Information for New Students
Welcome to Hope!
I hope that you are looking forward to joining the Liverpool Hope community and beginning your studies.
I want you to be able to settle into the University as quickly and easily as possible so that you have the best opportunity for success in your studies and with everything else Hope can offer you. We encourage students to get involved in all aspects of university life, from sports teams to societies.
Prior to arriving, you need to register for your course to ensure that you have access to your timetable and all of the University's services. Please take particular care to read the essential health information.
You will be able to find all information relating to arriving and starting at the university on these pages. We have also put together a list of questions and answers below, which are intended to keep you up to date with the induction process. These will be updated weekly.
Please remember, our Gateway team is here to help you. You can contact them by phone on 0151 291 3813, or email gateway@hope.ac.uk. If you are local or would like to visit campus, pop in and speak to them at the service desk in the Gateway Building at Hope Park. The team is very experienced and will be able to help or point you in the right direction.
For further information, you can also visit our Student Gateway pages online.
I am looking forward to welcoming you personally.
Dr Penny Haughan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
How and when will I receive my timetable?
You will be able to find your personal academic timetable via MyHope. This will be published on Monday 9th September 2024. Please note, this will be subject to you completing the registration task on the appropriate deadlines.
When is induction week?
Induction week for all new students (Level F and C) will start the week commencing Monday, 23 September 2024.
What happens during induction week?
The aim of Induction week is to welcome you to the University, with an opportunity to meet your peers and get to know your personal tutors and teaching staff.
You will attend a welcome talk, take part in subject introduction sessions and receive an introduction to your course and the University’s processes. It is really important that you attend all sessions on your timetable during this week plus. Our campuses and the city of Liverpool is a really fun place to be!
Where can I find the academic calendar for the year?
You can view this year’s academic calendar on our website. Please note that during reflective week there’s lots happening around campus, including social events and activities relating to your studies.
I won't be living in your halls of residence. Are there any other welcome events I should attend?
Yes! In addition to induction week, you should attend the non-residential orientation day on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The day is designed to introduce you to life as a non-resident student, with a chance to meet your tutors and become familiar with campus in preparation for induction week.
When can I move into my halls of residence?
The University’s arrivals day is Saturday, 21 September 2024.
Where can I find information about moving into halls of residence?
You can find a detailed arrivals information guide on your induction hub or by visiting our accommodation pages.
When will I get my ID card?
You will be handed your ID card during appropriate induction events, such as arrivals weekend. Please note, this will only be the case if you submit your photo as per the date in your registration task.
Where can I get my post delivered to if I'm not living in your halls?
If you have been sent any post, should this be a letter or a parcel, it will be delivered to the Gateway Building reception. You can find your letters behind the main reception. If you are expecting a parcel, please bring along your student ID card as parcels will not be given to students without their ID.
If you are a resident at Aigburth Park or the Creative Campus, your mail will be delivered to that campus directly. If you speak to a Wellbeing Assistant, they will advise you on this.
When and where is the Freshers Fair?
Freshers Fair will take place on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 in Hope Park Sports at our Hope Park Campus. Those travelling from the Creative Campus and Aigburth Park will be able to access the University shuttle bus service.