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

• Induction Webpages
• Learning to Learn in Economics
• Academic Writing
• Maths RefresherLink opens in a new window
• Transitioning to Economics: Key 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 app - Download and explore the MyWarwick app so you will receive alerts if we need to contact you urgently regarding your study
• Talis Aspire online reading list with links to e resources

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

Register for modules

• Have you checked the UG handbook to ensure that the optional modules you wish to take are within your degree regulations?
• Have you checked you have the relevant pre-requisites for the modules you select?
• For external modules:
• Ensure the module is on the approved list of external modules. If not, you must complete an unusual options form and have this approved.
• Check availability with the external department and register on eMR.
• For WBS modules, ensure you register on BOTH my.wbs AND eMR.

Manage your workload and plan ahead

• Check your Tabula timetable in advance so you know what classes and lectures you have scheduled
• 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 modules are required

Additional academic and pastoral support

• The Pastoral support team consists of your Year tutor, the Senior tutor, and the Wellbeing and Progression officers. They run daily academic and pastoral drop-in sessions to help support you.
• Personal tutor: you will find your personal tutor on Tabula, they can provide support on academic and personal matters. Please make sure you attend a meeting with them early in term 1.

Employability and CV development

• Work on the Personal Development Module (PDM)Link opens in a new window
• Engage with the Economics Careers advisor and the various Careers events on offer throughout the year

Get involved: Student Voice

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

• Stand for the Student-Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)Link opens in a new window.
• Join a society. Our SocietiesLink opens in a new window have a lot to offer and you can follow them on social media or join their whatsapp groups to keep up to date with what’s happening.
• Join clubs or volunteeringLink opens in a new window
• The Department also runs various social and careers events, Econ Bites sessions and Warwick Economics Lectures which will enhance your University experience.