Returning students at Stirling
We're excited to welcome you back to campus and appreciate for many it might be your first time on campus. Don’t worry, we’ve got you!
Work your way through our list of things to do before you return so that you make the most of your time at Stirling from the moment you arrive on campus.
You can also engage now with the University through our Be Connected programme. Go to our Student Life page to refamiliarise yourself with all there is to do on campus and in the city of Stirling.
The Stirling Campus Commitment
We know you’ll be looking forward to enjoying everything the city and University have to offer. Find out about important changes at the University of Stirling our commitment to making campus safer.
Semester dates
Plan the year ahead by checking the up-to-date semester and exam diet
Download the Stirling app
Get all your university services at your fingertips with the University of Stirling app. The app provides real-time, on-the-go, anytime information to support you during your time at Stirling. It's available free for all students.
Select your modules and create your timetable
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Arrange your accomodation
If you haven’t already sorted out accommodation, on or off campus, you need to check out your accommodation options.
Read the accommodation and COVID-19 guidance
Our priority is to make you feel safe and settled in your University accommodation. We have developed guidance to make shared living, study and social spaces safer.
Make a list of what to pack
We’ve prepared a handy list with suggestions of what you need to bring with you. Try to be organised with your packing and just bring what you really need.
Check and update your vaccinations
Students aged between 17 – 24 years are strongly recommended to have a MenACWY vaccination if you didn’t already get the vaccination at school or sixth-form college. Get more information on the NHS website.
Organise your travel to campus
Don’t leave it to the last minute to work out how you’re getting to campus. Read our latest guidance about travelling to the UK and to campus.
Get a Stirling Uni hoodie
Feel a sense of belonging to Stirling and get one of our iconic American Letter Hoodies. Check out the range available at the Stirling Students' Union online shop.
See how we can support you
Our Student Support Services team are always on hand to offer advice and guidance on a range of topics including money advice, support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties, as well as counselling and wellbeing support.
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulties for which you may need support please contact Student Support Services. See our Accessibility and inclusion information. There's also support information available for care experienced young people.
Additional things to do before you arrive
To avoid having to do everything on-site the day you arrive on campus, there are a few more things you can complete beforehand to make settling in easier:
International students
We can’t wait to welcome you to the UK and to the University of Stirling. There’s a few extra things you need to do in preparation for your arrival, so we’ve prepared a useful checklist for you - International students information.
Got a question?
If you have any questions about student life then who better to ask than one of our current students!