Transition to University
About the event
This 2-day event will take place on the 19th and 20th August 2024 and includes a free overnight stay on campus.
The transition event aims to help you prepare for university by providing information and allowing you to familiarise yourself with the campus and experience some of the facilities.
If you would like to attend the event, please complete this booking form.
When is it?
Event date: Mon 19 - Tue 20 August 2024
This event has limited capacity and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so please respond as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Deadline for applying: 2 August 2024
Where is it?
Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE
Why you should attend
Going to university is an exciting challenge but it also involves coping with a lot of changes.
For many students moving from a structured environment at home, school or college, to a new environment where you are not sure what to expect or what your new routine will look like, can be unnerving.
This may also be the first time you have lived independently, adjusting to that at the same time as a new environment and routine can be overwhelming. For disabled and neurodiverse students, these challenges can be more extensive, so good preparation and organisation are important.
Accessibility would like to support students through this transition to help you prepare for university and adapt to the changes this brings.
What to expect
During the Transition days there will be a range of information sessions and guided independent activities, designed to give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the campus facilities, university systems and explore the local area. You will also have the opportunity to meet your Accessibility Advisor and members of staff from different support teams.
Having some of this information already to hand before term starts will give you less to process at the start of term when adapting to your new environment.
This could help you to feel more prepared to start university life. We would also encourage you to think about what independent living skills you may need to learn or improve on (they may not be the ones you think!)
Accommodation
You will stay in an ensuite room in Glasney Student Village. Your parent/guardian will be provided with a separate room within the same flat.
There are no costs to you or your parent/guardian for the accommodation on the Monday night (19/08/24).
This accommodation is allocated to you for this event only, it will not be the same accommodation you will be allocated once you start your studies.
If you would like to stay the weekend before or extend your stay, you can book this at the standard rate via this link:
(Please add in the notes section when booking that you are attending the Transition to University Event).
The accommodation includes:
- En-suite Toilet and Shower
- Bedding, bed linen and towels
- Hand soap
- Desk, wardrobe, coat hangers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Access to a communal kitchen/diner which also includes a kettle, iron, ironing board and small TV.
(Our bedrooms do not have televisions, but there is a small TV in the communal kitchen)
What to bring
- Weather appropriate clothes, in Cornwall this will likely include both waterproofs and sunscreen!
- Night clothes and anything that will make you feel more comfortable (sorry no pets)
- Comfy shoes and clothes
- Suitable gym clothes (if intending to participate in a gym session)
- Toiletries: i.e. shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush etc.
- Any medication you will need.
(Tea & coffee isn’t provided in the accommodation)
Food
Food will not be provided but there are a few different food outlets on campus or if you would like to cater for yourself and use the kitchen in your flat, then there is shop on campus and Asda is nearby.
Please be aware that some of the food outlets may be running limited openings hours during summer months.
Please feel free to go into Penryn or Falmouth to eat out.
Sports Centre
The sports centre is open to the public from 6:30am-10:00pm daily. Charges apply.
On Tuesday 20 August the gym will be free for students attending this Transition event. On this day only, Parents/guardians can access the gym at a 50% discounted price of £3.25.
Car parking
There is on campus parking (5-10 minute walk). Parking is free for this event if staying in university accommodation. You will be provided with a parking permit by reception when you check into your accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The event will start at 10am on the 19th August and finish at 4pm on 20th August.
Sessions will run and day staff will be present from 10am -5pm on the 19th, and from 9:30am- 4pm on the 20th. You can choose which recommended activities you would like to participate in.
Yes, you can bring a maximum of 2 parents/guardians (who will be sharing a room)
No, unfortunately not. This event is a bridging event and whilst we want to give you taste of what independent living on campus will be like, you will need to bring your parent/guardian with you.
No, unfortunately not due to restricted numbers. You can bring a maximum of 2 parents/legal guardians.
No, this is due to insurance and limited event numbers.
Yes, you can log in with guest access across the campus and accommodation.
No, pets are not allowed in the student accommodation. If you have an assistance dog, please contact Accessibilityadmin@fxplus.ac.uk to discuss this.
Yes, you will have the evenings to yourself. We would recommend exploring Falmouth and Penryn during this time. All recommended activities are suggestions only and you can choose which ones you would like to participate in.
Yes, however we recommend you stay to give you a feeling of what living on campus is like.
If you live locally and are not planning to live on campus you can select to just attend the day events.
The event and one night's accommodation on 19/08/24 is free.
You will need to provide your own food and drink and travel to the event.
If you are a Falmouth University student facing financial hardship by visiting the University for this event, you may be able to claim funding towards travel via the Falmouth University Travel Fund.
(The school/college section of this form will be completed by the Accessibility team at the event.)
Any questions?
If you need to speak to someone about attending the Transition to University day, you can get in touch with us using the details below: