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Top Tips

Top Tips

Welcome to the Department of Economics. Starting university can be a daunting experience and we know there’s lots to learn during your first few weeks. Here’s some of our top tips to get you started.

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We asked some of our undergraduate students to give their top tips for incoming first year students .

 
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Check your Warwick email

  • All students have a Warwick email address and we will only communicate with you through a Warwick email
  • Log in to your university email daily to make sure you don’t miss out on important communication from the Department and your tutors

Make use of learning resources

Where to go for information

  • Your student handbook contains all the essential information about your course
  • There are a series of FAQ's that will help answer many of your questions
  • The undergraduate team (S0.88) are a useful first point of call for any queries
  • Your lecturers, class tutors and personal tutors hold regular office hours
  • Your Student mentor can offer tips and guidance

Know your IT systems

  • Tabula - you can check your timetable, upcoming monitoring points and assignments, personal tutor and declare mitigation using the Tabula online system
  • Moodle - regularly check Moodle for access to lecture notes, lecture capture, pre-recorded videos and announcements from your tutor
  • eMR/eVision - register for your optional modules at the start of term and download a Student Status letter
  • MyWarwick appLink opens in a new window- Download the app and sign into your own personalised 'My Warwick' account. This is where you'll be able to access your university emails, timetable, campus information and much more. You will also receive alerts if we need to contact you urgently regarding your studies.
  • My.wbsLink opens in a new window (for Economics and Management Students)-My.wbsLink opens in a new window is WBS's bespoke online learning platform which will provide key information about your WBS modules, seminars and deadlines.
  • iCal (for Economics and Management Students) We strongly recommend you use iCal to format your calendar feeds. By using iCal you will be able to synchronize your calendar from Economics and WBS.

Learn more about the IT systems hereLink opens in a new window.

Register for modules

L100 and EPAIS students need to register for optional modules in addition to their cores. Here are some tips to ensure the module registration process goes smoothly:

*Please note that Economics & Management students take all core modules in their first year, so will not need to register for optional modules at this stage.

L100 and EPAIS students:

Manage your workload and plan ahead

  • Check your Tabula timetable in advance so you know what classes and lectures you have scheduled. If you are taking WBS modules you will also need to check my.wbs.
  • Identify when your assessments are due for the term and plan accordingly, Tabula provides a useful deadline counter to help you keep track
  • Avoid falling behind as this can be a downward spiral of non-attendance
  • When thinking about your Year 1 modules, look at modules you may wish to take in Year 2 and 3 and check what pre-requisite modulesLink opens in a new window are required

Academic and Pastoral support

Employability and CV development

Get involved: Student Voice

There are many ways you can get involved with the Department and the University

Have you: 

  • Registered with the Department-Please make sure you have scanned your card at one of the lectures during Welcome week or have visited the UG office to register. 
  • Selected your optional modules by Monday 20th October 2025

The Central Welcome team also have a helpful guide on supporting students with the transition to University here. 

Visit the Warwick Stay Safe Hub, where you can find out more about tips on avoiding online, telephone & accommodation scams, as well as how to look after your personal safety, both online and around campus.

Survive and Prosper Guide: Your Student Guide to University Life

Welcome to university life! Written by students, for students this guide is your go-to for thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. From tips on budgeting, careers, accommodation and starting University, this is packed it with real advice, student hacks, and resources to help you not just survive — but prosper.

Survive and Prosper Guide 25-26Link opens in a new window

Additional Support Resources

For additional guidance, explore our Support Resources, where you’ll find practical advice and helpful tools tailored to your course.

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