Target audience: Mature students Mature Learners

We understand mature learners balance education with other responsibilities.  Our pre-entry transition day aims to support your move to studying at Ulster.

We recognise that returning to education as a mature student is a rewarding yet challenging journey. Many students balance university alongside work, family and other personal responsibilities and so might need different support from their peers.

To support you at the start of your university journey, take advantage of our Mature Students Transition Day.  This is an opportunity to come to campus before Welcome Week to learn about key university services, have a tour and try out our lunch facilities!

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Understand the support the University has to offer mature learners.
• Explore key study skills in preparation for University life.
• Meet other mature learners to start making connections before you commence your studies.

What we will cover

• Introduction to key services including the Student Success Centre, Student Wellbeing, Employability and Graduate Futures, the Library and UUSU.
• Campus tour.
• Voucher for lunch so you can try out the campus facilities.
• Opportunity to ask questions of staff and meet other new mature learners.

Delivery and duration

This is an in-person day on your home campus which runs from 9:30am to 3pm.  The dates of the 2026-27 transition days are:

• Tuesday 8 September 2026 Derry~Londonderry, register at: Mature students transition day Derry~Londonderry Tuesday 8 September 2026 – Fill out form
• Wednesday 9 September Coleraine, register at Mature students transition day Coleraine Wednesday 9 September 2026 – Fill out form
• Thursday 10 September Belfast, register at Mature students transition day Belfast Thursday 10 September 2026 – Fill out form

Online Enhanced sessions are also available to access on our Student Success calendar.