Managing the Transition to University

Transitioning from school to university is a new experience for many of you and it is likely to bring its own challenges. We are here to help and support you along the way.

How can you ensure that your first few weeks at university are enjoyable and productive? The key thing is to be prepared and if you need some guidance to get you started, here are a few tips to help with your transition to Higher Education:

• Get to know your tutors: Make sure you meet your personal tutor at the beginning of the term. Each of our students are assigned a personal tutor who can provide guidance and advice to help you make the most of your studies at Warwick. If you face any difficulties in your academic progress or your adjustment to university later on in the year, it may be easier for you to ask for help if you have a professional rapport with them already.
• Get to know your fellow students: If being at university is a novel experience for you, chances are it is the same for most of your classmates. So approach new people, start new conversations and find friends who share your values and your ideas. Reaching out to people on your course or joining societies, clubs, volunteering opportunities and sports will make your transition easier as you get to know people who share your experiences. Sometimes it takes a little bit longer to find the right fit but it will be worth it in the long run - and some university friendships last a lifetime.
• Get to know the university requirements and deadlines: You have your own personal timetable on Tabula which will have information about your seminars and lectures. It will also help you if you make a plan of key dates and deadlines for registration, essays, exams and student events. Having a view of what’s ahead for the rest of term will help your organise your work and manage your social activities better.
• Get to know your resources: Familiarise yourself with all that Warwick has to offer. If you know where you can find the Library, the Learning Grid and the Law School Hub, it will make preparing for seminars much easier. Also, it is very important that you learn how our online environment - Moodle, Teams and Tabula - works, as it will make your studies a lot easier and you will be able to perform to your best. Our dedicated Law Librarian, colleagues in the IT team, the Law School Student Well-being Team and the Student Experience Team are all here to support you. And, should you require any additional assistance, the University also has a Counselling Centre and a Disability Support Office as part of the Wellbeing and Student Support Services which will have key resources for you. Here's a full list of key contacts for UG students.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

One of the great strengths of Warwick Law School is the diversity of our community. We have almost 1,000 students across eight undergraduate (UG) programmes, five postgraduate taught (PGT) programmes and our PhD/Research degrees. Around 40% of our undergraduates, and over 60% of our postgraduates, are international (including from the EU). Our talented staff also come from many different countries and backgrounds. We are committed to imbedding principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in everyday practices at Warwick Law School.

Rachael Blakey is the Student Facing Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I), and is available to address any concerns you might have during your studies here. We also have a number of students on the ED&I Team who run various events and workshops throughout the year. Details of events will published, so keep an eye on your emails and social media.