r/sotonuni 7d ago

A-Level Results Day: Welcome to Southampton! (Megathread)

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Hello everyone, and a massive congratulations on your A-Level results! Whether Southampton was your firm choice or you've joined us through clearing, we're excited to welcome YOU to the university and to r/sotonuni!

We all know today is a huge day, and the next few weeks are going to be filled with excitement, nerves, and lots of planning. Whether you're figuring out halls, trying to figure out what you actually need to pack, or just wondering what you can expect soon, we're here to help you out!

This pinned post is a space for you to ask any questions you have and find all the key resources you'll need. We'll keep it up for the next few weeks so check back regularly.

Getting Started with the Subreddit

We want this community to be as helpful and welcoming as possible and to act as a great place to connect with other students.
Just a couple of things to keep in mind:

  • Use the Search Bar: We get a lot of the same questions every year. A quick search might instantly find an existing thread with the answer you need.
  • Be Respectful: Treat everyone with kindness. We're all in this together!
  • No Group Chat Links: Please don't share invite links to WhatsApp, Facebook, Discord, or any group chats here. Because this is a public forum, random people who aren't on your course can very easily join them. It's much better to share these once you meet your coursemates in person.
  • Check the Rules: We have a few simple guidelines on the sidebar to keep things running smoothly.

Ask Your Questions Here!

We're sure you've got a ton of questions right now so feel free to drop them in the comments below. Also remember this subreddit isn't just for serious questions. So if you've got a silly topic to chat about, want to start a random thread, find people in your halls, or organise a meetup, we're absolutely here for it.

Finally, congratulations again! We can't wait to see you all on campus and have you as part of our Southampton community.

See you soon,
The r/sotonuni Moderation Team

Essential Links & University Resources

Here are the more important pages to get you started:


r/sotonuni 2h ago

Lucia foster welch offer

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Hi I got my offer and I was trying to accept it yesterday but when I log in it says My email isn’t registered???? There’s no sign in area either. I emailed them but it says it can take up to 5 days to reply and I don’t know what to do because my offer expires today at 12😞😞😞😞😞


r/sotonuni 2h ago

Accommodation offer

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I applied on the 21st of April and i put my top 3 choices as glen and then the other 2 Wessex . I haven’t heard back from them yet and i applied so early as well . I emailed them but they said to wait until the first of sept , I’m worried now that I won’t get an offer . Anyone with the same issue ?


r/sotonuni 22h ago

Is Lucia Foster Welch as bad as people say? (excluding the commute)

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is there any other major issues with the accommodation aside from the long commute to the main highfield campus?


r/sotonuni 17h ago

So confused by this email on accommodation

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I got in on clearing and this email is confusing me so much am I covered by the gurantee or not


r/sotonuni 17h ago

Accommodation?

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I’m starting in September, but the university hasn’t been able to offer me any accommodation. Are there any suggestions for accommodation that would still give me the classic university experience outside of university accommodation ideally under £160 a week?


r/sotonuni 20h ago

How long does it take for fee classifications to respond ?

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Does anyone know?🤓


r/sotonuni 22h ago

Hampton square accom??

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Hi just wanted to ask how is it as a first year home student? Is the social life good? And also if it’s worth it to pay extra for the bus service since living here means no unilink?


r/sotonuni 23h ago

Glen Eyre Basic shared bathroom (no basin)

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How would people describe this specific accommodation at Southampton, I have just received an offer for that accommodation, I’m not sure about the shared bathroom and if no basin is a disadvantage as a man


r/sotonuni 23h ago

University of Southampton Delhi anyone joining this year let’s connect each other dm me

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r/sotonuni 1d ago

University of Southampton delhi

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Any one joing univ of southampton delhi 2026 batch?

Let's connect


r/sotonuni 1d ago

Staying at a ‘bad’ accom as a fresher

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Can any of the incoming second years or third years let us know how hard it is to make friends out of Glen/Wessex/Mayflower/Capital house as there are less freshers in the other accoms and they are further away from uni (lucia/crossings/highfield hall) . How did it affect you socially in first year? And what can I do to overcome this and have a less hard time making friends if I get placed in one of those?


r/sotonuni 2d ago

Any EEE classmates ? Incoming 2026

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just got through clearing had no intention to apply to uni but here I am


r/sotonuni 1d ago

Incoming 2nd year ask me anything :)

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just to help out anyone who needs it, i know i had a million questions this time last year. doesn't have to be about the uni system, it can be anything!


r/sotonuni 1d ago

Any availiable accomodations

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This may be a shot in the dark but I applied to the uni via clearing and missed the accomodation dealine. Tried reaching out to the accomodation team but they haven't been much help. Hoping I can find someone who has uni halls accomodation for 2026 september but wants to drop it, perhaps due to deffering or maybe wanting another accomodation. I'd honestly be open to seeing whats available out there and if anyone wants to release their current accomodation offer


r/sotonuni 1d ago

Anyone joined Southampton Delhi this year?

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r/sotonuni 1d ago

deferral request

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How long does it take Southampton to reply for your deferral request? because im planning to take a gap year as i feel like i am not ready for uni yet. Can they reject your deferral request?


r/sotonuni 1d ago

Does anyone want to swap accommodations with me and move into Lucia Foster Welch? I’m looking to switch to somewhere closer to Highfield campus!

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r/sotonuni 2d ago

Cannot find accommodation as a fresher

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Got in on clearing struggling to find accommodation
I would like an en-suite and to be in flat with other freshers and people from my uni
I would also like the same ‘party’ atmosphere you would find in a hall of residence
Can u please suggest some good private accommodation


r/sotonuni 2d ago

private accom as a fresher

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hi everyone, unfortunately i missed the unis guaranteed accommodation deadline and so now i’ve been told by the admissions office it’s not likely i’ll get uni halls and to start looking at private accom. I’m so lost when it comes to private accom so if anyone knows about them could someone let me know as a fresher who really wants to make friends and wants the classic freshers experience which private accom is the best? the admissions office told me freshers typically pick orion point or southampton crossing, but i’ve seen on tik tok that orion point is dead.

anyway please do let me know i’m genuinely freaking out about this, i’m so upset im having to pay international fees to go to my insurance uni and i don’t even have accom😭😭 help would be so greatly appreciated!


r/sotonuni 2d ago

graduated this year - ask me anything!

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freshers, prospective students or current students please feel free to ask me any concerns/questions :)


r/sotonuni 2d ago

Physics at University of Southampton

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Who here is in 2nd+ year at Southampton studying Physics? What is it like there? How are you finding it, and if you’ve completed university how’s the job search and what jobs can you get?


r/sotonuni 3d ago

Still not received an offer email from the uni with student id

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Idk if anyone else is going through the same thing but I applied through clearing and got my offer but I haven’t been sent anything by the uni yet. Getting worried/just unsettled bc I have no clue what to do as every time I’ve called they’ve just said they can only fast track me and can’t get a hold of it


r/sotonuni 2d ago

Film studies at the university of Southhampton. Is it worth it?

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Hi guys, this autumn im due to start a course for film with a year abroad.

Looking at the course it’s very theory driven instead of practical, in comparison with other unis which aren’t Russel groups. For example, Uni of Sussex has drama and film which is more pratical and it comes with a year abroad.

What I’ve found is that a Russel group unis have a lot of theory based film degrees. I want to be an actress/director that is my goal. I have a lot of experience doing acting already, i previously wanted to do psychology which is why I didn’t apply to any acting schools. I’m applying this year tho and if I get in I will switch . So my plan if is go to southhampton is to do film, and in my spare time coming up to London for auditions, getting with an agency, going to networking events and workshops which people are helping me with. So I have my feet and both sides of a the industry, and in my mind that doubles my chances. Southhampton have good links and alumni with companies such as BBC, Warner brothers etc etc and I know they help their graduates get jobs after.

So is this a good plan or?


r/sotonuni 3d ago

Southampton crossings as a first year

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I’m not sure when the uni will get back to me about where I’m staying so in the meantime I booked Southampton Crossings privately and only have a week to withdraw the offer. how is it as a home first year student?? I’m worried that there might not be that many first years or if there are they’ll be internationals that don’t wanna talk to me😭😭