Welcome to New to OU Study. This is your complete guide to distance learning and getting the best out of your time studying with us. Everything should be explained in the guide, but if you have any questions or queries, please contact us. We're here to help you.
If you're starting your module in the next two weeks you should read the Survival guide, find the study planner on the Modules page of StudentHome and make a note of important dates such as your assignment deadlines and tutorial dates. Then plan your study time and organise your module's written materials. If these have not yet reached you… chase them up. Also make sure you have received the introductory message from your tutor.
If your module isn't starting for a month or more
Whenever your module starts, make sure you read the Survival guide.