About the Plus Programme

Our exclusive opportunities, events, and more will help you develop the skills and confidence to thrive at Leeds and beyond.

What is the Plus Programme? 

• Transition: Starting university is a huge life change. We’re here to help you settle in and work with you in the next chapter of your education. But there’ll be lots of transitions throughout your time at Leeds - perhaps you’re privately renting for the first time, coming back to Higher Education after some time away or you’re starting to write your dissertation. We’re here to help you navigate these changes throughout your time here.
• Success: We’re here to boost your success - personally and academically. We do this by helping you access services and opportunities you might need so that you can focus on your studies.
• Progression: We provide exclusive opportunities to help you achieve your post-university goals (or work out what they are) from your very first weeks at Leeds. From assessment centre practice runs to mentoring to insight days with companies, there’s a range of activities on offer to you! We also have dedicated contacts within the Careers Service, where you have priority access.

Who’s in the Plus Programme?

• Care leavers / care experienced students
• Students who do not have parental support (estranged)
• Students with caring responsibilities
• Students who are refugees, asylum seekers, or have humanitarian protection status
• Students entering the University from an area of low participation
• Students who received Free School Meals
• Students who are first generation in their family to attend university, and attended a school that has a lower than average attainment score
• Undergraduate Means-Tested Scholars
• Leeds Masters Scholars
• Sanctuary Scholars
• Students who enrol on our Peer Mentoring or Coaching Schemes for Minoritised Ethnicities
• Students who completed or were offered a place on Access to Leeds, Reach for Excellence, Realising Opportunities, and other contextual admissions schemes
• Students who have completed a Foundation Year with the Lifelong Learning Centre, Social Sciences, or Gateway to Medicine.

Can I join the Plus Programme?

What can the Plus Programme do for me?

• Signposting: We know the university is huge and it can be difficult to know where to go if you need some help. If you ever need an answer or some help, get in touch with us and we’ll be able to direct you to the right place. Already on the Plus Programme? Check out our brand new SharePoint site – a one-stop shop of everything we have to offer!
• Events: We offer dozens of exclusive free events all year to help you build your skills and feel comfortable at Leeds. You’ll also receive exclusive or priority access to lots of events at the Careers Service.
• The LUU Clubs and Societies Fund: Join a club or society with LUU and you might be eligible to receive some of your membership reimbursed.
• The LUU Associated Costs Fund: As long as you meet the eligiblity criteria, you might be eligible to receive up to £200 reimbursed from costs you incur as a society member.
• The Opportunities Fund: Apply to the Opportunities Fund to access up to £500 for professional development opportunities like internships, interviews, and conferences.
• Weekly Activity Updates: Every week we bring you news of the best activity from all over campus and the city of Leeds, direct to your inbox so you don’t miss a thing.
• Mentoring Opportunities: A range of schemes enabling you to have a go at mentoring other Plus Programme students as well as being mentored by professionals.
• Social Media Community: Follow us on Instagram to meet other Plus Programme students, learn from others and find out about what’s happening this week. We also have a LinkedIn page where you can start building your network and find out about current student friendly vacancies.
• Estranged and Care Experienced student Support: We have an exclusive offering available only for students who are estranged or care experienced.

How can I get in touch with the Plus Programme?