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DRAFT new 2022 LEARN Smart: Just starting

Just Starting?

If you are just about to start the University, visit our Welcome pages to find out what you need to bring with you and what to do in your first week. These pages will give you all the information you need about what you need to do to get started and the things you must do. You will also find the latest COVID-19 advice here, your guide on getting started with IT and about digital education at the University of Dundee.

Principal's Welcome message

Watch the Principal's welcome message

Induction

Visit your Course Induction pages to find out what you need to do during your first weeks on campus.

On campus international

If we are welcoming you to the University from another country see our International Advice Service pages

Check out our Students Services Connected Community for a mix of information about the University, Dundee and Scotland, we also include some things that are just for fun. You don't have to be an international student to make use of this guide!

Virtual Campus

(Off campus learning)

If you are just about to start as a blended learning or online student visit your School pages

For specific information about online courses see our online and distance learning pages 

Although you might not have the opportunity to come to our on campus areas in person during your studies, you can use, our virtual and 360 arial tours (use the Around campus tab) to see what your City Campus looks like and see the list of services that are available to you.

Academic Calendar

A list of useful dates throughout the academic year

Meet new people and get involved

To find out how to get involved in your student community, meet people and make new friends view the Sway page below. 

Scroll down or use the Menu option in the bottom right corner to view.

To open a fully accessible version or Word/PDF versions use this link

Library App

The Library app is available for download by searching "University of Dundee Library" on your app store.

Read about the Library App

Visit the Library Home page

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Student Union

Wherever you are studying, whether it's on campus or online, find out about your student union and how you can get involved with the Student Rep system.

Student Desktop (Home page)

Bookmark the Student Desktop page to help you find key resources.

See the guides on our IT web pages about Security

Health and Wellbeing

You'll find a whole section on advice for new students on wellbeing and healthy living in LIVE Smart.

The University's Botanic Garden - a great place to unwind!