We’re sure you’re starting to imagine yourself here on campus, wondering how you will find your way without getting lost don’t worry! This week we’ll be sharing lots of helpful tips on everything from getting your university email address to where to find your nearest supermarket.
Let’s talk about registration
You need to register before you can start your studies here at the University of Bristol and become part of our community. Registration is a two-part process which involves registering online and also registering in person when you arrive here at Bristol.
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- Online registration is open from the 4 – 14 September. You’ll need to upload a photograph of yourself by 14 September, so that your student card (UCard) can be ready for you to collect during your in-person registration. Once you have registered online you’ll have access to your student email address.
- Registering in person will confirm your attendance here on campus and may include document checks. At this point you will also collect you student card (UCard). Not all students register at the same time, so you’ll need to check your Welcome Week timetable which will be sent to you soon.
Places to know about
You should have received your Welcome Pack in the post by now – which includes a fold out map of Bristol. This will be useful in your first couple of weeks to familiarise yourself with the city. During Welcome Week, there’ll be an information tent on Tyndall Avenue and if you get lost, there are lots of friendly faces around campus ready to help.
- Wills Memorial Building – At the top of Park Street. Your Welcome Ceremony will take place here during your first week. This is a celebratory ceremony were you’ll hear from Vice-Chancellor Hugh Brady, and your Bristol SU Sabbatical Officers.
- Beacon House – on the Clifton Triangle. This is a key study space for all students. You’ll find bookable group study rooms and a dedicated quiet space perfect during exam periods.
- Bristol SU – on Queen’s Road in Clifton. You’ll find a bar, café, social spaces and, plenty of events to take part in from ticketed gigs to poetry reading session.
- Senate House – on Tyndall Avenue. The home of the Bristol SU Living Room and Postgraduate Research Hub which run a variety of activities, during Welcome Week and throughout the year. This great student hub also offers a variety of study and relaxation space and even a food court to sit down and enjoy a tasty treat with friends.
- Global Lounge – inside the Bristol SU, a pop-up hub for all students. Offering a range of activities to exchange cultural experiences, meet friends from around the world and be inspired to become global citizens.
Services to know about
- Disability Services – Here you can gain confidential advice and information about you’re options for disability-related study and exam support.
- Multifaith Chaplaincy – Join a thriving and supportive community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy on Woodland Road.
- Student Health Services – It is important to register with the Universities doctor (GP) service. You’ll need your accommodation address in order to register. They also offer free drop in sessions so you can get vaccinations to protect you from illnesses such as Meningitis.
- Student Information Point – at 5 Tyndall Avenue. You can visit Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm for advice on anything from academic support to money matters.
Feeling hungry?
From grabbing a quick snack between lectures to doing you’re weekly food shop, Bristol will cater for your every need.
- Balloon Bar – Based in the Students Union, serving great value, locally sourced food and drink – the ultimate student hangout.
- Source Cafés – dotted around campus, often within University study spaces. Take a look at our Source Café map to find your closest one.
- Supermarkets – We are lucky enough to be in the heart of the city with a variety of shops nearby – from Sainsbury’s in Clifton Down Shopping Centre, and Chinese supermarkets on Park Street, to local fruit and vegetable grocers on Gloucester Road. Take your pick!
- Eating out – Bristol is extremely multicultural and caters for all. Whether you’re vegan or looking for halal options on the menu, there will be something for you. If you’re hungry to explore and try new things, in and around the city centre offers a great choice – with everything from Japanese to Jamaican cuisines.
Bristol UniBus Transport
Bristol is a great city to get around by bus. We even have our own bus service Bristol UniBus has two routes: U1 and U2.
If you’re an undergraduate student living in University-allocated accommodation, you will receive a bus pass for unlimited travel on the U1 service (and four other local services) to get you back and forth safely from campus to your halls. If you are a Vet School student, you will also receive a free bus pass to travel between the Clifton campus and Langford campus on the U2.
Visit our University of Bristol bus services web page to find out more.
Next week’s blog…
Next week we’ll be talking about balancing your social and academic life and the support available at the University of Bristol.