If you are due to begin your studies at Kingston University in September 2025 and have a social/communication difficulty such as an autistic spectrum condition, then this event is for you!

Tuesday 2nd September 2025 and Thursday 4th September 2025

We understand that starting university can be daunting and nerve-wracking as well as an exciting opportunity. This event is designed to make your transition from school or college to university smoother and allow you to ask questions and gain an insight into what university life is like.

Please see our Kingston University Webpages for further information on the event, including booking and the structure of the day.

What can I expect from the day?

We will be hosting a variety of sessions on topics such as Accommodation, Money, Wider University Services and the different types of support you that are available to you while you’re a student at Kingston. These sessions will be a mixture of talks delivered by our Disability and Mental Health Service at Kingston.

You will also get the chance to go on a campus tour so you can see where most of your courses will take place, what the teaching rooms look like and where the quiet study spots are.

There will be a lunch break of one hour with food provided; during this time, you can speak to members of the Disability and Mental Health team one-on-one.

Do I have to attend evert session?

While we strongly encourage you to attend every session to get the most out of this head start to university life, we also understand that not everyone is comfortable meeting new people, and we don’t want you to feel under any pressure to participate fully in every discussion or activity. We have reserved a quiet room nearby the main delivery room where you can sit at any point during the day. We have also factored in regular breaks throughout the day.

Can I come if I am a postgraduate student?

Although this event is primarily aimed at transition to university for those who have not yet studied at a higher education institution, we also know that a new learning environment can be daunting, too. So please feel free to come along if you are studying at postgraduate level (or if this is not your first time studying at undergraduate level) and think this event could be useful for you.

Can I bring someone with me?

You are welcome to invite up to one parent/carer/guardian to attend the event with you. Please let us know if you are bringing anyone on the application form. We plan to run part of the day as a separate session for parents/carers/guardians as a chance for them to ask their own questions.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Disability and Mental Health Service at disability@kingston.ac.uk.