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Essential tasks to do before you start

These will make sure you are ready to start and can access all the systems you need during your first weeks. If you're moving to Nottingham you also need to start thinking about your accommodation. The list below will help you work through what you need to do and when. 

Are you a distance learner? We've created a checklist for everyone who will be studying remotely.

Are you a UK student or an international student? Please select from the tabs below.
1

Your accommodation

Moving to Nottingham to start your studies? Make sure you follow any pre-arrival instructions from your accommodation provider. If you are arriving before your accommodation contract start date, please contact your accommodation provider directly.

2

Confirm your visa arrangements

Applying for a student visa? Use our guidance webpages to plan and prepare your UK visa application, and understand your responsibilities.

3

Your accommodation

Moving to Nottingham to start your studies? Make sure you follow any pre-arrival instructions from your accommodation provider. If you are arriving before your accommodation contract start date, please contact your accommodation provider directly.

4

Activate your IT account

Check your personal email inbox approximately four weeks before you are due to start your course. You will receive an email containing your student ID – this is what you'll need to activate your IT account. 

Start your IT induction and check what equipment you need to bring.

5

Register online with the university

After you've activated your IT account, you will receive an email to your university account asking you to register online. You must log on to the NottinghamHub using your new university username and password to complete registration.

6

Book your in-person registration appointment

After you have completed online registration you must book an in-person registration appointment to confirm that you are in attendance at the university within three weeks of your course start date.

7

Apply for your university card

Once you've activated your IT account you can also apply for your university card. You will need your university username and password, and a digital passport sized photo saved as a .jpg.

8

Complete any school tasks

Check your school or department Welcome webpage to see if your course has additional tasks to complete before starting your studies. These pages will also include details of your induction activities which will provide you with opportunities to meet your tutors and support staff. 

9

Open a UK bank account

You should open a UK bank account for managing your money while you are studying in the UK. You can open an online or app-based UK bank account before you arrive. 

10

Sign up for health care in the UK

During your time studying at Nottingham you may need to use the health service. To access these services, you must sign up.

If you're in the UK for six months or less, we advise you to secure private medical insurance before you travel

Please register online as soon as you know your new university living address.

11

Sign up with a local health centre

As part of your time at Nottingham, it's highly recommended that you register with a local doctor's surgery. If you are living on or close to University Park or Jubilee Campuses, you can register with our on-campus surgery, the University of Nottingham Health Service. If you are studying at Sutton Bonington we recommend you sign up with the Orchard Surgery. 

Please register online as soon as you know your new university living address.

12

Download the MyNottingham app

If you have a smart phone, make sure you download the MyNottingham app for quick access to emails, maps, academic timetables, library account and meal cards. 

13

Prepare for your arrival

Find out how to get here, when to move into halls on campus, and view your options for getting around. 

14

Prepare to enter the UK

It's very important you have all the right documents and know what to expect when you arrive in the UK. Find out more about arriving in the UK and travelling to Nottingham.

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Plan for your Nottingham arrival

Find out how to get here, when to move into halls on campus, and view your options for getting around.