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Student transition and success

Starting university is an exciting time to grow your skills, make new friends and explore new experiences. To help you get started, we’ve lined up some fantastic programmes to support you to make the most of your time at Birkbeck, succeed in your studies and have fun.

On Track

On Track is Birkbeck's free summer programme for all new undergraduate students. The programme is designed to help prepare students for life as an undergraduate student at Birkbeck and will include social activities, workshops, advice sessions and academic experiences.

Visit our On Track page for more information and registration details.

Skills4Success

All Birkbeck students bring valuable knowledge, skills and experiences to their studies. It’s what makes Birkbeck students unique and brilliant.

Skills4Success surveys all new students to help you discover your strengths and explore your aspirations. Skills4Success not only helps you to explore what skills you bring to your studies, but - based on your answers - directs you to free dedicated workshops and support services run by Birkbeck for all students.  

Look out for our email once you have enrolled, inviting you to complete the survey.

Contact the if you have any questions or would like more information.

BBK Peer Mentoring

BBK Peer Mentoring is a peer mentoring scheme that offers first-year students an opportunity to meet with an existing Birkbeck student. These informal, regular chats provide a way to ask questions and speak with someone from a similar background who can provide support and guidance from a student's perspective.

Meetings take place in and around Birkbeck's campuses with vouchers provided for tea or coffee.

If you are a foundation or first year undergraduate you can register for the programme as a mentee using this online form for mentees.

If you are a returning student (undergraduate or postgraduate who has previously studied at Birkbeck) you can register for the programme as a mentor using this online form for mentors.

 if you have any questions or would like more information.