Wendy Garnham is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK.Nina Walker is Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

• 0. Introduction To “Supporting the Student Journey into Higher Education: How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation”.Part I: The Development of Pre-Arrival Platforms1. The Practicalities of Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform2. Student Partnership in The Development of Pre-Arrival Resources3. Traversing Obstacles in Developing Pre-Arrival PlatformsPart II: The Use of Pre-Arrival Platforms4. Fostering A Sense of Belonging5. Using A Pre-Arrival Platform as an Induction Tool6. Pre-Arrival “Skills” Platforms: Bridging the Gap Between School and University.7. How Can Pre-Arrival Platforms Prepare Students to Engage with Careers Offerings Through Their Degree? Part III: Diversity In Pre-Arrival Platforms8. Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform That Supports International Student Transition into UK Higher Education.9. Screening and Data Collection in Pre-Arrival Platforms10. Transition of Mature Students in Higher Education11. Supporting Students with Non-Traditional Entry Qualifications12. Using Pre-Arrival Platforms to Support Postgraduate Students’ Transition13. Enhancing Student Transition to University: Innovative Pre-Arrival Platforms Through a Connective Ecosystem14. Conclusion

Wendy Garnham is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK.Nina Walker is Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

• 0. Introduction To “Supporting the Student Journey into Higher Education: How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation”.Part I: The Development of Pre-Arrival Platforms1. The Practicalities of Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform2. Student Partnership in The Development of Pre-Arrival Resources3. Traversing Obstacles in Developing Pre-Arrival PlatformsPart II: The Use of Pre-Arrival Platforms4. Fostering A Sense of Belonging5. Using A Pre-Arrival Platform as an Induction Tool6. Pre-Arrival “Skills” Platforms: Bridging the Gap Between School and University.7. How Can Pre-Arrival Platforms Prepare Students to Engage with Careers Offerings Through Their Degree? Part III: Diversity In Pre-Arrival Platforms8. Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform That Supports International Student Transition into UK Higher Education.9. Screening and Data Collection in Pre-Arrival Platforms10. Transition of Mature Students in Higher Education11. Supporting Students with Non-Traditional Entry Qualifications12. Using Pre-Arrival Platforms to Support Postgraduate Students’ Transition13. Enhancing Student Transition to University: Innovative Pre-Arrival Platforms Through a Connective Ecosystem14. Conclusion

Wendy Garnham is Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK.Nina Walker is Associate Professor of Learning and Teaching at the University of Hertfordshire, UK.

• 0. Introduction To “Supporting the Student Journey into Higher Education: How Pre-Arrival Platforms Can Enhance Widening Participation”.Part I: The Development of Pre-Arrival Platforms1. The Practicalities of Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform2. Student Partnership in The Development of Pre-Arrival Resources3. Traversing Obstacles in Developing Pre-Arrival PlatformsPart II: The Use of Pre-Arrival Platforms4. Fostering A Sense of Belonging5. Using A Pre-Arrival Platform as an Induction Tool6. Pre-Arrival “Skills” Platforms: Bridging the Gap Between School and University.7. How Can Pre-Arrival Platforms Prepare Students to Engage with Careers Offerings Through Their Degree? Part III: Diversity In Pre-Arrival Platforms8. Creating a Pre-Arrival Platform That Supports International Student Transition into UK Higher Education.9. Screening and Data Collection in Pre-Arrival Platforms10. Transition of Mature Students in Higher Education11. Supporting Students with Non-Traditional Entry Qualifications12. Using Pre-Arrival Platforms to Support Postgraduate Students’ Transition13. Enhancing Student Transition to University: Innovative Pre-Arrival Platforms Through a Connective Ecosystem14. Conclusion