Covid information for students

England has moved to Step 4 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, meaning most legal restrictions have been lifted.

However everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious, and many venues and organisations may have some safety measures still in place. Check before you visit and travel.

For the full list of restrictions, visit the Government website. For more information on Covid-safe activities, see our joint Can Do campaign.

If you don't have symptoms,  you can collect free home testing kits via the University Collection Service on campus.

If you have symptoms, you must book a test from the NHS

Read more on Coronavirus Testing for Students for details.

If you need to self isolate because you’ve tested positive for coronavirus, have coronavirus symptoms, have been contacted through NHS Test and Trace, or have to quarantine after travelling to the UK, we can support you. We can offer you a free 3 day food parcel and advice on ordering in supplies. Read more about self-isolation support for students. 

• The Res Life Team can offer accommodation support - contact them on reslife@port.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 9284 3789, +44 (0)23 9284 4578 or +44 (0)23 9284 3924
• The Student Wellbeing Service can help if you need wellbeing support - contact them on wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 9284 3466

All your support services are up and running, with a mixture of virtual and in-person access. To find out more contact the following:

• If you're facing financial difficulty, you may be eligible for a grant from the University Support Fund
• The Student Finance team is available on studentfinance@port.ac.uk  
• MyPort Information Hubs - for help with timetables, ID checks, course enquiries and more
• Student Wellbeing Service – for support via video, email and phone on wellbeing-admin@port.ac.uk
• The WhatsUp App provides daily tools to promote positive mental health and connections
• Chaplaincy support – on chaplains@port.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 9284 3030 or attend one of the weekly lunchtime sessions every Thursday 1-2pm via Google Meet.
• Residential Life support in halls of residence – on +44(0)23 9284 3418 or reslife@port.ac.uk
• Students' Union Advice Service –  on +44(0)23 92 843478 or advice@upsu.net
• NHS and Solent Mind run a mental health support service called Positive Minds
• Academic Skills Unit (ASK) - one-to-one and small group tutorials and guidance on coursework - academicskills@port.ac.uk
• Additional Support and Disability Advice Centre - phone, email or video support including specialist study skills and assistive technology tutors. Book via asdac@port.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 9284 3462 
• The University Library is open and available via 24/7 online chat or library@port.ac.uk
• International students can get advice via international.student.adviser@port.ac.uk or +44(0)23 9284 3524
• The Careers & Employability Service is available via MyCareer and careers@port.ac.uk or +44(0)23 9284 2684

Students who are facing financial difficulties can contact Student Finance for information, advice and support including applying for help from the University Support Fund.

The University has made a considerable investment to ensure teaching continues with the full engagement of academic staff and all the associated support services. Students are still achieving the learning outcomes required by their courses, and will be fully accredited for their learning to the same level as would have been the case had this Covid-19 crisis not happened.

The online-only approach for the majority of university courses during 2021 followed Government rules about reducing Covid transmission.

As such, students won't be receiving any change to their course fee payments.