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Everything you’ll need to know and do in your first few weeks.
Your first weeks at university will be an exciting but busy time. We have lots of activities planned to make you feel happy and settled, and support is always available if you need it. The list below will help you work through everything you’ll need to know and do in your first few weeks as a new student at Nottingham.
There are practical tasks like connecting to wifi, induction activities to get to know your school, and opportunities to meet friends with common interests through the Students’ Union.
Are you a new UK student or an international student? Please select from the tabs below to see a list of the essential tasks you need to complete when you arrive.
Are you a UK student or an international student? Please select from the tabs below.
1
Connect to wifi and complete registration
When you arrive on campus ensure you connect to the university’s main wireless network, called eduroam. You can stay connected wherever you are on campus.
When you connect to eduroam this automatically confirms your arrival and completes your university registration.
Need help? Take a look at our help and support webpages.
2
Collect your university card
It can take up to 10 days to produce your card from when you submit your application. You card collection location will vary depending on your school. Find your location by using the button below.
3
Connect to wifi
When you arrive on campus ensure you connect to the university’s main wireless network, called eduroam. You can stay connected wherever you are on campus.
Need help? Take a look at our help and support webpages.
4
Collect your university card
It can take up to 10 days to produce your card from when you submit your application. You card collection location will vary depending on your school. Find your location by using the button below.
5
Attend your in-person registration appointment
Complete your registration by confirming your attendance as soon as possible and no later than three weeks after your course start date.
If you didn't book an appointment before you arrived, you can book one now.
6
Collect your biometric residence permit
A biometric residence permit (BRP) is an immigration document issued onto an ID card. Check your visa decision letter to find out where to collect yours.
7
Complete module enrolment
You'll only need to do this if your course allows optional modules.
8
Get to know the Students' Union (SU)
See what your SU has in store for your time at Nottingham – find out what welcome activities are available, how to join clubs and societies, and generally make the most of your time at the University of Nottingham.
9
View your academic timetable
You will be able to view your academic timetable online closer to your course start date.
10
Book an appointment to have your Covid-19 vaccination(s)
We encourage all students to have had both vaccine doses before travelling to our campuses. Don’t worry if you haven’t - you can get them when you arrive. Just make sure you’ve registered with a local health service first. You should have already done this before you arrived but it’s not too late.
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