Are you ready?
Work through this checklist to prepare to start your degree

  • Carefully read the information sent to you about StartSmart Week
  • Log onto iLearn and start to explore
  • Complete your StartSmart for Milestones iLearn module
  • Log onto your Outlook email to view your class timetable (Blended Learning students). Distance Learning students, log on to your iLearn site to see when your online sessions are scheduled
  • Plan your journey for your first day of StartSmart/timetabled sessions

You, me and Arden University

  • As you will see when you attend your StartSmart orientation events, the students and faculty at Arden University are incredibly diverse and this is our strength.
  • You are joining a community that is made up of people from all over the world.
  • We have a culturally diverse campus where we seek to make connections, respect each others differences, and all are welcomed and valued.
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Arden University Students' Association

  • The Arden University Students' Association represents all students, to advocate and champion your best interests. They work with Arden to make sure you get the right support and guidance you need to thrive.
  • All programmes have Student Reps who represent their peers. If you are interested in finding out more about being a Student Rep, please contact us!
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FAQs

Yes - StartSmart is the beginning of your journey! You will meet lots of other students and faculty members, and be introduced to the university. It will answer many of your immediate questions so you can commence your academic studies with confidence.

As a Blended Learning student, in class you will meet your peers and be introduced to the modules you will be studying this semester.

As a Distance Learning student, you should spend your first week exploring the learning materials on iLearn and attending any live sessions.

If you have questions about your academic programme and/or modules, you can contact your Programme Leader or Module Leader. Go to your iLearn module site for lots of information about any of your modules.