study Marketing and Digital Communications MA online
22 September 2023
Career-boosting placements at Eastenders and Warner Bros for aspiring production students
20 September 2023
Second-year Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons) students August Goff and Tia Mullins secured w...
Falmouth Creative Music Technology graduate nominated for Neptune Prize
20 September 2023
The Golden Dregs' album 'On Grace and Dignity' has been shortlisted for Drowned in Sound’s Neptune...
From international rail industry expert to award-winning multidisciplinary artist
19 September 2023
Spencer Hogg’s creative journey isn’t the kind you hear about every day. With an illustrious car...
Exploring new horizons: Falmouth lecturer Huw Lewis-Jones releases 'Clive Penguin'
15 September 2023
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones, author, expedition leader and senior lecturer at Falmouth University, is set to ...
Writer and publisher Dr Marshall Moore on the UK’s thriving creative writing education scene
15 September 2023
Dr Marshall Moore, course leader for Falmouth University’s online Creative Writing BA(Hons) degree...
Staying safe and healthy
Living and mixing with new people means that students are more at risk of certain illnesses than the general population. It’s therefore important to have the right vaccinations.
We strongly advise that before coming to university, you should check that you’ve been vaccinated for:
- Meningitis
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Covid-19
It's important to register with a GP surgery here in Cornwall when you arrive. Make sure to register as early as possible, so your doctor has time to access your full medical history.
SafeZone is our official security app for use on our campuses, and features live chat and one-button assistance requests without the need for remembering phone numbers. It also has the ability to let the security team know if you’re working somewhere alone or out of regular hours.
Moving in guide
What to expect when you move in, planning your journey, as well as what to do and where to go when you get to University.
Book your arrival slot
If you’re moving into University managed accommodation, you will receive an email inviting you to book your arrival slot at the end of August. You must remember to book your slot.
Welcome Weekend (Friday 15 - Saturday 16 September)
Welcome Weekend is the main moving in period for new students at Falmouth University.
Getting the keys to your accommodation
- Check-in at the Sports Centre on Penryn Campus, where you’ll collect your keys, parking pass and Student ID card.
- Display your parking pass clearly on the front of your car and drive to Glasney Lodge, where a member of the team will direct you to your accommodation block.
- You’ll have 20 minutes to unload, before your car will need to be moved to one of our other car parks.
- Once you’ve unloaded, fill in the accommodation inventory and report any issues to Glasney Lodge.
- If you arrive outside your arrival time, don’t panic. You’ll still be able to pick up your keys from Glasney Lodge.
- Check-in at the Sports Centre on Penryn Campus, where you’ll collect your keys, parking pass and Student ID card.
- Once you have your keys, go to your halls of residence to start unloading your belongings.
- You’ll be issued instructions in your confirmation email about where to collect your keys.
- Arrange key collection with your letting agent or landlord.
- Take pictures of the accommodation when you arrive, and create your own inventory, even if there is a formal one already in place.
Registration centre
Once you have unloaded and moved everything into your accommodation, you should return to the Registration Centre (the Sports Centre on Penryn Campus) to:
- Collect your Student ID if you haven’t already.
- Register with a GP.
- Meet some of our Student Mentors.
- Explore our range of student services.
- Ask any questions to the Compass – your go-to place throughout your studies for information or advice.
- Discover more about student funding and finance.
- Learn about local transport links.
- Visit the IT helpdesk at the nearby Daphne Du Maurier Building (follow signs).
If you’re moving to Falmouth on Welcome Weekend, you’ll be able to pick up your student ID card at the same time you collect your accommodation keys. If you’re arriving after Welcome Weekend, you’ll be able to find the Student Records team on your home campus (where you undertake the majority of your studies) between 18 – 22 September.
- Falmouth Campus - Seminar E (Fox Building), 10am-2pm
- Penryn Campus - Compass Helpdesk in the Library (Exchange Building), 10am-2pm
From 25 September, you will need to collect your Student ID card from the Compass Helpdesk on your home campus during opening hours.
Getting settled
Well done, you're here! Now's the time to take a deep breath, relax and start getting to know Falmouth.
Your Induction
Your course induction takes place from Monday 18 September to Friday 22 September, and will help you hit the ground running. Get to know your team of academics and the other people on your course, enjoy guided tours of campus, become familiar with your facilities, and learn about our range of support services.
You’ll be able to find details of your induction within MyTimetable after you’ve enrolled online. You should attend all your timetabled sessions during induction week, as they’ll cover important information you’ll need throughout your studies.
Welcome Events
You can expect a packed programme of events this September, helping you to feel part of the Falmouth community, make friends, experience something new and have fun.
Our full line up of events will be published on the Events Calendar soon!
Welcome to Falmouth
Once you start at Falmouth, we’ll be sharing lots of tips, tricks, and information to guide you through your first few weeks as a student and help you kick-start your creative journey with us. Keep an eye on our weekly student newsletter in September.
Getting around
Our focus on green travel makes getting around easy and we encourage all students, staff and visitors to use sustainable transport whenever possible. If you want to head out, take a look at public transport options
