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Transition Toolkit

Explore our resources to support and prepare you for the transition to Bath

The Transition Toolkit

Prepare for your transition to university


This resource is for you. We've created it to give you an understanding of what to expect over the coming months. There is a collection of videos, blogs and activities you can do to make sure you feel confident about your transition to the University.

It started with a car...

Watch the story of Claire Guest as she recalls starting life at the University. “It started with a car” was written especially for our 50th anniversary and describes her journey to Bath and the impact that studying at Bath has had on her.


Preparing to study at Bath


Studying at university is the thing many of our students tell us is the biggest change from school or college.

Find out what it is like to study at Bath and how you can use the next few months to prepare before you arrive.

Preparing to study at Bath
Students in a lecture theatre

Preparing to live at Bath


Some of our students move away from home to come to Bath and for many it's the first time they've lived away from home.

Find out about life at Bath and get hints and tips for preparing to live in Bath.

Preparing to live at Bath
The University of Bath campus

What our students say


We know the best way to find out about what Bath will be like is to hear from students.

Find hints and tips from our students, as well as reflections on how they managed the transition to Bath.

What our students say
A group of students talking to each other

Next steps


Over the coming weeks and months you will start to receive lots of correspondence and information about programmes of activity to help you settle in at Bath.

Get an overview of what to expect and keep an eye on your email as that is where any information will be sent to you.

Next steps
A large group of students climbing a staircase

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