Discover your exclusive support package
Coming to university is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime experience – you should be able to enjoy it to the full, not worry about costs and expenses.
So, to help you look after your mental and physical wellbeing, we’re taking some of the financial pressure off – offering an exclusive support package designed to help you have a stress-free start at Solent.
Discover your exclusive support package
Coming to university is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime experience – you should be able to enjoy it to the full, not worry about costs and expenses.
So, to help you look after your mental and physical wellbeing, we’re taking some of the financial pressure off – offering an exclusive support package designed to help you have a stress-free start at Solent.
£50 IKEA voucher
We are offering a £50 IKEA voucher for students starting this September (who will be living in our halls of residence).
You'll receive your voucher once you've enrolled on your course. And as we have an IKEA right in the middle of Southampton, you can easily visit and use your voucher to pick up a few essentials or accessories to brighten up your new room.
Visit the IKEA websiteFree gym membership
As part of our support package, your first semester’s membership for the gym in our on-campus sports complex is completely free.
The Solent Sports Complex has a fully-staffed 90-station gym with over 40 pieces of cardio equipment, sports halls, fitness studios and much more.
Visit the Sports Complex websiteSubject-specific offers
We're also offering students on courses in some subject areas additional items to help welcome them into the course community.
- Social work students will receive a Solent branded jacket to use on work experience placements.
- Nursing students will receive a branded Solent nursing hoodie.
- Engineering and architecture and construction students will receive Solent branded personal protective equipment (PPE) up to the value of £50 to use throughout your studies.
- Sport students will receive Solent branded sports kit for your first year.
Guaranteed accommodation
We are offering a guaranteed room in University-managed halls of residence if you confirm your place by 4 September 2024 (subject to availability). As where you live can have a real impact on settling into university life, our student residences offer a variety of options and cater for different needs to help you feel comfortable, safe, and happy with where you live.
Let's get social
Want to start connecting with other people considering Solent? Why not join our UniBuddy community group!
It's a great way to start getting to know each other - and you could even meet your future course mates! Plus, some of our current students will be on hand to answer your questions.
We'll also share key information with you about applying to uni, UCAS deadlines, and the Solent experience - so you'll never miss an important update.
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