Hello from Herts 👋
We know that 'information overload' is real, and sometimes you can miss some of the many important messages coming your way.
We also know you'll have questions and need answers fast, so we're here to help you get started in style. Bookmark this page to keep all the key Start of Term information close at hand, so it's ready when you are.
Start of Term pages on our website
Here's the best place to start your journey with us. With information that covers the time before you arrive through to beginning your studies, you'll get off to a shining start.
Welcome to Herts: A guide for new students
Top Ten Searched Pages on Ask Herts: September 2024
Need to find something fast? Here's what your fellow students have been searching for at the Start of Term.
Use Ask Herts categories to narrow down your search
When you need more detailed information, you can search this website: Ask Herts Online. This vast university-wide knowledge base is continually updated by staff from around the University. We've grouped all the information into four main categories to help you narrow down your search:
From housing to computing, finance to awards, here’s where you’ll find the most essential information every student needs to know.
If you’re looking for information about opportunities to mix with your classmates, ways to celebrate our diverse community, or you just need to know what shopping and hospitality is available on campus, you’ll want to check out these pages.
Jobs, Skills and Life after Herts
Learn how our Careers Service can help you from day one all the way up to four years after you graduate, read up on our business and entrepreneurship opportunities, check out how you can study abroad, and find out how to connect with our Alumni community.
We’re not only here to help you achieve all your study goals, but we also know how much physical and mental health contribute to student success, so we’re keen to support you in every way.
Have a question? Ask Herts.
Ask Herts is our specialist information and support service, focused on answering all the questions you have throughout your time with the University. The service is available online and – for more complex queries – by phone or in person, at our Ask Herts Hubs.