Arrival information and hall induction

Welcome to the University of Plymouth and University-managed halls. Find everything you need to know about joining us in September.
A new student walks towards Francis Drake Hall of Residence, accompanied by his parents and a Student Ambassador who is helping to move luggage.

Prior to arrival

Hall induction
At the beginning of September, you will be asked to complete your hall induction and book your arrivals timeslot on the Accommodation Portal. This induction will take you through key aspects of life in halls and provide essential information, ensuring you can make the most of your student experience.
Please note: the hall induction is mandatory – you will not be able to move into halls until it has been completed.
Download parking permits and route maps
Print off the relevant parking permit and route map for your hall and ensure that it is filled in correctly. These can be found on the Accommodation Portal.

Things to bring to university

We have put together a useful list of essential items you'll need to bring with you to university, as well as a list of 'nice to haves'.
What to bring
Student Ambassadors helping new arrivals to move in to Radnor Hall
 

Getting to Plymouth

To help your arrival go as smoothly as possible, colour-coded routes have been created for you to follow. They are available to download via the Accommodation Portal and will also be signposted across the city.
There are a number of bus-only lanes across the main routes into the city to be aware of, including Embankment Road, Exeter Street and Tavistock Road (A386).
Arriving by public transport
If you are arriving by public transport, please ensure that you arrive within your pre-booked time slot. On our website, we have provided some useful information about
getting to the University of Plymouth campus.
International student arrivals
You will be invited by email to complete your hall induction and book your arrival time slot via the Accommodation Portal. You can find more information about our meet-and-greet coach service from Heathrow Airport from the international team .
 

On arrival

  • Please follow our designated route maps to your hall (not the route given by your GPS/satellite navigation system) as these routes have been carefully mapped out to reduce the volume of traffic and disruption within the city.
  • You will be directed to park in the drop-off zone and display your parking permit.
  • Show your QR code to the team and collect your keys. A member of the team will then show you to your room.
  • Unload your belongings into the trolley provided. You will have 20 minutes from your arrival to unload your car.
  • Relocate your vehicle to a longer stay car park (maps will be provided).
Please refrain from ordering any shopping deliveries to halls of residence over the weekend of Arrivals. Delivery vans will be unable to park at the halls as we have suspended the parking bays in the surrounding roads.
Halls Team in January 2025, sat in a group in a generic halls of residence room