Student support over the winter break

Student Hub

The Student Hub will be closed over the winter break, but you can access our Student Assistance Programme 24/7 365 for wellbeing support, including helpful webinars, podcasts and articles. Search for the ‘Champion Health’ app and use code 'solent1' or phone 0808 196 3533 to speak directly with a PAM Wellness counsellor. 

Solent Careers 

Solent Careers service will not be available during the winter break period. You can still visit our careers website Solent Careers Online to explore a whole range of tools, features and resources designed to level up your career readiness.

• Discover and apply for part-time work, graduate jobs, internship and placement opportunities.
• Find Campus Jobs - part-time jobs at the University for Solent students.
• Use AI-powered CV reviewer tool, CareerSet, for instant, personalised CV feedback.
• Check out upcoming career events, including our upcoming Careers Fest 2026 sessions and book your spot(s) today.
• Tap into the Career Discovery feed for hot off the press, career-related resources, articles and videos.

To find out more about our careers service at Solent, please visit our Careers page on the portal.

The Library

The Library will be closed throughout the winter break.

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Campus catering

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Residences

Residencies are accessible 24/7 to all students in residence throughout the winter closure period and students are asked to let the residences team know whether they are staying over the festive period or going home.

Our residence team will be available onsite between 8.30am-5pm on the 22 and 23 December, and 9am-2pm on 27, 28, 29, 30 December and 2 January to offer assistance. Security will be working 24/7 and you can call the ResHub on 07778 345113 if you need any support.

Traveling this Christmas?

• Keep your belongings safe. In the UK, you don’t need to carry your passport daily, but rules may differ in your destination country. Always check local ID requirements.
• Digital boarding passes? Make sure you have a power bank to keep your phone charged.
• Backup your documents. Store copies of your passport, visa and travel booking documents in a secure folder in case your phone is lost or stolen.
• Plan for delays. The festive season is the busiest travel time - arrive early at the airport to avoid stress.
• Visa reminders. Your UK visa is digital, so you can’t lose it! However, we suggest generating a share code before returning to the UK. It’s also a good idea to download a student status letter from the Student Gateway and keep both in your hand luggage/one your mobile.

Personal safety

And remember, if you're out and about with friends - stay safe!

• Don't walk alone - stay with friends or other people.
• Stick to well-lit paths.
• Take a taxi home if you can. 
• Make sure someone always knows where you are and what you're doing.