Up For Uni Residential

We're looking forward to welcoming students on to campus to experience university life.

The UP for Uni Residential is a chance to develop independence, improve self-confidence, try new things and make friends.

Together with current Portsmouth students and Year 10 pupils from local secondary schools, your young person will join in all the fun to learn about student life across 2 days (1 night). All while being inspired to explore future options and pathways available to them in higher education.

These pages are for you to find out what to expect from the event, get tips on what to pack, and get important information about how to get here and the Celebration Ceremony.

Residential timetable

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Residential FAQs

See answers to questions from previous Residential attendees.

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What to pack for Residential

Coming to residential? Here's a handy checklist of what to bring to the event

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Celebration Ceremony: 30 June 2023

Join us on campus to celebrate the incredible achievements your young person will make at Residential

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Timetable

Here's the programme of what's coming up at this year's residential.

Thursday

Check in and luggage drop

Arrive in your school groups, drop off your luggage and get ready to begin!

Welcome to Residential 2024

Get settled into the experience, find out more about the staff and students who'll be supporting you.

An intro to uni life

Explore the campus, test your budgeting skills and consider your future plans.

Sport and Society Tasters

Uni isn't just about studying! This will be your opportunity to try some new things and see the other side of uni life.

Welcome to Rees Halls

You'll collect your key and make your way to your room for the night. Get settled, get dinner and then get ready for the social.

Student Social

The DJ will be waiting for us at the Student's Union! If you're not one for the dance floor, that's ok, there will be a number of other activities taking place in the common room.

Friday

Wake-up and Breakfast

We've got another busy day planned, so you'll need your fuel.

Check out of Rees Hall

After packing up all your belongings, you'll hand back your key and drop off your luggage to be collected later.

Academic Taster Sessions

Take part in your chosen academic workshops. Get a taste of what it's like to study at university, learn new things and see where your choices could lead in the future.

BBQ

Friday is a busy day of taster sessions, to keep you topped up we have our BBQ lunch as our final group meal.

'Residential Roundup'

Our chance to look back over the 2 days, everything we've learnt and the experiences we've shared.

Celebration Ceremony

Parents and supporters will be arriving to join us for the end of Residential Celebration! Celebrate all that you've experienced over the 2 days, collect your certificate and take part in the classic 'graduation hat throw'.

Transport and arrival information by school

Below are transport and arrival details that each school has provided us with and we do our best to ensure this is as up to date as possible. We recommend confirming any arrangements with the school directly.

Students have been asked to make their own way to the university. Students will be met by a member of ALNS staff before they enter the Residential check-in as a group.

Please check with the school regarding a meeting point and time.

Students have been asked to make their own way to the university. Students will be met by a member of Bay House staff before they enter the Residential check-in as a group.

Please check with the school regarding a meeting point and time.

Students will be brought to the university as 1 group on the school minibus.

Please check with the school regarding the meeting time at school and when the bus will be departing.

We have not yet received confirmation from the school, we will update this page as soon as we have more information.