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Getting Settled in York
Getting Settled in York
Whether its getting used to cooler climate of York, navigating the historic City centre, getting used to studying in English, setting up a UK bank account; moving to the UK and a new culture can feel overwhelming.
As your Support Team, we are here to help with your transition to living in the UK and the below page offers plenty of practical advice on what you can do to prepare for your time in York.
If you ever need any support from our Team, please get in touch.
Campus Life at York
Campus Life at York
The University campus has plenty to offer our student community. From excellent study spaces to tasty food options, there's plenty of space to make the most of your time on campus. When you first arrive at York, take some time to familiarise yourself with the Campus, its buildings and wonderful green spaces.
Living On Campus
Living On Campus
The University's accommodation is a great place to live as you will be in the very heart of our vibrant campus. Whether living on East or West campus, there's always plenty of different activities going on to let you meet new people and have a brilliant time.
If you are staying in University Accommodation, there are a few important things to know about sharing communal areas and getting settled into your new home. Below you will find links to further information about looking after your room, reporting faults and cleaning.
Travelling Around York
Travelling Around York
There are plenty of great restaurants, shops, bars, museums and more in the heart of historic York so making sure you know how to get there is very important. The University Campus is well supported by a range of different transport options so you can easily explore.
Academic Support
Academic Support
The International Support Team are not best placed to support with academic issues but below you can find out more information about the wide range of support available to make sure you are succeeding academically.
Academic Supervisors
Academic Supervisors
Every student is allocated a supervisor from your academic department to support your learning. Your supervisor will be able to help you with:
Providing advice on and support for your academic progress;
Supporting your personal development and acquisition of academic and employability skills;
Providing general pastoral guidance, assisting you to identify appropriate specialist support should you require it.
Academic Skills Community
Academic Skills Community
The Skills Community can help with a wide range of practical skills you will need to succeed in your studies. Offering writing support, help with your English language skills, statistical support and much more, they are a great resource for students seeking to develop their abilities.
The Library
The Library
Over the course of your studies, you will be come very familiar with the University library. Not only does this space host thousands of books, it also has plenty of different study spaces, advise services and a great cafe.
Academic Reps
Academic Reps
Reps are elected each year and represent our students and their concerns in academic departments. If you ever encounter a problem or think there needs to be change in your department, Reps are a great way of getting support to change our student community.
Need Support?
Need Support?
The best way to get in touch with the International Student Support Team is by completing our self-referral form. The Team aims to respond to your query within 5 working days but please bear with us at busy periods of the year.
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