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Welcome back to Solent

25 September 2026

Returning students, welcome back to a new academic year!

If you haven't yet, please make sure you register for the 2026/27 academic year. If you don't do this by Friday 9 October, you may be withdrawn from your course. 

Register now >

Important changes for this year 

There are a few things we'd like to make you aware of, that are new for 26/27:

  • Our library opening hours have changed. The library is now open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, and 10am-6pm on the weekend.
  • Meet your Students' Union sabbatical officers for 26/27!
  • There have been a few changes to our mental health and wellbeing support and resources.
  • If you're still using Apple Mail or Apple Calendar, please switch to Microsoft Outlook. 
  • Join our new student group chat on Instagram! We'll be sharing events, discounts, opportunities and top tips.

Help and support

Our teams are all on campus and ready to help you with your queries. Come along to the Student Hub (at the back of the Spark building) to ask any questions.

You can also contact our support services as below:

  • Student Hub: student.hub@solent.ac.uk / 023 8201 5200
  • Disability advice team: disability@solent.ac.uk
  • Funding team: student.funding@solent.ac.uk
  • Mental health and wellbeing team: wellbeing@solent.ac.uk

You can find more about our student services on the portal >

Don't forget that you have access to our Student Assistance Programme (SAP) - a confidential, 24/7 resource to support your wellbeing. Our SAP has resources and contacts to help you with physical and emotional health, life support and much more via webinars, podcasts and programmes. Find out more >

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